What did you get your mom for Christmas?

[mocat]

Good thread. Lotta good ideas in here but you sort of have to sift your way through the shitty ones to find them.

[ben ji]

When we were growing up my mom kept a "Vacation Diary" where she would write about different trips and then have us write our favorite parts.

A couple years ago my sister and I took them and cut out the various pages and made them into a big scrap book thingy with photos from the vacations and other random stuff(Ski's for a trip to colorado, sand castles for FL etc, etc).

My mom really enjoyed that...Will probably just get her a new wallet this year.

[ben ji]

A purse and some jewelry that Sister Bread picked out.  The real gift is that I have been a raging success my entire life (academics, sports, gfs, now career) and she always has an endless supply of ammo to big-time her friends about.  Presently with my line of work, I make the paper a lot.  Mother Bread (and Grandma Bread) love the hell out of this.  Nothing a mom loves more than bragging about her son.  Anyone who doesn't know this, doesn't know crap about moms.

This. I've sent flowers to my mom at her work before....all the ladies are all like "OMG, your husband is so great" then my mom big times them and is like "Nope, they are from my awesome son" and all the ladies gasp and wish their son would send them flowers.

[shivvyman]

A purse and some jewelry that Sister Bread picked out.  The real gift is that I have been a raging success my entire life (academics, sports, gfs, now career) and she always has an endless supply of ammo to big-time her friends about.  Presently with my line of work, I make the paper a lot.  Mother Bread (and Grandma Bread) love the hell out of this.  Nothing a mom loves more than bragging about her son.  Anyone who doesn't know this, doesn't know crap about moms.

This. I've sent flowers to my mom at her work before....all the ladies are all like "OMG, your husband is so great" then my mom big times them and is like "Nope, they are from my awesome son" and all the ladies gasp and wish their son would send them flowers.

That's money. May have to use that one next year in addition to a few other gifts.

[slobber]

gather all your siblings and have your picture taken with santa,,,,,I don't care how old you are or how young...your mom will love it

maybe you can make her a gift or write her something like a song or poem because if it comes from your heart she'll probably love it even more (plus it wont cost as much as earrings) but if that doesn't work how about just buying her matching necklaces or bracelets to go with the earrings you bought her.
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Okay, so I don't have the perfect gift idea. It is very hard to shop for your mom. Do something that is personal and isn't about money and then also give her some gift that she always uses, like a nice purse or coat or something you know that she always likes to have new or really classy.

[Mr Bread]

A purse and some jewelry that Sister Bread picked out.  The real gift is that I have been a raging success my entire life (academics, sports, gfs, now career) and she always has an endless supply of ammo to big-time her friends about.  Presently with my line of work, I make the paper a lot.  Mother Bread (and Grandma Bread) love the hell out of this.  Nothing a mom loves more than bragging about her son.  Anyone who doesn't know this, doesn't know crap about moms.

This. I've sent flowers to my mom at her work before....all the ladies are all like "OMG, your husband is so great" then my mom big times them and is like "Nope, they are from my awesome son" and all the ladies gasp and wish their son would send them flowers.

That's money. May have to use that one next year in addition to a few other gifts.

They love proof that they raised the best child. 

[Willesgirl]

gather all your siblings and have your picture taken with santa,,,,,I don't care how old you are or how young...your mom will love it

maybe you can make her a gift or write her something like a song or poem because if it comes from your heart she'll probably love it even more (plus it wont cost as much as earrings) but if that doesn't work how about just buying her matching necklaces or bracelets to go with the earrings you bought her.
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Okay, so I don't have the perfect gift idea. It is very hard to shop for your mom. Do something that is personal and isn't about money and then also give her some gift that she always uses, like a nice purse or coat or something you know that she always likes to have new or really classy.

I paid the entry fee to a professional conference my mother wanted to attend.

[Dugout DickStone]

gather all your siblings and have your picture taken with santa,,,,,I don't care how old you are or how young...your mom will love it

maybe you can make her a gift or write her something like a song or poem because if it comes from your heart she'll probably love it even more (plus it wont cost as much as earrings) but if that doesn't work how about just buying her matching necklaces or bracelets to go with the earrings you bought her.
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Okay, so I don't have the perfect gift idea. It is very hard to shop for your mom. Do something that is personal and isn't about money and then also give her some gift that she always uses, like a nice purse or coat or something you know that she always likes to have new or really classy.

I paid the entry fee to a professional conference my mother wanted to attend.

That is a horrible gift, her work would have paid it you rube.

