Results: Today is Mother's Day! Are you appreciated?
Published on 05/12/2013
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1.
1.
Do you look forward to Mother's Day? Yes, I look forward to Mother's Day!
52%
1076 votes
No, I don't look forward to Mother's Day
25%
519 votes
N/A
23%
484 votes
2.
2.
What kind of gift/recognition do you prefer?
Gift/present
16%
336 votes
Flowers
9%
195 votes
Meal out
13%
280 votes
Home cooked meal (not by me)
11%
230 votes
Help cleaning or with other chores
8%
171 votes
N/A
36%
758 votes
Other (please specify)
5%
109 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
0.24% | 5 | |
phone call | 0.19% | 4 |
nothing | 0.14% | 3 |
money | 0.14% | 3 |
call | 0.10% | 2 |
card | 0.10% | 2 |
anything | 0.10% | 2 |
any | 0.10% | 2 |
family a time together knowing my daughter and her family are happy health it's not about the gifts bu the joy | 0.05% | 1 |
calls, emails | 0.05% | 1 |
having my daughter and granddaughter with me. | 0.05% | 1 |
i don't expect any gifts other then a fun day with my family. | 0.05% | 1 |
just happy loving children to spend my day with. | 0.05% | 1 |
kids huggs | 0.05% | 1 |
having my kids around | 0.05% | 1 |
none | 0.05% | 1 |
homemade gifts from my grandchildren | 0.05% | 1 |
a phone call | 0.05% | 1 |
ube cake | 0.05% | 1 |
something made by my kids | 0.05% | 1 |
i am happy with what ever my children do | 0.05% | 1 |
my mom forbids us from celebrating it | 0.05% | 1 |
seeing my daughter | 0.05% | 1 |
take away | 0.05% | 1 |
happy mothers day , i love you ............ | 0.05% | 1 |
anything from the heart | 0.05% | 1 |
just a phone call is good | 0.05% | 1 |
just being with my kids and grandchildren | 0.05% | 1 |
knowing i am loved. | 0.05% | 1 |
any or all of the above. | 0.05% | 1 |
children to talk to me | 0.05% | 1 |
recognition | 0.05% | 1 |
getting together with the children. | 0.05% | 1 |
just spending time w/ my kids and my grandson. that's all i need | 0.05% | 1 |
spending time with my kids | 0.05% | 1 |
to see my children. i have not seen them for over 5 years. | 0.05% | 1 |
homemade gifts | 0.05% | 1 |
spending time with my mom | 0.05% | 1 |
be with my kids | 0.05% | 1 |
the gift of having my adult children with me | 0.05% | 1 |
a phone call at the least | 0.05% | 1 |
hearing from all my kids n told they love me | 0.05% | 1 |
most of all, being with my daughters (or talking to them) my grandsons, and granddaughter. | 0.05% | 1 |
a card and spending time with me that day. | 0.05% | 1 |
just having all the family around me | 0.05% | 1 |
just my kids' company | 0.05% | 1 |
whatever my family gets me | 0.05% | 1 |
breakfast in bed and the day to do whatever i want! | 0.05% | 1 |
flowers and cards, and my husband and son take me out to dinner and my mom and dad go too | 0.05% | 1 |
having my kids around me | 0.05% | 1 |
time with family | 0.05% | 1 |
spa day | 0.05% | 1 |
fun activities | 0.05% | 1 |
time spent with my kids. | 0.05% | 1 |
all of above | 0.05% | 1 |
the home made kind from my kids | 0.05% | 1 |
whatever my family gives me | 0.05% | 1 |
i dont expect gifts.. what ever i receive is beautiful it is from my children | 0.05% | 1 |
hugs | 0.05% | 1 |
treating me with kindness and love! | 0.05% | 1 |
family time | 0.05% | 1 |
a call saying i love you | 0.05% | 1 |
it's just another day for the florists and card companies to promote to make $! | 0.05% | 1 |
time alone | 0.05% | 1 |
i dont get anything | 0.05% | 1 |
