Bismarck’s Best (and Most Ridiculous) Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is next weekend (Sunday, May 11th), and if you haven't gotten her a gift yet, now is the time to start thinking about what you're going to do.

Of course, you can get mom jewelry, flowers, and take her out to dinner, but here are a few other things you can get mom around Bismarck that she will probably love.

1. Medora Musical Tickets

Treat your mom to a North Dakota favorite. Get her tickets to the show and buy her dinner out there. She'll love it.

2. Car Wash Membership

If you really want to treat your mom, get her a car wash membership. We are constantly covered in dirt and mud, and slush in North Dakota, take one expense off mom's plate. This is absolutely something she will use.

3. NDSF

Get your mom tickets to all the shows at the North Dakota State Fair. Treat her to some fun this summer!

4. Brush and Board

Book your mom and a couple of her friends a workshop at Board & Brush. I'm sure your mom would love to get a little crafty and make some inspirational decor to display around the office or house.

5. Book a Massage

No one in the entire world would turn down a free (professional) massage. Get her a gift card to ND Life Spa. Get her the works-red light therapy, lash tints, massage, and everything else.

6. Nail Day

Does your mom like to get her nails done? Get her a gift card to her favorite nail salon. She deserves to treat herself on Mother's Day.

7. Cooking Classes

You can get you mom signed up for cooking classes at Karmin's Kitchen Table. I've never done it, but it sounds like it would be a lot of fun.

Now that I've given you some serious ideas, let's get into a few gag gifts.

1. Rock Concert

You could always surprise mom with a trip to a local rock concert. I heard Seether and POD will be at the Event Center soon. She might walk out, but the look on her face would be priceless.

2. Chia Pet

You could get mom a chia pet that looks like you. It would be the most creepy and bizarre thing. I'm sure mom would be very confused by this gift.

3. VIP Experience

Remember when we used to make those handmade coupons for our parents as kids? We didn't have money, so we gave them coupons to clean the house, or cook them breakfast.

It was adorable back in the day, but now, wouldn't it be hilarious? You could make a coupon for a free VIP experience at "The World's Largest Buffalo," because she probably hasn't already been there fifty times.

You could give her another coupon for a guided tour of Bismarck's best gas stations. Yu stop and get a coffee at each one. Bonus points if you talk in an Australian accent and wear a funny hat.