Mom's Don't Want Microwaves For Mother's Day
I keep seeing the Kmart Mother's Day commercial where a microwave is shoved in our face and passed off as a "nice" Mother's Day gift. Blech...
And, all the while I'm thinking to myself - I hope my husband and kids do not see that commercial or they will think I . actually . want . one . of . those for Mother's Day. Let me be the first to say it - Appliances are NOT "nice" Mother's Day gifts. Sure they are practical & economical but these gifts are not personal nor are they any fun.
Think Will Ya? Appliances = more jobs for Moms. I know, I know, appliances are supposed to make our lives easier and they do but...here's a scenario
"Hey Mom, I love you! Now go cook me some pizza rolls in that sparkly new microwave I got you!" How does that make you feel? It's equivalent to wrapping up a toilet plunger and saying Happy Birthday,right?
Mother's Day Buying Tips:
1. Don't give Mom a microwave or any other appliance unless SHE specifically asks for one. In that case, go for it. Does anyone really want a microwave for Mother's Day?
2. Stop buying crap. Seriously, don't buy a crappy cliche gift.
3. Stop buying. Period. Give the gift of something homemade and heartfelt.
4. If you simply MUST buy us a gift, then let me tell you what Moms do like:
Good cameras...think DSLR
iPods/iPhones
Supplies for her hobby...whatever that may be
Something personalized yet chic. Look at some ideas on Cool Mom Picks
5. Give Moms the gift of rest. Make a delicious dinner at home, Take Mom out to her favorite restaurant, Hire a babysitter, Give mom a mani/pedi, or send her off to a spa for a day.
6. Take mom on a mini adventure. Right now, hotels are affordable so take Mom somewhere special for a day or two to get away from all the busy day-to-day stuff. Heck, leave the kids with the babysitter and go by yourselves!
* This is not a knock on K-mart bye the way because Kmart has some awesome stuff..I just don't like the commercial and I don't like the message it sends to Dads & kids. I also do not like the unrealistic Jared and Kay Jewelers commercials but I won't go into that.
Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!Labels: Mothers Day, Mothers Day Buying Tips
I keep seeing the Kmart Mother's Day commercial where a microwave is shoved in our face and passed off as a "nice" Mother's Day gift. Blech...
And, all the while I'm thinking to myself - I hope my husband and kids do not see that commercial or they will think I . actually . want . one . of . those for Mother's Day. Let me be the first to say it - Appliances are NOT "nice" Mother's Day gifts. Sure they are practical & economical but these gifts are not personal nor are they any fun.
Think Will Ya? Appliances = more jobs for Moms. I know, I know, appliances are supposed to make our lives easier and they do but...here's a scenario
"Hey Mom, I love you! Now go cook me some pizza rolls in that sparkly new microwave I got you!" How does that make you feel? It's equivalent to wrapping up a toilet plunger and saying Happy Birthday,right?
Mother's Day Buying Tips:
1. Don't give Mom a microwave or any other appliance unless SHE specifically asks for one. In that case, go for it. Does anyone really want a microwave for Mother's Day?
2. Stop buying crap. Seriously, don't buy a crappy cliche gift.
3. Stop buying. Period. Give the gift of something homemade and heartfelt.
4. If you simply MUST buy us a gift, then let me tell you what Moms do like:
Good cameras...think DSLR
iPods/iPhones
Supplies for her hobby...whatever that may be
Something personalized yet chic. Look at some ideas on Cool Mom Picks
5. Give Moms the gift of rest. Make a delicious dinner at home, Take Mom out to her favorite restaurant, Hire a babysitter, Give mom a mani/pedi, or send her off to a spa for a day.
6. Take mom on a mini adventure. Right now, hotels are affordable so take Mom somewhere special for a day or two to get away from all the busy day-to-day stuff. Heck, leave the kids with the babysitter and go by yourselves!
* This is not a knock on K-mart bye the way because Kmart has some awesome stuff..I just don't like the commercial and I don't like the message it sends to Dads & kids. I also do not like the unrealistic Jared and Kay Jewelers commercials but I won't go into that.
Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And, all the while I'm thinking to myself - I hope my husband and kids do not see that commercial or they will think I . actually . want . one . of . those for Mother's Day. Let me be the first to say it - Appliances are NOT "nice" Mother's Day gifts. Sure they are practical & economical but these gifts are not personal nor are they any fun.
