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Mothers Day
Activities -
Worst Mother’s
Day Gifts From
Youth and
Husbands
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Mother's Day can be a
wonderful celebration,
but it is also a very
dangerous day for youth
and fathers. The biggest
peril is buying a
Mother's Day Gift.
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Mother’s Day can be a wonderful
celebration, but it is also a very
dangerous day for youth and
fathers. The biggest peril is buying a
Mother’s Day Gift. After all,
everyone is supposed to know what
she wants. Unfortunately, it’s not
always so easy.
So, whether you are a youth or the
husband, here are some Mother’s
Day gifts to avoid. Of course there
are mothers who do love some
these gifts, but for the most part,
the rest of the world’s mothers
would be delighted if you carefully
avoid them.
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Hopefully this list will keep you out
of trouble, but then again,
mother’s also have this uncanny
desire to be different, to be an
exception to the norm, sometimes
just to keep you guessing.
Of course, regardless of what you
get her, she’ll tell you how much
she loves it. After all, she’s your
mom. But later, when you are out
of site, she’ll wonder why her son
or daughter or husband couldn’t
think of something more personal.
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Mother’s Day Gifts that Youth to
Avoid
Anything Vaguely Related to Weight
No matter how much mom talks
about wanting to lose weight,
Mother’s Day is NOT the day to give
her a loving hand with her love
handles. Forget the diet books, the
exercise equipment, the membership
to the slimming salon. Nothing says “I
love you, Mom” quite like anything
that hints at weight loss, getting
healthier, or looking better. Stay away
from anything designed to let her
know where she could use a little
improvement.
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HINT: Don’t use Mother’s Day
to buy a mom a scale, a tape
measure, or anything that
even vaguely suggests that
mom is not incredibly beautiful
just the way she is!
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Clothes
Clothes are a lose-lose
situation. If they are too small,
she’ll think she’s fat because
she can’t wear them. If they
are too big then she’ll be
offended that you think she is
so fat. And don’t event
mention colors and fashion.
HINT: Clothes are best avoided
at all costs unless you taker
her shopping!
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Anything for the Bathroom
The rose scented bubble bath that
you bought her last year is still
under her bathroom sink,
unopened. So is the one from the
year before that. Scented soaps
and bath gels carry a subtle hint
that mom stinks and needs to
bathe more often. And, you will be
grown and have youth of your own
long before mom finds the time for
a relaxing soak in a Bubble Bath!
HINT: Avoid bath soaps, shampoo,
bubble bath, and shower gels
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Cleaning Supplies
While mothers often complain
about how much easier it would
be to clean the house if they had
the new Tornado 2000 vacuum
cleaner that sucks up every speck
of dust in sight, or that new self-
wringing mop from the infomercial
on late night TV, Mother’s Day is
not the day to entertain her
cleaning needs. Anything used to
clean doesn’t say “I love You,
Mom” but instead hints that she
isn’t doing enough around the
house to clean up after the youth
and kids.
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Even though you are trying to
get her something to lighten
her workload, the last thing
she wants to be reminded of
on Mother’s Day is that she is
the same level as a live in
maid.
HINT: Why not clean the
entire house for your mom on
Mother’s Day. She might pass
out in shock, but at least
she’ll have a smile on her
face.
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Household Appliances
Don’t give mom gifts that make
her work harder. Mother’s Day is
about appreciation and relaxation,
not cleaning appliances and
sanitation. Its not about a new
washer, a steam cleaner, a sewing
machine, and most certainly not
about the new iron. And if you are
replacing something that’s broken
— it doesn’t even count as a
Mother’s Day gift. Giving
appliances for Mother’s Day is like
your boss giving you work to take
home on the weekend.
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HINT: Surprise her with the
appliances on another day of
the year, just to say “I love
you.” And instead of simply
presenting it to her all wrapped
up in a box, take it out, use it to
get the job done, then tie a
bow on it. Mom will love that
you helped out more than the
fact that you got her a gift.
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Things for the Kitchen
Just because mom admired
the new turbo toaster that
not only toasts but also
butters the bread, doesn’t
mean that mother’s day is
the her special day to get
one. After all, how often does
she make toast for herself?
Sure, these appliances might
make her life a little easier in
the kitchen, but you’re the
one she cooks for anyway!