[Willesgirl]

gather all your siblings and have your picture taken with santa,,,,,I don't care how old you are or how young...your mom will love it

maybe you can make her a gift or write her something like a song or poem because if it comes from your heart she'll probably love it even more (plus it wont cost as much as earrings) but if that doesn't work how about just buying her matching necklaces or bracelets to go with the earrings you bought her.
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Okay, so I don't have the perfect gift idea. It is very hard to shop for your mom. Do something that is personal and isn't about money and then also give her some gift that she always uses, like a nice purse or coat or something you know that she always likes to have new or really classy.

I paid the entry fee to a professional conference my mother wanted to attend.

That is a horrible gift, her work would have paid it you rube.

Not a horrible gift. She is in kind of a freelance industry and is self-employed. The entrance fee was $500 and she wanted to go, but wasn't sure she should spend the money. So... now she gets to go, and doesn't have to worry about whether she should spend the funds.

P.S. Way better gift than a random bottle of wine from the nearest liquor store, a Yankee candle or bath stuff. (Looking at some of you here.)

[steve dave]

what a beautiful christmas for your mom. really tugs at the heart strings.

[ChiComCat]

I am going with a gift card to an elite resort/spa

[The Big Train]

When I was younger I gave my mom a new microwave because I thought hers sucked, kind of a mixed response.

[Mr Bread]

When I was younger I gave my mom a new microwave because I thought hers sucked, kind of a mixed response.

Try being elite instead.  She'll thank you for it.

[Dugout DickStone]

gather all your siblings and have your picture taken with santa,,,,,I don't care how old you are or how young...your mom will love it

maybe you can make her a gift or write her something like a song or poem because if it comes from your heart she'll probably love it even more (plus it wont cost as much as earrings) but if that doesn't work how about just buying her matching necklaces or bracelets to go with the earrings you bought her.
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Okay, so I don't have the perfect gift idea. It is very hard to shop for your mom. Do something that is personal and isn't about money and then also give her some gift that she always uses, like a nice purse or coat or something you know that she always likes to have new or really classy.

I paid the entry fee to a professional conference my mother wanted to attend.

That is a horrible gift, her work would have paid it you rube.

Not a horrible gift. She is in kind of a freelance industry and is self-employed. The entrance fee was $500 and she wanted to go, but wasn't sure she should spend the money. So... now she gets to go, and doesn't have to worry about whether she should spend the funds.

P.S. Way better gift than a random bottle of wine from the nearest liquor store, a Yankee candle or bath stuff. (Looking at some of you here.)

Sorry she has such a crappy job.  Ts & Ps to her

[Willesgirl]

She's kind of a rock star with a rock star job. But Ts and Ps are always appreciated anyway.

[kitten_mittons]

Rock stars are known to be very frugal with their money.

[ChiComCat]

Funny, I didn't recall seeing her at the last rock star conference I attended. Well, I guess that won't be a problem anymore

[Willesgirl]

She's kind of a rock star with a rock star TYPE job. But Ts and Ps are always appreciated anyway.

Fixed.

[puniraptor]

She's kind of a rock star with a rock star TYPE job. But Ts and Ps are always appreciated anyway.

Fixed.

Freelance stenographer?

[yat]

Fiesta Bowl tix for her and the pops (+ hotel room)   

[Dugout DickStone]

She's kind of a rock star with a rock star job. But Ts and Ps are always appreciated anyway.

[puniraptor]

Just got myself an iPad. My mom loved it.

[bones129]

Just got myself an iPad. My mom loved it.

Does she want one now? Great gift idea if she liked it. Make her day.

[Bloodfart]

gather all your siblings and have your picture taken with santa,,,,,I don't care how old you are or how young...your mom will love it

maybe you can make her a gift or write her something like a song or poem because if it comes from your heart she'll probably love it even more (plus it wont cost as much as earrings) but if that doesn't work how about just buying her matching necklaces or bracelets to go with the earrings you bought her.
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Okay, so I don't have the perfect gift idea. It is very hard to shop for your mom. Do something that is personal and isn't about money and then also give her some gift that she always uses, like a nice purse or coat or something you know that she always likes to have new or really classy.

I paid the entry fee to a professional conference my mother wanted to attend.

That is a horrible gift, her work would have paid it you rube.

Not a horrible gift. She is in kind of a freelance industry and is self-employed. The entrance fee was $500 and she wanted to go, but wasn't sure she should spend the money. So... now she gets to go, and doesn't have to worry about whether she should spend the funds.

P.S. Way better gift than a random bottle of wine from the nearest liquor store, a Yankee candle or bath stuff. (Looking at some of you here.)

Sorry she has such a crappy job.  Ts & Ps to her

Yeah that sounds exactly like what I would give mom for christmas more work.  Hey mom your not workin hard enough here I paid to get your azz back to even more work.  Merry Christmass.   

[j-dub]

e gift card for her nook. she loves the crap out of that thing. it's freakin' incredible how much she loves it.