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MOTHER’S
DAY GIFT
IDEAS by Christina Katz
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t’s often tough to come up with fresh and winning gifts for Mother’s Day. Even mom herself often feels stumped when pressed for gift ideas for herself. But thanks to this checklist, you can help your loved ones brainstorm gifts to please any mom on your list. Most moms have specific passions, interests and attitudes that make us who we are. With this list in hand, use mom’s enthusiasms to hone in on the perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas. As long as you’re being thoughtful, try combining gifts from different categories to pull together a custom basket perfectly suited for mom’s tastes. After all, no two moms are exactly alike.
14 Atlanta Parent May 2013
Frugalista Mom New wallet Assortment of coupon clipping cutters l Storage container to hold coupon cutters l Cutting mat l Couponing strategies book or e-book l l
Working Mom
Smart shoulder bag Scheduling apps for smart phone l Housecleaning service l Pretty makeup bag l Working mom magazine l
Bookish Mom e-reader Bookseller gift card l e-book gift card l Book light l Audio book club subscription l l
Socialite Mom
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Bulletin board, calendar, white board combo l Large, colorful tote bag l Movie star sunglasses l Address book l Lifestyle magazine subscription l
Fitness Mom Exercise DVDs l Running store gift card l Sporty headphones l Water bottle l Jump rope l
Zen Mom
Yoga mat Desktop zen garden l Yoga class gift certificate l Tea pot with tea cups l Green tea assortment l l
Writer Mom Mom writer book or e-book Fancy pen or assortment of pens l Notepads or journal l Hip laptop bag l Writing magazine subscription l l
Stylish Mom
Jewelry holder Lipstick/lip gloss tote l Scarf rack l Sparkly keychain fob l Fashion magazine subscription l l
Green Mom
Gardening Mom Garden tool storage cart Watering can l Garden clogs l Kneeling pad l Seed packets or plant starts l l
Funny Mom
Joke of the day calendar DVD of favorite humorous movie or TV show l How to be funny book or e-book l Signed celebrity photo of favorite comedian l Tickets to a comedy show l l
Movie Mom
Popcorn maker or microwave popcorn assortment l Favorite movie theater drink assortment l Movie storage rack l Pre-purchased movie tickets l Entertainment magazine subscription l
Work-athome Mom
Desktop organizer Picture frames l Magazine holder l Stylish hook racks for charge cords l Work-athome magazine subscription l l
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Foodie Mom
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Thrift store gift card Solar-powered watch l Composter l CSA (community supported agriculture) membership l Reusable shopping bags in various sizes
Favorite restaurant gift certificate Assortment of favorite condiments l Food item of the month club l Food magazine subscription l Gourmet food store gift card l
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