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    Five things you should never buy as a Mother's Day gift

    By Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff | Parenting – Wed, May 7, 2008 4:13 AM EDT

    While we're on the topic of the worst Mother's Day gifts you've ever received, let's talk Mother's Day gifts that should be strictly off limits.

    A definite no.A definite no.





    Kitchen appliances. Not the gift of choice for Mother's Day. No bread makers. No Cuisinarts or blenders. Even for kitchenistas. Even in cool retro colors, don't do it. Especially when you're replacing something that's broken -- that doesn't even count as a gift.

    Exception: A coffee maker. Mama needs her caffeine.

    What, you think I smell?What, you think I smell?







    Lotions. Yes, we know you think it's sweet to buy us lotions because women like to doll up and smell purdy with soft, luscious glowing skin. But what we think when we open this gift is, "I know I don't shower every day, but are you trying to tell me something?"

    Exception: A slightly overpriced but exquisite lotion that a mom only purchases on special occasions.





    Not. Hawt.Not. Hawt.








    Little House on the Prairie-inspired pajamas. Caroline Ingalls is the only mom who ever will make them look sexy.

    Exception: Grandma.







    I will never. clean. again.I will never. clean. again.







    House-cleaning gear    . Even moms will admit the Dyson DC07 vacuum is one hot little number. But for a $600 price tag, we'd rather have the cash. We're in a recession, people. Drop that money into a savings account.

    Exception: Mom asks for it. And even then, we're not even sure it's cool.






    The Man Cold. Oh I know. You can't buy a cold. But you know what I'm talking about. The only thing worse than a kid being sick on Mother's Day is a husband/partner being sick on Mother's Day. You and your man colds. Mom should high-tail it 'outta dodge. But she won't. Because she's Mom.

    Exception: Never.

    For more do's and don'ts on Mother's Day, check out Rachael Brownell's post over at Strollerderby.



    Related links on Shine

    What's the worst Mother's Day gift you've ever received?
    Mother's Day Gift Guide from the editors of Shine

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    498 comments

    • Tony C
      Tony C  •  3 years 9 months ago
      Actually, the "man cold" is the equivalent of a "woman headache" ;-).
    • Cheryl M
      Cheryl M  •  3 years 9 months ago
      Charlene, who did you ask the Queen of England? These are great gifts, who are your sources? I would love a new mixer, lotion, gift cards, remember it's the thought that counts. Get back to reality.
    • Ana
      Ana  •  3 years 9 months ago
      All I need for mothers day is a day off to be with my family!! It's my first year celebrating and jeez I can't wait to see what my husbend has in store for me! But I think a big hug thanking me will be enough and a biggo smile from my baby girl (7 weeks)..but like I said it's my first year!
    • BigB
      BigB  •  3 years 9 months ago
      The moms have it together not fussy as the author of the article writes.
      Most momsare just very happy to be apriciated,though it should be for more thanone day!Enjoy your day ladies we all appreciate what youve donefor us and the sacrifices you make!
    • OctoGirlie
      OctoGirlie  •  3 years 9 months ago
      I'd love a Dyson! At least it will be used and not sit on a shelf gathering dust...
    • meld
      meld  •  3 years 9 months ago
      Putting money in your savings account is NOT going to help you- or anyone else- during a recession. Research it some time. Buying the vacuum will put money in the economy, and money to the economy is like spinach to Popeye. You have a patriotic duty. So what are you waiting for?
    • Alex
      Alex  •  3 years 9 months ago
      why is this article focused on your spouse rather than your mother, after all your wife is not your mother and for many couples probably is not even a mother
    • SuzyRealEstate
      SuzyRealEstate  •  3 years 9 months ago
      I don't know who the clueless people are who write these lists. Mother's Day is not about getting expensive gifts. The whole holiday, along with Valentine's Day, has turned into an excuse to get into more debt for millions of American families. Maybe I'm lucky because my husband helps around the house and takes care of the children and tells me every day he appreciates what I do. He doesn't need a Hallmark holiday to go out and buy a cheap pair of $500 earrings to say "thank you." And in return I am appreciative of any gift my family gives me-- including a Dyson (which I have received as a gift and my husband uses it too) and a big red Kitchen Aid Mixer (I am not bitter about using it to make cookies for my kids). And I love lotions too.
    • James
      James  •  3 years 9 months ago
      From the perspective of a son who is very close to his mother, I would say that aside from a cold, any mom would appreciate any of these gifts and the thought behind them...but then again, my mom is probably 100 times cooler than the lady who wrote this article. Happy Mother's Day mom, and to all the other moms who disagree with this lady.
    • Me
      Me  •  3 years 9 months ago
      I personally think that this article is incorrect. Some mothers do appreciate these things - especially applicants.. and what's wrong with lotion? I don't see anything wrong with it.
    • erica
      erica  •  3 years 9 months ago
      hey i would love getting a new dyson vaccum for mothers day or anything on that list. i love gifts i don't care what they are its really the thought that counts.
    • Heather
      Heather  •  3 years 9 months ago
      it's a fake holiday. people shouldn't expect anything, never mind be ungrateful of what they do get.
    •  •  3 years 9 months ago
      buy her a mop to wipe away her tears after giving her a mop!

      women, you don't deserve ANYTHING! why? it's apparent that nothing is ever good enough for you "princesses."
    • Tammy
      Tammy  •  3 years 9 months ago
      I have waited nine long years to be a mom. This will be my first mother's day. What ever I my two best men get me will be cherished forever! Happy Mother's Day Ladies!!!!!!!
    • Krystal N
      Krystal N  •  3 years 9 months ago
      When I was 16 and working my first job, I asked my mom what she wanted for Mother's Day. Her response was, "Something I can use." I bought her a vacuum cleaner and she couldn't have been happier.
    • KeNDU
      KeNDU  •  3 years 9 months ago
      My #1 RULE: NEVER BUY YOUR MOM SOMETHING THAT PLUGS INTO THE WALL!!
    • ftbplyr981
      ftbplyr981  •  3 years 9 months ago
      you and u dang feminists.... this website r things u shuldnt get the mom... they r tellin u not to send her to the kitchen... god dont get ur panties in a bunch plz
    • Kara
      Kara  •  3 years 9 months ago
      I would love that kitchenaid mixer!!!!!
    • J Strong
      J Strong  •  3 years 9 months ago
      Crud!
      Now I'll have to return the lotion I bought and go with my second choice: Chinese Throwing Stars
    • Laura
      Laura  •  3 years 9 months ago
      This list is just silly, that mixer is awesome and that vacuum is super expensive. That would be an awesome gift, and if you think a coffee maker would be better than a super nice mixer that's just dumb. You can get a coffee maker for like $10. Please avoid taking advice from this article with the exception of cheap lotion, don't but that.
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