The Most Unique Gift for Mom EVER

We’ve all seen or read a comic at least once in our lives. But have you ever seen something straight out of a comic in real life? These 2D cartoon bags, simply put, are cool gifts for mom because not only do they trick your eyes into thinking you’re looking at a cartoon cardboard of a bag, they’re extremely fashionable to boot!

These really ultra-cool bags are made in Taiwan by Jump for Paper, which has made quite a leap in the fashion trends this past month. While looking at them may cause you to think that they’re just cardboard pieces, the bags are actually made from polyester. This makes them really easy to clean as you can (or your mom can) just wipe out any dirt from it with a damp cloth. This makes it the perfect gift for mom as she probably doesn’t have much time to wash it. And even while your eyes might be telling your brain that the bag can offer little room for all the things that moms carry around, the interior is really quite roomy. It can even fit a laptop! The manufacturers even added a zipper at the bottom to enable people to expand the bag if they need more room.

If you still don’t think that this is a great gift idea for mom, take a look at the picture below. The bags are really colorful and will definitely stand out in the crowd. And just think of the fun you’ll have carrying them around? And your mom would too, I bet.

‘Nuff Said

If you still aren’t convinced that this could possibly be the best gift for mom ever, then maybe it just isn’t your thing. But if you are, then you better get one fast. After all, it wouldn’t be unique if everyone already has it.

My Top Picks:

• Sippy Cups are Not for Chardonnay

This is a great book for new moms, old moms, and even soon-to-be moms. Stephanie Wilder-Taylor talks about the challenges of motherhood, encouraging all mothers that they can conquer motherhood no matter what anyone says. This is, for me, one of the best books to read especially if you find yourself questioning your ability to be a good mom.

• Box of Mixed Chocolates

This is one of the best books for moms who love poetry. The poems will most certainly touch anyone’s heart as it deals with all aspects of life and love with humor, sadness, and caring.

• God’s Promises for Mothers

All mothers will feel despair, frustration, and anger when it comes to dealing with their kids at numerous points in their lives. Reading this book will give them the encouragement and hope that they need to get through each day.

• Love You Forever

A rather touching book that is great for moms as well as kids. It illustrates the love a mother has for her child and will definitely remind any mom not only of how much she loves her baby but how much her own mother loves her.

• Words That Matter

Everyone needs to have words to live by and learn from, even moms. This little book is a fountain of uplifting quotes about the different aspects of life that any mom will enjoy.

These books for moms will definitely be gifts that they would treasure. Not only will they be able to relate to them, they’ll also end up learning, laughing, and feeling encouraged throughout the different phases of motherhood.

• Lotus Kimono Tunic and Pants – these I found to be really great for women who are pregnant or even after giving birth. The cloth is super soft and the shirt and pants are really comfortable to wear. Mothers often don’t feel sexy before or after giving birth and these will definitely make them feel beautiful. It has trimmed lace and a flat elastic waist that won’t make you feel fat at all.

• Baby sling – I absolutely love this and any new mom will too. It’s easy to use and comfortable to wear. You don’t need to have too many straps on when carrying your baby and you’re assured that your baby is comfortable too. Plus, your arms will never get tired while you go about town with your baby because he’ll be comfy sleeping in the sling or watching the world go by.

• My Very First Library by Eric Carle – babies can’t have enough books in my opinion and this set is one of the unique baby gifts in my opinion. Not only do you get 4 books by Eric Carle, you also get a game too.

• Nursing dress Cora – one of the best baby shower gifts that I ever got. It’s a semi-sexy dress for moms who just gave birth which is also easy to wear when breastfeeding. The fit is right under the bustline so you won’t have to worry about your big tummy showing when you’re out in public.

• Star Wars Lightsaber inspired baby rattle – one of the best unique baby gifts I’ve ever seen. If your friend is kinda geeky or just happens to love science fiction, these will make her laugh with delight. The rattles are really cute and ultra-soft so you don’t have to worry about baby hurting herself when she plays with it.

Why do these fancy treats make a great gift for mom?

