Mothers Day???

So, mothers day is this weekend. I love my mom. But, she's very selfish, picky and greedy when it comes to bdays, holidays, mothers day, etc. She wants me to buy and do so much (a lot of which I can't afford). Yet, on my bday or on holidays like xmas, she's very cheap, and makes a point to say, "Just so you know, my spending limit is $50, so dont expect much." Or, she'll plan a vacation on or around my bday. So, she's hardly around. God forbid if I did the same! Anyway, I've gotten to the point of where I don't look forward to anything that involves, holidays, gift giving and my mom. Oh, and did I mention that she gives half the stuff I buy her away, too! So yeah, I was just thinking of taking my mom to the beach (her idea/request) and to a nice lunch/dinner on Mothers Day? Do you think that's enough? Or, should I get a card and some flowers too? I feel bad because it's natural for me to want to spoil my loved ones. Well, everyone but her...

Mothers Day???
I have a mother that is similar. I would just get her a card and say that you're a little tight with money and maybe do lunch together. That's it.
Reply:don't give her anything .it sounds like she does not deserve for you to waste your hard earned money and time on her.

if anything make her a card and give her a flower you plucked out of the ground .maybe that will wake her up!
Reply:Since when did holidays become about giving expensive gifts? It's not about how much is spent on you it's the thought that someone took the time to say "hey I thought about you" Your a grown person so why should they give you a birthday gift? My mother has stopped with all that when I was younger but doesn't mean I dont appreciate the phone call from her vacation saying "happy birthday honey"



People have become to spoiled these days and expect to receive something or give something. It sounds to me like your mother is saying just hang out with me forget the gifts since she suggested a simple day at the beach. There is nothing wrong with that! Sometimes that means more to them than coming with gifts, flowers etc.
Reply:Bitter.....Yes take her to the beach and lunch,why get her a flower?Nothing should be given if not whole heartily.just remember karma is out there waiting for you.I would (did) tell my Mom when she hurt my feelings.We never let anger get into holidays,especially Mothers Day.My children learned by what they seen being done and said when they were young.The saying"the apple doesn't fall far from the tree",will make its self clear one day..Respect her just that day,and tell her how you feel.Cheap means nothing to Moms,but love provides memories forever.
Reply:ITS ENOUGH BECAUSE YOU KNOW THATS WHAT SHE WANTS AND THATS WHAT SHE REQUESTED SHE CANT BE MAD IF THATS WHAT SHE WANTS YOU KNOWING YOUR MOM CAN ONLY DETERMINE HOW SHE'LL FEEL I THINK WHAT YOUR DOING IS GREAT SOME MOTHERS DONT EVEN GET THAT MUCH YOUR MOTHERS VERY LUCKY I KNOW THINGS WILL GO WELL BEST OF LUCK
Reply:I went 2 Dollar tree and bought 3 mugs some peppermints some butterscotch 3 scented candles spent $8 all 2gether then we went 2 walmart got some hersheys kisses and some herbal tea all that was about 3 or 4 dollars. This was for my 2 grandmas and step grandma. this helps if ur on a tight budget. As for my mom probably take her 2 a nice spa and make her bib (breakfast in bed) and take her 2 her fave restaurant for supper and maybe some nice new dishes or a pool cue.(we have a pool table).