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Gifts for Work-at-Home Mom: Entertainment Outside the House

By , About.com Guide

We work-at-home moms spend a lot of time at home, so anything that gets us out, especially for a little fun, is a good idea. When shopping for a work at home mom, Consider gift certificates for movies, spas, concerts, sporting events and restaurants.

Fandango Bucks

Give the gift of movies to the WAHM in your life. Send Fandango Bucks instantly then she can buy movie tickets online at a theater near her. Most major movie chains participate in Fandango ticket sales, but be sure to double check there's a theater near her that sells tickets through Fandango. Tickets are priced similar to in the theater but buying online means she doesn't have to wait in line.

Restaurant.com

These discount restaurant certificates make great gifts for the WAHM who may crave a little entertainment outside the house. And they're a good deal for the giver too. You buy a certificate at a hefty discount, paying maybe $10 for a certificate valued at $25. But there are restrictions. Read on for more on how Restaurant.com works.

SpaFinder

Who doesn't need a day at the spa? But work-at-home moms could especially use a trip to a local spa. This site offer certificates to spas of all kinds (day spa, getaway spas, medical spas, etc) all over the country.

The Entertainment Book

Or combine elements of all these gift ideas and get her an Entertainment Book. For $25 give thousands of dollars in coupons for dining and other entertainment options. Search by zip code to find a book in her neighborhood.

Gift Card Ideas

Still stumped on what to get the WAHM in your life? Try a gift card.

Tickets Now

Treat her to a show. This ticket reseller is the place to go for hard-to-get tickets for shows, sporting events and concerts.

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