Should I get Gifts for Mom when She says no?




Many meet a “no” from Mom when they try to figure out what gifts for Mom that will be the best, and the question might pop up in your head: Should I get gifts for Mom when she says no? What if she is just being polite, trying to make you feel easy about an upcoming birthday or holiday? In reality she would love a gift and you are missing the point!
Here is what to do when Mom declines gifts…

If you must give her a gift

If you must give Mom a gift, (and you do!) you can always let her know that her polite refusal won’t make any difference so she can either let you get something that she will truly enjoy or let you waste your money. Yes, this is a bit of a harsh approach but with Mommies that try to act like if they don’t deserve anything this might be the only thing that works!




Check with her friends

You can also fish around a bit with those that she is on a friendly basis with. They might know a bit more about stuff that could cheer her up. Since she doesn’t feel that they will get her the gifts, she is easier to share this information with friends. When you are looking for gifts for Mom you can even ask her best friend to do some silent digging…

Get something practical

Ok, so she doesn’t want a special gift for Mom that will be only for enjoyment and rejuvenation, but something practical will always be a good idea. You know where she lacks for stuff and if you don’t just scan the house in your mind. Give her kitchen or bedroom a lift with some new furniture or help her install GPS in her car. These are gifts for Mom that will be for the greater good of all and this is usually something that Mom can accept and be happy about.

Don’t forget about plain old flowers, they are always a hit when it comes to Moms that decline gifts and claim that they don’t need to be celebrated!





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