Mother's Day Gifts 2018

Mother's Day Gifts 2018. Unique ideas for that special woman in your life.

Girolle Cheese Cutter: This unique wooden-and-steel tool, perfect for moms who love their wine-and-cheese nights, will give any party a turn for the better. Slice the rind off of the top of the cheese wheel (not included, but this variety works well), push the wheel onto the steel rod, and crank the scraping knife in a circle, shaving the cheese into bite-sized, flower-like curls.

“All Seasons” Goat Milk Soap Collection: Four chemical-free, handmade, and hydrating goat’s milk soaps—one for each season—are wrapped in pretty kraft paper and colorful floral designs and encased in a handcrafted red-cedar box. The fragrant bars will help mom unwind from winter to spring, but the set is so gorgeous she may never want to use it.

Terry Beach Reader: Beach season is just around the corner. Get Mom ready for those lazy sun-and-water days with this colorful terry-cloth tablet and e-reader case. Thanks to a water-repellent polyester lining and zip enclosure—not to mention a terry handle for easy toting—she can make a splash without damaging her tech.

Mothers Day Greetings Cards

Finding the words to write in a card to your Mom can be surprisingly tough, so here’s some inspiration for you! I hope you find a Mother’s Day saying that’s just right for your mom. I’ve divided the sayings up into...

 

Short and Simple Mothers Day Sentiments for when you believe that sometimes the best way to express your feelings is to keep it simple.

 

Funny Mothers Day Sayings for when you want to brighten your Mom’s day and you don’t want to write anything too mushy or gushy.

 

Quotes for Mother’s Day for when you’re looking for something pithy to capture the way you feel about your Mom and what she’s done for you.

May all the love you gave to us come back to you a hundredfold on this special day!

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Wishing you all the love and happiness you so richly deserve... happy Mother’s Day!

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Mom.... You’re the best! Thanks for all you do. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Thank you for always being there, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Because of you, I am me. Happy Mothers Day!

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Wishing you a fabulous Mother’s day! You’re the best mom I could have asked for.

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Wishing you a very special mothers day. Thank you for always being there for me!

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Happy Mothers Day to the greatest mom I could ever have asked for

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May your Mother’s Day be filled with as much happiness as you brought to my childhood

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Thanks for giving me the best things in life: Your love, your care, and your cooking. Happy Mother’s Day!

Most Popular Mother’s Day Gifts in Every State

People across the U.S. will celebrate their moms this Sunday with flowers, cards or breakfast in bed—and, at least in Alaska, they may add some heartfelt words of poetry too.

 

“Love poem” was the most uniquely searched Mother’s Day gift in Alaska in recent years, according to a Google analysis of search data by state from 2004 to 2018.

 

Love was a theme in many of the top-searched gift ideas, including a “forever heart necklace” in Ohio—but food was even bigger, with popular presents including “chocolate strawberries” in Washington, D.C., “chocolate gift baskets” in Mississippi and “edible fruit arrangements” in Oregon. Some states went for the opposite tack, with Mother’s Day shoppers in New Jersey searching for “fitness trackers” and those in North Dakota searching for “healthy cookbooks.”

 

And then there were some more unusual ones: Connecticut’s top item was a “garden animal statue,” while Pennsylvania’s was “sheepskin pillow” and Wyoming’s was “tea infuser.”

 

See the most uniquely searched Mother’s Day gift in your state below:

 

Alabama – Baby shadow box

 

Alaska – Love poem

 

Arizona – Bike cruiser

 

Arkansas – Jewelry

 

California – Cookies

 

Colorado – Cappuccino maker

 

Connecticut – Garden animal statue

 

Delaware – Edible arrangement

 

District of Columbia – Chocolate strawberries

 

Florida – Locket

 

Georgia – Picture frame

 

Hawaii – Cake pops

 

Idaho – Bracelet charm

 

Illinois – Orchids

 

Indiana – Roses

 

Iowa – Necklace

 

Kansas – Spa gift basket

 

Kentucky – iPad

 

Louisiana – Ring

 

Maine – Lemon bars

 

Maryland – Candle wall hanging

 

Massachusetts – Beach gift bag

 

Michigan – Fresh fruit basket

 

Minnesota – Bamboo wind chime

 

Mississippi – Chocolate gift basket

 

Missouri – Mini Keurig

 

Montana – Homemade lip balm

 

Nebraska – Bluetooth speaker

 

Nevada – Diamond pendant

 

New Hampshire – Birdfeeder

 

New Jersey – Fitness tracker

 

New Mexico – Cheesecake stuffed strawberries

 

New York – Charm bracelet

 

