Moms rarely get to be the center of attention. They likely are always doing for someone else in the family or community. Mother’s Day is this Sunday and a shop local gift certificate is a great way to show her how much you appreciate her. Here’s why moms love them:
Let Her Show off Her Unique Sense of Style
A local gift certificate means she can find that perfect something that tells the world who she is. She can find the right color, the right fit, and the right flair to showcase her personal style. Plus she’ll love the compliments she gets on the unique item.
She Can Relax Her Way
If your mother’s not a shopper, a local gift card can provide the sort of relaxation she loves. She can use it to have a mani/pedi, massage, facial, hair cut or new style, buy flowers, or go out to eat with a friend. Very few gift certificates give you that kind of flexibility.
She Can Bring Home the Bacon
Literally. The flexibility of a local gift card means some of them can be used at local farmer’s markets or gourmet stores, or bakeries. Foodies love them. Coffee snobs heart them. Even ice cream fanatics enjoy the gorging opportunities available.
Staycation Possibilities
Sometimes you need to get away from it all and a local gift card certainly lets mom do that. Arrange to give her the day off and let her explore all the hidden spots in town she’s been meaning to check out for years.
Have a Girls Night Out
Many local communities offer a First Friday event where local shops stay open late. Encourage mom to get some of her best friends together and spend that gift certificate.
The great thing about a gift certificate is that she can pick out just what she wants. If you buy a certificate from a store, mom only has one choice of where she can spend it. If you buy one of those credit card gift certificates, there may be an additional fee associated with it.
When you give her the gift of local, she will appreciate the flexibility and the sentiment behind a gift that helps support the community. After all, mom’s been supporting you for years.
To all the moms out there we wish you a very happy Mother’s Day.
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