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FOR some mums, 2016 will be their first ever Mother’s Day. For others, there have been decades of celebrations, each challenging children (or partners) to come up with the perfect gift.
The gift options for mum are endless, from action packed days out to special pampering gifts and fancy meals.
For many mums, there is a special ingredient to making sure it is the perfect Mother’s Day: Their loved ones.
New mum Ashleigh Seggie said, for this her very first Mother’s Day, she was looking forward to spending it with her new family.
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She is looking forward to a special breakfast, hitting a bakery and enjoying some goodies at home.
“No washing up required,” she said.
“With a newborn, it might be nice to get a sleep in. It will be a good opportunity to spend some time as a family.”
The new addition in the house did have the effect of making the family think more about their own mothers.
With a newborn, it might be nice to get a sleep-in.
“Now that I have a child of my own, I appreciate what (my mother) did so much more,” Ashleigh said.
“Mum’s definitely going to be getting better gifts.”
For 91-year-old Peggie Horton, there is no greater gift than being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite being largely confined to a wheelchair, she is keen to be part of family outings to the park, to dinner and to entertainments around her home town.
“There are such a lot of little ones now, and to see them run around is just wonderful,” she said.
So, along with the special gift selected just for mum, think about something you could do to brighten her day.
It does not have to be an action-packed Sunday, running from event to event in order to keep mum entertained.
If you have a mum that loves surprises, go for it. She might like to be whisked away on a helicopter ride or to the movies or to a gourmet treat. She might like to hit the bowling alley or take to the bush for the day.
For many mums, the best gift is one that is going to someone else. There are many options for gifts that will support causes close to mum’s heart. Charities including UNICEF and the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia are among the numerous organisations that welcome donations on your mother’s behalf.