For most moms, spending time with their kids is the best present.  I’m a mom, and I agree.  The gift of time creates memories that last longer than most gifts.

Here’re our suggestions for Mom ~ good ideas for Mother Earth and good for your wallet too.

- Enjoy a backyard picnic or picnic in the park.  You do all the cooking and clean-up.

- Visit the zoo.

- Visit a botanical garden 0r a nursery – you can stroll the aisles – you don’t have to buy.

- Plant a family tree.

- Plant flowers with Mom.

- Enjoy looking at old family albums.

- Take new pictures to update the albums.

- Go for a bike ride with Mom.

- Go for a hike with Mom.

- Play family games.

- Write a thank-you letter to tell Mom how much you appreciate her.

- Give Mom some time for herself.

- Do some chores for her that she doesn’t enjoy.

- Create art from the heart.  Write a poem, story or song, create a sketch, drawing or painting, cook a special dish or share your YOUnique talent in a special gift.  I still treasure the simple hand-made cards and gifts made by my sons even though they are now adults.  It’s the simple things that create great memories!

- Give the best gift = a smile, a hug and an “I love you!”

Remember Mother Earth with Random of Acts of Kindness.  Choose 5 ideas from our list to honor Mother Earth.

There’s no time like the present . . . There’s no present like time!