Thursday, May 3, 2012

For mom!

Mother's Day is coming up fast and time is running out to figure out what to get the one woman who really does mean everything. Nothing says you care like finding her something handmade, too! There are many benefits to buying handmade: you support an artisan who has spent much time perfecting their craft, and your item will probably be found nowhere else.
I scoured Etsy and found tons of items that would probably make any mom feel appreciated but I narrowed it down to 5 items. It wasn't easy but here are some ideas to make mom feel special on her day!
From tookies
Etsy is a great place to find food! The only problem is giving them to mom before eating them! This is a great idea for the mom who has everything already and who has a healthy sweet tooth. Or, if sweets aren't her thing, Etsy also has many options for more savory treats and spices!

From Blushie
Giving soap can be tricky. My advice is to never give anyone that you like a bar of regular soap from the grocery store. It sends the wrong message about the way they smell! So consider these! Over the top, fancy, vegan-friendly soap in an alluring scent is perfect for the mom who needs an hour to lock herself in the bathroom and get away from it all. The relaxing scent coupled with soothing oatmeal is perfect to get away from it all, even if just for long enough to get clean!

From njwcalligraphy 
There are few things more valuable than knowing where you come from. This is perfect for framing and putting in a place of prominence in your home. Not to mention the whole piece is created by a professional calligrapher who will hand write each of your family members, creating a tree with as many branches as you have people in your family!
 
From ToddAh
There's nothing like a good summer weight scarf to compliment any outfit. Infinity scarves are incredibly versatile; their shape does away with dealing with the ends, making them tuck discretely into a jacket on a chilly night or just preventing an end from snagging on a closing door embarrassingly! This one in a neutral pallet with small mint leaves will go with most anything!
From KisforCalligraphy
Ever the trusty fallback, a card is probably the easiest way to say 'I love you' on Mother's Day. Often given with a gift, it's also great by itself. Etsy is full of great card makers who make one for any occasion. The best part is that they aren't mass-produced, so it's likely she won't see it anywhere else. Plus the multitude of card makers ensures that you can find a card in any sentiment you want to convey!

I hope this was helpful. As I mentioned, Etsy is full of gift ideas. With so many different directions to go in, the hardest part is picking just one! (Or five!)

2 comments:

  1. Those cookie-wiches look super yummy! Love all the items in this post, but my cookie-monster self takes over for favorites! :)

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  2. Haha they are first on the list for a reason!

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