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Over 45 Gift Ideas Under $10

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Looking for great gifts that wont break the bank? You’re sure to find a gift for everyone on your list with these 45+ gift ideas under $10. Whether you choose one main gift or bundle a couple together, there’s a little bit of something for everyone.

  • Toiletry Bag
  • Hot Chocolate-Purchasing hot chocolate and a mug makes a cute combo.
  • Bananagrams-It’s game on with Bananagrams!
  • Jams or Jellies
  • Pot Holders
  • Books
  • Cookie Mix
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Hair Accessories
  • Coffee

Happy shopping, folks!

Subscription Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

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Are you hoping to find a unique and useful gift idea? Maybe you’re shopping for a friend’s birthday, Mother’s Day, getting gifts for everyone on your Christmas list, or looking to purchase something fun for yourself? Why no look into a subscription? You may think they’ll be too expensive, or you won’t find one that fits the individual you planning on giving it to. Believe me, there are many affordable options out there, and there’s definitely a subscription for everyone on your list. Below, I’ve listed subscriptions that anyone from babies to seniors will love!

KiwiCo

KiwiCo subscription boxes have something for every age and interest. They’re primarily targeted at groups ages infant to teens, but they’re fun for everyone. I purchased a subscription for a friends little ones, and they really enjoyed it. She even wanted to save an activity to do with me, so we got to do one together and it was tons of fun! These monthly boxes are affordable, educational, and promote creativity. You can also choose the length and type of subscription you want. Get $10 off your KiwiCo purchase here!

Universal Yums

This is a gift the whole family can enjoy. Universal Yums will send a curated box of snacks from a different country every month to the recipients. You can choose the amount of snacks that are sent for the subscription, the subscription length, and the first country that will be featured in the subscription. Plus, each box of snacks and treats includes information on the snack’s country of origin, so they can learn while they snack! Get $5 off here!

Harvest Host

Gift your loved ones a subscription to Harvest Host. Harvest Host allows members the opportunity to camp at a variety of farms, attractions, and even golf courses (if you add it to the subscription). With this membership, they can stay the night at these fun locations for free. They can take their motorhome, camper, fifth-wheel, or other self-contained camping vehicle and enjoy their camping adventure in a new and special location.

AAA

Give the gift of AAA. Roadside assistance, towing, discounts, travel planning, and more are included in subscriptions to AAA service. I received a AAA subscription from my aunt, and it saved me a bundle on towing costs. Give the gift of peace of mind and tons of savings with AAA.

Storyworth

This gift is as much a gift for you as it is for the recipient. Storyworth is a subscription that emails prompts to the recipient every week. They respond to the email at any time with stories and even photos. Once a year of questions is complete, Storyworth compiles all of the photos and responses into a book, creating the recipients autobiography. I purchased a subscription for both of my parents last Christmas, and it’s been so fun reading their responses. Learn more about Storyworth here, and get $10 off your purchase!

Spotify

Who doesn’t love music!? Giving the gift of Spotify premium allows the listener to enjoy their tunes ad-free, with unlimited skips, and they can download from the Spotify library to listen anywhere. It’s an inexpensive gift that anyone is sure to appreciate.

The Flower Letters

Have you heard of The Flower Letters subscription? If not, I’ll give you a little lowdown on it. The Flower Letters is a subscription that tells a story through letters recipients get in the mail twice a month for a year. There are multiple stories to choose from. It’s like watching you’re favorite tv show, but doing it the “old school” way by waiting to hear the next episode via mail. It’s a unique gift to give, and gives your recipient mail to look forward to all year long.

FabFitFun

I’ve had a FabFitFun subscription for years now. I get a box with various fitness, cosmetic, household, and other goodies every season. FabFitFun lets you choose the items from a list of things they have picked out, and depending on the membership level you can pick out every item, or they will choose a few of them for you. Many of the items are high-value, brand names that honestly I’d probably never try outside of getting this box, due to the cost of buying the individual item. I gifted my mom a box subscription one season. It’s like a surprise within a gift because you give the subscription, but they get to choose some of their own gifts within the box. Kind of fun! To save $10 on the first box, click here!

Amazon Prime

I use my Amazon Prime membership almost every day. It allows me to get free shipping on Prime items, stream tons of movies and TV shows, and more. This is a gift that almost anyone on your list is sure to use, whether it be to watch their favorite TV show or order their groceries.

