Mother’s Day. It’s the one day of the year that Moms get to relax and their kids are helpful angels all day, right? Right?

Wrong. Moms, especially with young children, usually get a homemade card and hopefully a brunch that they don’t have to prepare. Someone else might do the dishes afterwards, but let’s be real...that may or may not happen. Mother’s Day for many Moms often turns into every other day, which is Kid’s Day. Although Mothers find great joy in spending time with their children, it isn’t always relaxing.

This year, let the Mom in your life know how important she is by getting something she will use often to relax that doesn’t involve the kids, and isn’t the typical spa gift card or water powered foot massager.

A freestanding electric fireplace is a perfect gift that Mom can use all year to aid in rest and relaxation. Electric fireboxes offer the warmth and ambiance of a real wood burning fire, and the visuals of dancing flames can be turned on without heat during hot months. This means that Mom can still unwind in the soft glow of a fire even when it’s May and 80 degrees outside. Plus, she can easily move it from room-to-room. There are many styles to choose from, so finding the best unit for the pickiest of Moms is easy.

If you have a Mom that likes artwork, a wall mounted unit will likely delight her. It serves as a statement on any wall, and definitely is a conversation piece. The high-tech style of a wall mount is similar to a flat screen, and uses LED lighting to achieve a flame effect. It can be used without the heat option, so Mom has a live piece of fun art to enjoy year-round. Additionally, wall mounts are a great place to relax in combination with reading or watching tv.

Another great way to utilize an electric fireplace for relaxation purposes, and incorporate the whole family, is with a cabinet/tv stand unit. These models showcase your fireplace as well as provide a space to place your television and electronic accessories. Additionally, they can be used as a traditional mantle space for seasonal decorating. They are available in many sizes to fit the needs of any Mom.

Think outside of the box this Mother’s Day. Think about surprising your Mom with something she wouldn’t expect, and is different than every other Mother’s Day gift she has received. Also, don’t forget to do the dishes!