Staying Close To The Heart
Five Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Bring You Closer During These Challenging Times
Mother’s Day celebrations may be different and/or challenging for many families during these challenging times; but no matter how far apart we may be right now – a Mother’s love is anything but distant. Show your mother, stepmother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, sister, or other loved one just how special she is and how much she’s well loved with these gift ideas that connects you from the heart.
Flowers With Keepsakes
A classic gift idea, flowers can be made extra special when combined with a keepsake. This vintage-inspired canister with a heartfelt message is filled with a mix of pastel florals and can later be used to hold jewelry or trinkets. Small: $59.99 / Large: $69.99
Gifting Memories
After all she’s done, show her how much she means to you by spelling it out in an entire book, letting her know all the ways she’s shown her love to you over the years. Take a night to fill up the book with all the memories, inside jokes, and characteristics that the two of you share. Don’t forget to include facial tissue – she’ll need it for the happy tears she’ll shed.
Jitterbug SmartPhone
The Jitterbug Smart2 may be the simplest smartphone ever, making staying connected easier than ever. Check out the features: simple, list-based menu, large 5.5” screen, voice typing to make texting easier, front-facing speaker, built-in 13MP camera with flash, mobile internet access and directions, 5Star Urgent Response button, and a long-lasting battery to talk longer. Special: $74.99 plus monthly plan and activation.
Senior Computers
Perfect for the seniors and new computer users in your life who want to stay connected, but think they can’t because technology is too complicated, the A Plus Senior Computer and Wow Computer are just two of the leading brands making today’s computers for seniors easy to read, easy to see, and even easier to understand and use. These all-in-one computers have no bulky towers and come in bright big screens up to 24 inches. Choose between non-touch or touch screens, desktop or laptop. Just plug in the power cord and high-speed internet connection, and the computer is ready for use. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and understand – just touch one of them, from the Web, Email, Calendar, to Games – you name it... and that screen pops up. One-touch “zoom” magnification makes viewing easier. Bringing the family together via an easy video chat can make social distance simpler and safer. $800-$1400, based on model and brand.
Support Her Hobbies
She’s home with perhaps more time on her hands. Why not support her hobbies or encourage her to develop new ones? Whether it’s painting, collecting items, reading, cooking, gardening, knitting, or anything else she’s into – think about what she likes to do, and go from there.
At the end of the day, what mothers really want is to be with family. If your family can’t get together this year for Mother’s Day, a simple family phone call or zoom meeting where everyone can gather together from the safety of their homes will make staying close to the heart ultra-special during these hard times.
Easy zoom tutorial here.