Magazines

There is a magazine out there for every interest. Do you know the favorite hobbies or interests of people on your gift list? Perfect! You can likely find a magazine to fit them, and yearly subscriptions are often under $10. Some of my favorites are Country Living, Taste of Home, and All Recipes.

Audible

Do you know someone who loves to read but may not have the time to read as much as they’d like to? Gift them a subscription to Audible, and they can listen to a variety of audiobooks at their convenience!

I hope this list has given you some great gift ideas. If you have a favorite subscription you’d like to share, or have tried one of the ones listed above, give a review of it in the comments!

Jewelry by Johan: My Experience with Custom Jewelry

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Weddings can be pretty stressful. There are so many decisions to make. What type of cake to serve? What shoes to wear? What songs to play? What ring to buy? And that question is how I happened upon Jewelry by Johan.

I’m a pretty sentimental person, so I knew I wanted to get something unique and custom for my husband’s ring. Something that fit his personality and was memorable. When I found out I could use a moose shed he found to make his ring, I was hooked. That’s when my experience with Jewelry by Johan began.

My husband’s moose antler shed wedding band turned out even better than expected.

Jewelry by Johan

Jewelry by Johan is a custom jewelry designer. They make their jewelry in America, using a variety of unique materials to create one of a kind, heirloom pieces.

Materials

Is your loved one interested in more traditional diamond pieces? They have that! Do they love space? Meteorite jewelry may be the perfect out of this world gift for them! Outdoorsey? Try an item made with antler! Are they musically inclined? Check out their guitar string rings! Going for a prehistoric vibe? Dinosaur bone might be just the ticket! There is really a material that will fit any interest and personality.



These custom crushed antler earrings from Jewelry by Johan turned out beautifully.


As I mentioned, I chose a moose shed that my husband found to create the pieces of jewelry that Jewelry by Johan made for us. JBJ does have antler that they can supply, but if you have your own piece that is large enough to use, you can send it to them and they will use it to create your custom piece. If your piece is too small, they can still use it by turning it into crushed antler. They then use the pieces of it to create your unique accessories.

Additional Customization

In addition to the variety of materials you can choose from, there is also the option for text and image engraving for certain sizes and materials of rings. Since I chose to use antler for my items, I was not able to use this service, but if you are able to do so it adds an additional personal element to your pieces.

The antler in this band really created the classic look I had hoped for.

Pieces

There are many possibilities when it comes to what jewelry you can create with JBJ. They make and design rings, earrings, necklaces, tie clips, and more. I purchased my husband’s wedding ring, two sets of earrings (one for me and one for my mom), and three tie clips (one each for my husband, dad, and father-in-law) from them. All of the pieces turned out incredible and came in beautiful boxes. I couldn’t have been happier with them, and my experience of dealing with JBJ was absolutely awesome.

Customer Service

I didn’t go full bridezilla during wedding planning, but I was pretty darn picky about what ring I was going to get for my husband. I had so many question about how ring sizing with antler worked, if my antler sample would work, and more that I called and emailed wayyy too many times. Each time I got the best, most polite customer service, and got all of my questions answered. They do a great job of walking you through the process of custom jewelry design and explain all you need to know. I was so impressed by their professionalism and kindness, and can’t recommend them highly enough for both their products and great customer service.

Whether you’re looking for a wedding ring, earrings for mom, or a bracelet for a friend, Jewelry by Johan has it all. Their mix of high quality, unique, custom jewelry and exceptional customer service has earned them a lifetime customer in me, and I hope they can do the same for you.

For any questions about my experience with JBJ or about what I had made, please comment below and I’ll answer as soon as possible. Also, don’t forget to check their website for discount codes and sign up for their email list to see current sales! Thanks for reading and happy shopping, folks!


A Jetboil Review

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Are you considering purchasing a Jetboil, but are hoping to learn a bit more about what it is and if it’s worth getting? Perfect, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve been using a Jetboil for years now and am going to give you the lowdown in this Jetboil review.

What is a Jetboil?

