My mom has been gone for 30 years now but I always get my step-mom a basket of flowers. She and my dad will spend the day with her daughter and grandchildren. My MIL passed away last year. Generally, my hubby and kids take me out for dinner and some years there are gifts...others there are not. It really does not matter to me. Last year my hubby bought me 2 Cracker Barrel rocking chairs and an end table for our front porch. They gave me many hours of pleasure last summer and fall! This year we will be busy getting our daughter ready to leave for her study abroad in China and money is a little tight. I will not mind, if there are not gifts.
For those who mentioned a day home alone or time to sew...I always love that! I hope everyone has a lovely day, no matter how you end up celebrating.