Don’t even think about getting Mom some kind of household appliance.
Appliances to avoid include:
Scum Buster
Steam Carpet Cleaner
Iron
Vacuum Sealer
Sewing Machine
Bread Maker
Toaster Oven
Washer and Dryer
Some of these are actually pretty amazing gifts, but they still belong on this list of Mother’s Day gifts to avoid. Even if Mom specifically asked for one of these, Mother’s Day is not the day to give it to her. Mother’s Day should be her day to feel pampered and appreciated, not reminded of the many chores that these appliances are supposed to make easier for her to accomplish when Mother’s Day is over.
Don’t be the guy in “The Doghouse” videos who thought he was scoring with a dual bag vacuum cleaner, unless you plan to vacuum the house with it while Mom puts her feet up and watches her favorite chick flick on the DVR.
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Woo her instead with The Enchanted Rose from Crystal World’s Classic Collection. It was inspired by the classic French fairy tale, La Belle et la Bete or Beauty and the Beast. It is a reminder of the hope that remains for the Beast… if he can find true love before the last rose petal falls, the curse will be lifted and he will become a prince once again. It can also be the hope that remains for the husband or son who has given a thoughtless Mother’s Day gift in the past.
Remember the key is a “thoughtful” Mother’s Day gift. There is still time to discreetly find out what she would really like for Mother’s Day.
Crystal World
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Thea Bredie
April 25, 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC -4)
Ah yes, a rose rather than a really useful work tool any day for me!
Shannon
April 26, 2012 at 12:37 am (UTC -4)
Mom needs the enchanted rose and a foot rub…for all the hard work she does
Sally K Witt
April 26, 2012 at 1:24 am (UTC -4)
You are getting the point across so well!
Leigh
April 28, 2012 at 6:39 pm (UTC -4)
Sounds like I have to stop buying practical presents to avoid that dog house, and instead go for the pretty or the pampering style of present. Thanks for helping me see the light.
Jenna
April 30, 2012 at 8:29 pm (UTC -4)
Could not agree more. Mother’s day is about luxury and pampering and not about getting the house in order. Buy those things for your mother some other day.
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