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32 Phonebox Magazine | March 2025Struggling for Moffl er's Day Gift Mother%u2019s Day has never been about buying big presents. There are many more important things than that, like telling your Mum you love her, sending a simple card or doing something for her on the day. It%u2019s the thought that counts, not the price tag when it comes to Mothering Sunday. While there is always room for chocolates, fl owers and perfume, most mothers would rather have quality time with their children on this special day and perhaps a thoughtful gift they have made or prepared for her.There are lots of fun and interesting things you can do for, and with, your mother that don%u2019t cost big money but are worth their weight in gold.Breakfast in bed. A handmade card. What do these actually cost? Virtually nothing, but the thought and the simple carrying out of these thoughtful things are priceless. A foot massage, a home-made lunch while Mum puts her feet up, a video telephone call with all the family. These are things that can make all the diff erence and yet cost so little.So here%u2019s your chance to think about what you might want to do for your Mum %u2013 or your grandmother, aunt or guardian %u2013 and let her know it%u2019s on its way too. We%u2019ve come up with a few suggestions to help you decide what to do this year to make Mother%u2019s Day a special one for her. But if you don%u2019t like our suggestions, simply use the list to help you come up with one of your own.And why not cut out and fi ll in this easy-to-use gift tag to give to Mum on 30th March, Mothering Sunday?TOP 10 IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR MUM%u2019S DAY%u2022 A greetings card using pressed fl owers%u2022 Flowers wrapped in your own design paper%u2022 A specially baked cake%u2022 Lazy breakfast in bed%u2022 A glass of bubbly and some light snacks%u2022 A collage of photos of you and Mum%u2022 A home-made bath fi zzer for some pampering time%u2022 Hot chocolate sachet and marshmallows in a bag%u2022 Homemade pizza party for the family%u2022 A garden games afternoon with croquet or horseshoesDon%u2019t forget!Mother%u2019s Day this year isSunday 30th MarchTo MumJust for you, on your special day!love from:xxx