People spending less on Mother's Day this year

re: People spending less on Mother's Day this year

Emma — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:03:20 GMT

I am 30, and am actually really surprised it is that high. I don't know anyone that I suspect spends that much, but maybe that is living in frugal New England. I rarely spend over $50 and when times are tight, I go the card-only route without feeling terrible. No way would I have spent $170 in my early twenties, either! A bouquet of flowers, meal out, something handmade- that is what she seems to actually want.

re: People spending less on Mother's Day this year

Doppelganger — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:13:12 GMT

Well, I used Mother's Day as an excuse to order myself an ice cream maker "from the kids"... who will heartily approve of my taste in gifts once they see it. It was $70.

As for my mom, I'm sending flowers. Not $135 worth of flowers -- because, hey, I'm not rich -- but they'll be nice.

re: People spending less on Mother's Day this year

Manjari — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:57:32 GMT

I have never spent that much. I am pretty surprised that people do. I guess I spend about $30 or $40 when I do buy her a gift. Most of the time we just give her a card and take her out to lunch. When I was little I would make her a card and breakfast in bed.

Now that I'm a mom, I really don't want gifts for mother's day. I just want to feel appreciated (which I usually do anyway) and have a nice, relaxing day. I want to be with my children, but not do any work.

re: People spending less on Mother's Day this year

leahsmom — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:56:10 GMT

That's scary. That's about exactly how much I spent. $100 in a Kiva gift certificate, and $22 on earrings - + shipping/$5 Kiva donation.