MANILA, Philippines – Figuring out what to give your mom on Mother’s Day is always a tricky thing. After all, this is the woman who literally GAVE YOU LIFE – what could you ever give that would come close to that?

Anyway, we all know trying to repay your mom for everything she gave you would be damn near impossible – but you can at least give her something – or do something for her – that will make her feel loved and appreciated.

Of course, buying something for your mom is always nice – and there are many stores that offer mom-friendly gifts. (READ: 5 Mother’s Day gift ideas P1500 and under)

But if your mother (or wife, or girlfriend, or the mom figure in your life) would appreciate something other than gift you can wrap, here are a few ideas:

Recreate your old family photos

If your mom is the type who loves reminiscing the good old days “nung maliliit pa kayo,” then this gift might be just the thing to bring happy tears to her eyes. The Then-and-Now images won’t just amuse your mom, but they will also remind her of the great accomplishment that is raising a decent, full-grown human being.

Also, shooting the photos will be a great way to bond with siblings and other family members.

Have a movie night

Moms who prefer staying in to going out, or the empty nesters whose kids have all grown up will definitely appreciate a night to bond with their kids – and what better way to do that than by doing a movie marathon of all her favorite films?

Make the night extra special by ordering in some good pizza, buying a nice bottle of wine, and preparing popcorn for the full theater experience.

Give the house a deep clean

Sometimes, the best way to destress is to come home to a sparkling clean house, so give your mom the gift of effortless relaxation by making sure her house is spic and span.

Mop the floors, vacuum the carpets, dust the furniture, polish the silverware to a high mirror shine. And if you can’t do it yourself, hire a professional cleaner to give the home a good deep clean.

And the car too!

Most working moms spend a lot of time in their cars, shuffling from work, to school (to pick the kids up), to various other places to run errands, and then home. If that’s the case for the mom in your life, getting her workhorse deep cleaned, vacuumed, and waxed is a great way to tell her you love her.

Do the groceries for her (and shoulder the bill)

If your mom is the one who’s in charge of grocery shopping at home, take the load off her back by doing it for her – and shouldering the bill. Imagine the look on her face when she comes home to a well-stocked pantry and fridge, without her even asking!

Style box subscription

Give your mom’s wardrobe the upgrade she deserves by setting up a style box subscription for her. Services such as Stylist in Pocket and StyleGenie connect subscribers to professional stylists who then curate a new wardrobe based on the person’s personal style, needs, and budget.

Create a style profile at these services for your mom and have the box delivered to her as a surprise!

Plant an herb garden

Having fresh herbs always makes things more exciting in the kitchen, so if your mom is a foodie or loves to cook, set up a small herb garden for her. Potted herbs are available in a lot of grocery stores – purchase several, lay them out in a pretty box, place them in a sunny spot in your kitchen, and let them grow! – Rappler.com