{"id":25499,"date":"2024-05-03T09:40:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T13:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=25499"},"modified":"2024-05-03T10:02:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T14:02:40","slug":"four-things-every-mother-wants-for-mothers-day-and-how-to-turn-them-into-the-perfect-experience-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/four-things-every-mother-wants-for-mothers-day-and-how-to-turn-them-into-the-perfect-experience-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Things Every Mother Wants for Mother\u2019s Day \u2013 and How to Turn Them Into the Perfect Experience Gift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In praise of a no-stuff Mother’s Day that’s focused on what every mom wants most: a rest from the 24\/7 duties of being a great mother.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Folks, let\u2019s just agree that for Mother\u2019s Day, we should ceremonially give moms a break<\/em>. Studies show<\/a> that for every truffle that\u2019s boxed and rose that\u2019s bunched, there\u2019s an indefatigable mother wishing upon a star for a day of no errands or a few quiet hours to unwind. Real talk: In a 2021 survey<\/a> of 2,000 American mothers, nearly half of them said the best gift they could receive for Mother’s Day would be a night of uninterrupted sleep.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even T.G.I. Friday\u2019s gets it. Their own survey<\/a> of moms found that, among other non-stuff gifts, 70% of moms simply longed for a day to themselves. 51% of respondents also longed for a good night’s sleep, and 40% wanted a self-care day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a 2021 survey of American moms, 47% of respondents lamented having to clean up after THEIR OWN Mother’s Day celebrations, and 70% wished they could just get a day to themselves.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The T.G.I. Friday’s survey went a step further and asked respondents to share their top grievances about Mother’s Day. 47% of moms pointed out having to clean up after their own Mother\u2019s Day events<\/em>, and 36% lamented the inability to simply take a break from their everyday responsibilities. Even Mother\u2019s Day is work for moms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seriously: ditch the store-bought stuff, toss the unnecessary things, and please<\/em>, no more flowers or chocolates that literally no one asked for. We’re here to tell you that the most delectable Mother\u2019s Day for any mom is aimed at giving her a rest from her endless motherly duties!<\/strong> Here are our favorite ways to turn that mission into a gift she\u2019ll actually, deeply<\/em> appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What She Really<\/em> Wants:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Wellness Boost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Gift It:<\/strong> Motherhood can feel like carrying the weight of the world on one\u2019s shoulders\u2014and that can do a number on your back! Not to mention your skin, hair, and general peace of mind\u2026which makes a self-care retreat a no duh<\/em> for Mother\u2019s Day. Get her a gift certificate or day pass to a nearby, high-end spa<\/strong>\u2014and yes, we mean luxury<\/em> and not a nail salon. Then she<\/em> can decide how she wants to let her cares melt away. And make it a no-rush deal. However long she needs is the spa time she deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road-weary alternative:<\/strong> Bring the sanctuary to her! If the mama in your life spends half her day in the car, give her a break from the road and create a spa sanctuary right at home\u2014starting with an in-home massage<\/strong>. Zeel brings everything required for a perfectly peaceful massage, right down to the relaxing music. All you<\/em> have to do is book it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book an In-Home Massage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What She Really<\/em> Wants:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Day Off From Decisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Gift It:<\/strong> Decision fatigue is real, and break from the pressure is a gift with which no number of roses could compete. Start by taking the time in advance to ask her about the decision making and problem solving she does every day<\/strong>. Simply wanting to know<\/em> will mean a lot to her (and may be eye-opening for you). Then make a plan for you and the the family to take it all over for a day<\/strong>. You can even give her a formal \u201cday off voucher<\/a>!\u201d (Though we think she’d love it if you or the kids made it yourself.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong> Any time you\u2019re tempted to ask her a question to help you manage the day…don\u2019t<\/strong>. Remember that you\u2019re supposed to be relieving her<\/em> of the decision burden. You\u2019ll probably learn some things in the process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What She Really<\/em> Wants:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Nap (for as Long as Possible)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Gift It:<\/strong> Easy: Take the kids and scram! It\u2019s a gift that requires zero shopping or wrapping but offers immense value. Even better: Use the time away from<\/em> her to do something for<\/em> her, like picking up her favorite local meal to go, getting her car deep-cleaned, or taking over the day\u2019s errands. The key here is giving Mom the peace and quiet required for a truly relaxing siesta\u2014so this is not<\/em> the time to add vacuuming to the gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gift Enhancer<\/strong>: Dozing off on command isn\u2019t easy for everyone. Make those z\u2019s a sure thing by pairing it with a Zeel Signature Sleep Massage<\/a><\/strong>. This modality is designed around the most rest-inducing components of massage, from foot reflexology to aromatherapy, so she\u2019ll roll off the table and into a gloriously restorative Mother\u2019s Day snooze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book a Sleep Massage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What She Really<\/em> Wants:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Quality Time With You!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Gift It:<\/strong> What does she really<\/em> love to do? Think about it hard. Maybe it\u2019s a picnic outside, a museum visit, a walk on your local Main Street, or a movie night at home. All that matters is that you plan it and that you enjoy it with her.<\/strong> And if you or the kids don\u2019t love doing her favorite things, just think of your feigned enjoyment as part of the gift.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possibly the most important part:<\/strong> PUT. AWAY. THE PHONES. Your phone, your kids\u2019 phones, everyone\u2019s phones! Because possibly the greatest gift you can give anyone<\/em> you care about in the 21st century is to not have to compete with a 3\u201d rectangle for your attention. We promise she’ll love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Mother’s Day to every mom, stepmom, foster mom, adoptive mom, and soul mother out there.<\/strong> We hope you get the best day off ever.<\/em> \ud83d\udc96<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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