The Dad’s Survival Guide to Mother’s Day
So who doesn’t struggle to find the perfect gift for their mother each and every Mother’s Day? Imagine how much harder it gets when you not only have to find an original gift for your mum but also for the mother of your children too?
Whether your safe bet is a bunch of flowers or a bottle of their favourite perfume, it is very easy to get stuck in your ways and become rather predictable in the present buying game- plus doesn’t she deserve something a bit special for all those years of raising you or your kiddies?
During an 18 year period, a mother typically spends:
- 8,212 hours cooking - 5,867 hours washing - 15,834 hours child minding
Mother’s Day stats:
- £27.37 is the average amount spent on Mother’s Day - An average of 20% of mums with receive nothing on Mother’s Day - More than ⅓ of Brits say their mum is the most inspirational person in their life
Based on the above realities, consider thinking outside of the box, maybe it doesn’t need to be a present but just going the extra mile for them by planning a day our or a bit of quality time together- it doesn’t have to be expensive or extraordinary just thoughtful and well planned.
To lend a hand this Mothers Day, Photobox have created an infographic to help Father’s (and son’s) in get it right this Mother’s Day, even if it is just a push in the right direction or a subtle hint! It is dedicated to making lives easier and winning brownie points with Mothers across the UK- you can thank us later!
View the infographic here.