With stay-at-home orders ending in some states, facing lessened restrictions in many, and still fully intact in others, this upcoming Mother’s Day may look a different, may present some unique challenges in how to gift mom, grandma, or another special woman appropriately.
If you’re feeling safer at home, despite whatever you state’s requirements might be, or if COVID-19 has effected your finances, hopefully these four ideas will help you celebrate the holiday in a thoughtful way!
These can be great sensory and coordination crafts for your kiddos to make as well! (Momma hens, feel free to send the link to your poppa bear or your children directly, if you need to share a hint or two.)
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#1: Flower Seed Card
If you have seed packets around – or if someone in your home can make a quick Dollar Tree run and pick up some floral seed packets (just a dollar for a couple packets!) – you can make a very sweet and seasonal card.
Simply fold a piece of paper – printer paper, notebook paper, construction paper, or card stock – in half to make a side-opening card. Tape or glue the seed packet to the front center of the card. Using the writing utensil of your choice, craft a fitting message. I personally like the one shown here – “thanks for helping me grow!” – to fit the theme with the garden seeds.
#2: Home-Baked Cookies
Who doesn’t enjoy something sweet and baked with love?
Several weeks ago, I posted this delicious and easy-as-could-be recipe for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Most kitchens have these ingredients at the ready, so this recipe is accessible and simple, while still being quite a crowd-pleaser!
I’d suggest bagging and tying with twine or ribbon, as pictured here, for a sweet gift-giving experience!
#3: Flower Finger-Painting & Handprint Art
This one was PERFECT for my little one! At 23 months, this was a fun paint adventure for him – even if I was at the ready with hand wipes and paper towels!
You’ll need two colors of paint (green and another color of your choice), some paper, and a writing utensil.
To start, simply dip one fingertip in green paint and paint a long stem. Don’t worry about any mess ups – they can be turned into leaves on the stem! Then, pouring the second color of paint on a flat surface like a paper plate, rest your child’s palm flat, collecting paint across the palm and fingers before laying his/her paint-covered print over the painted stem.
I chose to put my child’s initials and the month and year on the page as a keepsake.
#4: Cardboard Bird Feeders
Earlier during the many stay-at-home orders throughout our country, I wrote a post featuring 5 Things to Do at Home with Your Toddler. In that list, I shared how to make a cardboard and peanut butter bird feeder. I think, with the season that Mother’s Day is in, this would make a perfect gift for mom’s or grandma’s garden!
Simply cut a piece of cardboard into your desired shape (I made a heart), punch a small hole in the top for hanging later, and spread peanut butter over one side. Then, cover that side with bird seed. Then, I use twine or string to create a loop through the previously punctured hole. I put mine in the freezer for a little while to harden up before gifting or displaying.
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Many of these could be done together or done for more than one recipient if desired.
Have you made any of these gifts before – or received one? Do you have plans on what you’re giving this Mother’s Day?
Kate with a Twang 
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