How to Choose the Best Mother's Day Gift for Your Wife

Okay guys, it's that time of year again! Just like Christmas, anniversaries, and her birthday... it's time to do what you hate most (shopping) and what you are really bad at (reading minds) to decide on the best mother's day gift for your wife.

What could she possibly want?

Well, if you ask her she might tell you. Or, she could just be upset with you because you can't read minds and you should already know what she wants. You know better than I how safe it would be to ask your wife, but if you are reading this article this means you would like a woman's perspective on what to get your wife for Mother's Day.

Personally, I would be delighted to receive a new fishing pole or a Mossberg 500 but I know this would be a bad idea for most wives. (How would you feel if your wife bought you a new purse for Father's Day?)

Think You Can Figure it Out Yourself?

What does your wife enjoy doing? If you don't know... then you should make a point to pay more attention to her and that would be one of the best Mother's Day gifts you could give. But, if you haven't been paying attention then you better also give something huge to make up for your lack of attention.

On the other hand, if you do know what your wife enjoys doing then you should use this knowledge to decide on a relevant gift. In my case, I am an avid outdoorsman and luckily my husband would use this knowledge to seek out an appropriate gift. However, many women enjoy things that her husband knows nothing about.

So let's say your wife enjoys scrap booking. If you are not familiar with this hobby, you might be tempted to visit a craft store and ask a sales person for scrap booking materials. As thoughtful as this gesture is... your wife will be satisfied with this gift. But...

Mothers should not feel satisfied with any gift they receive from their husband on Mother's Day. Remember that this is her day, and you are thanking her for all of the work she does as a Mother. If you feel that satisfaction is an acceptable reward, then you might need a lesson on showing your gratitude. Your wife should be beyond thrilled about her Mother's Day gift.

So, if your wife enjoys scrap booking... go ahead and pick up scrap booking materials to show her that (1) you pay attention to her interests and that (2) you are pleased with everything she does for you and your children.

Then, when she isn't expecting it... hand her a brand new digital camera (of course, what a brilliant idea!) to show her just how much you love her and everything she does... and that you put some serious thought into her gift (or that you received a great mother's day gift idea from a very talented writer.)

If Her Interests Draw a Dead End

In some cases, relying on your wife's interests for a Mother's Day gift idea is a dead end. Either she already has everything, or there is nothing spectacular enough you can get (based on her interests.)

You should still choose carefully before purchasing the Mother's Day gift for your wife, because any item you hand her on this day will symbolize how appreciative you are of your wife. So you don't ever want to simply satisfy your wife, you want to blow her mind.

Consider other things she would love. Gift ideas that she would never expect, or even think to want herself, surprises that will just make sense. Consider gift ideas such as:

• A weekend getaway-kids or no kids. Camping or hotel room. Romantic or exciting...
• Hire a maid service for a month... only if this won't upset her!
• A gift certificate (yes it sounds tacky and not thoughtful, but:) for something different... something like lingerie (a gift that keeps on giving) or anything she does not usually shop for that she will truly enjoy and appreciate.
• Make arrangements to renew your wedding vows
• Write her a Mother's Day poem. Do not just find a poem online and claim credit for her. This is plagiarism and it is also not special. Write a personalized poem... just for her.

Above all else...

This mother's day, pamper to your wife's ever desire. All year long she caters to you (her loving husband) and your children... so now it is her turn to reap what she has sown. Appreciate her, show her you love her, and make her feel special. That's what Mother's Day is all about!