With Mother’s Day here, it might be a good idea to start thinking about what to get Mom. While anyone can give her flowers, candy or dinner at a restaurant, why not forgo the old “disposable” gifts, and instead put a little imagination into her special day this year?
Think about it—your mom is most likely an inspiring, amazing, wonderful lady, so why shouldn’t her gift be as well? After all, this is the woman who makes your favorite meal when you are home, washes (and probably folds) your laundry without complaint, forgoes her own needs in order to meet yours and a litany of other tasks that help your life run smoothly.
To that point, why not help Mom (or wife or grandmother) out by doing what she’s done for you for so long? Give a gift that keeps on giving: a clean house. The following tips are sure to help spark an alternative approach for the second Sunday in May:
• Clean windows. The following solution will give windows a streak- and smudge-free shine: Combine one gallon of water to one-half cup of vinegar, one-half cup of rubbing alcohol and about two squirts of Dawn dishwashing liquid. For mirrors and appliances, use ¼ of a bottle of 91% alcohol and fill bottle with plain water. Pour into a spray bottle and use newspaper instead of paper towels to make windows shine.
• Tackle the chores she doesn’t have time to do or hard to do. This includes window washing (see above), wiping down baseboards, light switches, dusting/cleaning things in high places, and cabinets and dusting shutters and blinds.
• Use efficient cleaners. A recent survey shows that U.S. adults spend an average of 13 hours per week cleaning their home. So, why not help mom out by doing it for her? With various products on the market, such as CLR’s Bath & Kitchen Cleaner or Stainless-Steel Cleaner, the time it takes to spruce up the house can be cut in half. Currently the company has everything you need to make the house sparkle, including sinks, tubs, showerheads and appliances to patio furniture, cement, grills, driveways and gutters. In addition, the products are environmentally friendly, so you needn’t worry about their effects. Basically, look for something that needs cleaning, which means she is not able to do.
• Move appliances and furniture. The big-ticket items in the house tend to get lost in the daily, weekly and even monthly rotation of cleaning. To that end, surprise mom by moving and scrubbing behind appliances like stoves and refrigerators, and furniture such as couches and recliners. Because those are the things are difficult for her to do, since she is already worn out from doing other things. Surprise her. She will love you more for helping her.
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They’re the women who consistently care for their families. The ones navigating busy schedules, messy rooms, and sometimes, empty homes. They’re the women who mentor others with love, and who lead others with compassion. And they’re the women who keep showing up—even when life gets hard.
These women show us what it means to be a Mom. They are worthy of being loved, known, and celebrated.
Today is a great day to tell a mom in your life how much you appreciate her. Take a moment to thank her for the love she had placed around you.
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