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Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:05 AM

Mother's vs. Mother-in-Law's Day


by Kathleen

Mother's Day is still a few weeks away (it's May 13), but I'm having gift-giving issues. For the first time, we'll be celebrating Mother's Day with both families. So should we give our moms the same thing? I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings if one gift is more personal than the other (or "better"). The other snag is that my sister and I typically give our mom something together. I'm not sure what to do...

What if I gave them both flowers or a plant? Is that too cliche and boring? I saw some pretty arrangements at SmithandHawken.com

 

Issue part 2: My in-laws will also be staying with us all weekend. They're low-key people, but I'm still nervous about having to entertain every second. They also get up at like 6 am. I'm an early riser, but on Saturdays, it's more like 9am. Do you think it's ok if we stay in bed until then? Maybe I'll leave some breakfast goodies out the night before? There's a great in-law hosting survival guide, but we don't cover sleeping etiquette. I'm worried I won't get a good night sleep cause I'll be anxious that they'll be pacing around our apartment. Anyone have any good entertaining the in-laws advice?

 Photo: Smith & Hawken

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re: Mother's vs. Mother-in-Law's Day

I'm always super happy when I get flowers, so I figure my mom must be too.  Nothing boring about it.  Thanks for the site.  They've got some arrangements I know my mom will love.

Posted by Knot Jen    Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:08 PM


re: Mother's vs. Mother-in-Law's Day

I don't think you need to give them the same gift. In fact giving them the same gift would almost be less thoughtful, unless they are personalized. For instance I think flowers are a nice idea, as long as you get each their favorite kind of flowers. Of course you could always make it fair by putting DH in charge of his mother's gift, that way each mom gets a gift that is specially selected by her child. As far as sleeping etiquette goes, we usually make plans with the house guest the night before to have breakfast or go out at a certain time in the morning, so each person can sleep in as late as they choose so long as they are ready to go on time.

Posted by Renza7    Wednesday, April 25, 2007 3:21 PM


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