The Jetboil is a super speedy water boiling system. This system has a tall container to hold water, supported by a stand with an igniter, which attaches to a small fuel canister. You light the flame, watch the indicator on the outside for boiling progress, and before you know it you’ve got boiling water! I know it’s a simple explanation, but that’s just what it is. Jetboil has expanded their line to include other cookware such as a skillet and cook pot. For now, I’ll be reviewing the stove cooking system/super speedy boiling system as I haven’t yet tried the other cookware.

A Jetboil heated up in fall. The Jetboil gets a great review for ease of use.
The full orange ”flame” under the clear overlay indicates that the water is boiling and ready to use.

Who would benefit from having a Jetboil, and when would it be useful ?

Honestly, I think everyone should own a Jetboil, and this is why. First of all, they are great for emergencies. If you go through a natural disaster or some other event where you may not have access to clean water, you’ll want a Jetboil. Having one in your emergency preparedness kit can give you the ability to boil water for purifying, keeping you hydrated and hopefully preventing you from getting a water born illness.

Secondly, Jetboils are great for the outdoorsey folks. If you’re into hiking, biking, camping, hunting, or other outdoor hobbies, a Jetboil is for you. You can heat up water for coffee, dehydrated meals and more. The Jetboil is so compact and easy to carry that you’ll want to bring it on all your adventures.

A cozy lunch. You can take the Jetboil on all your adventures.

What are the pros of having a Jetboil?

The Jetboil is a must-have addition to your emergency preparedness kit and outdoor gear. It’s compact, convenient, lightweight, portable and easy to use. They now have the ”Stash”, which I haven’t tried yet, that is even more compact and lightweight. Jetboils are also easy to clean, which is handy when you are out in the mountains and quite far from the nearest sink! It’s a bit of an investment, but well worth it for warm food and drinks while enjoying the great outdoors.

Breakfast with a view. Nothing like oatmeal straight from the Jetboil.

Are there any cons to the Jetboil?

Clearly, this is a very positive Jetboil review, but there are cons to even the best of gear. Thankfully, I really only have one thing I’d consider a con for the Jetboil. During our most recent use of our Jetboil, we had problems with the igniter. Luckily, we had plenty of matches (as you should while you’re in the wilderness) to start it with. There is a troubleshooting video on their YouTube, though, and it looks like an easy fix, but as with all gear, we should have made sure it was in working order before we left.

I hope this review has helped answer your questions about the Jetboil. I really believe that you can’t go wrong with purchasing this cooking system. There are so many benefits to having one, and it comes in handy during a variety of different activities. If you have additional questions about the Jetboil, please feel free to ask them in the comments, and I’ll get back to you with an answer ASAP.


25 Useful Kitchen Tools, Gadgets, and Accessories

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Kitchen tools, gadgets, and accessories. When you think of these, you may think of all the random kitchen items you’ve gathered that have ended up in your junk drawer, but that’s not the case with this list of useful kitchen items below!

Whether you are outfitting your first kitchen, looking for the perfect housewarming, wedding, or other occasion gift idea, or just looking for a handy kitchen gadget for yourself, this list is sure to give you plenty of ideas.


Brown Sugar Keeper

These actually work! My mom had one and told me how well it worked, so i eventually ended up getting one, too. You just follow the directions, plop it in your brown sugar, and voila, no more hard lumps of sugar! Some even come with cute little patterns on them, so it’s an additional little bonus on top of having no hard lumps of brown sugar. Plus, these ones are made in the USA!

Non-stick Baking Mat

These baking mats will save your baking pans, and save you a lot of scrubbing. Non-stick baking mats are simple to clean, easy to use, and save you a lot of clean up time.

Dough Whisk

My mom purchased a dough whisk for me for my birthday, and it is so handy. My favorite use for this is when I’m mixing berries into a recipe. I know it’s for bread making, but when adding a fragile ingredient like berries into a recipe, or when adding them into a mix (This blueberry muffin mix is my favorite!), it works so well, and doesn’t crush up the berries.

Silicon Spatula

All of the silicon kitchen tools, gadgets, and accessories I have tried in my kitchen have been so useful. Silicon spatulas are especially helpful since they’re so versatile and are used often. Plus, they can be easily washed in your dishwasher!

Useful kitchen tools, gadgets, and accessories.
These kitchen tools, gadgets, and accessories are so useful and don’t even take up much space!

