Show mom you care this Mother's Day

(StatePoint)- She brought you into the world and guided you through it. Now it's time to celebrate mom. Look past those flowers this Mother's Day and opt for lasting, custom gifts or experiences expressing the depth of your relationship.

Don't forget, it's not just your mom you should recognize, but the mother of your children, your grandmother and all the special moms in your life.

Here are some creative ideas:

Turn The Tables

How many meals has mom prepared for others? It's time you turned the tables. It doesn't have to be costly: salads, pastas and soup will do nicely. Just add some ambience to the dining room or pack it up for a picnic.

Give a Specially-Customized Gift

She loves her customized ring tones and personalized options built into her car, her computer and even her gym equipment, so she'll appreciate a gift custom made especially for her.

Select a customizable gift based on her personality, such as jewelry that allows you to add different charms and incorporate engravings, or personalized stationery with a design scheme that captures mom's essence.

Time To Relax

Every mom deserves time off. Package a spa gift certificate with a personalized, embroidered robe or an engraved makeup compact to extend her relaxation time. Instead of a pricey spa, use alternatives for at-home pampering. Create a gift basket with bath salts or oils, paired with scented candles and a relaxing CD.

If mom likes to read, buy her favorite books and include an engraved bookmark with a quote about the joy of motherhood. She'll think of you every time she flips a page.

Musical or Photo-Ready Options

Mom sang to you as a child. Relive those memories with a music box or water globe featuring a special song. Things Remembered has launched a new collection of engravable music boxes featuring lyrics, instruments and vocals. Choose from an assortment of songs, select your favorite jewelry box design and personalize it with an engraved message.

Mothers also love family pictures, so arrange some of her favorite photos in a display. Many retailers offer photo frames, shadowboxes and albums with areas to add engraved personal reflections.

Other than her birthday, Mother's Day is the best opportunity to thank your mom. This year, take the time to do it right.