Sunday the 10th of March is a momentous occasion in your mum’s calendar – Mother’s Day! And that means a big chance for you to say ‘thank you mum!’ And by that we mean, alongside extra love and attention, lavishing her with great gifts, flowers and choccys. And don’t forget Grandma – it’s her day too!
As Mother’s Day draws close, if you’re still in a pickle as to what to give your lovely mum, don’t panic! We’ve got it sorted – check out our Top 5 Affordable Mother’s Day Gifts. But be warned, your cool Mother’s Day gift idea may not be such a good idea – fail to heed these warnings about bad Mother’s Day gift ideas and she may go ‘renegade’ to get you back – like some of these bad TV and film mothers. Here’s not what to get mum for Mother’s Day…
Roses…
Roses are a definite no no! Roses, especially red roses, have become synonymous with Valentines Day and romance. And Mother’s day is definitely about thanking your mum, not romancing her. That would just be plain weird. Stick to a bunch of bright, non-sexual spring flowers.
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Kitchen Implements…
Don’t give your mum or gran a shellsuit for Mother’s Day; evidence suggests she’ll come at you with kitchen implements. Nor should you buy her a rolling pin, she might shock you by donning a particulary lurid shellsuit to beat you with said item.
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Badly Thought Out Novely Socks…
There are two mistakes here 1) you bought your mum socks for Mother’s Day…Boring! And hardly befits a ‘thank you’ present. And 2) take the image as an example, what you thought was either a witty comment on your mum’s ‘no messing about’ parenting style, for example, might be taken in the wrong way, and as such, might earn you a well deserved clip around the ear.
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Innapropriate Reading Material
If you are planning on giving your mum a literary gift this Mother’s Day, make sure you read the blurb.
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A Grandchild…
Your mum may be overjoyed by the news she’s soon to be a grandmother. Or not – better not risk it! Similarlary, giving your mother a bit of ‘bonding time with the kids’ is not a mother’s day present – it’s babysitting!
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Practical Jokes…
Don’t get your mum a practical joke for Mother’s Day, even if you think she’ll find it funny. Save it for another day. Stick one of these under her seat on Mother’s Day and your mum is going to be one angry lady.
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Underwear…
It’s just wrong on so many levels. Don’t get mum any form of undewear for Mother’s Day. Or ever, for that matter!
Regifted Presents…
Don’t even think about it for Mother’s Day. Especially if the gift orginated from your mum in the first place. That would be the equivilent of saying, ‘thanks mum. But I don’t care enought to buy you a great, well thought out present.’ And, ‘I hate the gifts you give me so much you can have them back’.
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Deodorant…
Fragrance good. Deodorant bad – you’re just telling your mum she stinks. And that won’t make her feel loved or happy at all.
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Onsises…
How wrong would it be if you saw your mum lounging around in leaopard print onesie. Comfortable though they may be, onsies are just plain weird!
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That’s all folks, make sure you get your mum something special this Mother’s Day. Check out the MyVoucherCodes Mother’s Day Category for top discounts. Don’t do what I did one year – I’ve included my gift error in this post – can you tell which one it is?
