Ideal Presents for Mother's Day: Blooms and Clocks Capture Moments of Love and Appreciation
Sunday's here, and it's none other than Mother's Day! Even in 2025, it's still predominantly the ladies who handle a massive chunk of household chores - unpaid, mind you. The 2022 Time Use Survey spills the beans, showing an average of nearly 30 hours a week for women vs. about 21 hours for the menfolk. Nearly half of that unpaid work is classic household tasks (cooking, cleaning, laundry, and more).
A Mother's Day gift isn't going to compensate for those hours, but a small token of appreciation can go a long way. It tells her, "I see you," and it opens the door for talking about workload distribution at home.
Stuck for ideas? Fret not! Here's some inspiration:
The Class Act: Flowers
Admittedly, a classic option on the list - but no one ever says it's worn out! The key, heh, lies in the details. Which flowers does she fancy? What's her favorite color? What flowers does she hate? Your friendly neighborhood nursery should be able to help with that, cheers! Just tell them about her living room colors and style, and they can suggest the perfect bouquet (one which'd lookemail great at home).
Some top Mother's Day bouquet picks are: Gärtnerei Langbehn (Grube), Blumen- und Pflanzmarkt Rahlf (Schürsdorf), Gärtnerei Hamer (Altenkrempe), and Friedhofsgärtnerei Schnack (Neustadt).
A heads-up: Pre-order that perfect bouquet! That way, you'll have the most to choose from, and the delivery time will be quickest.
Time, Sweet Time
Time - it's something every Mother could use more of. How about beginning the day with a scrumptious breakfast or brunch, served up at a cozy eatery to keep the home squeaky clean?
At "Dat Achtere Rahland," mothers scoring a brunch get a rose! The comfy sun terrace is where you wanna be to enjoy their homemade cake or a slice of het cake, while you browse through their farm shop to your heart's content.
The Krabbes Restaurant in Neustadt whips up a mouthwatering Mother's Day breakfast buffet. Enjoy from 9 to 11:30 am, but be sure to register in advance (ko).
- A beautiful flower bouquet from Gärtnerei Langbehn (Grube), Blumen- und Pflanzmarkt Rahlf (Schürsdorf), Gärtnerei Hamer (Altenkrempe), or Friedhofsgärtnerei Schnack (Neustadt) will not only brighten up her home-and-garden lifestyle but also show your appreciation for the Household chores she manages, with the added benefit of them choosing flowers that match her home-and-garden style.
- Treat your mother to a relaxing breakfast or brunch at Dat Achtere Rahland or Krabbes Restaurant, allowing her to start her Mother's Day with some well-deserved time off from her busy lifestyle of managing household tasks, while enjoying a delicious meal and some time away from the home-and-garden chores.
