A Gift for Mom’s Feet this Mother’s Day

I love my flip flops. Even though it’s still a bit chilly here the winter boots have been packed up and the flip flops are lined up and ready for wherever the day will take me. Often it’s out to the garden to muck around in the dirt and plant up for the summer. But flip flops + gardening = filthy feet. And not that dirt that just dusts off when you shake your feet at the door. The kind that digs into your skin and just won’t come off without a fight.

Herbal Foot Soak Recipe

This is where a herbal foot soak is the perfect solution. Not only does it soak away the aches of the day, but you can use a little as a scrub as well. I can’t help but think that this would be a welcome gift for the gardener in your life (and yes, you qualify for gifts too!) but add some pretty labels and you have yourself a great gift for mother’s day.

Check out the Herbal Foot Soak post at the My Own Ideas blog for the full recipe.

Make this year a handmade holiday and whip up something for mom. Have a browse through the Handmade Gifts posts for more ideas on what to make this year.

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Apron in a Jar for Mother’s Day

I often think that the way a gift is wrapped can be as thoughtful as the gift itself. Combine this with my absolute love of canning jars and you have endless possibilities.

Apron in a Jar Mothers Day Gift Idea

This project for the My Own Ideas blog shows you how to make a Apron in a Jar for that special mom in your life. [Read more...]

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21 Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Garden-Loving Moms

Moms love to get handmade presents from their children. The time and love that goes into creating the present exudes priceless thought and consideration. Whether you’re 2 or 42, here are 21 handmade gift ideas sure to brighten her day.

Handmade Mother's Day Gifts Ideas for Garden Loving Moms

For moms who love the garden you can surprise her with garden-inspired creations like 1. Block Printed Tea Towels, 2. a Hanging Globe Terrarium 3. Lavender Sachets 4. Serenity Now! DIY Lavender Eye Pillows, or 5. a Salad Bowl Terrarium.

Gift Ideas Natural Bath and Body Skincare

Some moms need a little pampering. Whip up some of these recipes from the Natural Skincare Series and present it in a vintage mason jar.  6. Easy Homemade Bath Salts, 7. DIY Bath Bombs, 8. Simple Sugar Scrub, 9. Cold-Process All-Natural Handmade Soap, 10. Hemp & Honey Lip Balm, 11. Mango Citrus Body Butter

If making crafts just isn’t your thing here are some gorgeous handmade items available on Etsy that any gardening mom would love. UPDATE: a few shops are offering discounts to Garden Therapy readers which is listed after the item link – woo woo!

Handmade Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Garden Loving Moms apron plant labels mini garden

12.  Spring Garden Grass Green Half Demi Half Apron $30.00 (Use Coupon Code GARDENTHERAPY and save 15% on aprons and other stuff in http://www.akitschykitchen.com shop), 13. Keep Calm Spoon Plant Garden Marker $10.00, 14. Mini Patio Mix Kit For Miniature Gardens $16.95

Handmade Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Garden Loving Moms

15. Garden Therapy Handmade Sunflower Photo Print Pillow $80.00 (use code SPRING for 10% off), 16. Coin purse – Autumn Patchwork print $23.00, 17. Green Leaf Earrings $22.50, 18. Fabric Flower Brooch Pin Yellow Poppy $10.00, 19. Oat and Poppy Scrub Soap $10.00

Succulent wreath

20. DIY Succulent Wreath Kit $45.00.

Modern reusable plant tags labels

21. While these modern plant labels from aHa! Modern Living aren’t handmade, they are just too adorable to not be included.

 

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Handmade Garden Flower Pillows for Mother’s Day

If you are looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day that says, “you are my sunshine”, check out the Garden Therapy Handmade shop.  Order now through May 3rd to ensure your purchase will arrive in time to make it for Mom’s big day and use the code “SPRING” for 10% off your entire order.

modern flower print throw pillows

Garden Therapy Handmade pillows are made from fabric designed with photographs from my garden.  Macro imagery of each flower has been carefully giclée-printed on a gorgeous a linen-cotton blend.  The fabric is sturdy and the print is washable making this truly art you can use. For more information, please visit the Garden Therapy Handmade Shop.

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