Melecia Brown, Features Writer
We've taken the hassle out of the hand-wringing hunt and thrown together a list of 10 truly unique gifts for Mom.
From left:
1. High-calorie chocolate: Mommy needs to eat healthy ... just not today!
2. Skinny jeans and a pumpkin top exactly like yours: She'll think that's sooooo sweet! OK, so maybe you are not too fond of the idea of being seen in public looking like your mom's twin, but give it a chance for the 'bonding' experience.
3. Lingerie: Just a little something (and I do mean 'little') to remind her that it's OK to be sexy.
4. Facebook account: This one may mean you'll also have to design a 'how-to-use' manual too. Let's face it, Mommy needs to get a tad bit more tech savvy. Maybe you can push it a little with a new jump drive too!
5. Hennessy: See the other side of Mom! That should be interesting. Perhaps you could also throw a little 'Bembe' party at home.
6. A whole case of canned precooked gungo peas and powdered coconut milk: Insist that she stop waking up before daybreak every Sunday to put the raw peas to boil or to husk the coconut. Beware, you'll have to endure listening to the 100 reasons why doing everything from scratch is better.
7. Marbles and Jax: Awaken her inner child! She needs it; a little make-believe that will bring her right back to the good old days!
8 Mini makeover: Mommy has been busy and hasn't had the chance to 'fix up' like she used to. Throw on some oversize shades, douse the hair in temporary rinse and insist on stilettos for just this once and voilą ... Mommy 'a happen'!
9. Expensive cellphone: She will absolutely appreciate and love you for it. The trick is, she'll end up giving it back to you when she discovers she has no idea how to use the features. OK! That sounds a little selfish. Take the time to teach her how.
10. Puppy: Mommy just can't seem to get used to the idea that you are now an adult. Give her a 'baby' and maybe she'll stop calling every two hours to find out where you are.
