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What to do when you don't know what to get for Mom

Mother's Day is this weekend

It's okay, start panicking. Wait... did I say to START panicking? I meant to STOP panicking. Along with our pals at Sam's Club, we've put together a little guide to help get a gift for ANY mom. OH and before I forget, you have a chance to win a $500 gift card to Sam's Club which could go a long way when showing your love for the woman who raised you.

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For the cool mom

Your mom is the life of the party and knows how to have a good time. She's the one you call when you need someone to talk to and you often refer to her as your best friend. Get her ready for Summer with one of these oversized pool floats to get the party started.

For the mom that loves HGTV

Your mom thinks she's THE Joanna Gaines. You often catch her yelling at the couples on House Hunters (and sometimes join in). Even if she's not the greatest cook, she'll appreciate the cookbook straight out of an episode of Fixer Upper PLUS it'll help her be one step closer to realizing her Joanna Gaines dream.

For the tech mom

Your mom is even more technologically advanced than you.. when it comes to personal tech. That being said... she's still a mom. She still has her shows that she loves but it's probably time to upgrade the family TV OR you took the TV when you left for school. You really can't go wrong with something crystal clear like this. Then again you could probably get her an e-reader or a fitbit as well and she'd still love it.

For the foodie mom

Your mom is the best cook you know... and you're not just saying that because you're now forced to eat at the campus cafeteria (or can't cook yourself). Help her upgrade her utensils with a set of knives or outfit her with whatever she needs to fulfill her greatest kitchen fantasies. And if you're mom's not the chef in the family... why are you thinking about getting her knives?

For the mom that says she "doesn't want anything"

Your mom just wants "your company" for Mother's Day. WELL WE BOTH KNOW THAT'S A LIE! While that may be what she says, her eyes say something different. In order to avoid the eventual guilt that will come after your sibling gets her something, show up with a bouquet and chocolates and you can't go wrong.

For the EXTRA mom

This is the mom that consistently reminds you how hard you were to raise or of all the times she helped you when growing up. Come Mother's Day, the guilt gets laid on thick. If you've been saving for the special occasion, get her some jewelry she will remember that way come next Mother's Day, you're far less likely to get the guilt trip.

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