Disclosure: I am part of the BJ’s Wholesale Club Blogger Ambassador program. “What mom really wants for Mother’s Day” is a sponsored post. Although I was supplied products and/or compensated for writing this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only recommend products or services I believe in, and use myself.
In case you haven’t been paying attention to the calendar, Mother’s Day is only two weeks away! Time to really start searching for that perfect Mother’s Day gift. But don’t panic. BJ’s Wholesale Club has something for everyone! (Short on cash? Enter to win a $50 BJ’s Wholesale Gift Card at the end of this post)!
What mom really wants for Mother’s Day.
Do you ever wonder what moms really want for Mother’s Day? Honestly, it depends on the mom. There are many camps to fall in to.
The:
“I want to spend my day with my family” camp.
“I want to spend my day relaxing with some wine, a good book, and a bubble bath” camp.
“I want breakfast in bed and a clean house” camp.
“I just want a card” camp.
“I want an awesome gift” camp.
“I want to spend my day AWAY from my family, all by myself in a hotel, with room service and very comfy beds” camp.
just to name a few.
I fall into that last one.
I love my girls, but I’ve had about as much family time as I can handle right now. I work from home. My husband was working out-of-state for five months, and is now living and working in Raleigh, so I’ve been home 24/7 with my 5 daughters (well, except when they are at school) since the end of November. I really need some time to myself.
Because I’m here on my own that dream will have to wait. So when my girls wanted to know what I would like for Mother’s Day I told them a clean house. They thought I was joking.
After a bit of back and forth we decided the girls could cook me dinner and clean up after themselves when they were done. We made our weekly trip to BJ’s Wholesale Club and picked up some essentials… paper towels, toilet paper, dog food, snacks, etc. And I found the perfect items for the girls to make my dinner. A Bertolli Shrimp, Asparagus & Penne classic skillet meal, Fresh Express fresh herb salad, strawberries, raspberries, and a half gallon of half and half so the girls could make homemade ice cream with fresh berries for dessert.
I also picked up a bottle of Prosecco for me to enjoy.
It was a gourmet dinner, on a budget price. And so simple. My 11 yo cooked the pasta, the 8 yo prepared the salad and all the girls made ice cream.
Dinner was delicious. I sat on the front porch by myself and ate in silence. It was wonderful.
I’m hoping we can have a repeat performance on Mother’s Day. Only this time, the girls need to clean up after themselves.
What are you planning on getting your mom this Mother’s Day?
BJ’s is the perfect place to search for a Mother’s Day gift. They have something for everyone, at every price point. Jewelry, gift cards, flowers and garden plants, grills, Plenty of delicious ready-to-cook meals for a quick and easy dinner. Amazing desserts–so many to choose from you may have to get two!
Here are just a few of the awesome items the girls thought would make great Mother’s Day gifts. (I added the wine… much needed after a shopping trip with these two, lol.)
BJ’s also carries fabulous Health and Beauty products for the mom who needs pampered… or for the mom who loves to spend time in the sun, check out their Patio, Lawn & Beach items!
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Disclosure: I am part of the BJ’s Wholesale Club Blogger Ambassador program. “What mom really wants for Mother’s Day” is a sponsored post. Although I was supplied products and/or compensated for writing this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only recommend products or services I believe in, and use myself.
Great ideas. This is my wife’s first Mother’s Day and I really wasn’t sure what to get her.
BJ’s is my favorite place to shop! I especially love all of the organic products. It would definitely be the perfect place to shop for my Mother’s Day gift!!
Love those knives! They look awesome.
I am in the just make me a card and breakfast in bed camp!
I do not have a BJ’s club close by, but I hear so many good things about them.
I totally want to have that big Mother’s Day gift AND all my kids and grand kids home for dinner.
I wish there was a BJ’s near me. It looks like an awesome store.
Flowers are always a nice gift, even for no reason at all! Those are some gorgeous hydrangeas! My favorite.
I fall in the same camp as you. I have been away from my daughter for less than 100 hours i her whole nearly 3 years. For Mother’s Day, all I want is to BE ALONE.
Haha! I’m so totally in your camp. I only have 1 and I need a little me time. I make sure to go out with my friends at least once a month. And every year we do a girls long weekend someplace fun.
Mmm that salad looks so delicious! I don’t eat meat but the pasta looks good, minus the shrimp.
That dinner looks so yummy! And YES on the Prosecco! My fav!!
I just want to relax this Mother’s Day. Sadly, we don’t have BJ’s here. Boo
I definitely fall into the “I just want to be alone” camp too. haha
BJ’s is a great store. I get all my diapers there!
I love to cook so the pans and knives would be my choice!
Oh I LOVE BJ’s Wholesale. They have everything!
Awwww, that’s so sweet that they made you dinner!! Sounds delish!
I want to watch reality shows for at least three hours in bed with my favorite coffee from Starbucks.