How do you feel about DH giving you a vacuum for Mother's Day.

[NotUrsula]

Funny, isn't it, how often men get power tools as gifts and just love them?
(Confession: I *love* power tools, and DH doesn't have a clue how to use them. All of the power tools in our house belong to me.)

DH? He likes electronics as gifts. While I like the occasional electronic gadget, widgets for my Dremel are like the very best chocolate, but a lot less fattening.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

I have no problem getting appliances as a gift. One of my favorite gifts was a Kitchen Aid mixer that I got for Christmas from DH a few years ago.

If I had never made any mention of wanting or needing a new vacuum cleaner and it just showed up I might think "What's he trying to say, that I need to clean more?" But if he knew I wanted it or it was an upgraded splurge item I'd love it. I have my eye on a new set of cookware that I don't need but would like to have.

We often buy presents that are useful for everyone. I got him a Keurig for his birthday cause he kept talking about wanting one. I use it every day.

I'm not husbands mother I don't expect him to buy me anything. So i'm in the group of it would be fine!

I actually agree with this. I don't expect anything from my husband on Mother's Day. Now, since our kids are still young anything they do for me is pretty much through him, but I'm not his mother.

 

[QVCshopper]

This whole thing is too funny. I'd be fine with a vacuum or any appliance for that matter. But then, I buy myself my own gifts. Always have, always will. No one in the whole family is as good a shopper as I am. I save the most, track down the best deals, etc. Everyone knows and comes to me for deals, whether selecting a power supplier or buying a steam cleaner.

Anyway, for mother's day, I got me two Pandora beads (during the free bracket promo; saving the bracelet for DD's Christmas gift). I also got a Mom frame from Hallmark using a coupon, and made the picture to go inside. Kids will make me crafts, we will go out to eat, and hopefully spend the day as a family. I don't expect anything from DH other than a card (which I also made for free).

 

[Minnesota!]

Ok....ok...I guess to each his own, just was drilled into me from an early age that appliances were not gift. And I need to make clear that I hear you on the clothes, the year DH took me shopping it was because I had lost 75 lbs and was still wearing 24 when I should have been in14's. I also don't want flowers, jewelry or candy, so I guess I'm a pain to buy for. Lol.

But this whole thread has brought up a new question. Many of you have stated that you don't expect to be acknowledged by DH on Mother's Day. Maybe my Mom was a prima Donna and I never realized, but my dad always acknowledged her as the mother of his children. My DH in turn does the same with me. I mean I'm not talking a high priced vacuum or anything (tongue in cheek)....but he at least takes care of the kids that day so I can relax, and he makes sure that I don't have to cook by either taking me out or making a nice meal. And let's face it, any gifts I get from the kids were either made under his supervision, or purchased with his money.

My husband will have the kids make me a card, and wish me a Happy Mother's Day. But, everything else - taking care of the kids, cooking, etc...is stuff he does every day, so....him continuing to do so on Mother's Day isn't a "big deal". If it's my dishes day, I could probably ask him to do it and he would.

Like I said prior, the kids will give me a back rub, and that's all I ask for. My kids are what make me a able to celebrate Mother's Day - so the last thing I would want to do is be away from them....be it at a spa, time alone, or just chilling on the couch. No thank you!

 

[AquaDame]

I'd love it...my husband has refused to replace our awful vacuum for four years! Still awful! We love gadgets of all kinds though... one xmas we gave each other a treadmill, and he got a fitbit for his birthday. The things we need will always be very much appreciated the same as the things we want.

 

[garnetandblack]

We also do practical gifts...most of the time. For several years we didn't even give each other gifts because I thought it was a waste of money. I think it's silly to have to think of something to buy when you don't need anything.

I'm guessing she got a Dyson and she has wanted one for a long time.

I got a Kitchen Aid stand mixer for Christmas this year. I love it and it (along with my embroidery machine) were the 2 best Christmas gifts DH has ever given me. I never would have spent $500 on a stand mixer for myself, but DH knew that I've wanted one for years.

He did buy me a Magic Bullet for my birthday 3 years ago...so I could make baby food with it. I did give him the side eye with that gift but I had mentioned that I planned to buy one (DS didn't start solids for 2 more months). I actually wanted jewelry for that birthday and had been pretty specific about what I wanted (a necklace with DS's birthstone).

 

[Nonyabusiness]

I'm all about it, but I do own a vacuum cleaner store

 

[Manders77]

I'm all about practical. We really don't do gifts for Mother's/Father's Day or Valentines Day. The kids make something and I love that. We try to do dinner for Mother's Day since it keeps me from cooking. No flowers, I forget to water them and they die in a day. LOL. My DD gave me a small potted plant from school last year, DH waters it regularly. One time I was in charge of it while he was away and I noticed it wilting, had to give it water to perk it up. I don't want jewelry either. I wear two rings and that's it. Unless its a wedding or funeral, I may wear a necklace. Never liked that stuff on me. it took me forever to get used to wearing my wedding ring and I take it off at night because I can't sleep with it on.
I don't know, I was raised to only ask for gifts that we need. to me jewelry and flowers aren't necessary. i still tell my mom to stop sending me and DH cards. Just give us the cash, that $2-3 adds up for all the holidays and birrthdays etc.. Give them to the kids but not to us.

