To please mum, children under 10 certainly have the right to the tradition of the noodle necklace or the richly decorated camembert box, but for the others, these artisanal creations may not go down well… The bouquet of flowers option is always an acceptable gift, but here are 10 gifts to absolutely avoid to have a good day…
Even if the Emperor Napoleon had already mentioned the official celebration of mothers, it was not until a century later, in 1918, that the first big day for mothers took place in Lyon. In 1926, the government took the decision to celebrate it every year, but it was not until 1950 that Mother’s Day was officially born on the legislative level…
Now that you know the origin of the tradition, let’s take a closer look at the bad tastes to forget and the gifts to avoid for Mother’s Day.
An anti-wrinkle treatment in institute
An anti-wrinkle treatment in an institute? The intention is good, because all mothers love to be pampered, but the message conveyed can be misunderstood : “ mom, you need to do something to hide those nasty wrinkles“. The solution ? Instead, give him a relaxing massage or a more classic facial in a salon!
Iron or yogurt maker
An iron, washing machine or yogurt maker are classic gifts on Mother’s Day. But that’s not why they are popular with moms. Forget useful gifts reminiscent of household chores and instead offer gifts that will really make him happy!
An ill-fitting garment
A garment that is too big… or too small! Indeed, offering a garment is always a delicate thing. If it’s too big, your mom might think you see her bigger than she is. If it’s too small, she’ll feel guilty for not fitting in. So better forget!
A “boat” cookbook
A cookbook like “100 recipes for dummies” is not a very good idea, even if your mom is a beginner. Better to offer her a nice book to prepare small dishes that she loves, such as cakes, verrines or yogurts!
Eye contour care
Eye contour care, even from a major luxury brand, can be taken the wrong way! If your mum has dark circles, it is above all because she has need to rest. So give him a little weekend instead!
A gym membership
Subscription to the neighborhood gym to find a flat belly Where get abs in concrete, it’s not very pleasant to receive either if you haven’t chosen it… Little chance that it will be useful!
Gifts to avoid: the noodle necklace
Noodle necklace and other pottery ashtrays are obviously to be banned! Fortunately, today, in schools, teachers have many other, much more creative ideas (but, let’s face it, not always in the best taste !).
A book to become a perfect mom
Among the 10 gifts to avoid, a book for become a perfect motherimplied because she still has progress to make in terms of education, organization… Your mum might take offense, and she wouldn’t be wrong!
An electric epilator
An electric epilator: this is not a very glamorous gift, even if it can be useful. That too, we urgently forget!
The same gift as last year
The worst of the worst: offer the same gift as last year! This will indeed prove that you are not paying close attention to what you give your mom… If you are the type to forget from one year to the next, write it down in a small notebook: no one will blame you !
