A mother hugs her child. (Getty photo/evgenyatamanenko)

By Heather Sweeney

Mother's Day is the second Sunday of every May. This day is dedicated to the celebration and appreciation of the special moms in our lives.

Need some gifts ideas to brighten Mom's day? Grab your military ID and get military discounts on the following gifts that any mother will love.

Flowers

A flower arrangement is the perfect way to show how much you appreciate Mom. FTD, 1-800-Flowers and From You Flowers can help you out with military discounts on their beautiful flower arrangements and other gifts.

Jewelry

Want to get mom something sparkly? Jewelry is another great Mother's Day gift. Helzberg Diamonds and Blue Nile offer military discounts to help cut the costs of your jewelry purchase.

Photographs

What mom doesn't love pictures of her family? Round up the kids and head over to JCPenney, where you can get military discounts at their portrait studio. (Don't forget to print out the coupon before you go.)

Homemade Gifts

Moms can never have too many homemade gifts for Mother's Day. From handmade cards to festive signs to other mom-inspired artwork, homemade gifts are always a homerun. Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores both offer military discounts to help you stock up on art supplies.

Pampering

Spoil Mom a little and offer her some much-needed relaxation and pampering. Massage Envy offers a military discount program, so sign up and book her a massage. 

Prefer to stay home? Make her a home-cooked dinner and follow it with a bubble bath. Yankee Candle offers a military discount so you can buy candles to set a relaxing mood for both the dinner and the tub.

Clothing and Accessories

Spruce up Mom's wardrobe with new clothes, shoes, or other accessories with deals from a variety of stores. Kohl's, L.L.Bean, Old Navy, Wilsons Leather, Zappos, Merrell and Vera Bradley all offer military discounts.

Home Decor

Does Mom want something to make her home a little homier? Does she love home improvement projects? Stores like Kirkland's, Costco, Home Depot and Lowes all offer military deals.

A Night Out on the Town

After Mom celebrates with the kids, take her out for some adult fun.

Take her to dinner and a movie and use military discounts at theaters like Regal and Cinemark. Many restaurants, like Bonefish, offer military discounts as well so make sure you ask wherever you go.

If you can plan ahead, find out what fun local events are going on. For example, does she love roller coasters? Many amusement parks offer military discounts on admission. 

Get information about all kinds of local events and things to do from your ITT office on base. (Visit our Base Guides to find an installation near you.)

Happy Mother's Day!