If you’re trying to figure out something thoughtful to send your mom this Mother’s Day, here are a few gift ideas.
These first three are sentimental and creative gifts that are best when working on a budget. Prices vary based on the quality/quantity of materials you choose to buy.
1. A year of reasons why you love your mom
Although this defines stereotypical homemade Mother’s Day gifts, it’s still a cute and cost effective craft idea that takes a lot of love — and a lot of effort.
How to:
- Find some pieces of pretty card stock, cut them into 365 small sections (12 if you’d rather just do it by month), then write a reason why you love your mom on each one. Don’t get discouraged if your reasons start becoming more silly than sentimental.
- Tie a ribbon around the top of a mason jar and pour all of your cards in. Your mom will have something sweet to read for every day (or month) of the year.
2. Bake the foods your mom baked you as a child
Did your mom make cookies or cupcakes when you were little? If she did, pick the baked good that you remember your mom making the most. Instead of waiting for her to bake it for you, surprise her by baking it yourself and sending it to her doorstep.
3. Frame something from your childhood
In elementary school you may have created little poems, pictures and other projects then shared them with your parents to be hung on the refrigerator. These works of art often had a sweet, charming feel to them since a young child put them together. Some moms may miss that child version of you, so bring back some charming memories by framing a project you made when you were little.
If you aren’t able to make your mom something, here are a few ideas that are just as sweet.
4. Send her flowers
If you’re living away from home and can’t physically deliver your mother fresh flowers on Mother’s Day, there are services that can send fresh flowers to her on your behalf, either through the mail or via local florists. These companies include 1800flowers.com, proflowers.com, ftd.com, fromyouflowers.com and more. Prices average at about $30 sans shipping, although some elaborate bouquets are more expensive. You can also check with florists near your mom’s residence and see if they do deliveries. Some florists in Eugene are Dandelions, Flowers and Gifts and Rhythm and Blooms.
5. Send her something special from Eugene
If your mom doesn’t live in Eugene or Springfield, send her something she can’t usually find at home.
Euphoria Chocolate Company is a local business that produces chocolate bars, truffles, cocoa and more. They also sell assorted boxes of chocolates that make cute gifts and range from about $10 to $20.
Pioneer Natural Soap Company is a private business that sells handmade soaps with natural ingredients. These soaps include oatmeal honey shea butter, rose petals shea butter & goat milk and Oregon forest. The company is often represented at the Eugene Saturday Market, but appointments to buy products can be made by phone. Soaps average around $5.