North Carolina – 3 picture wallet

 

North Dakota – Healthy cookbook

 

Ohio – Forever heart necklace

 

Oklahoma – Wine rack

 

Oregon – Edible fruit arrangement

 

Pennsylvania – Sheepskin pillow

 

Rhode Island – iPad mini

 

South Carolina – Michael Kors sandals

 

South Dakota – Manicures

 

Tennessee – Custom glass artwork

 

Texas – Birthstone rings

 

Utah – Facials

 

Vermont – Brownie delivery

 

Virginia – Day spa

 

Washington – Bamboo plant

 

West Virginia – Willow tree figurines

 

Wisconsin – Handmade flowers

 

Wyoming – Tea infuser

 

Methodology: Google found the most uniquely searched Mother’s Day gift by state by monitoring searches that included both “Mother’s Day” and “gift” within a short period of time. The data is based on searches in the week leading up to Mother’s Day from 2004 to 2018.

10 Best Mother's Day Gifts

Facebook gift for Mothers day 2018

It's the Thursday before 2018 Mother's Day, which makes it the last day you can comfortably order flowers for your mom without freaking out that they won't arrive in time. But if you forget, or are simply too cheap to spring for an Edible Arrangement, Facebook is offering a digital flower in some markets. The flower was spotted by Twitter user Sreedev Sharma. "To celebrate Mother's Day, we are testing the ability for people in a few markets to leave a flower reaction," the company said in a statement. This marks the first time the company has offered a temporary reaction, and comes three months after it expanded the like button to include a range of other responses.

 

Facebook did not specify the markets in which the flower will be available. After Mother's Day, you won't be able to leave the flower as a reaction, but it will still appear underneath any posts where it has been added. If Facebook is pleased with the results, I can imagine temporary reactions becoming the company's answer to Google Doodles — a little bit of whimsy that livens up the product at a relatively low cost. It's a small thing, but a nice touch.

Mother's Day gift ideas that are actually cool

Every year in mid-spring, there comes a morning when you wake up in a cold sweat with one thought on your mind.

 

When is Mother's Day this year?! Heaven forbid, did I miss it?!!!

 

No, you haven't missed it. Mother's Day falls on different dates around the world, but for the United States, Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May. Go ahead and mark that in your calendar for next year so you don't have to have another panic attack.

 

Thankfully, there is still time to put together a thoughtful offering for the mom in your life. We're not saying any mom wouldn't appreciate some pancakes and a nice card, but if you really want to win Mother's Day, all it takes is a little extra thought and a dash of personalization.

Impress a beauty-minded mom by flexing your knowledge of skincare trends. Korean beauty products are big right now, so pick up a few sheet masks (the ones that make the wearer look like a spooky ghost). Bath bombs — fizzy tablets packed with color, scent and skin-friendly ingredients -- are also supertrendy. They range in price from about $3 to $12 a pop, so you can get a bunch or invest in a few posh options.

 

Now that adult coloring books are hot, you can find them practically ANYWHERE. They're even in the checkout line at the grocery store! Complete the gift with a nice set of colored pencils and some peace and quiet for once.

 

The best gift some moms can get on Mother's Day is a good cry. Elevate your childhood finger paint art and commission a local artist to draw a favorite photograph or create a personalized card (it's cheaper and faster than it sounds). A locket or piece of jewelry with a meaningful quote on it would also be a hit, or take matters into your own hands and put together a scrapbook of a favorite family trip. Boom: Instant tears.

 

Bonus to this idea: It costs basically nothing. Gather the kids up, dress them in the ugliest sweaters you can find, and strike a pose for a legendarily awkward family photo. If you're the kid, find a weird old baby picture and recreate it, #TBT style. Her Facebook friends will thank you.

 

Listen, is it the most romantic idea? No. But if mom has been driving around with a dinged up side mirror, or the garage light hasn't worked since 2006, fix the dang thing! You can still be sentimental: If she's ever mourned over a lost bracelet or a broken mug, try to find a close replacement.

 

If your favorite mom likes to cook (even after surviving untold struggles over family meal options), get her something Food Network-level fancy that she'll enjoy experimenting with. Culinary lavender, truffle oils, infused vinegar and goods imported from her favorite travel destination are all great options.

Mom's Day Unique Ideas

Mother's Day is on May 8th! Make it a day she'll remember with affordable gifts she'll love from all over the world. From oh-so-soft pajamas and printed robes, to boho-chic jewelry and apparel, and personalized items that say you love everything about Mom's unique self, we've got everything you need for Mom!

