Mother's Day is a day to let your Mom know just how much she means to you, and to thank her for putting up with your crap for all these years. While it is hard to find a "thanks for bailing me out of jail in college" card, you can still show your love with some other gift ideas. Give your mom the thanks she deserves with these suggestions:

Traditional:

Buy your mom a special gift from the heart. You can be typical and lazy and opt for the flowers, chocolates, jewelry, perfume, and candles route. Or, you can take it a step further by taking her out for a nice meal to a fancy restaurant and letting her get dressed to the nines.

Send her to a local spa for the day and spring for treatments such as a manicure, pedicure, and massage. If you have a little more dough, book a weekend spa getaway for your mom. Many spas offer all-inclusive packages that include meals and spa treatments, although some may offer everything a la carte.


Non-Traditional:

If your mom is an adrenaline junkie who is young at heart, then take her to a local amusement park. Pig out on junk food, ride every roller coaster in the park--twice, and play games until you can't carry any more prizes. If she is a dare-devil; take her skydiving, on a hiking adventure or biking.

If she is a sports freak, get her tickets to see her favorite baseball team or take her out on the golf course and be her personal caddy for the day. Top the day off by heading to a sports bar or pub--and make sure to pick up the tab. Nothing says "I love you Mom" like a round of Yeager Bombs.