If the mom and daughter in your family share a birthday, gift giving can be a challenge.
Mom and daughter will love receiving makeovers together to celebrate their special day.Gift certificates to a local spa can be placed into a gift bag - or two gift bags with one handle of each intertwined- with any number of services that the spa offers, including a full day of fun and relaxation.They'll both be revitalized by the end of the day and will have had the opportunity to spend some quality time together in the process.
If one or the other is into collecting stuffed animals, then a Mother and Daughter Bear set is just the ticket! These can be dressed in Victorian clothes or something a bit more contemporary and accessorized with purses, jewelry or other accoutrements that would appropriately express a hobby or interest that they share (such as with tennis or bicycling attire).Present them in decorator boxes or pretty gift bags with their heads peeking out of the top!
Depending upon the age of the child, you might want to consider purchasing matching outfits.This would probably be best for a younger child - teenagers may not appreciate an outfit that matches "mommy's".This type of gift can be chic or casual, or designed to target a specific event.For instance, if the family plans to attend an upscale social event in the near future, matching dresses would be a consideration.If, on the other hand, they have a common interest in bicycling, matching outfits of a casual nature would be more appropriate.
There's no rule which says that they need to receive separate gifts.A mother and daughter sculpture beautifully captures the theme of the event and can be used as a showpiece for all to enjoy.One of the more popular versions of this type of gift depicts a mother embracing her young daughter.Other variations include mother and daughter enjoying a favorite activity together.
Many folks look forward to sitting down to read a good book.If your pair fits into that category, they might appreciate receiving the book entitled, "Mothers & Daughters" by Madeleine L'Engle.This is a gift that they can enjoy together - if they'd like to share some time reading aloud - or individually.If individual reading is more their style, a copy can be purchased for each of them.
Send them off for a mother and daughter weekend.Arrange for them to choose a destination that they'd both enjoy and then make the necessary arrangements.Whether it's taking a quick trip to a familiar haunt or trying something new, they'll love the chance to get away from it all and create some new memories together.This would be a great gift for moms with teen daughters!
Matching keepsake boxes would be an ideal gift for this pair.Before wrapping, place mementos of times that they shared in each of the boxes.Including pictures and other items that are exclusive to the two would make a very sentimental keepsake for each of them.As the years go by, they can continue to add trinkets to their boxes which highlight their special moments together.
Put together a gift basket - or have one professionally designed - that includes items for them to share and also enjoy individually.If mom's interested in reading a new bestseller and the youngster has been hoping for some hair accessories, include those in the design.This is a very versatile gift, since it can be made using any size and shape of basket, and can include a wide variety of personalized items.
Another consideration is the more non-traditional gift of a promise of planned time together on a regular basis.This would enable them to take an art class together, go to a movie or tea house, or simply allocate time while going for a leisurely walk once or twice each week.
Whatever the gift, choose something this year that will focus on their role in the mother-daughter team while accentuating their individuality - they'll love you for it!
