With Mother’s Day is just around the corner, it’s time to start planning for that perfect gift. This year, forget the hand-made card and house plant. Your devoted wife and mother deserves better. She deserves something to stoke the fires within. She wants something to show her allegiance. She’s a Detroit Lions fan and proud of it.
The following is a collection of this year’s goodies for a Mom who bleeds Honolulu Blue and Silver.
Lions “#1 Mom” Keychain – Available at the official Detroit Lions’ shop, the #1 Mom offers a small, simple way for mother to show her team support. Great for a child’s gift, it retails for $5.00 at www.detroitlions.com .
Ladies “Draft Me” Jersey Tee – The all-new, “Draft Me” Tee features rhinestone neckline and side vents. Perfect for mom on game days or out and about, running errands. It retails for $49.00 at www.detroitlions.com .
Lions Charm Necklace – This engraved, sterling silver charm necklace is a great gift for moms who love the Lions and bling. The Lions shop at www.detroitlions.com has it for $12.
Favorite Player Autographs – At www.sportsignaturesonline.com , for prices ranging from $5.00 to $100+, you can treat mom to an assortment of autographed memorabilia, such as cards, jerseys, photos and more. Imaging the gleeful look on her face when she opens up a signed Calvin Johnson jersey.
Detroit Lions Digital Desk Clock – The perfect gift for the working mom, this desk clock features clock, thermometer and calendar, along side a beautiful Lions graphic. Retail price of $19.44 at Amazon.
Detroit Lions Pillow Snuggie – Show mom how much you care by wrapping her up, snugly, in this Lions Snuggie that folds into a pillow when not in use. Available for $29.99 at Amazon.
Individual Game Tickets – Treat you mom, a die-hard Lions fan, with a trip to watch her 2nd favorite children do battle. Tickets range from $30+ and are available from www.detroitlions.com.
Season Tickets – Perhaps the ultimate gift for mom, Detroit Lions season tickets offer a chance to be part of history. As the team continues to improve and bolster chances for a playoff run, let mom take part by witnessing every home game in person. Tickets are available from www.detroitlions.com and retail for approximately $300 and up.
Barry Sanders Autographed Jersey – No true Lions fan collection could be complete without an authentic, autographed jersey from Detroit ‘s most famous player, Barry Sanders. Retailing for $559.00, this Honolulu Blue, officially licensed jersey makes a great display piece.
Lions Racy Thong – For the wife and mother of your children, nothing says “I Love You” like an official Detroit Lions lace thong. Available for $7.99 on Ebay, this blue and white lace thong provides comfort and appeal.
Remember, whatever you choose to do for mom this Mother’s Day, show her you care!
The author, D. Benjamin Satkowiak, is a successful Michigan-based entrepreneur and personal trainer. He has been a devoted Detroit Lions and Tigers fan his entire life.
