May 2013

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Inspired Mom   Inspirational thought for the day calendar l  Tear-jerker memoir or autobiography book or e-book l  Seasonally scented candles l  Photo posters with inspiring thoughts l  Uplifting statuette or figurine l

Techno Mom

Electronics charging station   Music/books/apps gift card l  Smart phone portable keyboard l  Gadget sleeves or cases l  Tickets to local science and industry museum l l

Decorator Mom   Gift card to her favorite antique or décor store   Décor magazine subscription l  Interior design color wheel l  Portable tape measure l  Binders with sheet protectors for idea clippings l l

Thoughtful Mom

Monogrammed thank-you notes l  Beautiful kitchen apron l  Floral air freshener spray l  Potpourri in favorite scent l  Lavender drawer sachets l

Traveler Mom   Gift card to local international store l  Passport holder l  Neck pillow, eye-mask and ear plugs l  Stylish luggage l  Travel magazine subscription l

Artsy Mom   Umbrella from a museum store   Biography of favorite artist l  Tickets to a gallery exhibit l  Art supplies of her own l  Small prints of her favorite artwork l l

Caffeinated Mom   Coffee-making tools   Stylish and colorful mugs l  Black tea assortment l  Chocolate-covered coffee beans l  Coffee shop gift card l l

Crafty Mom

Craft tote bag or rolling case l  Sketch pad to plan future projects l  How-to book or e-book on favorite craft l  Table top craft tool sorter l  Craft magazine subscription l

Whole-Living Mom

Type-A Mom

Gift card to a whole foods store   Organic chocolates or bakery items l  Purely made lotions or body butters l  Whole living magazine subscription l  Essential oils in preferred scents c

Gift card to home organizing store l  Checklist pads l  Purse organizer l  Designer sticky notes l  Organized living magazine subscription

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Sporty Mom

Baseball hat   Portable snack/drink cooler l  Tickets to a game l  Fashionable sweat suit l  Bleacher seat cushion l l

Chef Mom

Cooking class l  Cooking magazine subscription l  Cooking tools in a vase with a bow l  Cooking store gift card l  Vintage cookbooks l

Just Add Creativity: Budget Gift Ideas For Moms Families on a budget can come up with homemade goodies that fit mom’s unique tastes. Here are a few ideas:   Bookish Mom: Handcrafted bookmarks

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Writer Mom: A coupon for writing time

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Frugalista Mom: An embellished coin jar

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Gardening Mom: A homemade terrarium

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Foodie Mom: A fancy homemade coffee cake for brunch

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Type-A Mom: Clean the house while mom stays in bed

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Hip Mom   Gift certificate to a retro boutique   Funky socks l  Subscription to hipster magazine l  New specs with cool-art frames l  Tickets to an upcoming indie band concert l l

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Sporty Mom: A family ball game outdoors

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Thoughtful Mom: Hand-written letters about why you appreciate mom

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Crafty Mom: Spend the morning making collages together

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May 2013    Atlanta Parent 15


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