TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 05/01/13 — We all want to spoil our Moms. After all, they are the ones that always look out for us. That-s why every year Canadians go all out trying to find the perfect gift for Mother-s Day.
According to a 2012 BMO consumer survey 73 per cent of us bought Mother-s Day gifts, spending an average of 84 dollars each. Yet, ask any Mom you know and she-ll tell you it really is the thought that counts – not the price tag.
“Mother-s Day has turned into a massive spending spree with children buying their Mom-s everything from flowers and candy to spa days and iPads,” says Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of “Mother-s Day should be about making our Mom-s feel special and appreciated, which is why the best gifts come from the heart not the wallet.”
Your Mom will appreciate anything you give her on Mother-s Day, but for those on a tight Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, Inc., offers these 10 budget friendly ways to make her smile without breaking the bank and accruing more :
May 12th is right around the corner. Instead of emptying your wallet on an impersonal gift, think outside the gift box and give your Mom a gift from the heart. is a great resource for more ways to celebrate Mother-s Day.
About Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada:
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada is a national non-profit credit counselling organization that teaches consumers about personal finance. For more information, visit or call the toll-free phone line at 1.800.656.3920.
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Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, Inc.
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