The truth is, handmade DIY Mother's Day gifts that kids can make and give themselves (or okay, maybe with a little help) are just extra touching. Of course as moms, we know that every gift from our kids is a special gift, whatever it is,…
Leave it to Em & Friends, the site formerly known as Emily McDowell and Friends, to create the perfect pandemic-era Mother's Day cards. From funny to encouraging, insightful to empathetic, they're got to be one here that suits someone yo…
While I think any and all Mother's Day gifts are meaningful, this year is different. If you normally see your mom on Mother's Day, like I do, this year is going to be extra hard if we're not able to have those huts, that time together, t…
This global pandemic has impacted so many small businesses we have loved for years, from indie bookstores to local restaurants . And, now, one of our favorite letterpress cards and gifts shop, Sapling Press has raised the alarm that they…
This year definitely feels like an e-card year when it's come to Mother's Day. While we love supporting the post office all we can , some of us have just been too overwhelmed to remember to pick out a card in time. And plenty of us aren'…
As we keep saying, this year's Mother's Day gifts from the kids are going to be something extra special. If you're sheltering in place together, you'll have to secretly have something delivered or find the time -- and space! -- to help t…
Every year, we search far and wide (well, spend a lot of time on the internet) to find you the funniest Mother’s Day cards . Because some moms just appreciate a little sarcasm and wit over a flowery, sentimental message (But hey, that do…
We've always said that Mother's Day gifts don't have to be expensive -- but they do have to be thoughtful. (Well, at least they should be, right?) One of my favorite gifts from my kids of all time, aside from the hand-written cards and a…
For our annual Mother's Day Gift Guide , we always know how important it is to include Mother's Day gift ideas for stepmothers -- plus mothers-in-law, godmothers, and all those other important mother-like figures in our lives -- who we l…
My most favorite Mother's Day cards are the ones my kids make themselves. Because, how can I resist an adorable handprint poster or toddler-style drawing of Mommy & Me? Heart is melting over here. So, I've checked out some of our favorit…
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This year, we've been feeling like moms are in need of a lot of love. As in, more than usual. So for 2017, we wanted to kick off our annual Mother's Day gift guide with fabulous gift ideas as always (would you expect anything less?) that…
Every Mother's Day, we want to go all-out to celebrate the women in our lives who have done so much for us. But, as moms ourselves, we don't always have the time to plan big brunches or create one-of-a-kind gifts for all the special moms…
Around here we have the same problem each year: We start looking for cool Mother's Day gifts for all of you weeks in advance...and that means, we sometimes forget to get our own gifts taken care of. (Cobblers' children and all that). Hey…
While there are tons of amazing, store-bought Mother's Day cards these days, I love when my kids take the time to create a handmade Mother's Day card for me. It gives them an opportunity to be creative, and feel that pride that comes wit…
Each year for the last few years, we've been tracking down our favorite funny Mother's Day cards. Of course humor is subjective, but I always try to stay away from the cards that reduce her to a laundress/cook/taxi driver. Also all the M…
When it comes to showing moms our unending appreciation for all the hard work they've put in for us over the years—especially now that we get it a little better ourselves — we always want to make Mother's Day incredibly special. And yet,…
With Mother's Day just around the corner, you may be like us, thinking hm, I have 8 bazillion amazing photos on my computer and my smart phone -- maybe I can finally do something with them? Like say turning them into some really cool but…
We are so happy to introduce our tenth (WHAT?) annual Mother's Day Gift Guide . It's been one of our favorite annual traditions -- and one for our readers too -- and some of you, who have been with us from the early days can see how it's…
Whether you're cynical or sentimental, whether you're with your family or enjoying some desperately needed time to yourself, we hope your Mother's Day is everything you could hope for. (And if there happens to be a new bag all giftwrappe…
We may never be royals, as the song says, but I know that my kids will still treat me like a queen on Mother's Day. And since every queen deserves a crown, I love this clever printable Mother's Day card that doubles by a crown. I know it…
If you have a mom who responds more to humor than sentiment, here are some of the absolute best (IMHO) funny Mother's Day cards, all created by independent artists and small companies on Etsy . Warning: some are not safe for...well, for …
We're thrilled to launch our 8th annual Mother's Day Gift Guide . Eight! We can't believe it either. This year, we've rounded-up over 100 of the coolest Mother's Day gifts for every mom in your life. New moms, seasoned moms, homemade DIY…
Yes, we're getting down to the wire on Mother's Day cards and crafts. You've got just two more days--unless you're sending goodies out overnight, in which case get on it stat! While we've got some cool DIY Mother's Day card ideas and gif…