you can buy and or make a gift. plus card or sign. | 0.05% | 1 |
just a nice day with my kids | 0.05% | 1 |
time with my children | 0.05% | 1 |
i love anything my princess makes for me :) that's the most precious gift of all | 0.05% | 1 |
sleeping in | 0.05% | 1 |
just to be appreciated | 0.05% | 1 |
love | 0.05% | 1 |
phone call, card | 0.05% | 1 |
all of the above | 0.05% | 1 |
combination of the above things listed | 0.05% | 1 |
just a call or text | 0.05% | 1 |
flowers on her grave | 0.05% | 1 |
none, because it only leads to disappointment | 0.05% | 1 |
my mother is in heaven | 0.05% | 1 |
nothing... husband working and the kids to small to know so just a day like any other | 0.05% | 1 |
a good movie and pizza | 0.05% | 1 |
i really don't want anything | 0.05% | 1 |
home made card and flowers | 0.05% | 1 |
phone call or message | 0.05% | 1 |
just being told happy mothers day and a hug :) | 0.05% | 1 |
spending time with family | 0.05% | 1 |
time spent with hubby and the kids | 0.05% | 1 |
day out, getting coffee & browsing bookstores | 0.05% | 1 |
not a mother | 0.05% | 1 |
old fashion i love you, and a nice family reunion with all grandchildren and friends. gifts are secondary. love me ,by being great americans and great parents. | 0.05% | 1 |
qj | 0.05% | 1 |
i ask people to donate to compassion int'l. | 0.05% | 1 |
all above | 0.05% | 1 |
to be remembered | 0.05% | 1 |
3.
3.
What do you normally get? Gift/present
23%
473 votes
Flowers
17%
358 votes
Meal out
16%
326 votes
Home cooked meal (not by me)
10%
212 votes
Help cleaning or with other chores
6%
116 votes
Nothing
13%
277 votes
N/A
35%
729 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
57 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
0.27% | 7 | |
card | 0.16% | 4 |
homemade gifts from kids | 0.08% | 2 |
phone call | 0.08% | 2 |
cards | 0.08% | 2 |
the besr gift in the world that money can't buy three simple woreds " i love you" | 0.04% | 1 |
a call or text | 0.04% | 1 |
just spending time w/ my kids and grandson. that's all i need | 0.04% | 1 |
a card or a phone call | 0.04% | 1 |
mostly just a card | 0.04% | 1 |
a phone call from my kids | 0.04% | 1 |
happy mothers day, i love you | 0.04% | 1 |
home made stuff they make | 0.04% | 1 |
kids huggs | 0.04% | 1 |
home made gifts | 0.04% | 1 |
cards & phone calls | 0.04% | 1 |
my kids make gifts | 0.04% | 1 |
taken to a movie | 0.04% | 1 |
homemade gift from my kids | 0.04% | 1 |
breakfast in bed and the day to do whatever i want! | 0.04% | 1 |
calls and cards | 0.04% | 1 |
family with me and presents | 0.04% | 1 |
the love of my child who is a special needs child she trys her best to help with what ever she can | 0.04% | 1 |
cards and hugs | 0.04% | 1 |
just a happy mothers day thats all i need | 0.04% | 1 |
home made cards | 0.04% | 1 |
phone call, card | 0.04% | 1 |
any or all of the above. | 0.04% | 1 |
corsage from my daughter | 0.04% | 1 |
letter from my children | 0.04% | 1 |
card ,present ,and make a sign. | 0.04% | 1 |
an i love you call or a hug | 0.04% | 1 |
nothing | 0.04% | 1 |
made gifts | 0.04% | 1 |
meal out and spending time with my kids. mani-pedi | 0.04% | 1 |
depends | 0.04% | 1 |
books | 0.04% | 1 |
i call her, since she lives in california, and i live in washington | 0.04% | 1 |
handmade gift | 0.04% | 1 |
call | 0.04% | 1 |
quiet day | 0.04% | 1 |
told happy mother's day | 0.04% | 1 |
phone calls | 0.04% | 1 |
first mother's day | 0.04% | 1 |
phone call or message | 0.04% | 1 |
4.
4.
