Mothers day is right around the corner. Which means plenty of peer pressure to buy Mom  a nice gift.

I'm part of weird family. We actually talk to each other. I understand the importance of the fake holiday called Mothers Day. But, I don't believe we should show our Mother "love" on just one day a year. If Mothers Day is the only day that you say "I love you" to your Mom. You're a crappy child, and you should be ashamed.

My Mother actually yelled at my Dad for buying her flowers on Mothers Day during their

You're a crappy child, and you should be ashamed

first few years of marriage. Flowers die, and are a waste of money, according to Mom. She not only yells at her husband, but will yell at her kids as well.

One year I was working with a bunch of naggy women, who when told, that I wasn't buying my Mom flowers just started harping on me relentlessly. Just to shut the flock up, I sent a bouquet to Mom. She called and yelled. "Don't waste you money on things that will die in a week." I haven't bought a flower since.

Now if you feel you need to participate in this stupid holiday past the standard phone call, here's a few nice ideas for under $20.

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Mom's love pictures. They also love Refrigerators. Combine the two loves with these unique Mini Magnetic Picture Frames. Only $1.95 each.

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I love anything that looks expensive. These Ivory Jewels and Tiny Glittering Rhinestones make these earrings look a lot more expensive than $19.98.

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I like this idea of a Metal State Key Chain. You know, in case Mom gets lost, who ever finds her knows to start looking in right state.

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Here's a neat trick. It's a Hot Chocolate Swirl. You dip this chocolate covered marshmellow in a glass of hot milk. Boom. Hot Chocolate. Nothing says "I Love You" more than the decadence of chocolate.

1. Steam and pour 1/2 cup of milk into mug
2. Submerge the Hot Chocolate Swirl in the milk, and stir until completely melted.

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The best idea, that I see, is this package of personalized Fortune Cookies. It's only $4.98 and you get to write Mom's fortunes. It's packaged as a Christmas Gift, but really, a real holiday trumps a fake one every time.

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