Seven Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is just around the corner.
If you haven't already gotten something for mom, 

here are some gift ideas to help you out:

1.  Homemade gifts are always appreciated by mom.  This idea comes from the Silhouette blog and is on my Pinterest list of things I want to make.  It's as simple as painting a frame and adding the words by cutting them out of adhesive vinyl with your Silhouette machine.

2.   Moms and Grandmas love photos of their children/grandchildren.  Why not make an unique photo album using playing cards?  I found this on Pinterest.  Unfortunately it wasn't linked back to the original source.  If this is your project please let me know and I will give you proper credit.  

3.  Jewelry is always a safe bet.  I saw these rings on Etsy here.  I love the idea of having an engraved ring with the names of all of the children or grandchildren stamped on it.

4.  Is your mom more of a spa-girl?  How about a gift basket filled with products to pamper her with?

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5.  No time to get a gift basket?  How about a gift certificate to her favorite store or spa?

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6.  Spring is in the air.  One of my mom's favorite gifts to receive from her kids is a flat of flowers (impatiens are great) for her to plant.  Two of these flats can fill most of the planters in her backyard.  

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7.  Books are always a wonderful gift.  How about a few of her favorite books or even better...a Kindle or Nook.  I have a Kindle and my husband has a Nook...I can tell you, they both are awesome.

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I hope this has helped you to figure out what to give Mom this year.  

Have a great day.

-Judy

Holiday Gift Ideas

If you're like me, you may be starting to realize that Christmas is almost here.  To be exact...it's only two weeks away.  If you are looking for some inspiration, here are some of my favorite gift ideas:

For her:

How about a beautiful antique silver jewelry box?




Antique Silver Jewelry Box



Or how about a cozy personalized throw?

West Elm-Shadow Stripe Throw - $49

These are the best gloves from Bath and Body works.  These are especially good during the winter.  You just use your favorite moisturizer on your hands and wear these gloves overnight.  The result is soft, supple hands in the morning.

I love these boxes from West Elm as well.  These boxes can be used for so many different uses.  I could see these being used on a desk for supplies, or splitting them up and using them in multiple locations around the house.  With such beautiful colors you can't go wrong.

West Elm - only $31

For him:

The apple i-pod shuffle.  At only $49 you really can't go wrong.  Love all the colors.

This is one of the best tools ever.  It's called a Yankee Drill.  It's perfect for making a drill hole when bringing out your big electric drill would be overkill.  Simple to use.

Stanley Push Drill

A picture hanging level is another amazing tool.  I use this every time I hang a picture or a mirror.  You just measure the distance between hooks on your picture or mirror and move the slides on the level to match.  No more multiple holes in your wall.  Always perfectly level pictures.

Picture Hanging Level

 Finally, how about a laser thermometer.  It's perfect for checking the temperature of your heating and air conditioner vents to make sure your system is in working order as well as checking your refrigerator or oven (or in our case...it also is perfect for checking the temperature of our new pizza oven).  

Laser Thermometer

Hope this helps you in finding that perfect gift for someone still left on your list.  Have a great weekend!

-Judy

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