She is probably over the moon over her new little snuggle bug, but she also most likely not sleeping well and isn’t caring for herself as well as she could be. Take this time to send her a hug in pampering form. Anything that will help her sleep better, relax a little bit more, feel a little bit more fabulous, cozy, healthy, intelligent, or whatever it is that you loved most about her before she had kids. Help her reconnect with herself so that she can be more present with her newbie.Just be careful of any heavy perfumes or dangerous ingredients for babies.

She sacrificed a lot of free time, without a second thought, to make sure that you were cared for, loved, and had what you needed to succeed. Show her that you know it, and that she did a good job, by taking care of her for a change! Treat her to something special. Whether that’s a fancy dinner together (with Dad’s permission, of course) or cooking her brunch at home, or taking her to a tasting or giving her a massage gift certificate. There are so many things that you can do for her, or with her to show her that she has an amazing son.Take some time to talk about your hopes and dreams, interview her about her life before you came along and record it for future reference. Whatever you do, experiencing it should feel like a big hug that says, “I love you, Mom”.

She taught you about so many things, shared her secrets and tips that she’s spent a lifetime figuring out all to make sure that you have the best life possible. Now, you can return the favor by sharing something you’ve discovered, love to use, learned or are newly passionate about. She tries to keep her finger on the pulse, but chances are that you know a thing or two that will make her shine with pride, intrigue, and excitement.

These precious first days, weeks and months are a blur for new moms. Help her remember all of that’s happening by commemorating it with something personalized with photos of that adorable little nugget or by marking the details. We’re talking personalized photo gifts, time capsules, birthdate marked gifts, commemorative newspapers, etc. It’s easier than ever to snag a few favorite images, thanks to social media, and create a masterpiece just for her. There are loads of options that will allow her to travel through time back to those early days whether they were recent or years ago.   

Make her heart glow by giving her a gift from your heart to hers. We’re talking about gifts that are heart shaped, feature hearts in their ornamentation, or have the word “heart” in the text scrolled across it. And, the truth is, that any mom would adore receiving a gift of a heart from her sweetheart son. Because you have so many options to choose from including price point and taste level; you can get her something uniquely her and not generically Valentine’s Day as long as you look carefully. Prove to her that you put in some time looking for a Valentine’s Day gift by choosing just the right piece whether fine jewelry, an art print with a quotation, a heart-shaped cooking utensil or whatever speaks to your unique connection with her.

Whether she loves jewelry or can’t stop collecting trinkets; Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to add a little shimmer to mom’s life. You can go the traditional route with jewelry, make-up or doo-dads that call out the magical mother/daughter relationship. Or, you can give her something beautiful and unique that is especially from you. You know her tastes and her collections. Add to them, update them, give her something beautiful to store them in, or introduce a new angle that you just know she’ll adore.

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