Based on a survey representative of 1,000 local moms and dads, MyTime.com — a convenient way to book local appointments — has found that both women and men have surprising opinions when it comes to  Mother’s Day  activities and gifts.

1.  MOMS WANT DIFFERENT GIFTS THAN THE ONES THEY GET

*  Even though 52% of men will give the moms in their lives flowers or cards for Mother’s Day, only 16% of moms actually want those gifts.

*  The top three gifts that moms prefer are something creative that involves family photos (23%), a gift certificate for a massage or facial (21%), or a gift certificate for a salon visit (17%).

2.  MOMS WOULD RATHER TAKE A BREAK

*  For Mother’s Day, 73% of moms expect to either be going out to eat or doing what they normally do on any otherday.

*  But the top four Mother’s Day activities that moms prefer are taking an out-of-town trip (23%), getting some pampering at a spa (20%), taking it easy while others do household chores (16%), or visiting a salon (13%).

3.  MEN ARE WILLING TO SPEND ON MOMS

*  This year, the most popular amount of money to spend on Mother’s Day is $21 to $50 (25%), followed by $51 to $100 (24%) and $11 to $20 (19%).  Only 7% of guys say they will spend less than $10.

4.  MEN ARE DOING LAST-MINUTE MOTHER’S DAY PLANNING

*  42% of men will make plans either a few days before Mother’s Day or will wait until the day itself.  6% of men admit that in the past they have forgotten Mother’s Day altogether.

Regardless of the mom you’re shopping for, you can purchase instant gift certificates for massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, haircuts, housekeepers, and more at www.mytime.com/mothersday .