[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]As I write this, my three-year-old is writing me a song. It may be the best present ever. If something like that is in your skill bank–do it! For the rest of us, we might need a little inspiration. Or wine. For most of us, wine is a good gift unless mom is pregnant or doesn’t drink.
I was just looking through the gift store at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and they have some expensive but really neat candles and some reasonably priced jewelry for a gal who loves flowers. Also note that dresses are up to 20% off at Target until May 4th.
This post has some affiliate links included, but shop local if you can.
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Gifts You Can Make
Here are some things you can make that are much better than another pair of earrings or a scarf for mom or for the matriarchs who have everything (aka grandmothers).
Grandmothers are easier than mothers because they are always happy with a simple picture of the grandkids or a handmade card, but sometimes you want to be a bit more creative.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.achildgrows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/popsicle-stick-can-cute-diy-craft-tutorial.png” url=”https://www.somewhatsimple.com/popsicle-stick-flower-pots/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]You can make these Popsicle Stick Flower Pots or vases from Somewhat Simple, but also have your kids paint them for extra fun and a special touch.
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[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.achildgrows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dried-flowers-craft.jpg” url=”https://www.lilyardor.com/how-to-press-flowers-quick/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]This craft looks super classy, but Lily Ardor has a very unconventional way of doing it. Note that you need two sheets of glass for each frame. She says to get two frames, but you could just get an extra piece of glass.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.achildgrows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Salt-Dough-Flower-Magnet.jpg” url=”https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/salt-dough-flower-magnets/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]This is the most traditional craft with a real kid-made feel from the Best Ideas for Kids craft blog. It does require you to have flower shaped cookie cutters and an oven. She also recommends using something which claims to be non-toxic (I question that) called Mod Podge to make them last, but I think it is not necessary.
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