How do you show your mom that you appreciate her?

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I live in a different state than my mom (she is in Wisconsin and I am in Illinois. It is about a 4 hour drive between our houses depending on traffic). I have some very different ways I've showed my mom that I appreciate her over the years. First, I have send her flowers like these ones I just got from 1-800-Flowers:
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Another way I show my mom I appreciate her is that I buy her favorite perfume whenever I can. Avon makes it, so I have to track down an Avon lady to find it when she runs out. I just pay for it and give it to her.

I also plant for my mom. She had knee surgery and can't plant flowers in her front yard. Every year I pick up new flowers for her and then plant them for her when we are in town by her. I must do a good job, because one of the neighbors asked if I was for hire. I'm not sure if he wanted me to do his front yard too!

We also take my mom out for dinner and pay when we can too. That is hard to do because you basically have to tackle her to get to the bill before she grabs it. It's actually a running joke now, because she smacks my husband in the arm if he tries to reach for it and she's decided she is going to pay.

If we (my sister and I) find concert tickets for bands and singers she likes, we also pay and get those to surprise her. We've done that several times over the last several years.

How do you show your mom that you appreciate her throughout the year? Do you send flowers or do something else to show her how special she is?

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.