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Mothers Day 2012: 18th March (Sunday) 2012
Every mum deserves to be pampered once in a while and there is no better opportunity to do this than on Mother's Day. Mother's Day 2012 in the UK falls on March 18th so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to plan something special for your beloved mother. Of course, if forward planning isn't your strongpoint then there are plenty of ways to sort out a last minute gift or treat as well.
Traditionally Mother's Day in the UK is also known as Mothering Sunday and always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. While many people don't pay much attention to the traditions behind the annual celebration, it still presents a perfect chance to show your mother how much you care. Whether you want to plan ahead or grab a last minute gift, here are some simple ideas for how you can pamper your dear old mum when Mother's Day 2012 comes around:
Flowers
As old a tradition as Mother's Day itself, but always a winner. What woman doesn't love getting flowers to spruce up her home and make her feel special? Try to avoid getting the last wilting bunch from the petrol station and instead order a specially-made bunch in advance. If you know her favourite flowers or favourite colours then make sure they're included, as such extra attention to detail will make your mum feel really special.
Chocolates
Another old classic but for good reason. Mums around the country will be enjoying guilt-free chocolate treats on Mother's Day and rightly so. There are plenty of brands and varieties these days that pay special attention to healthy eating, allergies, fair trade farming principles and organic ingredients. Plus, every mother is bound to have her favourite type of chocolate, so she'll be chuffed to be able to tuck into some of that come Mother's Day.
Hamper
Food or drink hampers offer a very gorgeous way to present your mother with all her favourite treats. You can make your own by picking up some of her favourite wine, cheeses, pickles, crackers and some chocolates and decorate a simple basket with some tissue paper and ribbons. If creativity isn't your strong point there are plenty of delicatessens, online shops and even florists that will tailor-make a hamper for you and have it beautifully decorated and delivered to you or straight to you or your mum's house in time for Mother's Day.
A day of pampering
A trip to the health spa and personal ... treatments from expert professionals may once have been the preserve of the rich and famous, but not any more. There are plenty of affordable ways to organise the pampering experience your mother deserves and Mother's Day is the perfect excuse. Many reputable health spas and beauty treatment centres will offer gift vouchers so you don't need to pinch your mum's diary to plan the surprise, she can simply book in at a date to suit her, so all the hard work will be done for you.
Gift voucher
If you're running short of ideas then don't buy your mum something she might not want just for the sake of it, let her spoil herself by choosing something she would really love. Don't worry about looking unimaginative either, there are many different types of personalised vouchers available these days and you can buy them for her favourite store, shopping centre or online retailer to give her the perfect chance to treat herself for Mother's Day.