Are you still searching for the perfect gift for Mom? Perhaps a Mother's Day Gift Guide will help.

Great gifts hit home because they find way to meet a need or want. And Moms have a lot of needs because they lead very stressful lives.

In fact, according to many surveys, the number one challenge in a mother's life is stress. The trouble is they are very good at masking their stress levels to keep everyone else healthy and happy.

If you are still looking for that perfect Mother's Day gift or want to make sure you plan a special day, then here are some thoughts on an essential Mother's Day Gift Guide.

Spend Time & Talk With Mom To Make Her Happy

Great gifts can be quite simple. One of the best gift ideas is simply spending time together and sharing words of affirmation with Mom.

If you or your Mom do not have a sentimental and verbal relationship, then take the time to share your thoughts and words of affirmation in a heart-felt card.

Sharing your thoughtful words of endearment are the icing on the cake. The real gift is spending quality time with Mom on Mother's Day.

If you are looking for a unique activity, then re-create a photo shoot and take some pictures together.

Sharing your thoughts will last longer than some flowers and the pictures will come in handy for future Mother's Days or birthdays or the holidays!

Personalized Gifts Make Mom Happy

Does that artistic gene run in your family?

One of the best ways to make Mom happy is an awesome personalized gift. But don't fret about making a gift if you are not artistic. There are some great ways to leverage to make a gift (because as we get older it is more than just the thought that counts).

There are a few small gifts that will make Mom happy throughout the day that cannot be purchased at the store. Some are great for those of us that live far away from Mom or have our own kids because these ideas simply say "I love you" in a different way.

• Email Mom a photo of something that reminds you of Mom or your childhood.
• Find an old photo and mail it to Mom over the weekend.
• Send a photo or share a story about your kids.
• Share a story about one of things that make you happy.

An unorthodox gift idea that should last is taking care of that to-do list. If Mom has been talking about that leaky faucet or broken gutter for the last few weeks, then fix it.

Remember, the best gifts will help reduce her stress, so fixing something that is a nuisance or aggravates Mom is a no-brainer.

Create a Shared Experience to Make Mom Happy

Many of the ways to make Mom happy involve spending quality time together. The key to a great gift idea is finding something that you can spend some time with her completing (and she would like doing).

From redecorating the basement to starting a garden or tackling a DIY idea from her Pinterest board, Mom will appreciate the effort and time together.

Whether it is organizing shelves by the front door or weeding the garden, start a project that you can finish together and create a shared experience.

Plus, a project that lasts is like the gift that keeps on giving. For example, a household garden will provide cooking spices all year long!

Household Chores Reduce Stress to Make Mom Happy

What is more stressful than cleaning?

Remember that the essential part of a Mother's Day gift is reducing stress. Doing household chores can be stressful and a huge time-suck, so help out and take some pressure off Mom by cleaning something!

Breakfast in Bed Makes Mom Happy

A classic Mother's Day gift is simply making breakfast in bed. Just remember that Mom is still catching up on sleep from raising a family, so not too early.

As the motherhood experts as Scary Mommy notes:

"You kids have no idea how much happier I can be if you let me sleep until at least 6. And much like wine, the later you let me sleep, the better I get. Wine is that bottle you see me eyeballing starting around two in the afternoon."

So take it from the experts and provide a nice meal in the morning and wine in the evening...with some quality family time during the day!

Every Mom is a little different, so if these don't strike you like a great gift for your Mom (or wife), then here is some more inspiration to stand out from the crowd and make Mom happy.

In the words of Mother Teresa:

"Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home."

Ultimately, our Moms stand by us through thick and thin. We can give them the appreciation they deserve!

From everyone in the Snappy family, thanks Mom!