| As Christmas nears and little Johnny or Susie | | | | |
| wants to get mommy a gift, the first reaction | | | | Time to Decompress - Being a mommy is |
| often is a simple one: "Let's go to the mall | | | | stressful. It's a full time job with side |
| and get her a gift certificate so that she | | | | gigs as nurse, teacher, disciplinarian, cook, |
| can buy herself whatever she wants." | | | | maid, etc. Moms do it all. And it wears on |
| | | | them. Give mommy a break this year by getting |
| Come on, dad. You can do better than that. | | | | her an appointment at a spa or salon. Let her |
| Really, you can. | | | | get her nails done or get a body massage. It |
| | | | will relieve the holiday stress and she'll |
| Women are complex subjects, no doubt. But | | | | enjoy every minute of it. |
| what they really want for Christmas is a | | | | |
| thoughtful gift. Sure, gift cards from the | | | | Brand It - Any gift with a photo of the |
| mall are nice. Get those, too. But this year | | | | children is a good gift for mommy. Consider a |
| do more than just that. Go a little above and | | | | personalized Christmas ornament complete with |
| beyond and actually put some brainpower into | | | | the children's pics and names. Or, for |
| your purchasing. She'll be glad you did. And, | | | | something even more unique and with year |
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| everyone is happy!" | | | | company can take your child's photo and |
| | | | laser-etch it into glass for a truly |
| Here are five unique gifts for your | | | | one-of-a-kind gift. This technology isn't |
| consideration, all surefire ways to make | | | | cheap, of course. |
| mommy smile on Christmas morning: | | | | |
| | | | Finally, treat mommy to breakfast. Chances |
| A Penny for Your Thoughts - Your wife is | | | | are she's going to be doing her fair share of |
| looking for a thoughtful gift from the kids, | | | | cooking throughout the day, whether she is |
| not necessarily an expensive one. Start by | | | | preparing a Christmas feast herself or is |
| helping the kids make an oversized Christmas | | | | simply going to help grandma cook. Once the |
| card. Let them draw or finger paint images | | | | gifts are unwrapped and the kids are playing |
| they associate with Christmas, such as Santa, | | | | with their new toys, take time to make mom a |
| Rudolph, presents under a Christmas Tree, | | | | quick, simple breakfast such as pancakes or |
| etc. The kids will have fun, you'll enjoy the | | | | toast and eggs. She deserves the break. |
| time with them and mommy will truly | | | | Besides, you'll be hungry, too! |
| appreciate the card. | | | | |