Which homemade gift would you consider making for Mother's Day?
Jam and jelly jars
13%
262 votes
Mother’s Day candle
19%
388 votes
A comfort pillow
12%
252 votes
A vase
9%
178 votes
Embroidered dish towels
9%
180 votes
Flower pots
16%
335 votes
N/A
48%
997 votes
5.
5.
Some people believe that it is inappropriate for a husband to give his wife a gift for Mother's Day. Do you feel the same way? Yes
13%
276 votes
No
68%
1413 votes
Undecided
19%
390 votes
6.
6.
If you are a mom, do you end up cooking for your mother or your partner's mother or your family on Mother's Day? Does this bother you? Yes I cook, does not bother me
19%
402 votes
Yes I cook, it bothers me
7%
146 votes
No I don’t cook on Mother’s Day
26%
546 votes
N/A
46%
963 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
22 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
0.24% | 5 | |
sometimes cook, sometimes not | 0.05% | 1 |
we just grabbed fast food | 0.05% | 1 |
sometimes i do, differs from year to year, we have it here some years and we all go out together | 0.05% | 1 |
parents have passed away & not married | 0.05% | 1 |
my mother is in a dfferent state and his has passedaway | 0.05% | 1 |
not a mom! | 0.05% | 1 |
i just heated up leftovers for my husband and i | 0.05% | 1 |
my has passed | 0.05% | 1 |
we all contribute a dish or dishes to a family barbeque and it doesn't bother me to do so. | 0.05% | 1 |
not usually however i would enjoy the company | 0.05% | 1 |
i visit the cemetary | 0.05% | 1 |
whatever! | 0.05% | 1 |
i am not a mother | 0.05% | 1 |
both have passed | 0.05% | 1 |
not a mother. | 0.05% | 1 |
we usually go out to eat with our moms and enjoy mother's day all together | 0.05% | 1 |
i always cooked for them when they were still living | 0.05% | 1 |
7.
7.
If you are married, do you feel that you get the recognition that you deserve from your significant other on Mother's Day? Yes
23%
479 votes
Could be better
12%
257 votes
No, don't feel appreciated
9%
177 votes
No recognition, I think I will look into signing up with Ashley Madison
4%
79 votes
N/A
52%
1075 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
12 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
0.24% | 5 | |
not married. | 0.05% | 1 |
i am a father not a mother | 0.05% | 1 |
he appreciates me every day! | 0.05% | 1 |
who is ashley madison? and it could have been better, we're not together anymore | 0.05% | 1 |
divorced | 0.05% | 1 |
it's mother's day, not spouse's day. | 0.05% | 1 |
not married! | 0.05% | 1 |
8.
8.
How do you determine what to purchase for Mother's Day? Figure it out on my own
36%
748 votes
Ask her what she wants
15%
308 votes
Ask other people what they think she would like to receive
5%
111 votes
N/A
43%
890 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
22 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.14% | 3 | |
deceased | 0.10% | 2 |
depends on who i am buying for | 0.05% | 1 |
i fish around to see what's she's been talking about and i look up things that are her "style" and sometimes. i just flat out ask. | 0.05% | 1 |
my mom has passed - | 0.05% | 1 |
i know what my mom wants, a gift certificate to barnes and noble lol | 0.05% | 1 |
my mom doesn't want or expect anything for mother's day other then a call from each of her children. | 0.05% | 1 |
it | 0.05% | 1 |
i take her out to eat | 0.05% | 1 |
uually it jumps out at me | 0.05% | 1 |
send a card with cash and let her pick | 0.05% | 1 |
my mother & mother-in-law are both deceased.:) | 0.05% | 1 |
i have no one to purchase for | 0.05% | 1 |
observe and watch. talk around early as to figure out where her heart is. | 0.05% | 1 |
flowers for gravesites | 0.05% | 1 |
my mom passed away three years ago, i remember her everyday | 0.05% | 1 |
ask her what she wants/ ask other people(siblings),and or figure it out on my own. | 0.05% | 1 |
my mom is | 0.05% | 1 |
my mother is deceased | 0.05% | 1 |
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