If you’re in Southern California and planning to gift your mom a protein shake or vacuum this Mother’s Day—think again.
A new survey from Mixbook, polling 2,504 moms and their kids nationwide, found that California moms rank weight loss products as the #1 worst gift to receive (33%). Cleaning supplies came in second (29%), followed by a “How to Cook” cookbook (18%).
Los Angeles-area moms especially emphasized wanting experiences over chores. Nearly half said a quiet day at home was the ideal celebration, while 27.5% favored handmade gifts and 21% valued special outings like brunch or spa days.…