Instead of your go-to Mother’s Day flowers, give mom something that’ll last longer than a few days. And no, we’re not talking mugs or pictures (although moms love those, too). Plant and flower subscriptions are a great way to remind her how amazing she is again and again. Flowers and plants will give the house some life, and there are options out there for everyone from a beginning gardener to a plant lady pro.
To help you decide which is perfect for your mother figure, check out our curated list of plants and blooms ready for delivery. There are options with different degrees of care, so even if the mom in your life doesn’t have the quintessential green thumb, she can still easily keep them looking their best. And bonus! Many of these Mother’s Day flowers and plants come with pretty pots and planters, so she won’t even need to repot them later.
The Bouqs Co. Subscription
The Bouqs Co. is a go-to for us, thanks to their stunning blooms that stay fresher longer because they're shipped directly from eco-friendly farms. With The Bouqs Co. subscription, mom gets a bouquet of gorgeous flowers every month, and you can customize your plan to bet fit her (and you never pay for shipping on subscriptions, saving you $25 off the bat!).
You can't go wrong with a plant subscription from Lively Root. Mom doesn't even have to have an especially green thumb to love this one either. Select from different subscription options like the Easy Care Plant Subscription, Pet-Friendly Plant Subscription, and more. Every 3 months, a new plant arrives with care instructions, so she can enjoy their new greens easily.
Each box from Plant In The Box includes a small to medium-sized plant, virtual care card, and free shipping with their 'Arrive Safe Guarantee.' Choose from 3 subscription options: the Bloomer Box with easy to care for houseplants, the Fur-Friendly Box for households with curious pets, and the Majestic Marvels Box for those who like rare finds!
Good things come in small packages? With the Baby Mystery Jungle Box from Rooted, that's absolutely true. These adorable little baby plants are extra-small, so they're great for the office, window ledge, or other small spaces!
The Herb Garden Subscription from Gardenuity comes with a hand stitched grow bag, custom blended soil, and nutrients, plus three seasons of fully-rooted plants. Mom gets 3 seasonal deliveries, creating a year of herb harvesting! And not to worry; Gardenuity analyzes your location and customizes an assortment of herbs specific to your climate.
The Sill's plants are sourced from local growers to ensure their quality and to support family-owned businesses (we sure do love that!). They also guarantee your plants arrive in happy, healthy condition, or they replace them for free. Your subscription includes a curated plant, a chic ceramic planter, and instructions. Pick from a 3 or 6 month subscription gift, and from 3 different box options: Easy-Care, Orchids, or Pet Friendly.
Farmgirl Flowers offers a flower subscription service for their signature gorgeous burlap-wrapped flower bouquets and David Austin roses arrangements. Choose from weekly, biweekly, or monthly. When you “Make It A Recurring Delivery", you can select your delivery start and date and how often you’d like your flower subscription to deliver!
The Horti Plant Subscription Box is created to take you through different layers of plant care! Not only do recipients get beautiful plants monthly, but you actually learn how to take care of them, so you'll become a better plant parent. Every level of plant-care experience is covered here!
It's hard not to drool over FLOWERBX's offerings. Their subscriptions include options for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly deliveries of their beautiful flowers—including Snapdragons, Avalanche Roses, Dutch Tulips, Peonies, and so many more—so mom's Instagram will be a whole garden of flower pics (who could blame her?).
Seasonal, sustainably sourced bouquets sent from Bloomsy's eco-friendly farms straight to mom's door. Just choose your size and subscription type—including Tropical, Hydrangea, Roses, and more!—and they take care of the rest. Monthly, weekly, and exclusive plans are all available!
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If you want to make Mother’s Day 2024 extra memorable, you can’t go wrong with a homemade card. Since we know moms go gaga for all things heartfelt and handmade, we’ve rounded up the easiest, cutest Mother’s Day card ideas that kids can whip up themselves. They’ll pair perfectly with your Mother’s Day gifts! These are our favorite ideas that are sure to make Mom smile.
Is there anything more classic than a construction paper craft for Mother’s Day? They’re easy, sweet and take little time. We love that this is one of the easiest Mother’s Day card ideas for kids.
This adorable idea is so personal! You can snap your kiddo blowing kisses or doing another cute pose, then let them decorate construction paper to their heart’s content.
When you have too much love for a standard card, bust out this awesome accordion idea from Sarah Hearts! As far as arts and crafts for kids go, this project is perfect—don't forget to customize it with Mom's favorite photos!
Attention, little artists! Start collecting those crayons and get ready to color: these printable cards from Sarah Renae Clark are an easy and creative canvas to show Mom some love.
We love how these typography cards from Lovely Indeed spotlight Mom's superstar qualities. Whether she's a Mom Boss or makes a killer PB&J, these cards call out those qualities that make Mom so amazing.
This cute Mother's Day card is bright and cheerful and with the template from Fireflies and Mudpies, it's an easy craft for kids to do at home. It gives kids creative freedom to color as they see fit, and they can even glue the flowers on by themselves.
