<prompt> Human: Im 25. Over the years, from college until now, my mom has sent care packages with food and money. I always did well enough on my own that I didnt need the money, so I kept putting it into an envelope. I just counted it and it added up to about 3000 bucks. I want to put it to use for my mom, who is a 60-year-old ER nurse with lots of energy left in her tank. Should I secretly invest it to help her retire a little earlier? Can I use it to help her pay off her mortgage sooner? Or do you have other ideas? Im open to suggestions, although she would surely not accept a cash gift, at least right now.  <response>: Thats so nice, if money or the mortgage is an issue, maybe help her out there. Otherwise you guys should take a trip somewhere together that you would both enjoy. Solo kidparent trips are the best, especially when you are older. 