Scrub Daddy

These are worth the hype. I have a couple other great dish scrubbers, but needed something with a little more oomph for scrubbing baked on things (when I can’t use my silicon mat). This does the trick. They get stiffer in cold water for harder scrubbing, and softer in warm water for easier messes. It’s amazing! You can even wash these in your dishwasher. I got a four pack of double sided sponges for cleaning multiple areas in our home, but they have a variety of sponges to choose from.

Splatter Screen

Save yourself from those little grease burns and all the grease splatter that gets on everything with a splatter screen. We received one as a wedding gift and use it frequently. This one with the double mesh is very durable, and virtually no grease splashes through.

Pot and Pan Protectors

My husband and I got a set of Scanpan cookware for our wedding. It’s the best cookware I’ve used and we want to keep it in prime condition for as long as possible. The problem is, we have very little storage so all of our pots and pans are nestled precariously close together, which of course leads to scratching. The solution? Pan protectors! They are such a simple and inexpensive solution to effectively keep your stacked pots and pans pristine and relatively scratch free! These are the exact ones I have; I love the cutesy little pattern, too.

These cute pot and pan protectors do a great job keeping our Scanpans nice.

Cutting Board

I’m sure you rolled your eyes at this one because everyone knows how useful cutting boards are, but you don’t know how useful they are until you find the perfect one. With added grips to avoid sliding, grooves to catch spills and avoid mess, and American made, this cutting board beats the rest and is a must have.

Foldable Strainer

This handy strainer is great for small spaces. It has handles that can span across your sink, and collapses in for storage once you’re done.

Jar Opener

Nope, not a can opener, but a jar opener. These little grippy pads help grip those hard to open jars and open them easier without needing to call in reinforcements. They’d be very helpful for elderly people, or those with arthritis, too. Honestly, I got the one I use for free at a convention, so I’d check for them at conferences, conventions, and other events, but this one has good reviews if you can’t find a freebie.

BlendJet

I recently splurged and bought myself a BlendJet 2, and it was 100% worth it. The BlendJet is a compact, easy to clean, USB chargeable blender. It’s so simple and convenient to use. I’ve been using it to make smoothies and it blends them up with ease, just make sure any chucks of fruit, ice, or veggies aren’t too large or it may give you an error while attempting to blend those pieces.

Pan Scraper

The intended use for these pan scrapers is primarily for cleaning cast iron, but they work well for baking sheets and glass baking dishes, too. Just soak your dish, and this will scrape it right off. There is even a notched one for grill grates and pans as well.

Pan Handle Holder

Since I just mentioned using cast iron, I should also mention these useful silicon handle holders. These little accessories will save your hands from the heat of a cast iron pan by snugly covering the handle in protective silicon.

Apple Slicer

These dandy little tools make quick work of apple slicing and coring.

Hamburger Chopper

This is such a great kitchen tool. The hamburger chopper makes it even easier to chop up and cook burger to your liking for whatever recipe you are making. It just seems to make browning burger much quicker and easier; I love it!

Frother

Is this necessary? Probably not. Is it fun to have? Yes. You can use this little frother for making fancy coffee at home, or just use it to whip up some cream for topping hot chocolate!

Keurig

I’m not a coffee drinker, but to wean my husband off of energy drinks (or at least cut down on them a bit), years ago I bought him a Keurig. It’s so simple to use, and very convenient. It can be a huge money saver, too, in comparison to buying other drinks. The only problems I’ve encountered with it are lines in our display screen and a developing drip, which I’m not too worried about. Their customer service could use improvement, too, but overall I would still purchase one again and again.

Magnetic Bag Clips

I don’t know why it took so many stale chips and a spilled bag of crackers for me to get these, but it did. Bag clips are very inexpensive and get frequent use in our house. I really should have been using them years ago, but I’ve learned my lesson now. I purchased a whole set, with a couple regular large ones and some smaller magnetic ones. The magnetic ones are super convenient because we don’t have the drawer space to store a bunch of clips, so I just stick them on the fridge and they’re all set.

Fish Spatula

I received two of these from my father in law. Before that, I had never heard of a fish spatula, I just thought a spatula was a spatula. Turns out these things are dandy little tools. Have I used them for fish much? Not really, but they work great for quesadillas, grilled cheese, and many other things due to being thin enough to easily slide under anything.

