This annual Mother's Day conversation is so predictable it's aggravating: “Mom, what can I get you?” "Oh, I don't need anything!" She means it. Most mothers really don’t need anything. But handing her an overpriced store-bought card and saying “Thank you for being my mother” won’t settle … [Read more...] about What to give Mom when you’re all grown up
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Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts on a budget
Mother’s Day is a tough one. If you’re an adult yourself, especially. In many cases, your Mom already has everything she really needs, except maybe a pricey spa day or a cruise to the Mediterranean. So what can you get her that won’t cost a lot but might mean a lot? Make it personal. My own … [Read more...] about Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts on a budget
Great gifts for a first Mother’s Day
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Being a new mom is hard. Really hard. So let the new mom in your life know what a good job she's doing by giving her a great first Mother's Day. Giving gifts for first-time moms can be tricky, as they are usually responsible for catering to every whim of a helpless tiny human. Here … [Read more...] about Great gifts for a first Mother’s Day
Easy Mother’s Day gifts for kids to make
Flowers and jewelry are nice, but for most moms, nothing beats a gift made by her kids. Round up the kids and have them create one of these sweet, easy, cheap Mother’s Day crafts for their mom or grandmother. Painted flowerpot: Grab a terra-cotta pot (these can be found cheaply at craft … [Read more...] about Easy Mother’s Day gifts for kids to make
Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love
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There’s an important holiday coming up in May and it’s time to start thinking about gifts! Whether you’ll be celebrating your mom, step-mom, mother-in-law, mother of your children, or someone you think of as a mom, it’s a holiday that deserves more thought than a bouquet of grocery store … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love
Card-making tips in time for Mother’s Day
Few of us like being held hostage for a $3 to $8 card the week before Mother's Day, but we do it anyway because we love our moms. Sure, the crafty people get around that by making their own -- and the only thing they have that you don't are instructions. That's about to change. Thanks to … [Read more...] about Card-making tips in time for Mother’s Day
