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Students can all agree that mothers can be pretty picky and hard to shop for when it comes to gift giving. But, it’s best to hear from the people who know what they want or need: moms.
To start, they definitely do not want anything last minute, which is pretty valid. What student would want a last minute box of chocolates for their birthday?
“You can tell the difference between a last minute gift and a thoughtful one if it’s something they just run to the store and pick up,” mother to two sons, Crystal Bronson said.
They really want something that is specific to them, something they can tell had a lot of thought put into it.
“I love something that is specific to ME. My daughter made me a charm bracelet with charms like the Green Health Center, a cat and a running shoe,” Tiffany Ames, mother of sophomore Sylvia and senior Jakob Ames said.
This doesn’t mean that classic gifts are bad by any means, but maybe if a student is planning on getting their mom a gift like chocolate or flowers, that student should make her a homemade card to go with it.
“I like classic gifts but prefer something that I can look at each day at home or work,” mother to a son and daughter, Hillary Humphrey said.
Another struggle is trying to decide between an experience and a physical gift.
“I always love a good trip, spa day or flowers, but I don’t think Mother’s Day needs to be something that is expensive. Spend some time with your mom on Mother’s Day and maybe make her breakfast or take her out for lunch and make a card. She would appreciate that more,” Bronson said.
Now, this all sounds pretty simple, but when it comes to walking into the mall and finding that perfect gift, it gets pretty complex. Again, it’s easier said than done. So, Ames has a gift guide tip that could help with this.
“Take little notes so you remember what they say they like or want. Like ‘oh she said she needs a new hat. I’ll watch for sales’. A cheat sheet helps you pick things that your person likes or needs,” Ames said.
So, to summarize, homemade is always better than store bought. A homemade card or letter will beat even the most expensive piece of jewelry.
“I prefer receiving homemade gifts,” Erin Fitzgerald, mother to sophomores Brooke and Brynn Fitzgerald said.
The mothers also want to make sure students remember to be nice to them this one day a year.
“My kids having no attitude for the day is the best gift,” Bronson said.
So, after all this, it may sound like a lot to pick out the perfect Mother’s Day gift. But, the best part is that mothers don’t care if it is perfect. It just needs to be thoughtful.
“A handwritten note for sure. Also, a random act of kindness. Maybe breakfast for mom,” Fitzgerald said.
Bronson agrees with the handmade idea as well while also just having time to slow down and take a break from her busy schedule.
“The best gift this year would be a handmade card/something you made at school and just spend some time with her. As everyone is so busy all the time running around to sports, work, etc, just spend a nice relaxing time with her. Talk face to face and not through a device,” Bronson said.
Not only do Bronson and Fitzgerald like the handmade gifts, so does Ames.
“Make her coupons! One coupon for a free dish washing, a car wash, a foot massage, a free night off cooking, etc.,” Ames said.
So, anything a student makes themselves is something a mom will love.
“I love when my kids build lego flowers for me,” Humphrey said.
Of course, mothers do still love their little bought gifts if it was picked out from the heart.
“Kendra Scott jewelry that the kids pick out are my favorite,” Humphrey said.
So, no matter who your mother is, where she lives or how she enjoys spending her free time, she will always love a homemade gift.
Remember, it does not have to be expensive, it just has to be from the heart. Now, go get those gifts and good luck finding (or making) the perfect gift for your mom.
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