Breakfast Topic: Sunday is Mother's Day
by Amanda Dean 
May 5th 2008 at 8:00AM
Just a reminder that Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11. If you're planning on sending a gift, flowers, or a card, it's about time to get them in the mail. For the record, I have never met a Mom that didn't treasure a pretty bracelet given to her by her son. All of these things are positively fantastic for a traditional Mom, but we've got a lot of WoW Moms that might like something a little different.
Even as I get older, I've found that my Mom, and other Moms around me still enjoy homemade gifts. Our Thursday column, World of Warcrafts, has given us some excellent ideas on some very special gifts. Last week Shelbi showed us how to make a lovely Basket of Flowers. I'm also fond of her wonderful guide for making Super potions. I'm pretty sure my Mom would like these (even more than the paperclip necklace she treasured for years.)
You may also consider World of Warcraft T-shirts, or even paid play time. If you don't have a lot of money to dedicate to Mother's Day Shopping, you can give your WoW Mom the gift of playtime or even something special in-game. For those of you with less fantasy-oriented Mom's, here are some easy links to get gifts online:
Flowers
Food:
Remember, you only get one Mom (ok, so in modern families, you may have 2 or 3), and Mother's Day only comes once a year. Make it count! What's your plan for your mom? (I can't tell you, my mom reads WoW Insider.)
* This public service announcement was brought to you by gamers who love their moms.
Filed under: Tips, Events, Virtual selves, Breakfast Topics
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Bloodthorn May 5th 2008 8:25AM
I just got reminded of this day, gotta try and wipe it off on my sister figuring something out, prolly just some flowers or whatsnot, I don't really give a damn bout these days, but then, I don't celebrate birthdays as well :p
ThorinII May 5th 2008 8:30AM
They're not cheap, but women do like teddy bears... http://shop.vermontteddybear.com/
dacamper May 5th 2008 8:44AM
In the UK Mother's Day was March 2nd thankfully, something to do with the timing of Lent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother's_Day has an interesting discussion as to why the dates are different. So where is the Azerothian Mother's Day celebration? Is that Orphan's Week (in some odd manner)?
Doffencrag May 5th 2008 9:43AM
Orphan's Week is the Azerothian celebration of Children's Day (celebrated on May 5 in Korea). In the usual Blizzard way of celebrating one-day holidays, it's extended to a whole week so everyone can participate.
(Don't have the link handy, but this was posted on the official forums before by the Blizz person-in-charge-of-world-events... not her official title... :) )
SaintStryfe May 5th 2008 11:12AM
Orphan/victim of war days are common in early may - usually with May Day celebrations.
Lanth May 5th 2008 8:55AM
Usually I make cakes for my parent's special days. It's an awesome idea, because:
1. It has more sentimental value than something bought.
2. I don't have to pay for it, just use the stuff in the pantry.
3. I get to eat it!
Though this Mother's Day, my brother and I are getting her Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii :)
Treima May 5th 2008 10:48AM
I suppose when you hand it to her, you can say "Vastly overrated, like Mother's Day!" Right?
Allurissa May 5th 2008 9:11AM
I'm married, so I have the pleasure of giving 2 presents on Mother's Day. I'm ordering wine from my favorite winery (www.honeywoodwinery.com) for my Mom and a Southwest Airlines gift card for my Mother-In-Law so she can come visit later this year. Neither are inexpensive gifts, but after giving jewelry for the last few years, I figured it was time for something new.
Krissy May 5th 2008 10:21AM
I'm a WoW mom, and I am hoping for the Druid class T and/or the WotLK T. My son plays and my husband plays so these WoW gifts should not be too far of a stretch for them. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
SpaceLady May 5th 2008 12:40PM
I'm here to tell you that you will never beat the paper clip necklace....but a "For the Horde" T-shirt would be nice......
: )
Jeenome May 5th 2008 6:22PM
Speaking as a mom, one of the best gifts is simply not having to cook or do dishes. So if you're broke just make her a meal (you pick which one, but more than one would be nice if you really want to go big) and clean up too. That and a kiss on the cheek would make any mom's day, Mother's Day or otherwise. :)