Our mothers are known as many things: chauffer, cook, maid, nurse, discipliner and many other things. I feel like sometimes that’s all we see moms as: just labels. Sure, we love them, but we label them. I know that I was one of these people, I took my mother for granted growing up, and now as I've gotten older I've really started to gain an appreciation for everything she did for me and what she still does for me. Our moms are the things I listed above but they are so much more than that. I promised you the truth about mothers and here it is.

So now on to the truth, but before I get there I want to say that a “mom” doesn’t necessarily have to be your actual mother. It could be your aunt or your sister or your grandmother, anyone who helped raise you in some way or another. Think about it, where would you be without these women in your life?

The truth about moms is that they are so much more than our cooks or cleaning service, they’re more than the lady that did our laundry or drove us around. They were our first friend, when we needed someone to play with they were always there. Moms can instantly tell if something’s wrong just by looking or speaking to us, no matter how long it’s been since you lived at home. They still know all of our favorite things and how to make us smile when we’re feeling down. They are the one person who might actually know us better than we know ourselves. They seem to have the best advice, even if we don’t want to admit it. They’ll share their opinions even if we don’t ask for them. Moms listen to all of our problems no matter how big or small and they generally know how to fix it. They don’t judge and they love us even when we mess up. Moms are our closest confidant; we go to her when we need wisdom. They are the person we trust with our most secret secrets. Moms are one person that we can count on to be there when we need them. Finally, moms are a source of comfort, no matter what age we are, talking to our moms, calm us down and remind us that we are loved and not alone.

There you have it: the truth about moms. They are amazing ladies, so on this Mother’s day, do something special for her. Let her know you care about her as much as she’s always cared for you. If you don’t know to celebrate mom, here are some easy ideas!

  Take her out to dinner: Your mom cooked for you for years, or maybe she still does, why not treat her to a nice dinner that she doesn’t have to cook or clean up! If you don’t want to go out you can always order in her favorite take-out!

  Make her dinner: If you don’t feel like going out to dinner, you could always make mom a homemade meal. Making mom dinner allows everyone in the family to help, except mom of course.

  Breakfast/Brunch in bed: Along the same lines as the homemade dinner, why not starts your mom’s day off right with a great breakfast or brunch served in bed? She’ll appreciate the thought and will definitely love not having to cook breakfast for everyone!

  Give her flowers: Whether you live close to your mom or if you live further away, sending flowers is always a nice gesture. You can get a bouquet of flowers or buy her a potted plant, either way she’ll be reminded of you every time she sees them!!

  Photo albums: This is a great idea for both mothers and grandmothers alike! Fill up a photo album with pictures of the kids, grandkids, and other family members. It’s a great keepsake that mom and grandma will cherish!

  Give her a spa day: Fill a basket with a nice new robe (or an old one), bubble bath and salts, relaxing scented candles, and maybe a new book. Let her relax all day! You could also throw in a foot massage and mani/pedi treatment done by you. If you think she’d enjoy a professional more than your home spa, you could always book her an actual spa day! !

  Give her the day off: Don’t let her lift a finger today! Do everything she normally does around the house and then some. Ask her if she has anything she needs done and do it. She’ll love having the extra help! !

  Have a mom and me outing: This is a great idea for anyone who wants to spend a little one-on-one time with their mom. You could go out to lunch and movie. Or you could go get your hair done together. Maybe your mom just wants to stay in and have a movie or show marathon. Grab the popcorn and goodies and enjoy the time together. Whatever you do with your mom she’ll enjoy spending it with you.

  Get her some jewelry: I love the idea of getting my mom a charm bracelet that I can give her charms to add to it for every memory we have together. All moms would love to have something pretty, just like them!

  Other Presents: You could buy your mom that little trinket she’s been eyeing, or get a gift certificate to her favorite store. You could even get her a cleaning service for a month! The options of gift giving are endless. Just be sure that your gift is special!

  Family Gatherings: Remember how I said mother’s day is not only for moms but all of the special women in your life? Well what better way to celebrate them all then by having a family picnic or barbecue with everyone? It’ll be fun to visit and catch up with all the important women in your life.

  Cards: Something simple like a card can mean a lot to someone. If you can’t be there in person mail your mom a card. She’ll be touched that you remembered and thought of her!

  Think outside of the box: If you think your mom would like it, she probably would. There are so many things you can do for your mother and mother-figures in your life!

Mother’s Day is a special day. It’s the day we thank mom for doing everything she has ever done for us. But, we should be celebrating and appreciating our moms every day. There are little things we can do to let her know how wonderful she is every day of the year. To all you moms out there have a very happy Mother’s Day!

Please share your Mother’s Day experiences with us in the comments!