Instant Pot

We were lucky enough to get an Instant Pot from friends as a Christmas gift. I had heard all the rave reviews about them, but was a little skeptical, and honestly a little scared to use it. Now that I’ve used it many, many times, I can say that it really is worthwhile having. Make sure you follow the instructions 100%, and watch a little YouTube on it if you need to. I mostly use mine for rice, steel cut oats, potatoes, and sometimes chicken, and it really helps you multitask while the Instant Pot does all the work. I’ve had some issues with things not being fully cooked or done how I want, but that has mostly worked itself out with time, and the trial and error process.

Meat Hammer

When recipes called for pounding meat thinner I use to just lay it down between plastic wrap, and hit it with my hand until it got slightly flatter and very uneven. Needless to say, this was not a very convenient or precise method. I ended up purchasing a meat hammer, and now my stuffed chicken marsala turns out just great!

Silicon Basting Brush

Like I said before, I love silicon kitchen tools, gadgets, and accessories, including basting brushes. Silicon basting brushes are simple to clean and leave no bristles coming loose onto your food!

Pyrex Glass Nesting Bowls

These glass bowls are one of the most used things in our kitchen. They’re good for mixing, food storage, and even look great as serving dishes. These bowls all have colorful and sturdy lids, they fit within one another, so it saves a ton of space, and they’re made in America.

Small Strainer

Having at least one smaller strainer is useful for macaroni and cheese, washing berries, or for other smaller meals and items.

Fruit Basket with a Hanger

This fruit basket keeps oranges, onions, and other fruits and veggies from going rogue and rolling off the counter. Plus, it has a convenient hook for bananas, and really looks nice, too.

I hope this list of kitchen tools, gadgets, and accessories has helped you find the perfect kitchen item for yourself or a gift for others. Happy cooking friends!

My Mother’s Day Gift List

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If you’re reading this you must be on the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Picking a gift for a mom is tricky. A lot of the time she already has a lot of the things she needs. And a lot of the time she already has a lot of the things she wants. And all of the the time she does not ask for much. This makes shopping for mom’s a little bit tricky. But don’t fret, I am here to help! If you’re shopping for mom, grandma, your mother in law, auntie, or another special momma in your life, I hope this list gives you just the perfect gift idea for her.

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Pottery

Pottery: functional, useful, sturdy, and beautiful. The past few years I’ve been on a pottery collecting mission. Some I’ve got as gifts, some with gift cards, and some I’ve purchased myself. I have everything from soup bowls to a pie pan, salt and pepper shakers and a planter. They are very sturdy (I dropped a shaker from the countertop, and it held up just fine, but I wouldn’t suggest testing them necessarily, haha!). Most of the pottery I have is from Bruning Pottery, and recently my mom and I also purchased some Polish pottery from Northcountry Fair, a local kitchenware store. They are beautifully glazed and painted, and are almost too pretty to use. I would really suggest any type of pottery as a great Mother’s Day, or any day, gift. They are heirloom items that anyone will enjoy.

Polish pottery at Northcountry Fair in Soldotna, Alaska. A great Mother’s Day gift.
Polish pottery displayed at Northcountry Fair in Soldotna, Alaska. I purchased the piece on the right and absolutely love it.

Storyworth

If you haven’t heard of Storyworth before I’ll give you a little intro into what it is. Storyworth is a subscription that emails the gift recipient a question every week for them to answer. You can write your own questions, pick from their list of questions, or use randomly selected questions from Storyworth’s vast library of ideas. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the questions, and range from questions regarding childhood, military service, family history, personal development, travel, and more. If the writer so chooses, they can have their answers emailed to whomever they like so others can follow along as they create their autobiography.

Once a year’s worth of questions have been answered Storyworth will compile them into a hardcover book. Personal photos can even be included to correlate with the answers, and they can be printed in black and white or in color for an additional cost. You can order multiple copies of the books to share with family and friends as well.

If you think this sounds like a gift that you would give to someone very elderly with a lot of life experience, you’d be correct. I think it would be a great gift for someone elderly so you can look back on all of the memories and get more insight and advice from them. BUT, I also think this would be a great gift for anyone at any age.

I gave this subscription to both of my parents to fill out while they are younger since I feel like it is easier to remember details of your life and easier to type before you get a bit older. Plus, you can also give this subscription multiple times at any age and see if answers change as people get older, and ask entirely new questions. I think it is equally a gift to the recipient as it is a gift to the purchaser since you can learn so much about the people you give it to, and cherish the memories it brings.

