Didn't get my mom a fancy gift for her birthday this year
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (52200)
Staten Island, New York
February 22, 2019 12:25pm CST
It was my mom's birthday yesterday. I wanted to get her a wallet as a present but could not find one that I really liked and could actually afford. Tried looking for something else but nothing I looked at appealed to me.
I didn't want to not get her anything, so instead I got her a nice greeting card (which turned out to be 50% off) and put $20 worth of scratch-off lotto tickets inside. I also got her a beautiful bouquet with roses, sunflowers and other flowers and greenery. It cost $30 but I got a $10 discount so only paid $20.
She really loved the flowers and enjoyed doing the scratch-offs. Knowing this made me happy and I don't feel bad that I didn't get her an actual present and one that would have probably cost me over $100. Plus, getting a discount on the card and the flowers was great too. I love saving money!
Oh and she told me she won. It was only $4 though. I was hoping she'd win big. Oh well. Four bucks is better than nothing.
Have you ever gotten someone scratch-off lottery tickets for their birthday? Do you think it's a nice birthday present?
8 people like this
9 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
22 Feb 19
I think that no matter the gift, it's the thought that counts.
Ollie's has greeting cards for around $1.99. Just as an FYI. I am not even sure if you have an Ollie's near you...
I often have to be creative with my gift giving. I don't always have a lot to spend. Here lately? Well I've been trying to give gifts of food or other things that can be consumed and won't go to waste.
2 people like this
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
22 Feb 19
I have not heard of Ollies. I prefer to give things that last a long time. Flowers die quick and food is consumed quick as well and then what's left? Nothing. A tangible gift lasts a long time if not for life.
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
22 Feb 19
That is true. Unless the person gives a thoughtless or useless gift.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
24 Feb 19
@lovebuglena This year I decided to celebrate with my husband only. He invites me out for dinner and I have a cake at home to blow the candles.
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Feb 19
@LadyDuck That sounds nice. Do you know where you are going or is it a surprise?
1 person likes this
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Feb 19
How are you planning to celebrate your birthday?
1 person likes this
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Feb 19
I got her something for New Years (that thing that you use to infuse water) but I have a feeling she has not used it yet. 
1 person likes this
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Feb 19
@db20747 That can be nice but at the same time they can only use it at that store and if they can't find anything they are stuck.
@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
23 Feb 19
@lovebuglena Sometimes I get gift cards to a store they like!!
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
22 Feb 19
Your birthday gift is truly wonderful. I'm sure your mom was happy.
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Feb 19
Thanks. She was. If only she had won more than just $4.
1 person likes this
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
24 Feb 19
@lovebuglena Yes, it would be good if she won much more, but she might be better next time.
1 person likes this
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
22 Feb 19
Being poetic here... I love poetry! 
1 person likes this
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
22 Feb 19
@WiseGhots Yep though trying to figure out the depth of the words. 
1 person likes this
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Feb 19
If that's what the person enjoys theres nothing wrong with that I dont think. It's about happiness and love. =)
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Feb 19
She loves doing scratch-off lotto tickets, especially the cashword ones.
1 person likes this
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
22 Feb 19
I'm glad she enjoyed her gifts. And four dollars is better than nothing, especially when you didn't have to buy them to win it.
I have gotten scratch tickets for my mom and my boyfriend as gifts before. They liked it, as they love doing them but not spending money on them. as do i.
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Feb 19
Definitely nice to win $4 without spending anything. I am thinking of buying myself some scratch-offs. Maybe I will get lucky. I bought some for myself for my birthday back in December and ended up winning. It wasn't a lot but made me happy.
1 person likes this
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
25 Feb 19
@lovebuglena you should, if you reallt want to. It is your money 
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
22 Feb 19
I haven't ever. Regarding your gift for your mom, it was nice of you at least giving her anything! However I must say that her best gift ever is having you by her side on a special day like her birthday is! I hope my Lord bless your mom with good health, and long life!
@lovebuglena (52200)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Feb 19
She was definitely surprised when I showed up at her door and with flowers. I didn't tell her I was coming. Wanted it to be a surprise. So when she called me I didn't pick up the phone. 
1 person likes this
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
23 Feb 19
@lovebuglena Sounds very funny. I will always praise those children who take some time to give a pleasant surprise to their parents, like you did! Thumbs up to that!
