Giving mothers a stress-free day

It's a day for breakfast in bed, bouquets of flowers, special gifts and simply saying "thank you." So what do moms really want the most on their day of pampering?

A new survey of 2,920 mothers, dads, sons and daughters reveals that gifts offering therapeutic relaxation will be most valued.

The new poll, which was conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of CSN Stores, found that the majority of mothers wanted to be surprised with a nontraditional gift.

"Moms juggle more than ever now," said CSN Stores' cyber shopping expert Jenn Helmore. "So giving the mom in your life a gift that pampers her should be your goal this Mother's Day."

So, with the aim of truly pampering mom and making her feel special this Mother's Day, here are some ideas for gifts that mothers actually want to receive:

•Relaxation items such as massage chairs and moodimproving lamps received 37 percent of the vote from mothers, according to the new poll.

•Beyond emphasizing relaxation, many mothers also selected gifts for the kitchen (34 percent) like a cookware set or colorful appliance, and items for the garden (29 percent) including a greenhouse or new robotic lawnmower.

•As for gift givers, they appear to be listening to mothers a lot this year, as their choices mirrored mothers' preferences. Relaxation gear was most popular (32 percent), followed by kitchen (21 percent) and garden (16 percent) products.

Remember, even small gifts can make a big impression if they demonstrate thoughtfulness and love.

This story is provided by State Point Media.