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A Truly Memorable Gift for Moms

By Michelle Myers 7 Comments

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A Truly Memorable Gift for Moms

Looking for just the perfect gift for mom that will be truly meaningful? You don't have to spend a lot of money to create a gift that she is sure to treasure. Easy for kids to do and a beautiful way to preserve lasting memories. A Truly Memorable Gift for Moms. SunshineandHurricanes.com

What Moms Really Want

When it comes to gifts for moms, whether it be Christmas, Birthdays or Mother’s Day, I’ve been chatting with friends about what they would really, truly appreciate from their husbands and children.  Basically, all the answers boiled down to the expected gift certificates, time alone, or a random specific item.  The longer we talked though, it became clear that the handprint gifts, quirky kid notes, and homemade bookmarks were the things that were long remembered and treasured.

And then, a friend posted this idea for a truly memorable gift for moms and I was struck with the perfection of the idea; no clutter, less to keep track of, stored in one place, major keepsake potential, and it could be easily done by mom herself, if necessary.  And like all the best ideas, this one is simple in it’s perfection . I think a composition book or any type of journal where the pages are not easily removed would be the best option for longevity’s sake.

Make it Memorable

 

So, without further ado, here’s the grand idea: have each child create a page in the journal for you every year, draw a picture, write a few sentences, trace the child’s hand, record the child’s answers to specific questions, etc.

 

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I’m not an overly sentimental person and not a big fan of cards either, but this idea is exciting to me because I feel like I’ll have a lovely, bound keepsake for years to come.  I gave each child a 2 page spread so there would be plenty of space for drawing & doodling and my goal is to have them do this at Mother’s Day and my birthday every year.  My children are 3, 6, 8, & 12 so don’t let the age of your child deter you, it’s never too late(or early) to start!  I went with this Martha Stewart Journal in one of my favorite shades of blue:

PACK_MA2450_martha_stewart_journals_AU_V1There are some super cute options here, here, or here if you’d like to purchase a journal or, for all the crafters out there, some fabulous tutorials here and here if you’re interested in creating your own!

Looking for other gift ideas for Mom????  Check out these posts:

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Filed Under: Gift Guides, Holidays Tagged With: Gift Ideas for Moms, Gifts for Moms, Meaningful Gifts for Moms, Memory Making for Moms, Mom Gifts, Mother's Day Gift Ideas, Mother's Day Gifts

About Michelle Myers

Michelle Myers is mom to four kiddos ranging from elementary thru high school, each with strong opinions and a flair for the dramatic. In other words, they're a lot like her. Former educator and lover of learning, she divides her time between carpool and Starbucks by reading voraciously and giving TED talks to herself at red lights. A Floridian for almost 40 years, Michelle loves the beach, making people laugh, and date nights with her hubby of 25 years...and yeas, they clearly married at age 7.
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