Twenty Suggestions For Mother's Day Gifts You Won't Find In Store Windows or 'Recommended' Lists

I've resisted Mother's Day for decades. And I've been right to --- the idea of ancestor worship was muscled aside long ago by Big Business. Now the day is about flowers, chocolate and greeting cards.

These past few years, I've been softening. My mother is now 93, with all her marbles intact. She spends her time on the computer well --- she's been places on the Web I've never thought to go. She's pretty much memorized the Wall Street Journal before I wake up. Find something cool for her --- why not?

My mother's life experience suggests that moms aren't what they used to be. Which makes gifting more difficult on Mother's Day --- or any. So I looked through the HeadButler.com archives for presents that aren't featured in store windows or online promotions. I could have chosen more; I stopped at 20. Hope these work for you.....

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Clarisonic Pro Skin Care System

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Women who use it swear by it. Mom may never need to visit a dermatologist again. In fact, she may never need another facial.

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Women who use it swear by it. Mom may never need to visit a dermatologist again. In fact, she may never need another facial.

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[Michele Rogers]

02:11 PM on 05/03/2010

Great Ideas! I have always believed in hand made items. They I feel are ''heart made''!

[Vibha Pingle]

10:27 AM on 04/30/2010

For a socially conscious green Mom try nonprofits that help poor women make funky gifts like Ubuntu at Work.

[Edis Worden]

09:35 AM on 04/30/2010

Seriously? Who came up with this list? So the choices include a few beauty products... a handy dandy mistake-proof camera (because we know moms are not tech savvy...not even this computer technician mom) and music...wonderful. I will send this list over to my kids right now (NOT). I suppose I should listen to my own mama (guess I should get her something off this list) and we both should be grateful for the thought and not the gift...sigh

[IkkoIkki]

08:16 AM on 04/30/2010

there are terrible suggestions. I'm just buying mom flowers and chocolates

[Bulbul]

07:26 AM on 04/30/2010

Now I have to look for Egyptian magic, another one I must recomend, Cetaphil Cream for night , I never use any product that promises to make you look years younger and cost hundreds of dollars.
Van Morrison, yes of course.

[redkittyred]

01:37 AM on 04/30/2010

I don't like any of these gifts. For mother's day, I take my mom 40 minutes out to a nearby nursery, "Flower World". we spend the day together. look at plants and maybe buy a few too. even if we didn't end up buying anything, the day is perfect. A nice walk, fresh air and lots of pretty things to look at.

[ZoeyEpicurean]

01:23 AM on 04/30/2010

I own the Clairsonic Skin Care brush and the T3 dryer (as well as the T3 flat iron). I am one of those women who *swear* by the Clairsonic; T3, not so much. The T3 is the best dryer I've owned, but it didn't blow me away (pun intended!) like their flat iron did -- especially not for the price. Unless you have super thick hair and must have an extra ten minutes of free time that the dryer will give you, it's not worth the bucks. The Clairsonic, however, is one of my top 10 holy grail toiletry purchases. I don't recommend buying the cleanser that comes with it -- just use any non-foaming cleanser (I like tried-and-true Cetaphil, found at any drugstore). Save your money for an excellent day and night cream designed for your age and skin type (I use Clarins Hydra Quench, Burt's Bees Repair Serum, and Skyn Iceland cooling cream for eyes). But back to the brush -- think of it as a giant vibrating toothbrush for your skin. Upon first usage your skin will feel smoother and appear brighter. After a month, any "adjustments" that your skin may have will abate. After six months, you'll be congratulating yourself for making one of the best skin care investments, ever. Seriously, it's that good.

So, get one for Mom, hint it to the kids, or treat yourself if you can. Nope, I don't work for Clairsonic. I'm just a total and complete fan, for life. :)

[ecotopian]

11:01 PM on 04/29/2010

You know, my mom never really liked anything that was bought for Mother's Day. She preferred it if you made something for her. I think I'll crochet a shawl for her and give it to her when she comes here in July.

[Craig Kanalley]

11:11 PM on 04/29/2010

Homemade gifts are the best! Great point.

[DrDemon]

04:35 AM on 04/30/2010

A shawl in July? Where do you live? Antarctica?

[Amanda Donovan]

09:23 PM on 04/29/2010

i would be thrilled with any of these, but not as much the hair dryer (i never use one) or the records (i really, really like choosing my own music), but im particularly interested in the books. ive read "the help", and the others look fascinating. ill take them all, please.

[sheaintsayin]

08:28 PM on 04/29/2010

Okay, I'll take the Magic Egyptian, but only if he is, indeed, magical. Oh, and he should bring the Herbie Mann with him, please.

[KIVPossum]

01:57 AM on 04/30/2010

LOL

[babina]

08:09 PM on 04/29/2010

No more bad hair days --- ever. The T3 dries your hair 50-60% faster than your current dryer.

This product rocks! I have thick course curly hair and use this blow dryer to blow it dry, in no time, and then use the T3 flat iron. It is like night and day! These prodiucts are expensive but well worth it.

[marianproletarian]

07:26 PM on 04/29/2010

Right, guys take all the pictures and videos. Mom can only do so with a simple/cute camera. Silly.

[Amanda Donovan]

09:24 PM on 04/29/2010

yeah, in *my* family, mom (me) is the only one who even know how to turn the camera on...

[IkkoIkki]

08:18 AM on 04/30/2010

whats with your husband then, is he brain damaged?

[iamwomanofcolor]

07:11 PM on 04/29/2010

The Egyptian Magic is Absolute Awesome!!! I've been using it since it was developed and people ask me almost daily: What do you use on your skin? You look sooo young... and I always reply: Egyptian Magic.... Give it a try and see for yourself.... and it has multi-purpose uses and many artists, actresses, models, etc. have found it to be perfect!!! Happy Mom's Day to All!!!

[hottingers]

06:21 PM on 04/29/2010

How about a Shake Weight. Or would that be a present for your father?

[remiwashin]

06:05 PM on 04/29/2010

I can vouch for the Clarisonic. Good stuff!