Mother’s Day gift ideas to help make shopping easier
Mother's Day is approaching quickly and if you haven't found a gift here are a few things to make deciding how to honor mom easier.
A study conducted by the National Retail Federation shows the most popular gifts to give by percentage purchased are flowers (74%), greeting cards (74%), and special outings such as dinner or brunch (60%).
Purchasing a Mother's Day gift can depend on your specific budget and the recipient. Whether it's for your mom, sister, wife, grandma, or best friend, there's nothing wrong with giving something practical, but you can also consider something a little more meaningful this year. If you planning to spend more on gifts, the NRF states the top three gifts by spend are jewelry at $7.8 billion, special outings at $5.6 billion, and $4 billion on electronics.
47% of shoppers prioritize finding a gift that’s unique or different. If this percentage relates to you here are some great gift ideas.
Upgrade her favorite appliance
Handmade jewelry with special initials, mother's name, or quotes
Gift card to a favorite store, or restaurant
Custom blanket, photo frame, or coffee mug
Selfcare package with candles, tasty treats, PJs, written letters
Spa voucher
According to Motherly, 49% of all moms report feeling burned out by motherhood. Moms are finding other ways to prioritize self-care, with 51% reporting they prioritize sleep over socializing with friends and family. This shift inpriorities is reflective of the ongoing challenges that moms face in balancing the demands of motherhoodwith their own needs for self-care.
Regardless of who you define as a mom, they are most likely to be celebrated by loved ones with all sorts of gifts that are guaranteed to make them feel loved and pampered.
Check out retailers like Kay's Jewelry, Macy's, Walmart, Target, and Rouses for great Mother’s Day essentials.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Mother's Day is approaching, here is a guide to make shopping easier.
