• Giving a gift to a picky mom can be tricky, usually the best course is to give the unexpected.present image by anna karwowska from Fotolia.com
  
  Chances are a picky mom has received many gifts for all types of occasions over the years and it is now very difficult to find that one gift that strikes her as just right. It is also possible that she is simply picky by nature and it has always been a challenge to find that special present. Whichever the case a special gift is required to strike just the right chord for a picky mom.
  
  

Webcam

• If the picky mom has grandchildren, a webcam can give her hours of pleasure, especially if she is separated from them by distance. The camera hook-up can be left on for hours as she watches the grandchildren play and go about their daily activities. If the picky mom is not computer literate and does not have a computer, a used one will need to be purchased and some lessons given to her for this one application. Who knows, she may tackle email next.
  
  

Hot-Air Balloon Ride

• A special gift for a picky mom is a day away from the kids coupled with an adventure that is different from anything she normally experiences. Getting up early on her special day, having breakfast at sunrise and enjoying a hot air balloon ride over the city and countryside is a once in a lifetime experience. The balloon ride can be followed up by a late-morning champagne toast and then brunch at a nice restaurant or hotel.
  
  

Jewelry

• A gift that the picky mom will love a gift she can proudly show off to her friends. A gift of an unusual and distinctive piece of jewelry, such as a mother's ring, is something she can wear regularly and will be an ongoing source of pride.