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15 Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Don't forget to spoil your mom this weekend

Sarah Mallak

May 01, 2016

University of Miami

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Reminder: Mother’s Day is this Sunday! So, everyone make sure to go get your mother a present and to remind her how much you love her! Here are a couple gift ideas for those of you who have procrastinated on shopping for your mom.

1. Wine

The number one thing that helps every mother deal with their child.

2. Pajamas

I am not sure why moms like PJs so much, but every year my brothers and I get my mom a cute, patterned pajama set and she loves them.

3. Coupon books

Help your mother save the money that she is probably going to end up spending on you anyways!

4. Flowers

Every girl loves flowers. End of story.

5. Jewelry

Even cheap, signature jewelry pieces are a great gift. A necklace or big earrings always spice up an outfit.

6. Coffee cups

I am all about the personalized coffee cups. If you use Shutterfly or go to Walgreen's, nothing screams “I love you” like a coffee cup with your face on it.

7. Athletic wear

Moms always love to wear athletic gear. My mom is super into tennis, so my brothers and I always get her a new tennis skirt.

8. Home cooked meal

My mother hates cooking, so if I volunteered to cook, I think she would feel like she died and went to heaven. However, make sure that you clean up afterwards!

9. Perfume

Keep mama smelling fine.

10. One day of mother’s choice activities

Whether its taking the dogs for a walk or going on a picnic or bike ride, let your mother choose something to do for the day and keep her company! (Mom - this does not mean I am doing the 17 mile bike ride with you though. I love you, but there is no way I am biking 17 miles… ever.)

11. Chocolate

I most definitely recommend See’s Candies.

12. Pictures

Again, remind your mother of how much you love her by giving her a picture of your face.

13. Books

Moms love reading those Nicholas Sparks books.

14. Candles

I don’t think I have ever bought my mom a candle, but apparently my roommate’s mother loves them.

15. Bath and body products

I’ve never heard of a mom that doesn't love all those bath suds and smelly lotions.

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15 Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Don't forget to spoil your mom this weekend

1. Wine

2. Pajamas

3. Coupon books

4. Flowers

5. Jewelry

6. Coffee cups

7. Athletic wear

8. Home cooked meal

9. Perfume

10. One day of mother’s choice activities

11. Chocolate

12. Pictures

13. Books

14. Candles

15. Bath and body products

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Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

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