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Simple and Affordable Mother’s Day Fun

If your budget doesn’t allow you to lavish mom with expensive gifts this Mother’s Day, don’t fret.  With a little planning and creativity you can make your mom feel like royalty minus the queen’s ransom. The key to creating memorable Mother’s Day gifts is to make them with love.  The other requirement is to have fun in the process.  The following homemade gift ideas are simple enough for young children to help with; plus, they don’t require a ton of money to make: Pretty Pots Materials: Unglazed terra cotta pot Acrylic paints Paint brushes Craft glue Embellishments (buttons, gems, stickers, … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Homemade Gifts for Mom

Nothing says “I love you” more than a homemade gift from the heart. This is especially true on Mother’s Day. Think about it; moms are typically the ones nudging kids to the crayon box to craft gifts for others on special occasions, so think about how nice it would be for her to be on the receiving end of one of those handcrafted works of art made by tiny hands that developed in her womb. If you are the one in charge of getting the kiddos to work their artistic magic on mom’s gift, consider the following: RECIPE BOX Find … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day on a Tray

When it comes to Mother’s Day, simple doesn’t have to mean boring. I recently read a poll that claimed moms no longer appreciate traditional gifts such as flowers, chocolates or breakfast in bed. Obviously, none of the poll respondents have experienced a gift-less Mother’s Day. There’s a lot to be said about getting something rather than nothing. If you are looking for a last-minute idea to make mom feel like a queen today, then consider whipping up the following, putting them on a tray and serving them up with hugs and kisses: SUPER SWEET FRENCH TOAST Ingredients: 1 loaf French … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Tick-tock, tick-tock… the countdown to Mother’s Day is on, and if you are planning to make mom a gift from the heart with your two hands, then you had better get started. Homemade gifts may seem a bit trifle when mom is asking for a Dyson, but that shouldn’t stop you from putting your all into a gift that mom can treasure forever. Some keepers include: Frames: No mom can resist a photo of her kids. Or better yet, a picture of her and her kids together. However, instead of gifting mom with a plain photo, why not kick it … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Gifts From the Heart

Here’s something any mother can appreciate: Last week my first grader came home with a Xeroxed note from school asking for a “favorite family recipe.” The letter cryptically added that the assignment was part of a “top secret” project students were working on and not to ask too many questions. Given the timing of the note and the fact that I received a very similar one the year before when my daughter was in kindergarten it didn’t take much for me to deduce that I will likely be opening a kid-friendly cookbook this coming Sunday. I will wait until a … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Fun for All

Whether you are a mom to one or 20, Mother’s Day is reason to celebrate… especially if the Dyson fairy pays you a visit. Even if he or she doesn’t, you can still have fun on your day of days. After all, Mother’s Day is an incredibly special occasion designed to be spent with family and friends. Hopefully, your day won’t include having to cook, clean, or cajole kids into agreeing to a ceasefire for the day. Rather, the day should include fun activities, such as: Tea: Last year I was invited to a pre-Mother’s Day tea that was spot … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Dads on a Budget

Dear Dads, don’t let an empty wallet cast a dark shadow over Mother’s Day. There are plenty of inexpensive ways you can help your child craft a memorable gift for mom on her special day. What’s more, making the personal projects will allow you time to bond with your child and give mom a break in the process. TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS Materials: Bare branch from your yard or the park Tissue paper in green and pink Pencil with an eraser Glue Directions: Cut green tissue paper into triangles (use 1- to 2-inch squares cut in half on the diagonal). Use … Continue reading →

Let Love Bloom on Mother’s Day

If money is tight, but you still want to make May 9th a special day for your mom, wife, or aunt, then consider skipping the expensive fresh flower bouquets and crafting these simple floral projects that will let love bloom without breaking the bank this Mother’s Day: PHOTO FLOWERS Materials: Cardboard Glue Scissors Crayons, markers, paint Glitter glue, stickers, sequins or other embellishments Photo of child and mother Directions: Have child draw a large flower on a piece of cardboard. Cut out the flower. Have child decorate flower with paint, crayon or markers. Embellish flower with glitter glue, sequins, stickers, … Continue reading →

Ideas for Sweet Mother’s Day Treats

Flowers and chocolate are traditional Mother’s Day gifts, so why not combine the two to create an extra special treat for mom on her special day? The following projects are ideal for tweens and teens to work on alone. Younger kids can craft the sweet treats for mom with help from dad or another adult family member or friend. CHOCOLATE FLOWERS Materials: Silk ferns 3 silk roses 6 candy bars Wrapping paper 6 plastic floral cardholders Green tissue paper Ribbon Directions: Wrap candy bars with gift paper. Try to use different color wrapping paper for each candy bar. Attach wrapped … Continue reading →

Photo Projects for Mother’s Day

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It’s right around the corner you know. That’s right, Mother’s Day (it’s May 9 in the US, just in case you’re not a calendar-checking type and this is news to you). How are you going to celebrate the mothers in your life? While there are hundreds of gifts you could buy, why not create something for your mom (or moms) using photos? One of the many great things about moms is that they are often sentimental and photo-based gifts allow them to keep cherished memories close and even have something to brag about (you know what I’m talking about). So … Continue reading →