Thank You Gift - Kansas City,MO

Give them a day at the spa to relax and pamper themselves??? If this is too expensive, then buy some bath/beauty products, lotions, etc. and make a little personal basket for each of them :)

Several ladies have suggested a massage...and I would second that thought and suggest Massage Envy for affordable, professional massage @ times that would be convenient to them. Massages start at $39 for first time visits and we have affordable wellness packages, including a three month gift membership for just $149. We own the Massage Envy clinic in Lenexa (87th & Pflumm--###-###-####)....stop in, we'd love to help you out!

I'm all in favor of getting away & spending quality time together....so my vote is for a Mom's Day/Weekend! They've done the time for you, now it's time for you to do so.

Pick a day-trip or a weekend getaway, & focus on pampering those Moms! From a bag of favorite candy/snacks packed in the car...to their fav drinks iced up. Make it special & FUN! Talk to them...find out what they like to see/do... where they'd like to visit. All of this can be done easily without them noticing that you're pumping them for info!

You sound like you have a blessed life...I applaud you for realizing it!

I didn't read any of your responses,but in my persnoal opinion I would get them a gift certificate to a spa.So they could get a massage and get pampered in return.

How about a family portrait with them in the picture. My guess is they have everything they'd want and would cherish a family portrait. You could also include a heart-felt thank you note. By the way, if they're anything like my mom, they love being able to help out and wouldn't dream of being anywhere else.

Do you sew at all? I would say that you could make a handmade quilt for them each. You can do some of it on bedrest even. You can make the top and usually send them out to be quilted pretty reasonably, if you can't take the time to do that yourself.

We've been given Gift Cards in the past as thank you's and loved them. Maybe somewhere they like to shop to buy themselves something they've wanted or treat themselves. I know some people are leary about GC, but I was given one to a local outdoor mall back in October and used it a couple of weeks ago and had so much fun spending it with a friend. I've also received GC to Beauty Brands in the past and love spending it on a manicure and then was still able to purchase polish and such. I hope you recovery goes well and you heal fast. You are very blessed to have two wonderful women in your life. Not everyone can say that about their MIL or even their mom. Good luck and God Bless.

Tell them they deserve some time for themselves, since they have devoted so much to others. Give them a massage, manicure, pedicure, or facial...some way to relax.

I am a Nana to five boys and I watch three of them daily
while my daughter and soninlaw work. I feel blessed to be
so close to them, but I also get very tired! I agree that
a massage or manicure or pedicure would be a great idea!
I also think photos, or I received a calendar for the year
with pictures of the boys on every page! I also received
a Wreath from my son and daughter in law with ornaments
with pictures of the boys in the frames! Nothing is more
special than a hearfelt note telling them how much you
appreciate them! I have also received that from my daughter
and have it framed in our bedroom! If you are into scrap
booking you could do a little book for them while you are
recovering.... I also agree that I am sure they are where
they want to be in helping you out! Enjoy the pampering while you can and God Bless! L. in St. Louis

You could always buy them a spa day or a massage. Most ppl would enjoy that. You are very luck to have both of them close and in your life. :)

Payback can be great! When you're feeling better, have them over for dinner or take them out, or deliver a meal. Maybe if they don't bake, bake them something. If they don't sew, sew them something. Whatever thing you think they would apprecite. Do a couple of errands from them. If you want to recognize their efforts now, make them some coupons for thinkg you will do for them in the future.

A wonderful gift is a spa treatment. I highly recomend GoSpa. You can get Manicures, Facials,massages, waxing and Pedicures. Get a gift card or set up a date with just the three ladies. Enjoy and they will feel great.

Are you one of the lucky ones who knows how to make things??? Our oldest daughter made a quilt for us for Christmas and I will treasure it forever!!! I think anything that you have put yourself into is always so special!! Or think about the things your Mom and Mother in Law enjoy and build their gift around that....does one of them love their coffee time in the morning...how about a coffee mug with a picture of the grandchildren on it, some specialty coffee and creamer, and a couple of coupons to starbucks....does one of them enjoy cooking??? Make up a basket of ingredients to make your favorite dessert or some other recipe...with the recipe card in it...maybe include a few little kitchen utensils or something like that.
I have no idea how extravegent you want to get...there is a wonderful get away place not far from Kansas City...The Elms in Excelsior Springs, Mo!!! Maybe you could take your Mother and MIL there for weekend...just the three of you!!! There are some wonderful packages there.... http://www.elmsresort.com/ that is their website.

