mom in real life

Quit searching Google trying to figure out what to get your mom for Mother's Day. We took a poll of moms in Minnesota and these are the top 12 things they want.

"The last 14 months have been the most challenging moments I've ever faced as a human...and I've already been through more trauma than most. For some reason, someone up there loves to test me and see when I am going to break..."

I'm heading to Costco to load up on some hamburger and using this tip this weekend. #HamburgerTip #GeniusKitchenHack

Item #8 - Apple Airpods Pro. Stick those in your ears when your kids are barfing. The noise-canceling feature will hide all of that horrid sound.

If you've ever found a sippy cup with an unknown substance in it from...who knows when...just know that you are not alone. #MinnesotaMinivanMoms

When it comes to my kids, I turn into a full-on mama bear. You've been warned.

My ideas always seem to get slammed so I decided to just ask my teenagers what they want to do for MEA. They sent me a text back with their list...because apparently we don’t use pens and paper anymore to communicate. #MomOfTeens

Here's how I knew I could never be a surgeon...I HATE touching the guts in a pumpkin!

"I'm not even sure if I was in my car before I started crying, but the tears just started pouring out of my tired eyes."

'Thumbs up' = you are ready for your kids to go back to school. 'Heart' = you would like just a few more weeks of summer.

One tip that didn't make the list is a weighted blanket. These are great for anyone that lives with anxiety. It's just probably not the best option when it is 80+ degrees outside.

Sparklers are fun but they can leave nasty burns on our kids' hands, which can ruin the night of fun very fast. This tip is a lifesaver!

WARNING: some of the items smell if they are left in your minivan too long.

How old is TOO OLD for kids to get an Easter basket?