Happy Mother’s Day 2015! 10 Ways to Make Mom Happy – Gifts and Surprise Ideas

Sometimes, the simplest Mother's Day gift idea is the best idea. Besides, if anyone knows about being practical, it's mom.

Mom doesn't want her children spending money on her. She wants them putting thought and creativity into her gifts, like she did when birthdays and Christmas came around. The challenge for any son or daughter isn't in finding the most expensive gift. It's in finding the irreplaceable gift she'll gloat over for years to come.

Finding that gift is often as simple as picking up scratch paper and a pair of scissors. Let's take a look at some surprisingly inexpensive ways you can make this Mother's Day memorable.

Clean the house

A mother's job never ends, especially after coming home from a long work day. What better way to show how much she means to you than by cleaning the house before she asks. Do the dishes and put away laundry; even run the vacuum through living room. Sure, there chores you should be doing daily, but this is a small step in showing mom you care.

Plan an outdoor activity

This doesn't have to be something strenuous. Grab a picnic basket, her favorite bottle of wine, and make some sandwiches. If that's too much of a hassle, go for a walk or bike ride. Outdoor activities are more enjoyable with company.

Treat her to a spa day

What better way to relax than with a massage at her favorite place. She'll put all her worries aside for a day with a day full of manicures, pedicures, and invigorating facial treatments. Prices vary on spa packages, and appointments may be hard to come by on Mother's Day, but discount websites like Groupon can help fit your budget and her schedule.

Buy/ make her a picture frame

Maybe you aren't the creative type. That doesn't mean she wouldn't love a well-selected frame with a picture you and mom behind it. Freestanding picture frame can costs as little as $10. Target sells "Mom" frames at $8.99 for the cost-conscious buyers on a budget. The hard part will be picking a picture she'll cherish.

Get her flowers

Simple, yes, but still endearing. Flowers last for weeks and show mom that you know her better than she though. Just be sure to pick her favorite types of flowers. Roses and violets won't always do.

Quit the bad habits

Stop smoking and eating unhealthy foods. Quit texting while driving. And start calling her more than once a week. A mother's advice cannot be used in vain. Prove that she means more than petty habits ever will.

Give her a journal

Mom won't always tell you everything that going on in her life. Some feelings are best expressed in paper, and in private. A journal is the perfect soundboard for mom because she'll have a safe keep for all her thoughts and emotions.

Make your own Mother's Day card

Remember those Mother's Day cards you used to make in grade school? Chances are mom still has them somewhere, amongst other treasures you've created. A homemade card brings back memories of the days you used to come home with that special gift made just for her. Make her one more to hand on the refrigerator.

Design a coffee mug

Have fun with the idea by doodling on the mug. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, after all. You can even stash a bag of her favorite coffee in there.

Thank her

To mom, you'll always be her baby. People often forget that in the hustle and bustle of life. For one day, show mom that you care, even if it's with a little thank you for all she's done. You wouldn't be who you are without her.