Quick & Easy

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Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re like many of us, you may have let time slip away and find yourself needing a last-minute gift idea. Not to worry!

Here are some quick and easy options to show your mom how much you appreciate her on her special day.

HANDMADE CARD

Potted plant with purple flower; handmade card; cup of tea and cookies
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handmade card is one of the most accessible and thoughtful gifts you can give. You don’t have to be an expert crafter to make a beautiful card that will warm your mom’s heart. Gather some colorful paper, markers, stickers, and maybe a sprinkle of glitter if you’re feeling fancy. Write a heartfelt message inside, telling your mom how much she means to you, and voila! You have a personal and meaningful gift that she will cherish.

DIY BAKING KIT

For the mom who loves to bake, putting together a DIY baking kit is a fun and easy option. Grab a mixing bowl, measuring cups, a whisk, and a cute apron. Add a recipe card for her favorite cookies or cake, and you have a thoughtful gift to make her smile. You can even offer to bake together for some quality mother-child bonding time.

SPA KIT

If you’re looking for a gift that can be put together quickly, consider putting together a spa kit for your mom. You can easily find luxurious bath bombs, a scented candle, a plush robe, and pampering face masks at your local store. Put it all in a pretty gift bag or basket, add a heartfelt note, and you have a relaxing gift that will make your mom feel like a queen.

DIY spa kit: white bag; notebook; gloves; nail kit, and candle

PERSONALIZED PLANT POT

If your mom enjoys gardening, consider making her a personalized plant pot. Grab a plain terra cotta pot from your local gardening store and some acrylic paint. Get creative with your design, painting her name or a fun pattern. When the paint dries, you can add a plant or some seeds for her to grow. It’s a gift that will bring nature into her home.

BOOK SUBSCRIPTION

For the mom who loves reading, a subscription to a book club is a quick and easy gift idea. You can add a cozy blanket or gourmet chocolates to make her reading experience more enjoyable. It’s a gift that keeps on giving as she can look forward to new books arriving in the mail each month.


No matter which quick and easy gift idea you choose, the most important thing is to show your mom how much you love and appreciate her. 

Remember, the thought counts, and your gesture will touch her, no matter how last-minute. 

So put a smile on your mom’s face this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift that she will love.

“The flower that smells the sweetest is shy and lowly.” William Wordsworth

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