Dear Mom,
I realize that I give you literally the same present every year, and you always pretend to love it anyway. I’m not going to deny the fact that it would be so much easier if you were straight up about what you wanted rather than lying and saying, “I don’t need anything.” However, I can’t help but feel bad that, after raising me my whole life, I can’t seem to shop for you without ending up at Yankee Candle. A Candle
Don’t even act surprised; you knew this was going to be first. Seriously, it’s addicting. One minute you’re running to the store to grab a quick last-minute gift, and then ten minutes later, you find yourself thirty scents in trying to decide between Candy Cane Lane and Bahama Breeze.
Perfume
All women like perfume, right?
Lotion
I mean, you can’t buy the perfume without the matching set. Soap
I’m not adult enough yet to need to get my own soap, but it smelled pretty good, and I wanted an excuse to buy it. Hope you enjoy it, madre. A Homemade Gift
You’re the one who always said the best gifts come from the heart.Flowers
They’re natural, beautiful, and smell delightful. Flowers have been the classic gift since 800 BC. A Coffee Mug
I see you drinking that coffee every morning; this one is clearly an essential. Food
My mom needs food to survive, so buying her food is kind of like saving her life this Christmas. Odds are, you already have one of the items above wrapped and under the tree for your mom this holiday season. If so, don’t you worry–these gifts are traditional for a reason, and we’re not about to forget it. So mom, if you’re reading this, good luck guessing your scent this year.