What does Mom really want for Mother's Day?

By now, you’ve probably already seen what feels like a million ads telling you what moms want on Mother’s Day. And yes, there are loads of lovely options out there, but what else do actual moms truly want this Mother’s Day? We asked Alex Taylor, Co-Founder of Perelel, Kate Berry, Chief Content Officer of domino, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Jenna Caine Parris, Co-Hosts of Mama Said to find out!

What are the top 3 things you'd love to receive for Mother’s Day? 

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Alex: More sleep, no dish duty for the day, and extra hugs and kisses from my kids. 

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Jamie-Lynn: 1. A massage gift certificate. 2. To sleep in. 3. An entire day where my boys don’t fight (REALLY).

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Jenna: 1. The morning off. 2. The afternoon off. 3. The evening off. (Just kidding, but not really.)

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Kate: Art from both Ian and Quinn (they’ve always collaborated on drawings and art), sharing a delicious meal together, and jewelry. 

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Of the Mother’s Day gifts you’ve received in the past, which is your favorite? 

Alex: One year, my husband and son made me a beautiful video filled with our favorite moments together. They played it while they made me breakfast and I got to cozy up on the couch with our dog. It was the best and I love rewatching it.

Jamie-Lynn: Any homemade cards from my kids are my favorite. My oldest writes so well now, so knowing that he comes up with what to draw and write to me in cards feels extra special, because I know no one helped him.

Jenna: A beautiful bouquet of flowers that my kids helped pick out.

Kate: Art from Quinn.

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What's your idea of the ideal Mother's Day?

Alex: I'd love to wake up and snuggle in bed with my kiddos, enjoy some pancakes and coffee, and then go on a nice hike together. Later in the day, I'd love to see my mom and grandmother to celebrate them too! That would make for an absolutely perfect Mother's Day.

Jamie-Lynn: I have actually been traveling so much for work lately, so I would love an entire  phone-free day with my boys! Ideally wake up and go for a great brunch, go out on the lake here in Austin, followed by some swimming and a BBQ at our house. Being home with the 3 of them sounds like heaven to me right now. 

Jenna: To wake up late (7am is late for me…I’ll take it), and have the kids come into the bed to cuddle for a little. Then, my husband takes them out so I can have some quiet time in the house to clean and get dressed. Next, brunch with the family, followed by a beach day and some more alone time until we all gather for a BBQ at home! And then finally, after the kids go to sleep, some wine with my husband. :)

Kate: Breakfast and table set while I’m chilling in bed, spending time with my family either cozying up or out and about, and sharing a delicious meal.