[shop] The Dos and Don’ts of Mother’s Day Gifts
As Mother’s Day approaches, there is still time to get your mom a gift. A good gift. But just as the Christmas Eve shoppers know, the selection of thoughtful, decent gifts starts to dwindle quickly, so don’t wait until Sunday morning to make your selection. To help you out, I’ve compiled a list of the top five things NOT to get your mom/wife on Mother’s Day.
1. Exercise DVDs or equipment – Unless Mom has been dropping hints about absolutely wanting the kettlebells she’s seen on “The Biggest Loser” or is dying to see what the heck that rascally Richard Simmons is up to now, steer clear of these kinds of gifts. It’s kind of like saying, “Hey, I know I helped make you fat, being born and all, but you might want to do a little something about it.”
2. “As Seen On TV” – Is the PedEgg one of the greatest inventions ever? Sure! But paired with some Mighty Putty and a ShamWow set, a gift from the “As Seen On TV” section seems last-minute.
3. Unwanted kitchen gadgets – If your mom or wife is the next Rachael Ray or Paula Deen, then this message is not for you. But if your special lady doesn’t care about zesting her own lemons, skip kitchen gadgets.
4. Household tools – A sure-fire way to irritate many moms is to give them something that seems to say, “You don’t work hard enough already, we expect better vacuuming out of you.” Your mom or wife may be the exception to this rule, but I doubt it.
5. Breakfast in Bed – This tradition usually involves children creating something on their own or with minimal input from Dad. That, combined with the fact that most moms cringe at the idea of eating in bed, makes this a tradition you can skip.
So how can you avoid these gifts? I have some ideas about what you can do and where you can go to get just the right gifts for moms, wives and moms-to-be.
1. LuCinda’s – This popular Old Town store is brimming with eclectic jewelry, clothing, knick-knacks and handbags. Perfect for the mom who loves all things shiny and sparkly.
2. Perfect Peace – If you are looking for a wide-selection of Christian-themed music, books and art, this is a great place to start. Jewelry, frames and other mom-a-riffic products abound.
3. Cocoa Dolce Artisian Chocolates or Cero’s Candies – First, these two gems make the kind of chocolate creations you dreamed about after first seeing “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Second, these shops are locally owned and operated, which Mom will love. Sweet!
4. Spa gifts – There are really too many great places in ICT to mention in this section (check our [primp] archives for ideas). There is no better way to say, “Hey, thanks for loving me even though I put a grilled cheese sandwich in the VCR” than giving your mom a massage, facial, or mani-pedi.
5. Budget-friendly – Take your mom on a walk if she likes to do that and just talk about whatever she wants or if you are a dad, take the kiddos to the park and let your wife have some time to herself. Cook your own Mother’s Day Special brunch, but let mom sleep in first. Handmade cards from kids and/or spouses are special as well.
The bottom line is, no matter what you get Mom this Mother’s Day, make it personal for her and you will have made it special. Don’t wait until the last minute and throw something together. Put some thought into it – after all, she brought you into this world and she can take you out! That, and it’s just the nice and appreciative thing to do.
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