5 mistakes to avoid this Mother’s Day if you want to stay out of the bad books

You only have one Mammy and thank God for that... this Mother's Day thing is already stressful enough.

Even the date is complicated - it occurs the fourth Sunday in lent, probably to reward Irish mothers everywhere for ensuring their kids have stayed off sweets four whole weeks. Now, we've figured out the origin* of the day, all we have to do is figure out how to get through it hassle free. *may not be the origin Without further ado, here's JOE's 5 steps to getting through Mother's Day. Don't buy any presents/ cards that will make her feel old Growing old is a beautiful thing. Do you know what is also a beautiful thing? Not talking about the fact anybody is growing old. stopbehavinsostupid

Take time to think about the card you're buying Or else you could end up with something that's not really appropriate.

Worst mother's day card of all time. Via @MetroUK pic.twitter.com/uKF69ND7es
— Tom McLaughlin (@_TomMcLaughlin) February 22, 2016

Homemade gifts are great... if you're great at making gifts It's amazing how many people who don't practice art from one end of the year to the next, think they're Antony Micallef when Mother's Day comes around. AND YES, we did have to Google that. deal with it.

As a general rule, avoid buying her any cleaning utensils. Especially vacuum cleaners... they hurt the most when thrown at you. lord

Don't even think about asking why there isn't a 'Son's Day' There is. It's called 'EVERY OTHER GOD DAMN DAY!' seriouslydont

Avoid messing up M0ther's Day entirely, by getting her something she actually wants. Boots have a fantastic range of gifts that are sure to keep you in her good books until this time next year!

Check out their full range here or visit your nearest store.

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5 mistakes to avoid this Mother’s Day if you want to stay out of the bad books

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You only have one Mammy and thank God for that... this Mother's Day thing is already stressful enough.

Avoid messing up M0ther's Day entirely, by getting her something she actually wants. Boots have a fantastic range of gifts that are sure to keep you in her good books until this time next year!

Check out their full range here or visit your nearest store.

You only have one Mammy and thank God for that... this Mother's Day thing is already stressful enough.

Avoid messing up M0ther's Day entirely, by getting her something she actually wants. Boots have a fantastic range of gifts that are sure to keep you in her good books until this time next year!

Check out their full range here or visit your nearest store.

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