Now I have a small handscanner and can send her updated snapshots once or twice a week. It makes her feel closer to the grandchildren. Another respondent reported using email to make upcoming visits with mom more enjoyable. When we do get to see each other, our time is spent enjoying the plans we made, not trying to catch up. Teleconferencing Many families are geographically dispersed around the country and the world.
Teleconferences give families an economical way to surprise mom with a group call.
You can send a Mother's Day email message anytime, day or night, and your message is available whenever Mom chooses to retrieve it. Email also lets you share photographs, drawings or information, such as a recipe or intriguing website, with your mother. The Internet offers a wealth of gift ideas for Mother's Day shoppers. Online gift giving can be particularly helpful when you are short on time. American Greetings offers several personalized greeting ideas.