Mother's Day is near and I am here to help you (I'm talking to you dads) with gift ideas! The ideas below are REAL responses from our mom village.

1. Gift Cards

This might sound like a generic gift, but let me explain. If you purchase a gift card for a mom in your life, you want to pick a business where she can ONLY use it on herself. Think self care (massages/spas/nail salons), favorite clothing stores (Lululemon, Athleta), etc. Moms deserve to be spoiled and we are not good at spoiling ourselves, so make it easy on her by gifting a card that won't be used to buy diapers or groceries.

2. Family Day, but dad is in charge!

Plan the perfect day. Take a trip to a kid-friendly winery or brewery, go somewhere fun with the kids, or keep it simple and have a family day at home that starts with her sleeping in, you taking care of the kids all day, and end it by cooking dinner for her and handling bedtime routines. No one knows your spouse like you do, so I can't tell you exactly what to plan. However, I can tell you to be fully present with your family and allow mom to relax and soak in the special moments with her favorite people. That means if your kid takes off running, YOU are the one chasing them (not mom)!

3. Kid-free Weekend

Who doesn't enjoy a break from reality? Whether you plan a solo staycation for her or a couples trip away, this is always a great gift! It could be something as simple as renting a cabin in Hochatown or sneaking away to Hot Springs.

4. Brunch

Texarkana has GREAT brunch options for Mothers Day. Cafe Lucille, Verona, and Texarkana Country Club are just a few of my favorite recommendations. Plan ahead and get reservations! If the mom in your life isn't up for going out for brunch, let her sleep in and surprise her with brunch in bed.

5. Family Photos

Moms are great at taking photos, but we are not great at being IN photos. Book a photography session for mommy & me or family photos. You could even couple this with a gift card to a printing business, so she can get the photos printed.

6. Fit4Mom Membership

At Fit4Mom Texarkana, we understand how important self care and community is for moms. Our stroller strides class provides moms with the opportunity to get a good workout in while their babies are entertained, just steps away. She will also be surrounded by moms that are in the same season of motherhood as her. You can check out our membership options here.

These are just some ideas to get you thinking about Mother's Day early. Any of these gifts can be booked or purchased from your phone. You won't even have to go anywhere, so no excuses! Moms are always thinking about someone else, so get her a thoughtful gift that shows how much you love and care for her. I know she will appreciate the time and effort you put into showing your appreciation for her.