Mother’s Day Could Be a Spending Bonanza

* 29.3 percent will buy books or CDs

* 19.7 percent will give a personal-service gift, such as a trip to a spa

* 18.5 percent will buy housewares or gardening tools

* 11.3 percent will buy consumer electronics or computer-related accessories.

Male respondents to the survey said they plan to spend on average of $172.91, compared to women who plan to spend an average of $107.18 . Other demographic findings include: