Take Her Out

• Schedule a date with your mom. Ask her out and treat her to a couple of things that she most enjoys. Plan on going out with no one else. If you already know what she might like to do, make reservations and surprise her. If not, ask what she might like to do and plan from there.
  
  One option is to take her out for traditional afternoon tea. Afternoon tea is a relaxing, low-key way to enjoy some time together. Head to your nearest bakery and choose between iced or hot tea or even tea smoothies. Tea time also usually means finger sandwiches, scones and fresh jam. Some expensive hotels also offer an elaborate afternoon tea. As an alternative, make a reservation for lunch at your mom's favorite restaurant.
  
  

Take a Picture

• Book a professional photographer and have a family portrait taken. Ask everyone in the family to secretly meet. Organize ahead of time what everyone will wear and choose clothing so that everyone blends well together---one person in bright clothes may draw attention away from everyone else in the photo.
  
  Choose a location that she loves. Rather than have a photo session in your photographer's studio, choose an outdoor location. For example, if there is a huge oak tree that she has always favored, consider standing under it for the session and make her smile a little larger. Even if it is her own garden in the backyard, a personalized site can increase the value to her.
  
  

Send Her to a Spa

• Pamper your mother by dropping her off at a local spa for a few hours. Moms are always on the go, ensuring that the family is healthy and safe. With all this responsibility, it can be rare that they have much time to themselves, let alone quality time. Change this by reserving time for her at a spa with explicit instructions to pamper her like a queen.
  
  Pick a few different spa activities to keep her smiling. Most spas offer a combination of massage, facials, foot scrubs, hair salons, pedicures and manicures. Ask if the salon offers package deals where a few different services can be had for a discount. A hot stone massage followed by a detoxifying foot scrub and facial is one relaxing option.