Gift vouchers or flowers? The dos and do not’s of Mother’s Day gifts

Here's your Mother's Day do's and do not's as investigated by TVNZ1's Seven Sharp.

Family time tops the list of what mums want the most with 35 per cent say just seeing their children and some quality time together is better than any purchased gift.

If you do want to give maybe avoid the shops with 22 per cent of mothers preferring handmade gifts.

Things to avoid

You may be surprised but chocolates are a bit of a disappointment for some mums with one in five preferring you left confectionery on the shelves.

That's tough news for the eight per cent of children who are planning on buying chocolates.

The most important thing of all - just don't forgot about your mum.

Inspiration?

A whopping 30 per cent of children are planning on giving just a good old fashion hug this Mother's Day. Flowers and gift vouchers are also favourites.

Gift vouchers? Well 16 per cent of mothers won't be too phased. They know their children are shocking at buying gifts anyway.