Saturday, December 10, 2011

College Student Gifts for Mom

Events requiring a gift for your mom -- like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Mother's Day -- often come at a rough time for college students: many are facing the end of the spring semester, finals week, final papers, and dwindling funds as loan checks run out. Given those limitations, college students sometimes need to be a little creative.

College Student Gifts for Mom

  1. Pick up one of those "[your university name here] Mom" t-shirts or sweatshirts from the campus bookstore. Let her be proud of you and show everyone she knows where you're going to school!
  2. Take a picture of yourself holding a big piece of paper or poster saying "THANKS!" in front of your school. You can put it on the front of a homemade card or put it in a frame.
  3. Make a "coupon" redeemable for some quality time together when you're not in school. It can be good for a cup of coffee, lunch, dinner, or dessert (all with you treating, of course!).
  4. Make a "coupon" good for a homemade dinner you can cook for her when you get home. Even if you're just learning to cook or are limited in the kitchen, there are plenty of easy recipes for college students.
  5. Go for an old classic: send her flowers. You can find an online seller or contact a local florist in your mom's hometown.
  6. Make a donation to your mom's favorite charity. It will show you really are doing good while in school.
  7. Hand make a really thoughtful, sincere card. Most moms would rather have a genuine, handmade gift than another generic necklace anyway.

Last, but not least: if you're celebrating Mother's Day, don't forget to call!


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