"Like Olympic medals and tennis trophies, all they signified was that the owner had done something of no benefit to anyone more capably than everyone else."Robert Graves
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Budgeting Through Elective Utilities
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Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough?
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Gift Shopping Tips for a Tight Budget
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Mom is always there for you whether it be listening to your problems, lending you money in hard times, being a shoulder to cry on, or helping you out of a pickle. Mother's Day is the perfect time to show your mom how much you appreciate everything that she does. You don't need a lot of money to make your mom or wife feel special on Mother's Day. Here are some inexpensive yet thoughtful ideas that mom will be sure to love!
Breakfast/Brunch in Bed
If you still live at home this is a particularly special way to show mom that you care. Wake up extra early so you have time to prepare breakfast fit for a queen. Choose a meal that you know your mom will love. For example, if you know that your mom loves scrambled eggs, then make eggs the main dish for breakfast. Jazz them up by adding moms favorite veggies like mushrooms or green peppers. Add toast, English muffins, or bagels for a yummy side dish. Be sure to include a variety of beverages for mom as well. A fresh cup of hot coffee and a side of orange juice adds a nice touch to breakfast in bed. Put the meal on a pretty tray and add a fresh cut flower and the morning paper. Mom is sure to enjoy some quiet time reading and eating from the comfort of her own bed.
Coupon Book/Handmade Card
Mom's always love handmade items from their children. Handmade cards are easy and inexpensive. The Internet is full of free printable sites that provide free printable Mother's Day cards that can be printed and personalized for the special mom in your life. The Craft Cafe offers a variety of free printable Mother's Day cards, coupon books and other Mother's Day free printables. Find more at http://www.printables.thecraftcafe.com/momsday.html
A coupon book is a great way to provide your service to mom, free of charge. Simply cut some paper into the size of coupons and write in things that you are willing to do for mom, free of charge and complaining! Cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes, and running errands are some ideas to include in your coupon book.
Spa Day
Not everyone can afford to send their mom to a lavish spa for Mother's Day. Instead, you can give mom the spa treatment in the comfort of your own home. Start by giving your mom an invitation to “spa day.” Include all of the activities that you have planned and give her a choice of spa treatments to choose from. These treatments can include, a foot soak and massage, a hot oil treatment for her hair, a hand soak and manicure, a facial or a back massage. You can arrange all of these spa treatments by checking out your local discount store. Most stores offer a wide and inexpensive variety of facial masks, hot oil treatments for hair, manicure/pedicure supplies and much more. Greet mom at the door with a glass of wine or champagne and whisk her away to a day of pampering that she will be sure to remember for years to come.
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