Unique Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
By Tracy Flynn on April 27, 2010
It happens every year. You have the best intentions, but you end up dashing at the last minute to find your mother that perfect gift. You know, the one that shows her you've grown up and finally appreciate all that she did for you. Well Mother's Day is May 9th and fast approaching, So there's no better time than - RIGHT NOW - to find that gift that she'll really love.
From uber low budget tchotchkes to a splurge extraordinaire, here are some ideas to show her how much you love her:
Customized Poem Just For Mom $6
Let's face it -- poetry has never been your strong suit. Fear not! Let The Poetry Store come to the rescue. With just a few choice details from you, Silvi Alcivar will whip up a customized poem just for your Mom. For only six bucks to boot! Your unique poem will be typed on an old school typewriter and printed on vintage paper. And if you're not fully satisfied you can even get your money back. That's a win win proposition that is guaranteed to please.
Driveway Moments: Moms - Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go $22.95
"Motherhood can deliver you to the precipice of insanity..." so begins one of the irreverent, touching and inimitable stories from National Public Radio's collection, Driveway Moments: Moms. This two-disc compilation includes stories from NPR shows All Things Considered and Morning Edition. How can you resist titles like: Turning Into Your Mother Isn't So Bad After All and I Love My Kids - But Give Me a Break?
Incredible Edibles
Ebelskiver Filled-Pancake Pan $39.99
Everybody loves pancakes. But have you ever heard of a heavenly, puffy pancake filled with scrumptious jam, chocolate or cheese? This gift is certain to please more than just your Mom and bonus points if you serve her breakfast in bed.
Mom Cake $225
If you turned the word Mom upside down you get WOW and that's the reaction you get when you send her this delectable, sinfully delicious concoction.
Cupcakes $27
Cupcakes, those lovable bombs of sweetness are all the rage right now. Let Crumbs Bake Shop overnight Mom an assortment -- they have over 40 scrumptious flavors to choose from. You can even drop and drag your options into a six pack. How about a Coffee Toffee, Caramel Apple or a Baba Booey?
"The Carly" Mother/Daughter Aprons $78
If she'd rather bake her own sweet things with a little help from a friend, Uncommon Goods has this darling apron set.
UNIMAGINABLE ADVENTURE
1920s Safari Camp - From $490 per night
Maybe your Mother has always dreamed of going on a safari in Africa - you know, the white linen, Robert Redford, Out of Africa kind of safari. No better time than the present. Let Cottars Safari Service transport you back in time with their 1920's Safari Camp. A family business since 1919, the Cottars will take you on an extraordinary journey through the Maasai Mara National Reserve - certain to be the experience of a lifetime. And will certainly get the response "Oh no you didn't!"
GALS BEST FRIEND
Whole Lotta Love Sweater $39
Let's face it - sometimes you wonder who she loves more, you or Coco Trixie. If Mom is the type that is truly impossible to shop for, you can't go wrong getting her other child a little something somethin'.
And if you're really running behind, there's no better last minute gift than the online gift card. You buy it and email the same day. Let's just hope Mom is an email kind of gal. Amazon, iTunes, whatever store or cause that strikes her fancy. That way, she'll get exactly what she wants and you'll stay out of the doghouse. Woof.
What's the best Mother's Day gift you have ever heard of? Let us know in the comments. ========================================================================
From uber low budget tchotchkes to a splurge extraordinaire, here are some ideas to show her how much you love her:
Customized Poem Just For Mom $6Let's face it -- poetry has never been your strong suit. Fear not! Let The Poetry Store come to the rescue. With just a few choice details from you, Silvi Alcivar will whip up a customized poem just for your Mom. For only six bucks to boot! Your unique poem will be typed on an old school typewriter and printed on vintage paper. And if you're not fully satisfied you can even get your money back. That's a win win proposition that is guaranteed to please.
Driveway Moments: Moms - Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go $22.95
"Motherhood can deliver you to the precipice of insanity..." so begins one of the irreverent, touching and inimitable stories from National Public Radio's collection, Driveway Moments: Moms. This two-disc compilation includes stories from NPR shows All Things Considered and Morning Edition. How can you resist titles like: Turning Into Your Mother Isn't So Bad After All and I Love My Kids - But Give Me a Break?
Incredible Edibles
Ebelskiver Filled-Pancake Pan $39.99Everybody loves pancakes. But have you ever heard of a heavenly, puffy pancake filled with scrumptious jam, chocolate or cheese? This gift is certain to please more than just your Mom and bonus points if you serve her breakfast in bed.
Mom Cake $225If you turned the word Mom upside down you get WOW and that's the reaction you get when you send her this delectable, sinfully delicious concoction.
Cupcakes $27Cupcakes, those lovable bombs of sweetness are all the rage right now. Let Crumbs Bake Shop overnight Mom an assortment -- they have over 40 scrumptious flavors to choose from. You can even drop and drag your options into a six pack. How about a Coffee Toffee, Caramel Apple or a Baba Booey?
"The Carly" Mother/Daughter Aprons $78 If she'd rather bake her own sweet things with a little help from a friend, Uncommon Goods has this darling apron set.
UNIMAGINABLE ADVENTURE
1920s Safari Camp - From $490 per night
Maybe your Mother has always dreamed of going on a safari in Africa - you know, the white linen, Robert Redford, Out of Africa kind of safari. No better time than the present. Let Cottars Safari Service transport you back in time with their 1920's Safari Camp. A family business since 1919, the Cottars will take you on an extraordinary journey through the Maasai Mara National Reserve - certain to be the experience of a lifetime. And will certainly get the response "Oh no you didn't!"
GALS BEST FRIEND
Whole Lotta Love Sweater $39
Let's face it - sometimes you wonder who she loves more, you or Coco Trixie. If Mom is the type that is truly impossible to shop for, you can't go wrong getting her other child a little something somethin'.
And if you're really running behind, there's no better last minute gift than the online gift card. You buy it and email the same day. Let's just hope Mom is an email kind of gal. Amazon, iTunes, whatever store or cause that strikes her fancy. That way, she'll get exactly what she wants and you'll stay out of the doghouse. Woof.
What's the best Mother's Day gift you have ever heard of? Let us know in the comments. ========================================================================
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