Finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day might be easier than you think. According to moms, the best present doesn’t come from a store—it comes from giving them the day off.
A new survey by Sandals Resorts reveals what moms really want for Mother’s Day, and the message is loud and clear: rest, peace, and a break from being “Mom” for just one day.
In fact, the top wish on their list is incredibly simple: a nap where no one needs them. Half of the moms surveyed called that their idea of “ultimate luxury.”
Other top “dream day” requests? Eating a hot meal without interruptions, not having to make any decisions for the family, and being able to use the bathroom in peace—solo, with no little fingers poking under the door.
Two-thirds of moms say they haven’t had a nap in the past month, and a quarter of them can’t even remember the last time they took one.
60% say they’d gladly trade traditional gifts for the chance to catch up on sleep.
Yes, flowers and dinner out are always appreciated, and homemade cards will always have a place in Mom’s heart—but if you really want to show her love, appreciation, and respect? Handle the dishes. Tackle the to-do list. Entertain the kids. And give her a day where she doesn’t have to be the one keeping it all together.
Because this year, the most powerful gift isn’t something you buy—it’s giving her a break from everything she usually does.
