The best thing to give #Mom on #Mother’s Day is your time. Take a bike ride together, visit other relatives, have a picnic in the park or go to a concert — getting out and doing something she likes is the best way to celebrate. Alternatively, take some to-dos off her plate by dedicating a day to #deep-cleaning her house or completing some handyman chores. “If it’s a big job, enlist the help of other family members or hire a service,” Today says. “While some folks don’t mind doing the work themselves, plenty would appreciate someone else doing the heavy lifting.” If you’re far away, don’t forget to call! #MothersDay
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Give Mom a Journal to Record Her Memories
Want to know more about #Mom? One #Mother’s Day #gift that won’t take up much space and deliver mountains of memories is a journal. Journals such as Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story and Burn After Writing offer prompts to help Mom reflect on her own childhood and impart her knowledge, even if she isn’t a seasoned writer or storyteller. “Once mom starts filling out [a] journal book, you’ll be surprised by how much you don’t know about her life,” Wirecutter says. Another idea is a gift certificate for a framing service — which can cut the household #clutter by getting a few of those treasured family photos out of drawers and on display. #MothersDay
Give Mom a Gift That Won’t Create Clutter
Looking for the perfect #Mother’s Day #gift for the #mom who has everything — or maybe two of everything? Give a gift that won’t add to #clutter! These might include consumables such as chocolates, healthy snacks, wine and spirits, or a gourmet dinner in or out. Active moms might appreciate a fitness class, yoga session or massage; magazine subscriptions, apps and classes won’t add to the physical #stuff if you go all-digital. Better still, take mom on an excursion or make a #donation to a #charity in her name, Abundant Life With Less suggests. It’s the memories that matter most! #MothersDay
Ecochallenge Helps Create Change
The Earth Month Ecochallenge attracted thousands of participants this year, helping translate “Earth Day intentions into impactful actions and lasting habits.” During the challenge, people and organizations committed to foster and reinforce #ecofriendly habits. While those Earth Month challenges are nearly complete, you can join the challenge at any time in an effort to spur collective behavior that secures a better future. One easy action to launch your efforts is to #recycle used goods by making a tax-deductible #donation to ClothingDonations.org, which will resell them to fund valuable #veterans programs. #EarthDay2025
Recommended Reading for Earth Month
To celebrate Earth Month, Yale Climate Connections recommends several books that build upon Rachel Carson’s seminal tome, Silent Spring. Waste Wars, for example, exposes how garbage has spawned a multibillion-dollar global business. Close to Home takes a backyard approach to climate science, showing how everyone can contribute to science and sustainability. And The Moral Circle asks humans to consider the needs of all species affected by human activity and technology. Check out any or all of the titles at your local library or download them to an e-reader or tablet to save a tree! #EarthDay2025