What do you moms like to get as gifts

My mother in laws 50th birthday is coming and Im not sure what to give her.

 

THATS MY MOM! CAN I GET A WHA WHAT?!?!?!!?!!!!!

give her a card with your story on it. tell her a story of what you appreciate about her.

I'm sure she would be ecstatic at a present like that. My mom and I grew up pretty damn poor. She knows whats on the inside is what truly matters.

 

btw -- is that fiona apple?

 

When you mentioned this I realized that my mom's next will be her 50th also.


I get my mom gift certificates that she can only spend on things she really likes. That way she has to treat herself to some new books or music or a show.

I have to agree that a lovely picture of her kid or grandchild is an excellent idea.

You could also somehow get your hands on a photo from the past that means a lot to her and do something with it. My cousin went through my grandparents' old photos, copied them, and organized them to make several well-put-together photo albums for her mom and others from her mother's generation. It was one of the prettiest things I have ever seen.

I have seen beautiful things done with collages made of personal photos. This is pretty low budget and requires a lot of personal thought, which makes it personal and meaningful. Maybe it could have photos of her and people in the family.

 

I like gas cards....but then I like to drive...and I aint 50 yet.

 

I like bubblebath, incense, candles, nature sound cds... Any sort of personal relaxation items...

Being a single mom, I would have to give my kids the money to buy me something (they don't get an allowance or anything)... So that kinda takes the joy out of it... LOL

I would much rather put that money into their gifts. Watching their eyes light up when they see that I've given them something that they really want, is a gift in itself...