If you’re still searching for that perfect gift for that special woman to honor her on Mother’s Day, you’re getting down to the wire but I can appreciate how it takes time to find the present that is just right!
According to a new survey conducted by independent research firm Toluna and Buy.com, moms prefer gift cards or pampering rather than flowers. Survey results showed:
- Moms ranked flowers their “least desired” gift; instead, their No. 1 preference is a spa day (23 percent) followed by gift cards (20 percent)
- Moms over age 55 ranked gift cards (38 percent) followed by a new computer (25 percent) as the most desired presents.
- 22 percent of respondents plan to spend at least $25 more on mom this year, compared to last year
- When asked the ideal way to spend Mother’s Day, 32 percent of moms cited a “nice meal out” and 30 percent preferred “spending time with family at home”
Regardless of the survey statistics, the items below are some of my favorite things that I’ve tried and would be happy to get or give. While they aren’t likely to arrive in time for Sunday, who said moms needed to be appreciated just one day during the year? IMHO mom appreciation needs to be done all year long so go ahead and extend the sentiment of the day a little longer!
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| Passion Parties Simply Sensual Body Butter |
Pamper moms with a SpaFinder gift certificate that allows her to choose where and how she wants to be pampered. For some daily at-home pampering, Passion Parties’ Simply Sensual Pomegranate Ginger line is available in a scrub, shower creme, and shave crème. My favorite is the Pomegranate Ginger Body Butter ($29)!
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| Jawbone’s Jambox Speaker |
Music lovin’ moms can appreciate the big sound that comes out of the tiny wireless Jambox speaker from Jawbone ($199.99). This sleek device is small enough to tuck in a purse or diaper bag to tote to the playground, school for a class party, or sit on an office desk for conference calls (hello, built in microphone!), but sound big enough to fill a room or whatever outside space you are occupying with the ability to be heard over the sound of kids playing! Get a free J baseball cap by entering the coupon code FREEHAT.
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| Snapfish Silver Locket |
Well-accessorized moms will alway appreciate jewelry to add to their collection like this locket from Snapfish ($85) bearing a photo completely sealed under plastic for all eternity. Or wear your child’s silhouette on your finger with a silhouette ring ($20-65) from La Papier Studio. I’m always a fan of anything that Lisa from Studio Jewel makes because her hand crafted silver jewelry is one of a kind! Shop Lisa’s etsy store for 15% off with the code TechSavvy15 and be sure to take a look at the Artisan Bracelet ($88) I covet in her one of a kind section!
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| Yummie Tummie Mayumi |
Multitasking fashionista moms will appreciate garments that do the same. Flattering and slimming at the same time, Miracle Body Jeans and MiracleSuit swimwear will always have mom look her best whether in a pair of jeans or at the pool. My MiracleJeans are my go to pair and I’m in need of another! Pair fab jeans with a Yummie Tummie top (like Beckie– $86, Mayumi– $76, or Lucie– $96) that smoothes and flatters for the ultimate confidence booster.
Warm weather loving moms will like adding Flip Out Sandals ($19.99) to her flip flop collection since they’re the ultimate accessory for at home and for summer travel. Go from “flip flop to fabulous” by simply swapping the interchangeable shoe jewels ($9.99 and up) to match the outfit du jour or moment! Two sets of shoe jewelry are included with every pair of Flip Outs! Get 20% off the collection with the code MOMSDAY
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| NOOK Color by Barnes & Noble |
Avid reader moms who are email and app addicts will love the enhancements to the new NOOK Color! For the same price as the original Nook ($249), the newest software release for the device features the ability to load Android apps, send and receive email from your existing accounts, interactive children’s books, and password protect the credit card tied to your account so your kids don’t accidentally download every single version of Angry Birds. Ok, maybe that’s not so accidental but it helps to curb whatever rage would come of downloading tons of fun apps! The touch screen is also backlit and adjusts according to whatever light you are in. For ultimate convenience, NOOK Color can be purchased at local WalMart, Staples, and Best Buy stores in addition to Barnes & Noble! Be sure to get a great case to go along with it and then bask in the glory of having purchased the perfect gift with minimal planning!
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| Sketchers Shape Ups |
Fit moms might want a pair of soft new yoga pants ($35.95-44.95) from Organically Grown (15% off with the code MOTHER EARTH) while chasing the kids around the park or during a morning run in her Sketchers Shape Ups. I was skeptical of these funky looking shoes at first that are said to burn 13.8% more calories but have to admit that they really work to tone even during normal activity. The rocking motion created by the design of the bottom of the shoe really is more comfortable since it mimics the natural motion of your foot as it takes a step. Other shoes feel very flat in comparison!
Products were received for review purposes. Many thanks to the sponsors of Getting Gorgeous who provided samples of many of the items featured in this gift guide. All opinions are my own.
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