A Mother of a Mother’s Day

Poll after poll has shown that despite the fact that Americans are tightening their belts because of increased gas prices, a mother's love is one that cannot be ignored.

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation,  spending is expected to be big business this year. BIGSearch conducted a survey and found:

• Spending will reach $16. billion this year.
• The average person will spend $140.73 on gifts,  up from 126.90 last year.
• Spending on electronics is expected to be the biggest grabber, increasing by 48% over last year. The average person will spend just under $100 on electronic devices.
• 54.7% will take mom out to a restaurant this year

• 64.9 % will buy flowers.

If you're at a loss for what to do for your mother on Mother's Day,  or you're strapped for cash this year,  take her to the 2011 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base.  It's happening this Saturday and Sunday, and it's free! Gates open at 9 am both days with the show starting at 10.