Mother’s Day is only a few days away and so far spending has increased on Mother’s Day gifts. Shoppers are expected to spend an average of $152.52 which is up 8% from 2011. Mom’s in the south are being pampered just a little bit more with an average of $166.41 spent on them. Young professionals between 25-34 are planning on spending the most on Mom this year.
Have you purchased your Mother’s Day gift yet? Is so what did you buy your mom this year?
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My mom has given me so much, I don’t have a problem with giving her what she wants for mother’s day. This year she asked for some lululemon workout pants ($88!) so it came out to $95 with tax and all, but it’s worth it and she loves their clothes to work out in. I didn’t hesitate to get em for her! Last year I got her a massage and she hasn’t even used it yet.
My wife loves lululemon. They are prices but high quality. Its a nice splurge for her.
Sorry Mom but I can’t afford to spend as much as the average American. I don’t think I’ve ever spent that much on her for any holiday. I am surprised that the average is so high though.
Yeah I never spend that much. I will usually spend $75 or so for Christmas and buy her flowers on Mother’s Day.
I guess this makes me a bad son but I bought my mom a $4 card and that’s all she gets. 🙂 I’m glad I could help bring that average down!
You’re not a bad son, you’re a normal son 🙂