By Zlati Meyer at the Detroit Free Press
Americans are expected to spend $21.4 billion this Mother’s Day with an average of $172.22, according to the National Retail Federation.
RetailMeNot’s research found that 91% of mothers want a gift from their families, and consumers who have both parents in their lives plan to spend 32% more on gifts for Mother’s Day than for Father’s Day presents.
An Ebates analysis determined that among the gifts moms want most are quality time with their families, flowers and brunch.
They’re all wrong.
This is my first Mother’s Day. I’ve been a mom for eight months and already, I can argue with these experts.
I don’t want a bouquet ($29.99). I don’t want chocolate ($14.99-$56.99). I don’t want a spa day ($120).
OK, maybe I want a spa day, but that’s not the point.
I don’t want a chicken dinner ($26.95). I don’t want a blender ($37.99). I don’t want a greeting card. ($3.99)
Heck, I don’t even want him to go to Jared.
What’s the only thing on my Mother’s Day wish list?
Sleep.