To avoid a disastrous Mother’s Day, steer clear of these epic gift fails.
Mother’s Day is coming up, and what you need to do bring your A-game. Hand-made cards just won’t cut it anymore, and you certainly don’t want to fall victim to any of the following fail gifts.
Please spare your mother from…
FAIL #1: A Sweater
So you don’t quite know your mother’s size, and all the cat sweaters in your cart are starting to look creepy. Do you really want to risk buying something that offends her and ends up hanging in the closet forever? Nobody ever jumped for joy over a gift of plain clothing.
WIN #1: Pearl Necklace
Elegant, classy, and beautiful. Wouldn’t you rather let these be the things your mother feels on the day you celebrate her? At one-size-fits-all and with a timeless charm, you win her heart and become her favorite child.
FAIL #2: Botox Gift Certificate
So you were thinking your mom would be excited to get a little work done, to feel young again? Ouch, nothing says “I love you, mom” like a suggestion for her to change her appearance. This one will definitely backfire on you.
WIN #2: Clarisonic Face Brush
Getting something special to make her feel more beautiful in her own skin? That’s more like it. A subtle beauty product can be a thoughtful gift, without crossing the line. Bring out the very best in your mother as she is, and she will love you forever.
FAIL #3: Cupcake Tins or Baking Trays
Everyone loves fresh cupcakes and cookies, but getting to that delicious end requires a lot of hard work. Buying your mom something that requires her to be on her feet sweating around a hot oven may not be the best gift, and don’t even think about asking her to whip you up a batch on Mother’s Day.
WIN#3: Personal Massager
Something that encourages her to sit back, relax, and enjoy herself is a much better choice. She deserves to spend time relieving her sore muscles, not slaving in the kitchen for your tasty treats. This Shiatsu massager is the gift that keeps on giving, deep tissue massage session again and again.
FAIL #4: Alienware Gaming Laptop
Are you sure this one isn’t for yourself? Is your mom really going to use all that power looking up recipes and video chatting with family; I think not.
WIN #4: Apple iPad
It’s light, portable, easy to use, and very mom-friendly. She can have everything she needs on the go, without needing to lug around a laptop that is more than she would ever need anyways. It can support books, photos, email, video chat and everything else she would actually use.
FAIL #5: Wireless Router
Sure, everyone needs the internet to stay connected to the people and things they love. But do you really want your mom to spend the whole day figuring out her gift? Confusion over blinking lights and getting tangled up in cables is not the best way to spend her “special day”.
WIN #5: Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Useful AND simple; no cords or troubleshooting necessary here. Wireless speakers are ultra-portable to bring her music everywhere she goes, and some have a waterproof design- to keep her company in the spa, shower, poolside, or anywhere she finds relaxation.
So if you had any of these fail items in mind, I hope you will seriously consider the alternatives. You have been forewarned, and luckily there is still time to make the day a huge win.
