10 “Priceless” Mother’s Day Gift Ideas From a Husband to a Wife

Only a few things in the world are as priceless as a mother’s love.  Mother’s Day is no doubt a special time of the year all over the world. Perhaps, this is why it is celebrated on several occasions – in different countries and regions.

While we recognize that all mothers deserve accolades regardless of what day of the year it is, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show love to every mom, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend in our lives. Importantly, also, it is an avenue for a show of spousal appreciation. Husbands can specially acknowledge their wives’ commitment to managing the home and caring for the family.

It is no gainsaying that no amount of money can repay the world’s debt to mothers for the tireless effort and responsibilities of motherhood.

This year’s commemoration of Mother’s Day certainly stands out. Due to the ongoing pandemic which has seen mass job loss and restriction of movement, there’s a need to switch up the creativity.

Regular gift ideas like an appointment at the spa or delivering a bouquet may not be the popular opinion at this time; as social distancing and lockdown directives imply that more people have to stay at home more than they would ordinarily like. Nonetheless, a thoughtful gift will not be out of place even in these times.

More than ever before, the saying that ‘the best things in life are free’ rings true. Hence, we have compiled this list of 10 priceless gestures that husbands can do for their wives to celebrate their wives this Mother’s Day:

1. Breakfast-in-bed (lunch and dinner too): Give your wife full-on pampering by having her meals served right in bed. Breakfast in bed gives your spouse a relaxing start to the day and offers you the opportunity to explore simple but tasty meal ideas to wow your wife. If you do the same for lunch and dinner, you’ll have made her day a stress-free one in every sense of the word. Remember that it doesn’t have to be a million-dollar platter of food. What makes the gesture grand is the thought and the effort that goes into getting it done right.

2. Recreate and relive your first date: Take your wife down memory lane by recreating your first date, either in totality or to the minutest detail – from the choice of meal to the place and the attire you both wore. You may also have a replay of the movie you both watched on your first date.

3. Arrange a luxuriating bath: Whoever said bubble baths are only for children? Take this opportunity not only to relax with your spouse but also to attain more intimacy levels with them. This could rekindle interesting conversations that you both have forgotten about.

4. Take over caring for the kids the whole day: This gives your wife the ultimate gift of rest, especially if the children take up a considerable amount of her time which is bound to leave her constantly occupied and easily fatigued. Keeping the kids occupied helps your wife to sleep in and take a step back from mummy duties while you take charge. She may also choose to spend the time catching up with her friends or binge-watching her favourite show.

5. Home Spa: Bring the spa experience home and help your wife let her hair down right in her comfort zone with a makeshift spa. Throw in some coloured lights, massage oils, scented candles and petals for aromatic effect. With some screen time on YouTube, you can learn how to give her a back rub, foot or body massage,or a sexy tranquilizing massage that is sure to switch things up a notch from bath to bed.

6. No-chore Day: Perhaps this speaks ‘simplicity’ the most in this list but we have no doubt that it bears an equally significant effect as the others. Getting the house in order,  doing the dishes, sorting the laundry and mowing the lawn are some of the ways you can help her have a day to herself without worrying the house would look like a war zone.

7. Personalized love notes: With this, the options are limitless. Create a list of your spouse’s best qualities in alphabetical order. Recount the most memorable things about the first time you both met. Write 50 (or more) reasons why you love your wife or a simple reaffirmation of your commitment to your wife and family.

8. Wait on her: Like a butler waits on his master, being available to attend to your wife’s needs is a romantic gesture that can be seriously underrated in impact. On a lighter mode, after official hours, you can add a spin to the role-playing mode and get into your ‘real role’ as her husband, and show her who’s really boss. (Wink)

9. Noise it abroad: While this may seem like a young couple’s thing, remember that love that refreshes, rejuvenates and replenishes itself never wears thin. From getting her favourite notable personality to her family and friends to wish her a happy Mother’s Day via video, let the message resonate either way.

10. Sunset-watching or Star-gazing night: All the money in the world could never buy the soothing feeling that comes with watching the sunset in all its glorious splendour. And as the day turns to dusk, the calmness and serenity that such shared moment can bring is a brilliant finish to what we are certain has been an awesome day.

You don’t have to get a shipment of luxury brand jewelry or apparel from halfway across the world to celebrate wifey on Mother’s Day. However, with these simple and creative ways that don’t require much spending, you can show your spouse that she is worth all the affection, honour, love, respect and appreciation that there is to give…and MORE. After all, being a mom is a lifetime job that comes with never-ending responsibilities, appropriate modelling and constantly caring for those around you. If you ask us, we’d simply label motherhood as subscribing to a never-ending to-do list!