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HINT: Avoid anything that
hints at the kitchen – bread
makers, knives, food
processors, blenders, can
openers, salt and pepper
shakers, pots, pans, aprons
are best avoided. Surprise
her with them on another
day!
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Something on Your Personal Wish
list
Mother’s Day is not the day to kill to
birds with one stone. Who’s going to
spend the most time glued in front
of the new 3D LCD TV? Nor do they
want sports equipment, or anything
for a car. If you are a youth who
already has a driver’s license, why
not take her shopping.
HINT: Moms don’t want basketballs,
sports shoes, soccer balls, new
windshield wiper blades, floor mats,
unless they have a true passion for
such things.
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Anything that’s Alive and Needs
Mom’s Help to Stay Alive!
If it poops, slithers, or crawls and
needs to eat or drink, it is probably
not a good idea. Houseplants that
need care are probably out too.
Maybe a tree or a rosebush planted
outside that requires little care would
work if she likes such things. Mother’s
gave gifts like these send the message:
“Hey mom, you don’t have enough to
do. Taking care of the pets and
watering the plants will keep you from
getting bored around the house while
I am at school!” We all know that
eventually, she’ll be responsible for
taking care of them!
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HINT: Flowers are ok, as long
as they are given together
with something else. Given by
themselves they just reveal
that you thought about a
Mother’s Day gift for the 5
minutes it took to put it on
your dad’s credit card.
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IOU Coupons and Homemade Gifts
Offering free housecleaning,
dishwashing or to walk the is nice.
But shouldn’t dad and the youth be
doing these things once in a while for
mom anyway? Anyway, when was
the last time a mom successfully
redeemed a coupon for these
services. Life’s busy schedule always
seems to get in the way. And
somehow the redemption always
seems to be requested at the busiest
times. Homemade gifts are just as
risky. Moms usually treasure the
thought when you are really young,
and they may stay on the shelf for
public display, long after you have
grown up and left home.
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But as your grow older, homemade
gifts will be fussed over and
displayed for a while, but them
placed in a drawer and forgotten
unless they are really well done. And
this includes anything that has “#1
Mom” written on it. They are great
for yard sales, but every other mom
has one just like it.
HINT: Personalize gifts when you can,
but be very careful with picture
frames, homemade jewelry, and arts
and crafts.
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Things Mom Needs
There are always things that Mom’s
need. A new towel, sheets for the
bed, diaper bags, craft supplies. The
list is never ending. But Mom’s
deserve something SPECIAL on
Mother’s Day. If it is something she
needs, save ot for another day.
These kinds of things should be
provided as needed anyway. And a
new computer probably isn’t the
best either, though she might enjoy
an ipad 2. Anyway, everyone knows
you want the new computer to play
the latest online games and chat
with your friends on facebook.
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HINT: Instead of giving her
something functional, get
her something extravagant
for mother’s day. It doesn’t
have to cost a lot, it just
needs to be out of the
ordinary.
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E-Gifts and Cards
We live in the internet age, but
Mom’s won’t find virtual gifts very
endearing. “Dear Mom, I cared
enough to send you the very best
e-card!” Mom likes the joy of
opening a present and holding
something real in her hands. This
includes online games, facebook
additions, computer wallpapers
and emails. And you ought to be
giving her digital photos on a
regular basis anyway! A simple
text message is even worse.
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HINT: It’s always best to meet
her in person and present a
physical gift, even if it is your
presence, rather than give her
anything digital. If you want to
give her something digital,
why not give her that sheik
new smartphone, a digital
picture frame loaded with all
your favorite photos or a nice
new digital camera. Just make
sure you are buying it for her,
and not for yourself!
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The Absolute WORST Mother’s
Day Gift
Don’t get her anything at all, don’t
do anything with her, or
completely forget that today is her
special day! Nothing says “I love
you” like forgetting about the very
special woman who spent years
changing your diaper, packing your
lunch and yelling at you to “clean
your room” while quietly cleaning
it for you while you were away at
school.
HINT: Even if you have to buy her a
last-minute gift, and break all the
rules above, never show up empty
handed on Mother’s Day!
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www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com
Be sure and wish your
Mom a wonderful and
Blessed Mother’s Day!
Holiday Collection
Games and Activities in Celebration
of common Holidays.
