Forget everything else, these are the 5 things moms want for Mother's Day

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Let’s not beat around the bush here. It’s Mother’s Day, but I don’t want flowers or crafts or a box of chocolates … all I really want is for someone to give me a break!

Show this to your husband. Show this to your kids. Show this to everyone … these things will help Mom even when it’s not her special day.

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1. Do this one simple chore for her. (Hint: it's laundry. Everyone hates laundry.)

What Mom really wants:

2. Forget breakfast in bed, just make the bed. (But watch this video because you're probably doing it wrong.)

3. Win your way to her heart through the kitchen … give her a night off and make this simple dinner surprise.

4. Leave her alone: Pack this spa basket and give her a nice morning of peace and quiet.

5. NO CRAFTS. Seriously, put down the paintbrush.