If your mum says she wants nothing for Mothers Day... she is lying

Yeah, we all say it , well actually I have never said it, if there is an occasion where a present is involved , I want it (did I mention it is ONE MONTH until my birthday?) but no Mother means it. Let me just say if your mum wakes up to nothing on Sunday...watch out. We all know that when mum says nothing, she is really, really mad.

This will be my 19th Mothers Day, so I am hoping for something pretty spectacular on Mothers Day. Well I know what I am getting and it is pretty awesome, but I feel I can quite accurately tell you that the reason that Mums say they want nothing, is because mums are tired and exhausted and deciding what they want for Mothers Day is just too damn hard.

So if you have not yet purchased anything for the most important woman in your life, who selflessly gave up all muscle tone and a tight toned tumminess for you, here are some suggestions. For the record I am aware that there is only one more shopping day until Mother's day, but I am also quite confident in the fact that not many of you have gone out and bought for your mum or for the kids to give to their mum. Am I right or am I right???

Chocolates. Look they are a standard, but there are two types of women. Those who love chocolate and those who are on a permanent diet, and eat chocolate when no one is looking. So chocolate is a safe bet, but here is a little suggestion- don't do Ferrero Rocher. They scream " OMG it's mothers day tomorrow and I have forgotten and these will do." They will not do. This is the chocolate you give to someone you don't know very well.Or like very much. Instead why not just buy a few blocks of her favourite chocolate. Nothing would make me happier that a few blocks of Snack or that yummy cadbury stuff with all the bits in it. Tie it up with a ribbon. Mum will be stoked.

Champagne. If I have one word of advice for you- go for either her fav wine or spirit, or get yourself to Dan Murphy's and buy a bottle of Mumm Champagne. It is on sale for $79 for 2 bottles. It is yummy and it says Mum(m). Winning.

Perfume. Heres a hint- go into her bedroom, look at the perfumes and either buy a bottle of her fav, or take note of the ones she has and asks one of those delightful sales assistance to suggest one that is similar of in the same family (she will understand what that means).

Go to the Newsagent (or Coles, whatever works) and buy a selection of magazines. Tie them up with a big bow.

Candles. I know that candles alway come in the "worst present ever" list, but get a super nice candle from somewhere nice. Not Dusk, Target or Kmart. Go to Myer, David Jones, or Mecca. These one smell pretty and will take her away. Far, far away.

Day Spa voucher. This is such a great idea, BUT make the appointment for her. We mums are selfless and don't get around to making bookings for things. If the appointment is made, with someone arranged to look after the kids, life is good.

Winter pyjamas. Who doesn't love winter pyjamas? Warm, toasty and they suggest being able to spend the whole day in bed watching foxtel.

Flowers. All mum loves flowers. Even if they come from Coles.

                                 

A photo of yourself. Yep seriously. Mums love their children. We think you are amazingly wonderful human beings who are the most beautiful perfect people in the world. We honestly want a photo of you. It doesn't even have to be in a frame.

Nice lipsticks from Mecca

If none of these ideas work. Here is a suggestion. Go into your mums room and she what she likes. Maybe see if she is out of her favourite lipstick, if she needs some new gym clothes, slippers, bloody hell even shampoo. This shows that you care and take notice of her not just as someone who cooks and cleans for you, but as the person will love you no matter how badly you stuff up.

No Bunnings vouchers, kettles or irons.  

And if none of that appeals......how about a nice weekend in Bali with her friends????