Mom: Gifts that keep on giving
November 26, 2007
Don’t you love seeing your mom’s face light up when you finally give her the present you’ve been hiding for weeks? With the help of a few nationwide companies, she’ll be smiling for months to come. Instead of a single item this season, try to give her a gift that keeps on giving. The services below promise to deliver a product once a month for up to 12 months.
Coffee Clubs @ $20.95/month
www.greatclubs.com
If your mom is a coffee drinker, she’ll love this club, which offers a delivery of two 12 oz. bags of fresh gourmet coffee from around the world every month. The coffees vary from the smooth taste of Central America to the more exotic flavors of Afirca.
Wine Clubs @ $35.95/month
www.amazingclubs.com
For the wine connoisseurs, the bottles delivered to your mom will be rare, hand-crafted wines from independent boutique wineries around the world. Each month, she will receive two different award-winning wines, and you have the option of either a 3, 6, or 9-month subscription.
Gourmet Cake of the Month Club @ $25/month
www.amazon.com
Looking for something sweet? With this gourmet cake club, a different delicious cake is delivered bakery-fresh every month! Also, you can enjoy free shipping through Amazon.com.
Lite Bite Fruit Club @ $17/month
www.hickoryfarms.com
If you’re mom is concerned about eating healthily, this monthly offering is the perfect gift for her. Locally picked at the peak of perfection, the fruit is shipped monthly. Depending on the season, a different bundle of fruit will be sent each month for your mom to enjoy.
Flower of the Month Club @ $47/month
www.proflowers.com
ProFlowers makes it easy to order and ship flowers. Simply pick out which bouquets you like, select a vase, and then select delivery dates. Each month corresponds to a different flower-and-vase combination.
Salsa of the Month Club @ $21/month
www.amazingclubs.com
Spice things up a little with the delivery of exotic salsas from around the world chosen by expert chefs. Each month your mom will enjoy two new jars of gourmet organic salsa, each between 12-16 ounces.
Dinner of the Month Club @ $25/month
www.clubsgalore.com
Choose from over 36 well-known restaurants, including Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Cheesecake Factory. Each month, your mom will receive a $25 gift card to a restaurant of your choice. Send her up to 12 months’ worth of dinner on you.