Cards, flowers and breakfast in bed are staples of Mother’s Day. But if you’re looking for something mom will really treasure all year long, here are five gift ideas that last far beyond the holiday.
Keeping a family organized is a tough task, and options for planners, calendars and organizers galore are everywhere. But it’s not the fancy or expensive calendar that Mom really wants — what she needs is a reminder of why she works so hard all year long. Companies like Shutterfly and Mixbook allow you to customize a calendar just for her.
If a personalized calendar isn't an option, you could gift a faith-based calendar that offers inspirational Bible verses and reminders about God's love daily.
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Every Mom needs a little encouragement. Inspiring stories and uplifting media are sure to keep Moms smiling long after Mother’s Day is over. Download the FREE Pure Flix Inspirational Movie Guide and spend some quality time together this Mother's Day. If you're not a member yet, you can sign up for a free trial and try Pure Flix for 7 days. You'll have access to thousands of faith and family movies and TV shows, including new Pure Flix and AFFIRM Originals. And as a bonus, a Pure Flix membership will work on up to five screens at once — making this a gift for the entire family.
Keeping up with Bible reading in the midst of diapers and cooking and housekeeping can be a challenge. A little extra guidance never hurt anyone. Thankfully, there are lots of awesome study Bibles to give moms extra motivation to read the Word of God on a daily basis. Here are some suggestions on Bibles for all different moms – busy moms, new moms and even homeschool moms.
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Subscription boxes have really gained in popularity in recent years. Your mom may already receive makeup samples or even ready-to-make meals on a regular basis. But what about a subscription box that surprises you each month with products that build your faith?
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Noticing how God is working in your life is super powerful, and moms — strong women who pray for their families constantly — will especially love being reminded of His work. Build mom a board like one of these so she can write down and display prayer requests and answers. She’ll love that it is homemade, and she’ll use it all year.
We hope that this list of gifts for Mother's Day gave you some inspiration to celebrate the women in your life this year. If you plan to spend the day with your mother this year, maybe take some time to watch one of these empowering movies about women of the Bible, available to stream on Pure Flix right now: “Full Of Grace,” “The Book of Ruth,” the series "Daughters of Eve" — and, for the kids, "VeggieTales: Esther...The Girl Who Became Queen."