Yes there are about a zillion so-called Hallmark holidays out there, but hearing stories from my own mom about May Day celebrations of her childhood make me yearn just a little for it. Dancing? Singing? Cake? Pretty ribbons? What's not t…
Evidently moms as custom superheroes are the hot new thing this week. First we found genius custom superhero action figures , and now it's custom supermom cookies out just in time for Mother's Day. From NYC favorite shop Eleni's -- where…
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…
We've always said that some of our favorite Mother's Day gifts are personalized, and well, you can't get more personalized than photos of your own kids and family. Of course, not all photo gifts are created equal. (Sorry, badly printed p…
Some of my favorite Mother's Day gifts are ones that my kids make for me, though I will admit that there are only so many macaroni necklaces a girl can own. So if you're looking for an enduring custom Mother's Day gift idea that combines…
Oh, how I would love to see bright beautiful flowers arriving at my doorstep for Valentine's Day, especially midway through this cold winter where everything outside my window is frozen. And those of us who are planning to give or hoping…
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've talked Mother's Day brunch , Mother's Day dinner , and every Mother's Day recipe idea in between. And you know what every one of these meal ideas comes down to? Dessert. Because, at the end of the day, that's what Mama wants: A swe…
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…
We're getting down to the wire on Mother's Day gifts , and if you're looking for last minute inspiration , we always love gifts that give back. When you buy a beautiful, artisan gift from Given Goods this Mother's Day, like the gorgeous …
If you’re a procrastinator like yours truly, you just got lucky because there’s still time to order up this delicious last minute artisan gift for the foodie mom in your life in time for Mother's Day. The champions of indie, small-batch …
My favorite Mother's Day gifts from the kids are homemade gifts they make with their own two hands, whether it is a sweet card, a homemade breakfast, or an item they crafted especially for me. And it's especially wonderful if that item i…
It's funny that Father's Day recipes are always hearty dinners like steak or chili, while Mother's Day tends to focus on light brunch. Don't get me wrong, I love a good brunch (and we've got plenty of Mother's Day brunch recipes to show …
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…
As you can tell, we're gearing up for Mother's Day around here (our gift guide will be up soon, promise!) and just in time, we got wind of this exclusive collaboration between Shopbop and the fashion elite to support a brilliant cause. B…
One of my favorite Mother's Day gifts--or Father's Day gifts or holiday gifts, for that matter--is taking my kids' artwork and having it turned into something custom and special, whether it's jewelry or a key chain. I've now ordered cust…
As modern as my tastes tend to be, I have a thing for personalized silhouette gifts for Mother's Day, especially when they can be customized with your own family members' profiles. For years, we've included the indie shop Le Papier Studi…
While I'm happy with flowers or a hand-scribbled card, custom jewelry for mom has always been a great go-to gift on Mother's Day . One of our favorite jewelry shops, Charm & Chain, has some great modern custom jewelry options, but there'…
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…
With Mother's Day just a few days away, it's time to focus on the little handmade touches that make the day so special and heartfelt. Along with breakfast in bed ideas , we've got a bunch of ideas for very special handmade cards and litt…
Just like snowflakes, no two moms are exactly alike. So it only follows that no two Mother's Day brunch menus should be exactly alike either. In honor of Mother's Day, I've composed three brunch menus that can be served as I've put them …
Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this past week just in case you missed them. 1. The coolest Mother's Day gifts for camera lovers. Aren't those necklaces awesome? 2. We bet you'll love these Mother's Day tech gifts for under $30. An…
Once upon a time there was an online store filled with beautiful gifts from all over the world: bags, scarves, jewelry , quilts, stamps, and decor. Every purchase helped transform lives and make the world a better place. It's not a fairy…