Try to imagine your children finding an appropriate gift to thank you for all you do. The only gift that can adequately respond to the love and sacrifice of our mothers is to pay it forward and to honor them as our examples and our teachers so that we know how to pay it forwrad.

Whether you purchase a gift certificate for a pedicure or massage or their favorite restaurant, or send them flowers, etc., the real gift is what the card expresses. Find or make a blank card and tell them not only how much you appreciated their kindness and supportiveness while you recovered, but that you appreciate the examples they have given you. Let them know that the example of their generous spirits inform and inspire you as a mother every day and that you hope to be able to be as caring as they have been when you are the grandmother.

The best gift any mother can receive is a joyful and successful child (and grandchildren). How can we not know there is a Loving Creator when he creates mothers such as these?

I don't know a woman who wouldn't love to get some sort of spa treatment. Give them a gift certificate to get a pedicure or a massage, and it will make their day!!!

Good Morning S., What wonderful helpers you have, you are very blessed to have both of them. One of my daugthers in law calls me her Shero...lol When I step in and help her out.
How about a gift card for a day spa? Either a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure etc... I can think of other things also, like Barnes & Noble gift card, Dinner & Movie, Pretty plant for the home. Could have a picture made with a poem addressed to your SHERO's, they could place on their wall.

God Bless you and I pray your recovery goes smoothly, and quicker then expected.

K. Nana of 5

I always do love pedicures and manicures! Since they are running around on thier feet, and cooking and cleaning for you. This would be perfect for those tired feet, and dried up hands!! I hope this helps.

~S.

S.,
It sounds like you have a wonderful and very supportive family! I think since the moms have worked so hard and gone above and beyond, maybe a day of pampering at the spa is in order...massage, manicure, pedicure, etc.

Good luck,
C.

messages could be a good idea, some nice pampering for thier hard work

Get them gift certificates for a massage or pedicure. Something pampering for them. Or think of something they would like but never spend the money on, my mom got her boyfriend a GC for x-mas to get his car detailed. Good luck! Hope you are feeling much better!

A day at the spa is always a wonderful gift, especially if you can all enjoy it together and you can let them know how much you appreciate all they have done for you. I know my Mom and MIL both help me out so much and love it as I am sure both yours do too! A nice family portrait would be good too. Or nice large prints of the grandkids framed and ready to put up.

Love the photo suggestions - especially the family portrait.
I think a spa, or a get-away as another suggested is great.
I have done Omaha Steaks for family members, too.
Or, not sure on your timing....but I think rose bushes, lilac bushes, peonie bushes, those kinds of things are great gifts too because they last for years and there are so many pretty quotes you could find online about families/friends and flowers - however - probably not a good gift right now! ha.
I recently gave a few family members angels - Hallmark has a line that's maybe called Willow? Or something like that... but there are angels of thank you, courage, hospitality - I think there was even an angel of the kitchen.... they were not expensive - less than $20 if you are not able to spend a lot.
And with any gift, it's the card and message that make the gift.... not the gift itself!

Good luck!!

Yeah I agree with thte spa, that's always a good thing. But here are some others...what about doing a small scrapbook (handsize maybe 20 pages) of things meaningful to them...their live or your kids? I liked the quilt idea but what about stepping it up a notch and using the kids t-shirts, old shirts and pants to make it more personal? A gift certificate to an over-the-top restaurant they normally wouldn't go to...or better yet, take them there yourself so they HAVE to go! Give them a mini vacation...a weekend at a B&B locally or if they like wine...send them to one in wine country so they are close.

For me, the greatest gift of giving is giving the person something EXTREMELY personal and something they wouldn't have normally done for themselves.

You might also check with your boys, they might have some surprisingly good ideas too!

Hello S.. I sure hope your recovery is doing well. I have an amazing idea that your mom and mother-in-law are sure to love. A gorgeous embellished candle that lasts a long time! Everytime they light the candle they will think of you. Visit www.ddhomeaccents.com and click on the Sir Oliver's Candle Collection. They are fabulous candles. I have given them to several friends and now they are giving them to their friends and family for special occasions. They are embellised with swarovski crystals and other designs. You will love them...