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Is Shopping for Mom a Challenge?

Mother’s Day Shopping Tips — for moms, Grandma, and any mom in your life!

Heidi Suydam
Average Alice

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Here are some tips to make shopping for mom easy and fast.

When you were little, drawing a picture or making a coupon book full of free hugs and cleaning jobs was enough. Honestly, it still might be! In their basic form, those little gifts represent pictures and time–something that makes moms (and grandmothers) happy at any age.

Translating the classic coupon book and hand-drawn picture into a more grownup version may look like framed photos and time spent together doing something (anything!).

As we age, though, shopping for mom becomes stressful and challenging. Why?

Often, mothers seem very set in their ways, with specific tastes and preferences, making finding the “perfect” thoughtful, personal gift difficult. Moms often have a hard time making wish lists or asking for anything!

After spending so many years putting everyone else’s needs first, many moms find it uncomfortable to ask for anything. So what do you give Mom?

Here are a few tips to help get your creativity flowing as you shop for Mother’s Day gifts…

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