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Mother’s Day is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging mothers everywhere for their accomplishments and sacrifices. While mothers should be appreciated more than just one day out of the year, it’s a special occasion made just for them. This gift guide is designed to help show your mother how special she really is. 

Handmade Gifts:

Faux Flower Wreath – 

Faux flower wreaths are the perfect gift for moms who want to add more color and decoration to their home without worrying about wilting flowers. Not only is this a simple craft, but it also shows thoughtfulness is put into the gift by being handmade. 

Price: May vary on supplies

Supplies: Faux flowers, faux leaves, grapevine wreath, hot-glue gun, ribbon or string

Thumbprint Coffee Mug – 

A present mom can use everyday and look back to. Make hearts, animals, butterflies, anything you can think of with your fingerprints to add more creativity into it as well. The years go by so quickly, she’ll be grateful to have a gift she can reminisce about. 

Price: May vary on supplies

Supplies: Paint, mug

Framed Pressed Flowers –

Preserve some of mom’s favorite flowers with them being framed. Many moms love flowers but dislike to see them wilt, so frame them for her to pass by every day. 

Price: May vary on supplies

Supplies: Flowers, heavy book (or something for flattening), absorbent paper, frame

Pop-Up Flower Card –

A fun twist on traditional Mother’s Day cards; with a pop-up effect, making for a more creative and lively gift.

Price: May vary on supplies

Supplies: Glue, cardstock, paper, colored pencils or markers, scissors, flower stamps

Paper Flower Bouquet –

Like a traditional flower bouquet, except it’s made from the heart for mom to keep forever without worry of watering, wilting, or sunlight. 

Price: May vary on supplies

Supplies: Scissors, crepe paper, ribbon, wire cutters, green floral tape, green floral wire, wired floral leaves, paper flowers

Purchasable Gifts:

Viktor&Rolf Mini Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Set –

An amazing smelling gift for mom to keep at home and in her purse. Sometimes a nice fragrance is all we need for a boost in our mood, so be there for her even when you’re somewhere else.

Price: $35.00

Available at: Sephora 

A Thousand Wishes Gift Box Set –

The perfect gift box set for mom that includes a hydration body cream (8oz), fragrance mist (8 fl oz), and shower gel (10 fl oz). The box is a styled gift box with a ribbon to add extra sweetness to her gift. 

Price: $38.95

Available at: Bath&Body Works

Perfect Hairy Day (Ph.D.) Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo –

A gift to help mom look and feel her best when she’s on the go. A quick spray can make her feel refreshed and clean when things get a little too busy in life. 

Price: (5.5oz) $33.00 / (9.9oz) $45.00

Available at: Ulta Beauty 

Gift cards –

Gift cards are the perfect gift for moms who rather decide what they want on their own time; maybe even go out together for a shopping spree. 

Price: May vary 

Recommended: Amazon, Target, Macy’s, JCPenny

Flower Bouquets –

A classic yet thoughtful Mother’s Day gift; to go the extra mile, find out her favorite flowers to add in and decorate. 

Price: May vary 

Available at: Florist Shops

Experience Gifts: 

Take her to the movies –

Sometimes all moms want is to spend time with her kids; why not take her to see the latest movie in town? A place where she can relax and eat some snacks while watching a new movie while spending one on one time with her kid. 

Price: May vary on seat 

Local Movie Theaters: Regal Edwards West Covina, AMC Covina 17, AMC Glendora 12, Foothill Cinema Stadium 10 – Azusa, AMC Puente Hills 20

Take her out to eat – 

What’s a better way than to make memories and spend time with your mom than treating her out for something to eat. Order some delicious food to enjoy while making conversation with her. 

Price: May vary 

Local Restaurants: Portos, Red Robin, Lazy Dog, El Pescador West Covina, Lucielle’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que 

Picnic – 

Planning something as simple as a picnic can mean a lot to mom; spend time with each other outside in nature while summer is coming up, and bring your favorite snacks in the process as well.

Price: Free 

Local Parks: Cameron Park, Walmerado Park, Covina Park

Hiking –

Another way to spend time in nature with mom is hiking. Get in some exercise while enjoying the outdoors and learning something new.

Price: Free

Local Hiking Trails: Galster Wilderness Park, Woodgrove Park, Schabarum Skyline Trail

Spa Day –

Sometimes all moms need is a day to really relax, and a Spa day is perfect for that. Take mom for a day of needed self-care and relaxation to boost up her morale and show your appreciation. 

Price: May vary 

Local Spas: Gingko Health Care, Rainbow Spa Facial & Massage, Comfort Spa Massage 

To all mothers out there, have a wonderful and happy Mother’s Day!