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Thinking of mom on Mother's Day

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 05/08/2007 - 11:37

By ANNA WALLNER and KRISTIN MATISIC
Fine Living Network
Tuesday, May 08, 2007

We're assuming May 1313 is marked in bold on your calendar. If it isn't, it should be! Mother's Day is just around the corner. And if you're at a loss as to what to give yours, we've got some advice to help you narrow the choices and find the perfect trinket or treasure that says "I love you."

_ What are your mother's hobbies? Does she cook? Get her something for her kitchen like a personalized apron from Williams and Sonoma or the ultimate bakers' appliance, the Kitchen-Aid stand mixer, which comes in a range of colors. Is she a fashionista? Ballet flats are all the rage right now and they fit every body size. Check her closet for shoe sizes. The key is to ask yourself what does she do with her free time, what does she do to make herself happy? Therein lies a host of great gift ideas.

_ What's going on in your mom's life? Does she have a trip coming up? Perhaps a guide book to her destination. Is there something she has admired or mentioned that she wants lately? (This is something you should keep notes on all year, by the way). By taking a few minutes with a pen and paper and asking yourself questions about who your mom is, what's happening in her life and what makes her happy you will quickly find some specific, personal gift ideas.

_ Be sure the gift you buy is actually for her and not for you. Don't buy her kitchen goods if you want her to cook more for you!

_ Flowers are a traditional and popular gift. Ask your florist what's in season to get the freshest buds at the best prices. (Here are a few examples: Daffodils, January to early May. Star Gazer Lilies, January to October. Peonies, late spring to early summer. Sweetpea, December to May).

_ Keep in mind that the moms we polled said that what they really wanted was more time with their children. That may be the greatest gift of all!

(Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic host The Shopping Bags on Fine Living TV Network. Contact them at www.fineliving.com. For more columns visit www.scrippsnews.com)