Think Will Ya? Appliances = more jobs for Moms. I know, I know, appliances are supposed to make our lives easier and they do but...here's a scenario
"Hey Mom, I love you! Now go cook me some pizza rolls in that sparkly new microwave I got you!" How does that make you feel? It's equivalent to wrapping up a toilet plunger and saying Happy Birthday,right?
Mother's Day Buying Tips:
1. Don't give Mom a microwave or any other appliance unless SHE specifically asks for one. In that case, go for it. Does anyone really want a microwave for Mother's Day?
2. Stop buying crap. Seriously, don't buy a crappy cliche gift.
3. Stop buying. Period. Give the gift of something homemade and heartfelt.
4. If you simply MUST buy us a gift, then let me tell you what Moms do like:
Good cameras...think DSLR
iPods/iPhones
Supplies for her hobby...whatever that may be
Something personalized yet chic. Look at some ideas on Cool Mom Picks
5. Give Moms the gift of rest. Make a delicious dinner at home, Take Mom out to her favorite restaurant, Hire a babysitter, Give mom a mani/pedi, or send her off to a spa for a day.
6. Take mom on a mini adventure. Right now, hotels are affordable so take Mom somewhere special for a day or two to get away from all the busy day-to-day stuff. Heck, leave the kids with the babysitter and go by yourselves!
* This is not a knock on K-mart bye the way because Kmart has some awesome stuff..I just don't like the commercial and I don't like the message it sends to Dads & kids. I also do not like the unrealistic Jared and Kay Jewelers commercials but I won't go into that.
Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Labels: Mothers Day, Mothers Day Buying Tips
Permalink posted by PetiteMommy at 2:08 PM
15 Comments:
If anyone gives me a microwave for Mother's Day, I'm giving it to charity. Women wanting appliances for Mother's Day is SO 1950's. (no offense, of course, to anyone who DOES want a microwave for Mother's Day)
LOL... I thought this was so funny, I linked to your post!
Janet - I agree!
Michelle - thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it! I think I'm funny but most ppl don't ;)
I agree with the homemade gifts. I have them hanging all over my house from the past 10 mother's days and I refuse to take them down.
My mom has a fear of microwaves, so that would be kind of hilarious. We first got one a few years back and she used hurry to the other side of the kitchen once it was started. Apparently she used to have nightmares about being microwaved.
We used to give her gift certificates for high teas at the local tea shop. Made her so happy to be able to take a friend or one of us without having to think about the budget or anything else. Students used to get them for her too, as thank-yous. Now the tea shop is closed, so I think I'm going to get her a book she's been looking forward to reading and will probably read a number of times (vs. one she'd read once from the library).
Ha ha ha. So true!♥
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Thanks, Nikki
I am posting a green comment for the scotts contest. :)
I decided to stop throwing away the tubes from toilet paper, paper towel and other rolls. Ya know...the cardboard tube in the middle? Well, there are sooooo many creative things you can do with them.
One idea: Easter Egg Holder. You can cut rings from tubes and sit the Easter eggs in them. It is a great and reusable way to hold them for drying. Decorate them and you may even be able to use them for displaying them.
Thanks for having the contest. :)
What a great site! Thanks for post - it was a good read.
Also, I'm posting this for an entry into your contest! :)
I especially agree with points 2 and 3. Most of us already have too much stuff anyways.
I remember my mom getting pots and pans and other ridiculous gifts for Mother's Day and Christmas. I always felt badly for her because she worked so hard for us and I did not agree with the gift choices. Now that I'm older, I try to buy my mom something she will like. This year, I got her a nice leather purse.
Totally true! No microwaves, vacuums, washing machine or any other work involving gifts!
Boy I LOVE the day of REST!!! And I love the idea of Them cooking ME dinner!! HOW 'bout they clean up too~~ haha
LOVE this!
Leslie
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If KMart wanted to make me happy on Mother's Day then they should be selling maid service for the day or the kids should do it ;)
I remember that when I was a child my dad, who wasn't one to buy my mom gifts very much, bought her an electric razor for mother's day (that was probably in the late 70's or so). She hated it and sorta made fun of it but dad tried, bless his heart. It taught me a good lesson on "wife" gifts, for sure!
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