 

[mom-2greatkids]

I think a vacuum is a great gift because I'm a very practical person. However, DH and I don't exchange gifts for any holiday because we're of the mindset that if you want something you should go and get it. Why should either of us "guess" what the other person wants? I can't even remember the last time we exchanged gifts . . .

 

[lurkernj]

I tend to agree with others that I am not his mother and really don't expect a gift from him. My boys are teens now, so they go shopping together and it's always fun to see what they come up with. Last year it was an iced tea pitcher and 4 matching cups. I never expect much, I just enjoy seeing what they think I'd like.

Now, remove the Mother's day holiday from the equation, and lets say it's Christmas or my birthday, DH knows not to get me anything for the house that I don't specifically request - ever since he got me a deep fryer for my 30th birthday (and I hardly ever eat fried food, but he does)

 

[loveswdw]

If it's something I've requested I've got no problem with it at all. I'm not a jewelry girl and not a flower fan either. Spa days are wasted because I never get around to using them (ask my DH about the spa gift card I got probably 6 or 7 Mother's Day ago that's still sitting in my dresser drawer). I'd rather go on a weekend trip than have a gift that will sit around or just look pretty.

Now, if I didn't request it, that's be a whole other story. My DH's parents, divorced long ago, went through this all the time. One year my FIL bought my MIL a truck topper for Mother's Day and tried to pass that off as a gift for her. I'd have divorced him, too! ;-) Love my FIL but so glad my DH didn't turn out like him.

 

[loveswdw]

Oh and my FIL and SMIL bought me a Roomba for Christmas a few years ago that was on my Amazon wishlist. One of the best presents I've ever received!!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

As long as he also takes you out to dinner.

I got a mop as a Christmas gift. Yes a mop but I asked for it. I am one of those people who does not need anything so I has seen the spin mop on either QVC or HSN and wanted it. I love it. I have a lot of floor space to mop and this makes the job so easy.

No need to be fussy about what you get.

Also we have no kids but we still celebrate and call it "wife's day" and "husband's day"

 

[shortbun]

I am NOT my husband's mother. He buys his mother gifts on Mother's Day. My son honors me on Mother's Day. If my husband were to buy me a vacuum, we would both have a huge chuckle because it would be him using it!!

On our second wedding anniversary, my gift was a wheel barrow with my name in a heart and the number 2 painted on both sides. I LOVED it!!!

 

[mm1971]

We also do practical gifts...most of the time. For several years we didn't even give each other gifts because I thought it was a waste of money. I think it's silly to have to think of something to buy when you don't need anything.

I'm guessing she got a Dyson and she has wanted one for a long time.

I got a Kitchen Aid stand mixer for Christmas this year. I love it and it (along with my embroidery machine) were the 2 best Christmas gifts DH has ever given me. I never would have spent $500 on a stand mixer for myself, but DH knew that I've wanted one for years.

He did buy me a Magic Bullet for my birthday 3 years ago...so I could make baby food with it. I did give him the side eye with that gift but I had mentioned that I planned to buy one (DS didn't start solids for 2 more months). I actually wanted jewelry for that birthday and had been pretty specific about what I wanted (a necklace with DS's birthstone).

As a husband, let me say that any gift for Mother's day from DH is more than should be expected. With that said, there should be small presents from your children and a nice lunch/dinner planned and some family time.

We usually plan a very nice lunch, I spend a day shopping with the kids (another gift of free time while I have the kids for the day). They make cards and we pick out something nice, but not too crazy, from each of them for their mother. I do not buy anything as she is my wife, not my mother. I do buy her special things for her birthday, Christmas, anniversaries and of course randomly to show my appreciation for putting up with me and my evil offspring. Use the day for what it is, time to spend it with your children and/or your mom.

 

[hhartill]

I would love it if it showed he was playing attention. Last year I got earphones, sneakers and shorts for running because I kept complaining about my old ones. My friends were appalled but I loved it. Doesn't matter what others think.

 

[mom2val]

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[DVC-Don]

My wife asked for garden tools, hedge clipper & shovel. That's what I got her. Couple of years ago she asked for a new sewing machine for her quilts, that's what I got her.

 

[wishesuponastar]

I wouldn't mind getting a vacuum for Mother's Day. but we don't spend that much on MD gift. One year I received an electric teapot and I love love that!

 

[Bob NC]

I am NOT my husband's mother. He buys his mother gifts on Mother's Day. My son honors me on Mother's Day.