>>8Every year, it gets harder and harder to shop for the woman as well. My sister and I go through stores and say, "Hey, this would be awesome!" And then we're like, "We can't get that, 'cuz we also have to get our dad his present!" (For reference, Our father's birthday the day after our mom's)
Then we begin considering "Oh, She could use that, but I think she already has it," or "That would be a great gift, but it costs more than all our money combined."
So it comes down to this: I get her a book, my sister gets some random thing (past items include books, coffee cups, and chocolate covered espresso beans), while my dad gets dinner. Hooray for predictability.
Now for your mother, OP, Breakfast in bed is always a good way to start off the day, followed by a day out (go to that restuarant she's always been wanting to try), then maybe a movie. If movies aren't your forte, try a home cooked meal (Mom's love steak. Or seafood.). Follow that up with some sappy romance-comedy movie and presents. Presents should be things that she enjoys, not things that make her life easier. Books, movies, and photo albums are good; Vacuum cleaners, exercise equipment (unless your mom loves the gym), and kitchen utensils are not. A mother should not get things that support the family on her are improper for presents; a birthday is about that person.
So, basically, some pleasure food, some things that she enjoys, and, specifically for you, OP, tickets to a rugby match. That should do it.
