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Writing ‘Thanks For Expelling Me From Your Womb’ On A Card and Other Mother’s Day Don’ts

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And by don’t, we mean don’t-even-think-about-thinking-about-it. Don’t go there by bus, Segway or train. Just don’t.

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Don’t forget about the day. This should go without saying but just in case: please remember to remember all that your mama’s done for you on this once-a-year holiday.

Don’t gift her with, um, cleaning products. Or any solution/brush/appliance that in any way resembles housework. Unless you’ll be the one spinning the mop.

Don’t ask her to sew on your shirt’s missing button or get the stain out of your new pants. Unless her middle name is ‘Tailor’, for the love of all things good and right, don’t make more work for her to do. Pick another shirt/pair of pants to wear. 

Don’t be a cheap-o. There are times to be frugal and pinch pennies. But for all that the baker/decorator/lunchmaker/chauffeur/lost cleat finder in your life has done over the years? Can’t really put a price tag on that. Especially not a $5.99 one.

Don’t start any sentence with, “But I.” Sorry, is that complaining we’re all about to hear? Can it. “But I can’t help it…” Help it. Help it now.

Don’t assume an elaborate gift/spa day is how your mom wants to spend the day. Don’t get me wrong – that might absolutely be what she wants. Most likely? Hanging with the fam, quality Skype time or a good phone call mean more than any fancy jewelry does. (Side note: This does not include diamonds. Diamonds = always accepted.)

Don’t overlook the other moms in your life – aunts, neighbors, godmothers and grandmothers who have put up with you, loved you and walked you through the good and bad times.

For even more Mother’s Day things to doplaces to eat and gifts to buy, stop by our Mother’s Day Guide here.

– Lorin Drinkard


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