Gifts For Those Who Have Everything

I always struggle with what to get for the person who has everything.  I know the feeling of not wanting any more stuff.  I just went through a major giveaway, and the last thing I want to do is start accumulating.  So along comes Mother's Day, and since I have such a great mom, I wanted to remember her and honor her in a special way, but she too, is decreasing her belongings, so buying her something was out of the question.  Here's what I did. 

I made arrangements to spend the day with her.  Not on Mother's Day, but the day before.  She was busy on Mother's Day, taking a very interesting class on "banned books", and she didn't want to miss it and I didn't want her to.  We've gotten used to celebrating many occasions on days other than the actual day.  After all, it's all about getting together.  Anyway, I went to LA on Saturday, and we spent the day together.    Mom and I went her physical therapy studio, where they were giving complimentary classes in Feldenkrais method of movement.  It was the week of Moshe Feldenkrais' birthday (1904-1984), and all the physical therapy studios were having free classes in his method of somatic movement, to introduce his techniques to the public.  Feldenkrais was born in a town which is now in the Ukraine, but left home early to travel to Paris and England, where he studied engineering and judo and self defense.  He became more and more interested in the mind-body awareness, and began to develop his own unique method of healing.    We took the  shoulders class and felt stress free and great afterwards. 

Next, we went to to 800 degrees, the hot new pizza place in Westwood, which I will talk further about at another time.  All in all we had a great day, just the two of us. 

Back to the gift.  I wanted to bring my mom something, so here's what I brought.  I had recently discovered Magic Beads, tiny beads, available in many colors, that when soaked in water for 6-8 hours, become round like marbles, and can be used for many different things.  My mom always has flowers in the house, and magic water beads are perfect for using in vases.  You can layer them, or just use one color.  Either way, they're very attractive, and can be used again and agin.  I just bought some more for myself, as they have other uses.  Mom loved the gift and our day together, and I didn't add any more clutter to her house .  I think spending time together is just about the best gift anyone can give or receive.