Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and you, like a significant portion of the population, may be hard-pressed to find the perfect Mother’s Day present. You might have spent some time Lakeland shopping, scouring the aisles for the perfect gift to show your mother how much she means to you, only to return home empty-handed.

First things first, it’s important to remember that your mother isn’t going to expect anything overly lavish for Mother’s Day. You just need to show her that she is very important to you, and that you appreciate everything that she’s ever done for you over the years. Believe it or not, it’s possible to accomplish all of that with a simple gift that you know that she’ll appreciate. All you need is to know what your mother likes.

Like any gift that you give to somebody you care about, it has to be well thought out. Leave the mugs and magnets at the anonymous office Secret Santa. Even if you feel like you don’t know your mother on a personal level, find out about her hobbies and interests, and try to find a gift that centers around that. To make it extra special, have it personalized.

For example, if your mother is the type of person to write things down in a notebook, get her a nice notebook or planner, and have the cover embossed with her name or a special message to her. Include a nice pen to complete the overall set.

Or if your mother is the type of person who likes to garden, you can give her a monthly subscription to a gardening publication. Or perhaps your mother likes to cook. There are services that you can pay a monthly subscription fee for that delivers a box of ingredients to your home where you can recreate the recipe included inside. Or you can get her a new set of kitchen tools, whichever one you think she’ll like best. If you’re hard-pressed for ideas, nothing beats a classic bouquet of beautiful fresh flowers to show her how much you care for her.

All in all, the most important thing at the end of the day is showing your mother how important she is to you. Sometimes it doesn’t even have to be a gift that you can wrap and give to her. You can take her out for a nice meal. Or you can take her out for a little Lakeland shopping and maybe a spa day together. There is no end to the number of ways that you can show your mother a little appreciation this Mother’s Day.