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20 DIY Gifts to Make Your Mom for Mother’s Day

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Add a handmade touch to Mother’s Day this year with one of these DIY Gifts for Mom! She’ll love and appreciate the time you’ve taken to create a DIY gift that’s just for her!

My mom is a rockstar.  I seriously don’t know how she does it all and more for her family and still has time to sleep!  She’s one of the strongest women I know and has given us more than we deserve just to make us happy.  I try to give back as much as I can, but Mother’s Day gives us the opportunity to really give her one day that’s absolutely special.  It used to be a Mother’s Day tradition to give both moms in the family a trip to a really large, popular garden center here in Central Jersey.  But as we all started to cut back on our garden plans (at least when it comes to the floral section), tradition changed a bit.  So now, I pretty much leave it up to mom.  Whatever she wants to do, I’ve got her covered!  

Even if you plan on taking mom to brunch, or you’re just celebrating Mother’s Day over dinner with the family, it’s always nice to add a homemade touch to your Mother’s Day gifts.  Make her a spa day inspired gift basket, a wine glass that’s all her own, or get inspired by these 20 DIY gifts for mom! 

  1. Easy Homemade Lavender Soap – Happy Deal – Happy Day!
  2. Citrus Sugar Scrubs – Delia Creates
  3. Painted Wooden Bead Necklaces – Homemade Lovely
  4. DIY Coffee Bath Scrub Recipe – Thrifty Jinxy
  5. Easy Rose Gold Foiled Pencil Cup – Damask Love
  6. An Etched Monogram Pendant – Dukes and Duchesses
  7. DIY Succulent Key Holder – Lolly Jane
  8. Homemade Milk Bath Recipe with Dried Red Rose Petals – Suburbia Unwrapped
  9. Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak – Carolyn’s Homework
  10. DIY Wood and Resin Pendant – Resin Crafts Blog
  11. Heavenly Lavender Lemon Salt Scrub – Busy Being Jennifer
  12. Cute Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs – A Cultivated Nest
  13. Outdoor Terra Cotta Candle Holders – Uncommon Designs
  14. Fizzy Scented Bath Bombs for Mom – Playdough To Plato
  15. DIY Body Butter Recipe – Cuddles & Chaos
  16. Linen Stitch Spa Cloth Knitting Pattern – Nemcsok Farms
  17. Foldable Recipe Stand – Cherished Bliss
  18. Wooden Polaroid Magnets – Homemade Lovely
  19. How to Make a Candle in Jar – Tidbits
  20. DIY Mason Jar Succulent Pots – Lolly Jane

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Simple Ways to Say Thanks to Mom this Mother’s Day

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Thank you to FruitBouquets.com for sending me this Mother’s Day bouquet in exchange for this post. No other compensation has been received. The opinions stated within this post are 100% my own.


Women are amazing.  Some are total boss babes, some are inspiring and strong survivors, some are loving, supportive mothers – the list goes on and on.  You know, I really can’t think of a more deserving woman than my mother. She works harder than anyone I know, makes sure her family is taken care of, and always, always, puts her family before herself.  Mom doesn’t always have it easy and she definitely deserves a break.  But despite everything that life throws at my Mom, she always finds a way to get through it, stay strong, and take care of her family. 

Mother’s Day is always a great reason to shower your Mom with a little extra love.  But I’m definitely all about giving back to my parents as much as possible throughout the year.  After all, they’ve had my back for 36 years and somehow managed to deal with my angst ridden and extremely difficult teenage years.  But no matter how old I get, one thing’s for sure – I will always need my mommy. 


Show your Mom how much you appreciate all she does this Mother’s Day with these simple ways to say “thanks.”

Cook her a delicious meal and make sure she doesn’t lift a finger after dinner

Usually, on my Mom’s birthday or Mother’s Day, my siblings and I make Mom a really fantastic meal.  We find out what she wants and then whip up something delicious.  She’ll have a homemade dinner and dessert.  Cleanup is all taken care of, too.  A special, homemade meal is always a great way to say “thanks.”

Take her out for a day of fun – your treat!

Tomorrow, my Mom and I are attending a local Girls Night Out event.  That means discounted meals, drinks, and shopping!  We went together last year and had a great time together!  Mom will definitely be treated to something special while we’re out.  Drinks on me?  Probably!

Just spend some quality time together

There’s nothing easier you can do for Mom than spending a little quality time with her.  Most weekends, I find myself at my parents house.  Even though I love to visit with both of my parents, I always find some time to spend alone talking to my Mom.  


Call her on the phone and have a meaningful chat

I know this might come as kind of a shock, but I hate texting.  I mean, hate! Sure, it’s fine for sending quick info or photos, but otherwise I definitely prefer phone calls.  So I try to call my Mom at least once a week just to catch up with her, listen if she needs to vent, or just say “hi.”  It’s much more meaningful than sending her a text!

Send her something special, like a Fruit Bouquet

You guys know that I love my friends at Fruit Bouquets.  They sent me this Mom’s the Best™ bouquet to share with my Mom.  I brought it over to her house last Friday to start her Mother’s Day celebration early.  She loved it (and so did the rest of the family)!


