Mother’s Day: Rest, Not Gifts

Mother’s Day can be a lot of pressure – especially on dads and adult children. When the holiday comes around – and it’s happening this Sunday – people find themselves scrambling to find the perfect gift. They send flowers, buy chocolates, purchase certificates to the spa, the mall or a restaurant. Gift-givers are expected to spend less this year because of the recession, according to the National Retail Federation , but Mother’s Day spending is still estimated to reach $14.1 billion. Mother’s Day, however, was never intended to be another occasion to buy Hallmark cards and presents for mom/Virginia de Leon, Are We There Yet? More here .

Question: What do you mothers out there want for Mother’s Day Sunday?