Despite the fact that my mum has varied interests, it’s quite difficult to buy gifts for her. Flowers are always a safe bet, as are things like book tokens as she can take her time looking for something she really wants. I’ve also bought her theatre tokens and vouchers for the local garden centre.
Jewellery can be a good buy if I happen to spot something that I know she’ll like - other than that, I’m fresh out of ideas.
You people have it easy. This year, Mothers’ Day is on the 30th. My mother’s birthday is on the 29th. Yes, I do have to get a gift for both of them, and yes, I am feeling the pressure …
Steve, I feel your pain. My mum’s birthday and Mothers’ Day are exactly a week apart. Its my mum’s 50th. Flowers for both (her gift of choice) just isn’t going to cut it I think.
[ul][li]Theatre vouchers?[/li][li]Garden centre tokens?[/li][li]One of those “Red Letter Day” experiences?[/li][li]Take her out for a meal?[/li]Surprise family/friends party?[/ul]