However, tradition upholds and the calendar date remains the same (13t May) and sadly to say, so do the mother day gifts too. Is it any surprise that moms are never really surprised deep down at the presents she receives because of this? However a mother will never show disappointment and will gratefully express her gratitude - no matter how small the trinket. Or never will she turn up her nose at the duplication of gifts that stand on her dressing table. Duplication comes in the form of flowers, chocolates, Jewelry ornaments etc. Never duplicate the gesture of breakfast in bed - other wise mummy may end up like Bessie Bunter.

Okay, because we only have one set date in our diary where we get to give mom a treat, then it has to be extra special, because, after all she is the most wonderful and caring person in your life, so therefore, let us leave the flowers to flourish in the soil, forget the fattening chocolates and as for the Jewelry, moms will always be beautiful with or without a piece of gold or silver.

What makes a mother so special? well even though we take mum for granted and rely upon her motherly wisdom to help overcome obstacles in our life, i.e. whether it be a breakdown in a relationship, a shoulder to cry on - or if the leading role in a play was given to someone else -or protecting us from the street bully, then the answer to that question is, mothers are special because they are always there for us in our hour of need.

Moms love surprises, so now is your chance to give her the unexpected.

1 Change tradition and gift mother with an all in paid holiday, if you are in the position to do so.

2 Find an old friend that she has not seen for years and have a reunion

3 Send her to a health farm where she can relax and be pampered

4 Have a rota to lighten her load - where you promise to do the chores or decorating

5 Book a venue hall and invite all your friends and family and make this mother's day a memorable one.

6 You can always gift mother on mother's day with money, but we all know the cash donation gets spent on the kids regardless, so it is a good idea to give gift vouchers.

7 Send her to the theatre to watch the latest west end show

8 A reservation to dine at one of her favourite restaurants

These are just a few different ideas to give mom on mother's day, but if you really want the day to be just a little bit extra special, regardless of your donation, then a sincere "I LOVE YOU MOM" will be all it takes to make her day.