Your mom gave you the world growing up -- and while you may not be able to repay her gift in kind, you can make her day with something more tactile. This year, skip the drugstore card and craft a symbolic gesture to show her what her many gifts meant to you. Start with a personalized notebook -- a subtle nod to your unwritten history together in the years to come.

2018 Mother's Day

2018 Mother's Day is a modern celebration honoring one's own mother, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day and Siblings Day.

The celebration of Mother's Day began in the United States in the early 20th century; it is not related to the many celebrations of mothers and motherhood that have occurred throughout the world over thousands of years, such as the Greek cult to Cybele, the Roman festival of Hilaria, or the Christian Mothering Sunday celebration (originally a celebration of the mother church, not motherhood).Despite this, in some countries, Mother's Day has become synonymous with these older traditions.

Mother's Day brunches

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and for me, that means spending an entire weekend with my mom in Des Moines, heading to the opening of the Downtown Farmers’ Market on May 7 and going to brunch on May 8. While we already have our reservations in, you may still need to make yours. Here, a look at six brunches just for Mother’s Day, along with some of the newer brunches that have opened recently.

1. Le Jardin

 

2815 Beaver Ave.; 515-255-5787; lejardindsm.com

 

This French bistro in Beaverdale is well-known for its Sunday brunches, and for Mother’s Day, that means special seating times between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., between 10:20 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., from 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., and from 1:10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each seating allows for an hour and 20 minutes to dine. Each dish comes with the choice of two sides and free honey cornbread muffins and coffee for all guests. Bonus: Now Le Jardin is open for brunch on Saturdays, too, with a scaled-down menu of omelets and crepes.

 

2.Blank Park Zoo

 

7401 SW Ninth St.; 515-287-0848; blankparkzoo.com

 

Head to brunch with the animals at the Blank Park Zoo, which teams up with Johnny's Italian Steakhouse chefs. Look for chef-carved prime rib, traditional breakfast entrees, smoked salmon, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, chef's pasta, assorted salads, homemade pastries and desserts, children's buffet and more for $26 for nonmembers, $23 for members and $12 for kids under 12. Seatings are at 9:45, 10, 10:15 and 11:45 a.m., noon, and 12:15, 1:45, 2 and 2:15 p.m

 

3. HoQ

 

303 E. Fifth St.; 515-244-1213; hoqtable.com

 

Suman Hoque and his team put together a special brunch menu that includes a la carte items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Look for roasted sweet potato toast, deviled duck eggs, cinnamon rolls, hand-dipped doughnuts, pomme Bryon with potatoes and Milton Creamery white cheddar cake omelets, stuffed French toast and more. Also nab bottomless mimosas, screwdrivers or bloody Marys for $18.

 

4. Strudl Haus

 

1951 Indianola Ave.; 515-259-9886; strudlhaus.com

 

Michael Leo’s Vienna-style restaurant with an in-house Austrian bakery serves up a smaller version of its breakfast menu for Mother's Day. That means eggs any style with German sausage or ham, crepes with Nutella or jelly, Strudl Haus eggs over easy with Hollandaise and ham and more. Make reservations at 8, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m.

 

5. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

 

550 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona; 515-957-9600

6800 Fleur Drive; 515-287-0848

6075 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines; 515-333-5665

johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com

 

With three locations in the Des Moines area, that gives you three more places to take mom. All three have a buffet with salmon, pasta dishes, carved prime rib and ham, salads, fruits, plus a special children's buffet. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $26 adults, $13 ages 5-11, 4 and under free.

 

6. The Radish Dining & Catering

 

721 E. First St., Grimes; 515-986-1900; theradishdining.com

 

Grab the all-you-can-eat buffet for $24.99 for adults and $6.99 for kids 3 and up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kick in an additional $5 for the bloody Mary bar and mimosas.

 

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Mother's Day Cards 2018

Mother's Day Cards 2018:

  • Don’t poets know it, Better than others? God can’t be always everywhere: and, so, Invented Mothers. SIR EDWIN ARNOLD

  • Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. A photograph of Anonymous. ANONYMOUS

  • The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness. Photograph of Honoré de Balzac HONORÉ DE BALZAC

  • Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your children. Photograph of Sam Levenson. SAM LEVENSON

  • A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. TENNEVA JORDAN

  • And remember that behind every successful woman is a basket of dirty laundry. A photograph of Anonymous. ANONYMOUS

  • The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom. HENRY WARD BEECHER

  • No gift to your mother can ever equal her gift to you–life. A photograph of Anonymous. ANONYMOUS

  • Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn; Hundreds of lambs in the purple clover; Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn; But only one mother the wide world over. GEORGE COOPER

  • Mother–that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries. T. DEWITT TALMAGE