is this really tight ??

sunrise27_2

we don't normally spend loads on mothers day for the Mums but its more of a token gesture ( that sounds awful but they ask us not to spend loads as they know we have a mortgage , bills to pay etc etc ) but this year money is even more tight so am making them a couple of bits
I've just worked out that they can both have a handmade decorated candle and a really lovely earring and pendant set which I'm making and I will probably have spent the grand total of £3 for both of them
is that being really tight ???

Burlesque_Babe

no, it's not tight at all, it's lovely.

The fact you are making the gifts means much more than spending £50 on some thoughtless tat that will get stuck in a drawer.

Spicey

I would be happy to receive gifts that have been made with love. Wonderful Idea.

mypet62

Well done! My mum enjoys the presents I give her which i put alot of thought and effort into as you have with yours.:A

As my mum keeps telling me its not the cost of the gift but the thought behind it.

So again well done.

minimacka

A home made gift to me is worth much more than a bought one regardless of how much it cost. Your mum should be very greatfull to receive such a thoughtfull gift.

McKneff

i can echo all the above. I remember getting a necklace from my little boy about 30 years ago which he had made himself. I wondered why the weekend before he had insisted on keeping all the melon pips!!!!!

LJM

those gifts sound fantastic,i would be happy to recieve them as gifts and i have given candles to my mum before and she loved them,its lovely to give and recieve homemade gifts really proves youve put thought and effort into the gifts

she_grinch

My girls make things for me and sometimes just do the washing and chores for the day and as I work I don't get brekkie in bed but often come home from work to dinner and homemade cake, I wouldn't have it any other way

Marg

No Its not tight! Home made is best as it takes time, effort & love but anyone can drift into a shop.

talkhard

As long as your mum likes homemade things then she will adore this. I think its what Mothers Day is all about.

Unfortunately I do have a mother who favours expense over sentiment and I know she'd die if I made her something

Francesanne

I think your lovely gifts will be much appreciated and treasured.
It takes a lot more time and thought to actually make something.
Think you're very sensible and not tight.