Creative Holiday Ideas has over 300 pages of
ideas to help you plan your next New Year’s
Day, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s
Day, Halloween or Fall Festival, and
Thanksgiving event. If you’ve ever wondered
what you’re going to do for all these holidays
and how you’re going to do it, this resource is
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Mothers day activities worst mother’s day gifts from youth and husbands

  • 1. Mothers Day Activities - Worst Mother’s Day Gifts From Youth and Husbands www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com
  • 2. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Mother's Day can be a wonderful celebration, but it is also a very dangerous day for youth and fathers. The biggest peril is buying a Mother's Day Gift.
  • 3. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Mother’s Day can be a wonderful celebration, but it is also a very dangerous day for youth and fathers. The biggest peril is buying a Mother’s Day Gift. After all, everyone is supposed to know what she wants. Unfortunately, it’s not always so easy. So, whether you are a youth or the husband, here are some Mother’s Day gifts to avoid. Of course there are mothers who do love some these gifts, but for the most part, the rest of the world’s mothers would be delighted if you carefully avoid them.
  • 4. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Hopefully this list will keep you out of trouble, but then again, mother’s also have this uncanny desire to be different, to be an exception to the norm, sometimes just to keep you guessing. Of course, regardless of what you get her, she’ll tell you how much she loves it. After all, she’s your mom. But later, when you are out of site, she’ll wonder why her son or daughter or husband couldn’t think of something more personal.
  • 5. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Mother’s Day Gifts that Youth to Avoid Anything Vaguely Related to Weight No matter how much mom talks about wanting to lose weight, Mother’s Day is NOT the day to give her a loving hand with her love handles. Forget the diet books, the exercise equipment, the membership to the slimming salon. Nothing says “I love you, Mom” quite like anything that hints at weight loss, getting healthier, or looking better. Stay away from anything designed to let her know where she could use a little improvement.
  • 6. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com HINT: Don’t use Mother’s Day to buy a mom a scale, a tape measure, or anything that even vaguely suggests that mom is not incredibly beautiful just the way she is!
  • 7. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Clothes Clothes are a lose-lose situation. If they are too small, she’ll think she’s fat because she can’t wear them. If they are too big then she’ll be offended that you think she is so fat. And don’t event mention colors and fashion. HINT: Clothes are best avoided at all costs unless you taker her shopping!
  • 8. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Anything for the Bathroom The rose scented bubble bath that you bought her last year is still under her bathroom sink, unopened. So is the one from the year before that. Scented soaps and bath gels carry a subtle hint that mom stinks and needs to bathe more often. And, you will be grown and have youth of your own long before mom finds the time for a relaxing soak in a Bubble Bath! HINT: Avoid bath soaps, shampoo, bubble bath, and shower gels
  • 9. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Cleaning Supplies While mothers often complain about how much easier it would be to clean the house if they had the new Tornado 2000 vacuum cleaner that sucks up every speck of dust in sight, or that new self- wringing mop from the infomercial on late night TV, Mother’s Day is not the day to entertain her cleaning needs. Anything used to clean doesn’t say “I love You, Mom” but instead hints that she isn’t doing enough around the house to clean up after the youth and kids.
  • 10. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Even though you are trying to get her something to lighten her workload, the last thing she wants to be reminded of on Mother’s Day is that she is the same level as a live in maid. HINT: Why not clean the entire house for your mom on Mother’s Day. She might pass out in shock, but at least she’ll have a smile on her face.
  • 11. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Household Appliances Don’t give mom gifts that make her work harder. Mother’s Day is about appreciation and relaxation, not cleaning appliances and sanitation. Its not about a new washer, a steam cleaner, a sewing machine, and most certainly not about the new iron. And if you are replacing something that’s broken — it doesn’t even count as a Mother’s Day gift. Giving appliances for Mother’s Day is like your boss giving you work to take home on the weekend.
  • 12. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com HINT: Surprise her with the appliances on another day of the year, just to say “I love you.” And instead of simply presenting it to her all wrapped up in a box, take it out, use it to get the job done, then tie a bow on it. Mom will love that you helped out more than the fact that you got her a gift.