First off, the treats I’m talking about are called Gourmet Dipped Fancy Strawberries sold by Shari’s Berries. And these are no ordinary chocolate covered goodies. There are 12 fresh and juicy strawberries in one order. That alone makes it a great gift for mom. I mean, you can’t always have fresh strawberries as sweet as these. 4 of the strawberries are dipped in milk chocolate with chopped almonds. Even if you don’t particularly like milk chocolate, the fact that there IS chocolate makes these babies one of the best gifts for a mom who’s a chocoholic (that’s me!). My favorite was the 4 dipped in dark chocolate with dark chocolate chips. Divine. The last 4 berries are dipped in white chocolate with dark swizzles. Just writing about them now makes my mouth water.

Sweets for a Sweet Mom

Any mom would love these treats on her birthday or for Christmas. These would also be a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you happen to find yourself unable to think of anything else to give your mom. I know what I’ll be giving as a gift for mom… and myself after all, I happen to think I’m also a sweet mom.

The perfect gift for mom is…

Searching online led me to a website called Meals for Moms. It’s a charity founded by the Meals on Wheels Association of America. What it does is it gathers funds so that MOWAA is able to give homebound moms meals every Mother’s Day. When I found this site, I immediately thought of my grandmother and my mother. They love to cook for people, be it family, friends, or even strangers. My mom’s meals are legendary among the people we know as she is one great cook, I kid you not. And then I thought how I would feel if my mom or grandmother, who spends a lot of time feeding other people, were like those homebound moms. That thought literally brought tears to my eyes. And then it hit me, THIS would be the perfect gift for mom! Among all the gift ideas for mom that I’ve found, this is going to be the one I knew that will touch her the most.

So this Mother’s Day

While I’m sure that you’ve bought great gifts for mom throughout the years, maybe you should think about something less tangible but no less important. If one of those homebound moms was your mom, wouldn’t you want to have someone help feed her too?

Steps:

1. To start your gourmet gift basket, you’ll need to find a great basket in your mom’s favorite color or theme. Plenty of crafts stores have those in stock. Just make sure that you pick one that your mom can still use after she eats up all the stuff inside the basket.

2. Think of all your mom’s favorite foods then try to find gourmet versions of it. If she likes coffee, look for some exotic coffee to put in your gourmet gift basket. If she loves cheese, then maybe some French and Canadian cheese can go in the basket.

3. Try to find some unique ingredients to decorate the basket such as cutouts of animals or fruits made out of balsa wood. You can also use some colorful foil or tissue paper to make your gourmet gift basket look bright and pretty.

4. After putting all the food items that you want to give your mom, maybe you can add some delicious recipes that have those as ingredients. Or you can put in a poem that tells your mom how much you love her.

There are a lot of other things that you can do to personalize your gourmet gift basket. Ribbons, wrapping paper, flowers, and so much more can all be used to make your mom’s gift basket something that she’ll never forget.

Tech Gift Ideas for Your Mom:

• iRobot Roomba Vacuuming Robot

Moms tend to be so busy juggling a career, family, and chores that they rarely get any time to relax. One of the cool gifts for mom is her very own robot who’ll do the vacuuming for her! Having a robotic helper to do this backbreaking work will definitely gain you some plus points in her book!

• TiVo HD
This is simply one of the best tech gifts ever. Moms can get so caught up with doing chores or working on her career that she misses out on her favorite shows. But with TiVo, she’ll be able to watch all the new episodes of her favorite soaps and reality shows.

• Amazon Kindle
This baby is one of the coolest tech gifts in the market today. Blogs, newspapers, magazines, and books can all be read through this gadget. Your mom will love it because it’s easy to use and she can take it anywhere with her.

• CBTL Kaldi Single Serve Beverage System
Coffee, tea, espresso? This stylish machine is not only for decorating your countertop. It can also create a single serving of your favorite coffee, tea, or espresso. With just a push of a button, she can have the relaxing drink that she so desires. And this cool machine is not only useful, it looks great too!

• iPod Nano
This little gadget is great for moms who are always on the go. Mom can listen to her favorite music while cooking, exercising, or working. It has a built-in pedometer as well as other great features that Apple has become famous for. This can make the best tech gifts for moms, grandmas, aunts, and even wives who just want to sing while they work.

These top 5 tech gift ideas will surely be a hit with your mom this Mother’s Day. But if it doesn’t, you might as well enjoy using it, right?

This is literally the busy mom’s cookbook for several reasons. The first one is that Rachel Ray gives you a must-have list for your pantry. She suggests that you do your shopping with her list to make sure that most of the ingredients in her book are things that you will have stocked. And she also tells you what ingredients can be bought through the express lane on the way home. If you’re a busy mom like me, you likely do not have that much time to keep running out of the house just because you don’t have one of the main ingredients you need to cook your meal.

