Top 7 Things We’ll Buy for Mother’s Day

Being a momma is one of the most important jobs in the world. So when it's Mother's Day, those that are smart will take care of dear ole mom and show that lady some extra special love.

Or we'll just buy a bunch of crap and call it good!

According to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend an average of $173 on Mother's Day this year. That's up $10 from last year.

What are we spending all that fat jack on? Let's find out. Here are the top seven things we plan to buy:

1. 80% will buy greeting cards and spend an average of $8 on them
2. 67% will buy flowers and spend an average of $29
3. 54% will go out for dinner and spend an average of $58
4. 44% will buy at least one gift with the average just over $40
5. 36% will buy clothing and spend an average of $45
6. 34% plan to buy jewelry and spend an average of $103
7. 21% will pay for a spa day or massage and that's an average of $59

[National Retail Federation]