  • 13. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Things for the Kitchen Just because mom admired the new turbo toaster that not only toasts but also butters the bread, doesn’t mean that mother’s day is the her special day to get one. After all, how often does she make toast for herself? Sure, these appliances might make her life a little easier in the kitchen, but you’re the one she cooks for anyway!
  • 14. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com HINT: Avoid anything that hints at the kitchen – bread makers, knives, food processors, blenders, can openers, salt and pepper shakers, pots, pans, aprons are best avoided. Surprise her with them on another day!
  • 15. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Something on Your Personal Wish list Mother’s Day is not the day to kill to birds with one stone. Who’s going to spend the most time glued in front of the new 3D LCD TV? Nor do they want sports equipment, or anything for a car. If you are a youth who already has a driver’s license, why not take her shopping. HINT: Moms don’t want basketballs, sports shoes, soccer balls, new windshield wiper blades, floor mats, unless they have a true passion for such things.
  • 16. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Anything that’s Alive and Needs Mom’s Help to Stay Alive! If it poops, slithers, or crawls and needs to eat or drink, it is probably not a good idea. Houseplants that need care are probably out too. Maybe a tree or a rosebush planted outside that requires little care would work if she likes such things. Mother’s gave gifts like these send the message: “Hey mom, you don’t have enough to do. Taking care of the pets and watering the plants will keep you from getting bored around the house while I am at school!” We all know that eventually, she’ll be responsible for taking care of them!
  • 17. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com HINT: Flowers are ok, as long as they are given together with something else. Given by themselves they just reveal that you thought about a Mother’s Day gift for the 5 minutes it took to put it on your dad’s credit card.
  • 18. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com IOU Coupons and Homemade Gifts Offering free housecleaning, dishwashing or to walk the is nice. But shouldn’t dad and the youth be doing these things once in a while for mom anyway? Anyway, when was the last time a mom successfully redeemed a coupon for these services. Life’s busy schedule always seems to get in the way. And somehow the redemption always seems to be requested at the busiest times. Homemade gifts are just as risky. Moms usually treasure the thought when you are really young, and they may stay on the shelf for public display, long after you have grown up and left home.
  • 19. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com But as your grow older, homemade gifts will be fussed over and displayed for a while, but them placed in a drawer and forgotten unless they are really well done. And this includes anything that has “#1 Mom” written on it. They are great for yard sales, but every other mom has one just like it. HINT: Personalize gifts when you can, but be very careful with picture frames, homemade jewelry, and arts and crafts.
  • 20. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Things Mom Needs There are always things that Mom’s need. A new towel, sheets for the bed, diaper bags, craft supplies. The list is never ending. But Mom’s deserve something SPECIAL on Mother’s Day. If it is something she needs, save ot for another day. These kinds of things should be provided as needed anyway. And a new computer probably isn’t the best either, though she might enjoy an ipad 2. Anyway, everyone knows you want the new computer to play the latest online games and chat with your friends on facebook.
  • 21. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com HINT: Instead of giving her something functional, get her something extravagant for mother’s day. It doesn’t have to cost a lot, it just needs to be out of the ordinary.
  • 22. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com E-Gifts and Cards We live in the internet age, but Mom’s won’t find virtual gifts very endearing. “Dear Mom, I cared enough to send you the very best e-card!” Mom likes the joy of opening a present and holding something real in her hands. This includes online games, facebook additions, computer wallpapers and emails. And you ought to be giving her digital photos on a regular basis anyway! A simple text message is even worse.
  • 23. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com HINT: It’s always best to meet her in person and present a physical gift, even if it is your presence, rather than give her anything digital. If you want to give her something digital, why not give her that sheik new smartphone, a digital picture frame loaded with all your favorite photos or a nice new digital camera. Just make sure you are buying it for her, and not for yourself!
  • 24. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com The Absolute WORST Mother’s Day Gift Don’t get her anything at all, don’t do anything with her, or completely forget that today is her special day! Nothing says “I love you” like forgetting about the very special woman who spent years changing your diaper, packing your lunch and yelling at you to “clean your room” while quietly cleaning it for you while you were away at school. HINT: Even if you have to buy her a last-minute gift, and break all the rules above, never show up empty handed on Mother’s Day!
  • 25. www.CreativeYouthIdeas.com www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com Be sure and wish your Mom a wonderful and Blessed Mother’s Day!
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