When I walked through the door, she was so surprised to see me carrying this Fruit Bouquet! You could smell how fresh and juicy the fruit was. The chocolate-covered strawberries tasted like they were dipped in strawberry chocolate. The chocolate hearts are actually chocolate-covered pineapple, which was so delicious!  Just like Mom always does, she happily shared her bouquet with the family.  

If you’re interested in sending your Mom a Fruit Bouquet for Mother’s Day, FruitBouquets.com guarantees same day delivery if you place your order by 11AM.  Of course, it’s recommended to order ahead of time.  Especially with a holiday!  Give Mom a little of your time this Mother’s Day and a Fruit Bouquet.  FruitBouquets.com has plenty of arrangements to choose from and your Mom will appreciate the gesture!


Turn your Fruit Bouquet arrangement into a brunch surprise for Mom with a Mother’s Day Fruit and Cheese Board and a nice bottle of wine!

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DIY Wine Glass Air Plant Terrarium

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Mother’s Day is almost here, which means it’s time to start celebrating mom and thanking her for all of the love and support she’s given us.  So I thought I would make a DIY project that combines two of my mom’s favorite things: plants and wine (now I see where I get it from)! Each year for Mother’s Day, my mom gets treated to plants and flowers for her garden. This year, I’m giving her gift a little twist and including her appreciation for a nice glass of wine.  Mom might not be able to drink what’s inside of this wine glass, but it definitely makes a nice handmade gift that she’ll be able to enjoy longer than her glass of Merlot! 


So the first thing you should do when you get new air plants is soak them in water for 20 minutes.  Once the air plants are done soaking, shake off the water and allow them to dry completely.  You’ll not only want to give your air plants a nice base to sit on, but you’ll want it to look like there’s red wine in the glass.


Once you’ve given your air plants a nice bath, you can start on the terrarium.  Add red sand to the bottom of a wine glass.  I’d say you’ll probably need about 1/4 cup depending on the type of wine glass you’re using.


Start decorating your terrarium.  Add a couple of wine corks to the glass.  I definitely recommend only using about two or three.  You’ll want to make sure that your plants fit and still have enough air circulation around them.


Gently place your air plants inside the glass.  Have fun with it!  Place one on top of the sand and a smaller plant on top of a cork.  Or just use one air plant for a simpler look.

SUPPLIES

  • Wine glass
  • Red sand
  • Corks
  • Small air plant

STEPS

  1. Add red sand to the bottom of the wine glass.  Make sure you add enough to make it look like there’s red wine in the glass.
  2. Next, add a couple of corks to the glass.  
  3. Carefully place a small air plant into the glass, next to the corks.
  4. Display or give this terrarium as a gift!
 


Mist your plants with a spray bottle or soak the air plants every one or two weeks, depending on how they look.  This is a Mother’s Day project that your mom will love – especially if she’s quite the wine aficionado!


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20 Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

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Mom deserves the best.  We all know that!  My mom has always worked so hard for us.  As I get older and look back on everything she’s done, I appreciate all of the love and support so much more. I know I wasn’t always the easiest kid to try and parent.  So now, I definitely try and make it up to her whenever I can.  Mother’s Day is always a day when I can make those gestures extra special!  

Every Mother’s Day, my siblings and I try to get together to treat mom to a homemade dinner and dessert.  I probably won’t be there early enough to treat my mom to breakfast or brunch.  I’ll have to get my sisters to check these recipes out instead (hint, hint, girls!)!  However, some of these sweeter recipes might work well for dessert, too!    

  1. Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls – Home. Made. Interest.
  2. Maple, Bacon, Pancake Bites – Vixen’s Kitchen
  3. Make Ahead Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole – I Heart Nap Time
  4. Cheesy Bacon, Potato and Egg Casserole – Swanky Recipes
  5. Kale and Mushroom Frittata – The Sweet Edge
  6. Cookie Butter Pinwheels – Shaken Together Life
  7. Cranberry Orange French Toast – Home. Made. Interest.
  8. Ham and Cheese Croissants with Honey Mustard Glaze – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
  9. Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Braid – The Love Nerds
  10. Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas – Belly Full
  11. Apple Toffee Cheese Danish – Lady Behind the Curtain
  12. Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring – Jo Cooks
  13. Lemon Basil Scones with 2 Ingredient Lemon Glaze – Memo 2 Munch
  14. Caramel Apple Pecan Pancakes – Home. Made. Interest.
  15. Ham and Brie Breakfast Hand Pies – Cooking on the Front Burner
  16. Kielbasa & Cheese Quiche with a Potato Crust – Shaken Together Life
  17. Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake – Alexandra Cooks
  18. Cheesy Baked Egg and Bacon Boats Recipe – Just a Taste
  19. Breakfast Fruit Tarts – I Heart Nap Time
  20. White Chocolate Raspberry Cinnamon Roll Casserole – The Love Nerds

What will you make for your mom on Mother’s Day?



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