I also call this the busy mom’s cookbook because it really does have recipes for busy moms which result in easy-to-make meals! There are 3 categories in the book: Meals for the Exhausted, Meals for the Not Too Tired, and Bring it On. The first category has recipes for moms who come home from work literally dragging their feet and don’t have much energy to slave over the stove. The second one contains recipes for moms who can handle slightly more challenging fares while the last one may require you to juggle two pans or more while cooking. With these kinds of categories, you can easily find a yummy recipe that will suit your current mood.

Another thing I love about Rachel Ray’s cookbook is that they really are quick meals to make. While those who are not too savvy in the kitchen may not be able to do it in 30 minutes but they wouldn’t take more than 40-50 minutes to make. Also, the directions are simple and very detailed. Instead of stating “a cup of this” and “a tablespoon of that”, Rachel Ray tells you to use 2 celery stalks. The recipes for busy moms usually contain a main dish, rice or a side dish of potato, and a vegetable. With her detailed instructions, she walks you through on where to start first, what to do while one of the dishes is cooking, etc.

A busy mom’s cookbook should really save you time and effort which is something that this cookbook does. But what makes it even better is that the recipes are also easy on the budget. The ingredients that you need are fairly affordable PLUS the portions are huge so you always have leftovers for some other day.

Now, I know that not everyone is a fan of Rachel Ray. And you don’t have to be to love this book. If you’re a busy mom, then this is the busy mom’s cookbook for you.

Making Your Mother’s Day Scrapbook:

First, you’ll need to think of what stuff you would like to put in the scrapbook. Since it’s a gift for Mother’s Day, you should include things that your mom likes, memories that she would love to treasure, and maybe some letters from you and the rest of the family showing her how much you appreciate her. You can also create a page where you can put some nice quotes about mothers that you think can apply to her.

After sorting out what you’d like the pages to be, gather up the things you’ll need. Choose background paper and decorations that you know she’ll love. If your mother loves books, maybe you can make the scrapbook look like a story with each page chronicling her life. Flowers have always been a traditional Mother’s Day gift so why not include some pressed flowers as part of the décor? As a child, I used to draw pictures as a gift for Mother’s Day. If you did the same, maybe you can use some of those old drawings to decorate some of the pages in your scrapbook.

Photos of the family should also be included: funny ones, vacation photos, and if you can, childhood photos of your mom. Memorabilia of some events that you experienced together is also good like ticket stubs, souvenirs from vacations, etc. Get your family members to write a short letter to your mom or write about a memory they have of your mom.

Once the pages have all been decorated and filled, combine the different pages together with some twine or a pretty ribbon. Create a cover page for the scrapbook and decorate it. Your Mother’s Day scrapbook doesn’t have to be artistic or expertly made. What matters is the effort and time that you put into making it.

Now, there are plenty of other gift ideas for Mother’s Day and I’m sure you’ve thought of a lot. But with this simple scrapbook, you’ll be giving your mom something that cannot be bought and will be treasured forever.

Why Do We Really Want This Gift for Mother’s Day?

As a mother who works at home, I often find myself so busy with doing chores, taking care of the baby, and earning my keep all within a 24-hour day. Of course, let us not forget making sure that I also have quality time with my spouse. I have seen my own mother and aunts dealing with the same thing. And most times, their kids (yes, even me) just buy them flowers for Mother’s Day just so we don’t look like we forgot. But when I became a mother, I realized how precious time for relaxation was. With so many things to do and on my mind, I found myself always wishing that time would just standstill for a couple of minutes so I can relax, take a breather, and do something I enjoy.

Perfume, bags, and other Mother’s Day gifts are all well and good. But I really can’t find myself enjoying these kinds of gifts immensely if I found myself so stressed out every single day. Most people who work enjoy weekends off but moms rarely, if ever, have ANY time off. And having quality alone time is actually something most, if not all, mothers wish for. Getting time to just be myself, not a mother or a wife, is actually the best gift for Mother’s Day that I can ever want. And your mother feels the same way too. So if you’re thinking about what to give your mother on this special occasion, make it a true mom’s day and give her time to relax. After all, even moms should get a day off.