Did you know that Mother\u2019s Day is the 3rd biggest retail holiday of the year? Spending on gifts for our moms has been shooting up in recent years.<\/p>\n

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So what is everyone spending all their money on when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts?<\/p>\n

Well, to start, flowers – lots and lots of flowers. I was surprised to read that Mother’s Day is a bigger day for floral sales than Valentine’s Day. Americans will spend approximately $2.4 billion dollars on floral arrangements for Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Americans are also giving lots of cards. In fact, 80% of people celebrating give a card.<\/p>\n

And I have to say that I love seeing that more than half are giving a special outing. Making fun and special memories with our families is absolutely the best.<\/p>\n

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We’re also honoring a wide variety of important women on Mother’s Day.<\/p>\n

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Father’s Day, however, does not generate that same level of spending. Sorry, dads! The average Father’s Day gift costs $50 less than the average Mother’s Day gift.<\/p>\n

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Wishing all the mothers a wonderful Mother’s Day full of love and gratitude. However you celebrate, and whatever way you choose to honor them, may it be a lovely day for all of you!<\/div>\n

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