text: what do i get for mothers day? i am never good at buying gifts. don't say flowers or candy.  what's a good, unique gift for mothers day?  i need three...one for my mother, my mother-in-law and my wife from my young kids. thanks! from you: to each the mom, mil and the wife something luxurious that they would never buy for themselves.  a spa day at a luxurious spa? if they are friendly, maybe they cold all go together and have a day with the "girls". but, do not give exactly the same thing to each. make each one special in some way.  make your wife's gift the most elaborate. your mother's next most elaborate, then your mil's.  but don't make any one look "chintzy" or cheap next to the others.  i am a firm believer in kids creating their own gifts, and discouraging store bought gifts from kids.  i think having them think they must buy something leads to feelings of inadequacy and to expecting others to take responsibility for their gift giving for them.    little kids can color and create beautiful cards, and pictures, make clay hand-prints. or take pictures of themselves and mount them on thin styrofoam and a base so they stand up.  mom's and g-mom's love this stuff that just can't be bought at the store.  breakfast in bed is always a good thing for the wife. the kids can help make simple foods and carry it to her and all snuggle around her while wishing her a happy mother's day. special dinner out a favorite restaurants could be good, either all at once or a special night out for you and the wife.  it all just depends on your family dynamics and finances.