May is here, so Mother's Day is near!

Mothers Day Gift Box Served in A Tray of Petals

I personally like Mother's Day because it's a special day to celebrate the person who has dedicated so much of her life to me. Although its not the only day I can choose to pamper and celebrate my mother, knowing that there is a day that is nationally recognized sure feels good.

There are many people out there who have lost their mothers early or were never fortunate enough to feel the true love of one. I think if we look into our feelings really deep down, a yearning for this love exists, and it goes to show the true impact of a mother's love on our souls. Without, we could see the dark sides to humanity unfold.  But with it, the sky's the limit and the light shines ever so brightly.

That's why, on this day, I especially love celebrating my mother. Like the light she has always looked out for my well being (although sometimes I just didn't see it that way) and tries to acknowledge me on occasions that mattered to me. Although spending some solid quality time is all she really wants as the perfect mother's day gift and nothing extravagant, going that extra mile is the least I like to do, even if it's only to add something just a little thoughtful.

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If you are thinking of Mothers Day gift ideas or best gifts for mom, think beyond flowers and Mothers Day cards. I know my mother appreciates jewelry and organizers, going for a spa treatment or splurging on skincare, even hosting a dinner, or simply going out to a new place for food and for quality time with family or friends. Keeping that in mind, I have put together a Mother's Day gift box to inspire you to create something for your mom or mom-friends! I am serving the box in a glass tray of petals just to add to the wow factor of the gift and feed your visual taste buds. Although this box is not for my mom, it's surely inspired by her.

This inspiration gift box contains:

• Fresh flowers and greens (inspired by my mother's appreciation for plants and flowers)
• A pearl necklace with gold heart (which lady doesn't like pearls? My mom's favorite!)
• A bottle of rose water (my mother's nickname is Rosy, and she enjoys going out to grab a drink or a bite to eat with her family)
• A L'Occitane soap bar (for a nice spa treatment at home)
• Philosophy "Hope In a Jar" Sunscreen (metaphorically speaking?)

My mom and I have built a relationship where we can have a conversation together. If you're looking for gift ideas for your awesome mom, start by finding out what her day was like. Find out what she could use in her day to make it a little easier. These are the tricks to making your gift boxes more thoughtful and personalized. And if gifts aren't your mom's thing, then maybe she likes some mothers day activities, like a picnic at the park or a tour of a random town. 

​I hope this posts inspires you to get creative. Thank you so much for reading!

​Photography: Light and Arrow