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Mother’s Day Gifts: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Mother's Day is coming up on May 12th. Have you gotten your mom a gift yet? The subject of Mother's Day gifts is one I weigh in on with expertise since I am a mother: So let's talk about what's good to get her and what you should avoid at all costs. I'll start out with what I think you want to stay far away from getting mom, that is, if you actually love her.
Horrible Mother’s Day gifts:
- Anything remotely related to household cleaning
- Something you’ve always wanted and are hoping to borrow after you give it to her
- Grooming products. Not a subtle hint that she needs help in that department.
- Any clothing item your Grandma would wear. Better yet, stay away from gifting clothing.
- Any gift that sends the message “You need to lose weight”, like exercise DVD’s, yoga mat, etc.
What Mom’s DO like:
- Wine (to help her be oblivious to the fact that her kids are fighting again)
- Trip to a spa
- Any trip away from her family
- Gift certificate to her favorite garden center or other hobby related gifts
- A nice meal out or cook her a nice dinner
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