Book a Trip or Event For the Future Last year for a combo Mother's Day and birthday gift for my mom, I bought us a trip to Paris. I couldn't spend either of the big days with her so I planned a trip that we could spend together. It was her first trip to Europe, so it was really special to be able to do that for her. You don't have to book an entire trip for mom, though. Even just making plans to go see a show or movie next time you're together would be a fun idea. Image Source: Getty / Eric Mill / EyeEm