Spa Days

• Spas offer many different services that can accommodate different budgets. If you're on a smaller budget, buy a gift certificate for a pedicure or facial. For gift-givers looking to spend more money, consider a full or half day at the spa. Mom will love getting away from all of the stresses in her life and just enjoying the peace and relaxation. If you're old enough, you can offer to babysit the younger kids while she's at her spa day so she doesn't have to worry about a sitter. No matter who watches the kids, any mom will be more likely to relax knowing that her kids are happy and well cared for.
  
  

Date Night or Night Out With the Girls

• It's no secret that mothers probably don't get to go out as often as they'd like. For a gift, buy Mom a gift card to her favorite restaurant or movie theater. If you can, offer to babysit any younger siblings while Mom and Dad enjoy a date night. Other family members can help out with this, too, or Dad can offer to watch the kids while Mom goes out with some of her girlfriends.
  
  

Coupon Book

• A handmade coupon book is a gift that keeps on giving long after Mother's Day or your mom's birthday is over. Whether the coupon book is made by a 5-year-old or a 15-year-old, each coupon should be redeemable for a different chore or task that will help Mom out, giving her less work to do. Younger kids can offer to help cook dinner or sort laundry, and older kids can make dinner themselves or clean the kitchen. Put no expiration date on the coupons so that Mom can use them whenever she's feeling tired or overwhelmed. Just remember to stick to your deal and actually follow through when she hands over her coupons.