If your Mother is still living, honor her this Mother’s Day by giving her a personal pedicure. Mothers desire to be appreciated and valued by their loved ones. Why not show her you love her by taking the time to wash and beautify her feet? Personal pedicures say more than Happy Mother’s Day, they say “Mom, you matter. I love you and I cherish you.” Definitely, a priceless gesture that will out shine anything money can buy! Here’s how to get started:

Schedule the Time and Place

Moms are busy–it’s a fact of life. So, take a moment to think about where to do the pedicure. Be sure to choose a location that’s convenient for both of you AND has minimal interruptions.  A small room in a tea house, an enclosed garden or a place she really likes. While the personal pedicure does not have to take place on Mother’s Day, it should be a time in which your Mom feels honored. That said, you’ll need about two hours from start to finish. Feel free to add a little flair by also either preparing a meal or having her favorite foods on hand. Remember, it’s all about her.

Prepare Everything In Advance

To maximize your time, gather items you will need for the pedicure in advance.  Some items you’ll need include:  foot basin, scented bath salts (lavender is lovely), pumice stone/brush, cuticle/nail clippers, cuticle stick, nail polish remover, cotton pads, foot scrub, lotion with Shea butter, nail polish (bright shades of pink or red make the toes shine), two or three soft towels and if available a small foot stool–otherwise, you can place her feet in your lap.  Also soft music playing in the background adds a nice touch. Whether you’re doing the pedicure in your home, hers or some place else, you’ll need extra time to prep the area and arrange the items nicely.

Give A Little Tender, Loving Care

Personal pedicures are an outward gesture of an inward emotion. Through the simple act of caring for her feet, you can show your mother how much you truly honor and love her. While you tenderly wash, dry, moisturize and massage her feet, tell her how much you appreciate all she has done for you as a child, as a young woman and maybe as a Mother yourself.   Laugh together, cry together, and come together as Mother and Daughter regardless of how your relationship used to be. Humble yourself and honor her for the woman she is.  Make her feel valuable.

Share Love With Other Mother Figures

If this Mother’s Day finds you without a mother, find another mother figure in your life to honor. It could be your mother-in-law, a sister, or a dear friend. It could even be someone who has lost a child, is having infertility problems, is expecting their first child or in the adoption process–who ever you choose, be sure to make the woman feel beautiful and valued this Mother’s Day and every day.