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It's always tough to find the perfect gift for mom on Mother's Day. Many options seem cliche or impersonal. But this Mother's Day, we've done the digging for you! We found five unique and personal gifts for mom based on her personality. So read on, and this year, give your mom something she will truly cherish.



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Gifts for The Fashionista Mom
All fashionistas love one activity above all others: shopping!
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Indulge your mom's inner shopaholic and plan a mother-daughter day trip to local boutiques. If you're a guy, plan the same trip but invite your mom's best friend to go with her. Do a little research beforehand so you know what the stores in her area have to offer.



Make lunch reservations at a local restaurant that serves your mom's favorite food. Earn bonus points by buying her something she loves but refuses to spend her own money on. And of course, finish it off by booking a foot massage and pedicure for the end of her perfect day



Gifts for the Sporty Mom
The antithesis to the fashionista mom, these moms would love nothing more than to spend the day watching her favorite sports team. The perfect Mother's Day gift: two tickets to watch her team play live!



Make reservations before or after the game at a nearby restaurant so she and her guest can rehash the great plays over a good meal. Excellent seats can be found at reasonable prices by going on Craigslist, eBay or StubHub.



Gifts for the Working Mom
Working moms are constantly balancing their hectic schedules thanks to the double demand of a job and family.
Help Mom stay on top of work and home with a beautiful monogrammed briefcase and matching day planner.

Aspinal makes lovely versions of both. They come in a rainbow of colors, so you can pick her favorite hue. If you really want to go all-out, include a Montblanc or other designer pen that reflects her personal style.



Gifts for the Full Time Mom
So you're mom is occupied cleaning and taking care of your siblings (not to mention your father, too) all day? What a tiring job.
Treat your hardworking mom to a night - or a week - off from her regular household duties.

Services like Merry Maids offer cleaning gift cards that will give her a blissful reprieve for a week or two. You can also include a dinner-delivery service for a week so she can kick her heels up and enjoy someone else's cooking for a change.



Gifts for the Mom Who Has Everything
Sometimes it may seem like there's nothing you can get your mom that she doesn't already have - or can't afford to buy - herself. Instead of giving up, give her a gift that gives back. Donate money to a cause she is passionate about and create a lovely donation card she can unwrap in pretty box.


Or, pick an upcoming weekend to volunteer with your mom at a local shelter or organization. After all, spending valuable time with you is worth more to her than anything you could ever buy.


The good news is that no matter what you get your mom this Mother's Day, she's going to love it because it came straight from your heart - and honestly, that's all she really cares about.



Quick Mother's Day Gift Guide
Fashionista Mom - A Shopping Day


Sports Nut Mom - Tickets to a Game


Working Mom - Briefcase & Planner


Full-Time Mom - Housekeeping & Dinner Delivery


A Mom Who Has It All - Gift of Charity



 

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