Creatively Simple Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
We all agree that our moms are marvelous. We don’t
need prompts from the greeting card industry to remind us of that. The
dilemma is how to make them feel marvelous without buying into all the
hype surrounding Mom’s special day.
Several years ago before I became a mother myself, I
wanted to get the inside scoop on what moms really want for Mother’s
Day. What brings them happiness? What makes them feel appreciated? To do
this, I asked several women I knew to tell me about the inexpensive, yet
meaningful gifts that they have either received or would love to receive
themselves, or that they have given their own mothers in the past.
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Below are just a few of the ideas I gathered
from my little fact-finding mission. As you look over the list,
remember that most of these ideas are adaptable and can be used for
the fabulous fathers or the grand grandparents on your gift list as
well.
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Children’s Artwork – What mom doesn’t love the gifts her
children make for her? Children’s drawings, paintings or poems all
become extra special when placed in an attractive frame.
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A Hobby Basket – What does your mom do for
fun? Create a gift basket using her hobby as a theme. For example, if
she loves to play sports, create a gift basket with a new water
bottle, a book on fitness, and several new pairs of athletic socks.
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Roses – Most women love roses, right? Rather
than giving her a bouquet that she can only enjoy for a few days, give
her a rose bush that will bloom for years to come. If you want,
include an IOU good for a few hours of gardening time to help her
plant your gift in her flower garden.
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Handprints or Footprints – Use her children’s
hands or feet to make a memorable gift. The impression of a child’s
hand or foot can be pressed into modeling clay to make a wall hanging
or quick drying cement to make a garden stepping stone. You can also
coat the palm of the child’s hand or the sole of his foot with
washable ink or paint. Then stamp the print onto cardstock to create a
keepsake suitable for framing.
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A "Thanks, Mom" Book – On each page
of a blank journal, write a message of thanks such as, "Thank you
for always encouraging me," or something about your mom for which
you are thankful like, "I am thankful that you taught me the
value of hard work." Include a note that instructs Mom to reread
this book often to remind her of how much she is loved and
appreciated.
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A Personalized Apron or Tote Bag – Use fabric
paint or iron-on transfers for your inkjet printer to create an apron
that is just Mom’s style. Decorate the apron with transfers of
family photos or use stencils to paint on your decorations.
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Chocolate Fantasy – Is Mom a chocolate
fanatic? Fill a gift basket with several varieties of homemade
cookies, candy and muffins in her favorite flavor. If Mom loves sweets
but is concerned about her weight, use recipes for special goodies
that are low in fat and sugar.
Any of these low-cost, high-value gift ideas are sure to bring a
smile to the face of the special mom in your life. Or, if you are a mother
who thinks your family may need a little help with Mother’s Day gift
giving, you have my permission to make several copies of this list and
leave them in conspicuous places around the house!
These creative ideas plus over 100 more can be found in Celebrate
Simply: Your Guide to Simpler, More Meaningful Holidays and Special
Occasions. You’ll also find page after page of
practical tips for reducing holiday stress and expense and increasing
spiritual significance of celebrations. To order, visit our
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