Moms really aren't that difficult to please, the simplest of things make them happy and buying a gift for mom should really just be a simple well planned and well organized day but for some reason, it isn't. Men and women alike worry about what they should get their mother. These three things are guaranteed to make a great mothers day gift for your mom.
No cooking
Lots of people will surprise their mom with breakfast in bed and that does mean she won't have to start the day off by spending time in the kitchen but giving your mom an entire day off from cooking is a real gift for mom. Either cook for her yourself or order takeout from her favorite local restaurant. Make sure she gets at least one day when she doesn't have to cook anything. If you're cooking for her at home, don't leave the kitchen a mess or don't leave a mess for her to clean up the 'next day'. Try and avoid leaving a mothers day aftermath for your mom to tidy up.
Plan something fun
Moms never have fun, whether they're working or not, the fact is that mothers will rarely set time aside for themselves. Moms are notorious for giving the smallest family need preference over their own personal needs. Plan something that will give mom a real break, something she can enjoy. Don't try to teach her how to play Black Ops in one day, make sure it's something she would like to do. Be prepared because mom might just try and take this as an opportunity to teach you how to cook. Remember that the day is about mom so just grin and bear it. if you can think of something that you and your mom used to enjoy doing when you were little, then it's probably the best activity you can do.
A nice indulgent treat
Mothers day gift baskets or Mothers day fruit bouquets can be a great indulgent gift for mom. Find something similar that will make mom really happy, it should be something that she wouldn't normally get herself because it costs too much money or really isn't necessary. You'll have to dig up ideas for this one yourself because mom just won't tell if you ask her. Search online or try browsing through her favorite magazines and catalogs. If there's a TV show that she follows religiously, check out their mothers day recommendations; you can usually find them on the official website for the show.