AT HOME WITH KAYLA PRICE 4/29: Mothers Day Gift Guide
A Mother’s Day Gift She Will Appreciate
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May 8 is quickly approaching and that is the day to honor mothers and those individuals who serve in the role of a mom. It is always a bit of a challenge to buy the perfect present for those we love so very much. Strangely, for special people I tend to think that gifts have to have meaning, relevance, and usefulness. Whereas a present for a gift exchange or person I don’t know as well will be a more generic item.
Through time I have developed a specific set of rules for gift giving. I prefer to give disposable and experiential gifts which are explained below.
Here are my rules:
- Unless I know someone needs a specific something, I always try to select a disposable gift. By that I mean a gift that gets used up (bottle of wine, stationery, perfume, or candle) or has a shelf-life (flowers, food).
- Another option is an experiential gift such as concert tickets, cooking class, or spa day. This type of gift can be an event to which you accompany them, or you can give them two concert tickets to take a guest of their choosing.
- A nice gift, especially for Mother’s Day, is doing something to spend time together. Lunch, afternoon at the park, riding around town talking about old times are a few ideas for this category.
- I refrain from giving gifts that must be stored, maintained, or kept. Unless we have something specific going on in our lives (a move to a bigger home, a new job, etc.), then most adults have all they need. Sometimes these gifts can be a burden for the recipient.
- Give a gift with the recipient in mind. A bottle of wine is fine unless the recipient doesn’t drink or cook with wine. A candle is always welcome unless the recipient is allergic to the smell. Keep in mind what the recipient can use, enjoy, and benefit from.
- I also refrain from buying something that a person collects, unless I know exactly what they are lacking in their collection. I love Agatha Christie books, but it would be difficult for someone to give me one because they don’t know which ones I have and which ones I need.
- I rarely give a gift card unless I know the recipient wants one for a specific purpose. Actually, I would rather give a person cash than a gift card. Either way, it is going to be a family member to whom I give this sort of gift.
- I will give a book, dish towel, etc. because all these are things that can stick around, but they are not big investment pieces. They aren’t items people expect will last a long time. Books get passed on or donated; dish towels wear out and are thrown away.
- And finally, I break these rules anytime I know someone would want or prefer a gift that contradicts the rules! A great example of this is if there is something out there that will make the recipient’s life easier or better. If you can give a gift that fills a need, then it is a perfect gift!
Moms will appreciate any gift they are given! Just be sure to be thoughtful. And start early so that you have the best selection.By the way, if you are purchasing a card for mom, don’t just sign your name. Write a thoughtful and meaningful message and then sign your name. Your mom will enjoy your kind words every time she reads it. Read more: https://kaylaprice.com/
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Contributed by Kayla Price
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