Do you crack your head every year for ideas on where to take mom for her Mother's Day luncheon? Do you at the same time want to avoid the crowds at any restaurant that has a Mother's Day package of some sort?

Has it all become a tad too monotonous - could Mother's Day celebrations be much more than just a lunch or dinner affair?

It doesn't matter if you are running low on budget, or a strong advocate of the ‘money can't buy you happiness' mantra, here are 10 ideas for mummy dearest this Mother's Day.

1. Getting creative with cards

If you want to make a personalised card for Mom but don’t have the time or find your creative skills wanting, you might want to consider giving these free printable cards a go. All you need is a good colour printer and some plain or card paper. These simple projects take only about 15 minutes to create.

For simple but cute Mother’s Day greetings, NetFunCards.com has 12 designs for you to choose from.

PrintFree.com offers a wide range of designs and allows you to include your own personalised messages in the cards. Different layout options are available, meaning that you can create customised gift wraps and envelopes in addition to cards.

HP’s online Mother’s Day photo card project website offers a photo upload feature in addition to editing functions so that you can create the ultimate personalised card for Mom that no one else would have.

To spruce up the contents a little, you could try your hand at poetry. Even if you are no E.E Cummings, I'm sure your mom will frame your poem up and present you with a literary award.

2. Blast from the past

Dig out mummy's photographs from her younger days and get her to reminisce about the good ol' days. Helping your mom to revive old memories and good times in her life will definitely please her.

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