You can save $10 on your Storyworth subscription by using my link here.

Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies? They’re delicious, don’t take up a bunch or room in your house, and they’re cute! Cheryl’s Cookies is my go-to online cookie shop. They make adorable and delicious cookies for any occasion, and all you have to do is pick them out, pay, and they ship them off. It’s so easy; you don’t even have to dirty a baking pan!

The Flower Letters

A monthly subscription to pressed flowers mailed in letters? Nope! The Flower Letters is a letter subscription, though. It’s an “old school” storytelling subscription that consists of two letters per month for a year which chronicle the personal lives of the letter writers and events taking place during that era. There are multiple letter collections to choose from, and I highly recommend checking out this unique gift idea here! I’m getting the second collection of The Flower Letters for my mom this year (I got the “Audrey Rose Collection for her last year.), but shh don’t tell her! 😉

Bay Bands

Spiff up momma’s hair accessory game with Bay Bands! They have a HUGE variety of headband prints to choose from, and are a super useful, comfortable, and affordable Mother’s day gift. I have a whole collection of different patterns from Bay Bands, including manatees (my favorite!), leopard, solid teal, fall leaves, and more!

You can save 15% of your Bay Bands order with my referral link here.

Magazine Subscriptions

There is a magazine subscription out there for any type of interest your mom may have. Aviation? They’ve got one! Gardening, home design, farming? They’ve got those, too. A couple of my favorites are Taste of Home and Country Living. They make convenient and fun gifts that won’t break the bank, and they make great last minute Mother’s Day gifts as well.

One of my favorite magazines. Because who doesn’t love tasty new recipe ideas?

Get Personal

Don’t roll your eyes when I say this but personalized jewelry. I know, jewelry for Mother’s Day, but hear me out! You can get jewelry inscribed with loved ones handwriting, and it really is such a unique, special, and one of a kind sentimental gift. I ordered rings for my family with my grandma’s handwriting on them, and they turned out so well. There are many shops that do this now; this is the shop I ordered from.

Liberty Original Bottles

Keep a momma hydrated, and buy American made with a Liberty Original water bottle. They have a wide array of designs, and you can get personalized bottles as well. Their prices are very reasonable and the bottles are very sturdy.

Turbie Twist

If you dont know what a Turbie Twist is, let me introduce you to the product you didn’t know both you and your gift recipient need. Basically a Turbie is a hair wrap that you can wrap and secure your hair in after a shower. Instead of fighting a normal bath towel to stay put on your head, the Turbie is secured in place with an easy twist and elastic. A super simple solution to a common hair drying problem, the Turbie makes a great Mother’s Day gift. You can get different colors and patterns as well to suit your recipients personality!

Flowers and Plants

Flowers from your local florist, online, or even the grocery store always make for a pretty gift. They’re cherry, bright, and smell lovely; who doesn’t love that? But if flowers aren’t your ideal gift idea, why not gift a plant? They can even be practically free if you plan ahead! Just grab a clipping of your own plant, get it growing, grab a beautiful planter (Maybe even a pottery one as suggested above?), plant it, and you’ve got yourself a great gift!

A tiny succulent in a frog pot.
Not enough space for a large plant? Tiny succulents make great gifts, too, and are adorable!

Books

Books, or gift cards to bookstores, make for great gifts. Just pair it up with mom’s favorite tea or coffee and boom, you’ve got yourself a Mother’s Day gift.

I’m not a coffee drinker, but I recently gifted this coffee to my mom and husband, and it got some rave reviews!


Photo Book

Don’t keep all those memories locked up on your phone, share them in a custom photo book! You can use Shutterfly to make some pretty fly (pun intended) photo books, gifts, prints, and more. I’ve ordered multiple items from them and I’ve been very pleased with the quality. 

Memories

Pick out an activity, go to lunch, or just spend time hanging out with mom on her special day. Time is the gift money cant buy, so share some of yours with her to show your appreciation and gratitude.

Now that you’ve checked out my Mother’s Day Gift list, I hope you’ve found something (or some things!) to add to your cart. And to all you mother’s shopping for other momma’s this Mother’s Day, Happy Mother’s Day to you!