What Would Your Mom Really like for Mother's Day?

Do you dread shopping for a Mother's day gift?
Are you stumped when it comes to choosing an appropriate gift for your mother?
Could you use some helpful tips?

Look no further! As a daughter who has given many Mother's Day gifts, and as a mother who has received many Mother's Day gifts, I think I can steer you in the right direction.

First, you need to take a good look at your mother- make an inventory of sorts. Use the following list of questions and gift suggestions to help find the perfect Mother's Day gift this year.

Does your mother have any hobbies, such as sewing or painting? People with hobbies never have enough "stuff" to support their particular hobby. If your mother likes to sew, perhaps she would like a new sewing basket, filled with fancy notions, She would appreciate a gift certificate to a fabric store, and an offer to take her there if she doesn't drive. If she paints, splurge on new brushes for her. Whatever her hobby is, there is sure to be something related to it that she doesn't have, or needs replaced.

Does she collect anything? Most people collect something; Hummel figurines, rare books, coins, vintage jewelry, stamps, etc. Check around your mother's house, see what she has, then add to the collection.

Does she enjoy a particular kind of movie - comedy, mystery, suspense, thriller, etc? Buy her a couple movies, some microwave popcorn and a beverage. Make a date to come over and watch the movie with her.

Does she like to go to the movie theatre? Buy your mom a gift certificate to the local theatre, or better yet, take her!

Does she enjoy live theatre? Look for events within driving distance. If she doesn't drive, buy a ticket for yourself also, and take her out for the evening.

Does she enjoy eating out? There are many restaurants to choose from, and gift certificates are often available on-line. Include fast food certificates for days when she is out and about, and needs a quick lunch. Certificates for pizza are great too; your mom can order in.

Does she like to cook? Cooks never have enough cookbooks! And there are also always new kitchen gadgets available that she might like to have.

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