10 Unique Personalized Gift Ideas for Mothers Day

Mothers Day is Sunday May 9, 2010.  Are you ready to wow your mom with a personalized gift that will make her say, "bearing and raising that kid was really worth it!"? No?  Ok, read on.  I have some good ideas for you.

Moms love handmade things.  But, don't think you're going to get off easy with some brownies or a construction paper card.  Sure, that may have worked when you were in the third grade but your mom knows you are capable of much more these days.  The nice thing is, you don't have to be the one to actually make the gift.  Purchasing handmade online is especially easy these days. One of my absolute favorite spots to shop is Etsy.  Thousands of craftspeople have set up shop there making is so easy to find the right gift for mom.  Here's a few favorites:

1. Jewelry with her kids birthstones or date of birth
2. A hand knit scarf with matching gloves
3. Hand made bookmarks
4. An original painting featuring her favorite color pallet
5. Hand made leather journal customized with her name or initials
6. A crystal keychain in her favorite colors or her birthstone
   
7. A hand sewn tote bag
8. A photo pillow with a photo of the grandkids
9. An antique trinket from her hometown
10. A photo collage of her favorite memories

Being a mom is tough, trust me.  Showing your mom how much she means to you sounds Hallmarky but she'll really appreciate the thought.