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!!!!!!!!!!!!!