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Gift Idea for Non Traditional Mom

AJPrettyAJPretty
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I am having a whale of a time trying to figure out a gift for my mom. She is not the traditional type of mom - for example, she doesn't like keepsake, sentimental types of things, keeps her pictures in boxes, not albums or frames. I think about what I get her for Christmas, Birthdays, etc, but she only ever wants SUPER practical things (she routinely asks for things like oven mitts that are worn out. its a big family joke that the next thing she'll ask for is something like a car battery, haha)

I was thinking maybe a pretty set of plates for her wall plate hanging thing, or perfume, or new wallet...

What are you all planning to get for your moms for a thank you for the financial/emotional/planning support?
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    mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    My mom is not at all girly, but I got her a necklace I thought she'd like and she wore it to the wedding.

    She and my dad were especially helpful and supportive during our engagement, so I also got them tickets to the James Taylor/Carole King concert in our area. They went on Friday night and when I talked to them afterward they said it was an amazing show and they were so appreciative of the tickets.

    Get her whatever you think she may appreciate. Even if that means replacing her car battery, and maybe taking her car for a wash and a vaccum and an oil change on top of that. Heck, I'd be mighty appreciative if someone did all of that for me, because it's practical and necessary and it's one less thing I have to spend my time or money on.

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    benmel31benmel31 member
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    I'm getting my mom the Pandora wedding cake charm for her bracelet.  

    But I feel for you, I am having the same problem coming up with a gift for my FMIL.  She likes books and wine and practical clothing.  At holiday time, she pretty much buys what she wants and we all pick gifts, wrap them, and owe her the money.  Not an easy one to shop for!
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    gottahavashortigottahavashorti member
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    Get her something practical.  I prefer practical gifts, it save me money and it means my friends and family aren't getting me something I might not use or wouldn't want otherwise.
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    aerinpegadrakaerinpegadrak member
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    I got my mom and stepdad a gift certificate to their favorite hotel.  It's not enough to cover a full night's stay, but it's enough to upgrade them to a nicer room or to have a nice dinner at the restaurant there. 
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