Oy Vey
Mother’s Day is meant to be a day of appreciation, but it doesn’t always go as planned. While many moms simply desire a heartfelt handmade card and a little peace and quiet, the reality can often be quite different. We reached out to our readers on Facebook and Instagram to share the most disappointing gifts they’ve ever received on this special day, and the responses were definitely entertaining. Here are some of the most memorable worst gifts we gathered, in no particular order:
- “A pedicure with my mother-in-law.”
- “A bottle of olive oil because my partner thought I would ‘really like the bottle it came in.’”
- “On my first Mother’s Day, my husband handed me $50 for that ‘grill I’ve been talking about.’ I ended up assembling it and cooking dinner! It’s taken over two decades, but he’s finally improving.”
- “A dog hair remover brush.”
- “Pajamas for four consecutive years… Please, just anything else!”
- “A card my child was supposed to decorate, but she was only a month old, so it was just blank.”
- “Deodorant. I had wanted to try a new brand, but NOT as a gift.”
- “A Lazy Susan for the pantry. I already got one for Christmas!”
- “Wiper blades.”
- “A gift card for a golf course my husband enjoys. I don’t golf—he obviously used it instead.”
- “A Mother’s Day card after my miscarriage. While the sentiment was kind, it was more painful than anything else.”
- “The line, ‘I’m not HIS mother, so I don’t need to get a gift.’”
- “An offer to spend ‘quality’ time with my kids by taking them out for an activity that I would plan and arrange. As a stay-at-home mom, that meant: nothing different from my daily routine. Yay. He thought he was being generous.”
- “A vacuum—and not even a good one.”
Responses have been lightly edited for clarity. If you’re interested in more relatable stories, check out this other blog post here.
Summary
Mother’s Day can sometimes bring about the most unexpected and unwanted gifts, as shared by our readers. From practical items like wiper blades to heartfelt yet painful gestures, it’s clear that not all gifts hit the mark. Remember to appreciate the little things, and if you’re looking for more insights on family planning and home insemination, resources like Hopkins Medicine are excellent.