This Mother's Day card idea is a sweet surprise! You'll need to download the free flower envelope for tracing, but the rest only requires markers. Get the details from Hello Wonderful.
If anyone deserves to treat herself, it's Mom. That's why these cards from Studio DIY couldn't be more perfect—especially if you pair them with an at-home spa day.
Give Mom a one-of-a-kind gift with this printable poem card from Lil’ Luna. Put your kiddo’s handprint on the front, then have them sign the inside—easy peasy.
This is one of the most unique Mother's Day card ideas we've seen! Grab some dried flowers and put together this sweet card from Make and Takes. Finish it off with white glue and a little drawing.
If you’re not the crafty type, go for this printable from Weekend Craft. It’s as easy as getting some cardstock, cutting it down to size, and adding a personal note inside.
We heart this rainbow painting project aspiring artists can make for mom on her special day. The Artful Parent is where you’ll find out how to create this card that’s meant to be treasured.
You don’t have to be a crafting genius to stitch together these lovable cards for mom. It’s a perfect preschooler activity. String, card stock, and helping hands are what it takes to wind up this Mother’s Day project without breaking a sweat. Get the details at Hello Wonderful.
Finally, a card that's big enough to match your little one’s love for Mom. Find out how to assemble this larger-than-life, undeniably stylish option at The Merry Thought. It's perfect for a Mother's Day picture!
Even if mom's not a bookworm, she can still find a special place for this photo collage in disguise. Use a photo booth fave, or crop some silly selfies to take center stage on the front, then follow the tutorial at Make and Takes so your card will make its mark!
Let your veggies pull double duty this Mother’s Day with a creative rose print card designed by Jen from Mum in the Madhouse. Whether your mini-me pairs this beauty with a sweet-smelling bouquet to match, or pens flowery best-mom-ever sentiments inside, it’s an easy option mom is sure to love.
With just a few items you probably already have in your pantry, you can create this turtle-themed card, one of our favorite Mother's Day card ideas to make mom smile. The tutorial from Sugar Aunts via Coffee Cups and Crayons will help you get it done.
This adorable flower bouquet by Melissa from Fireflies and Mudpies is not only easy to make, but it also has the sweetest printed message on the inside of the vase.
No matter how many kiddos are part of your crew (one, two, three, or more) this classic paint and press will come in handy. Have each kiddo make his or her own card or combine handprints of different sizes and colors into one beautiful bouquet. Get the deets at The Trendy Treehouse.
with additional reporting by Taylor Clifton and Aimee Della Bitta
These hostess gift ideas will make them feel so appreciated
Whether you’re heading to a holiday party or invited for a weekend visit, you’ll want to make sure you don’t show up empty-handed. Hostess gifts may be a little old-fashioned, but that’s because they really are a classic move that will never go out of style. Thanking your hostess (or host, of course) for their hospitality and any work they’ve put into making you, their guest, feel welcome, is always considerate. Although the sentiment has never gotten old, the gift itself changes from decade to decade. So, you’ll need some hostess gift ideas, especially with the upcoming holiday season.
These carefully curated gifts will please any hosts, even your hard-to-shop-for-sister-in-law. They’ll be welcome additions to their home, pantry, and every day, plus many of them actually make their next event that much easier to put together. Scroll down for our favorite hostess gift ideas for 2023.
TBH Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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A bottle of wine is always a good idea when it comes to a hostess gift. This wonderful Pinot Noir is made from 100% estate-grown organic grapes from Small Vines on the Sonoma Coast and is a full-bodied wine with hints of cherries, a floral scent, and a lovely lingering flavor.
Goat milk is known for its moisturizing qualities. We love gifting this soap and lotion set especially since its fragrance-free and includes a counter caddy.
Glassware with a city map in 22-carat gold leaf is sure to endear your host to you even when your kid locks themselves in the bathroom in the middle of the party. Choose from 22 popular cities.
San Francisco mom Samira Khoshnood created Superstitchous while on maternity leave after the birth of her first child. We love gifting these cozy blankets to pretty much anyone. Especially with a variety of charming prints and sizes, you can't go wrong.
Made of long-lasting soy wax and hand-poured in California, these are a chic-meets-cheeky offering. There are a bunch of different single and bundle options to fit your favorite hostess's personality.
The perfect gift wrap for that bouquet of flowers you can grab on your way over; use a recycled jar, a can or a simple vase and make it dressy. Coated paper stock in lots of different color choices.
A perfect trio of cheese from one of the country's best cheesemakers. Includes a decadent triple cream Mt Tam, funky and buttery Red Hawk, and versatile aged Wagon Wheel.
Filter out sulfites with this simple wine filter and say goodbye to wine headaches. Simply add one to each glass you pour and in 3 minutes, you'll have a clean-tasting filtered glass of your favorite grapes.
—Kate Loweth, Amber Guetebier, Gabby Cullen, & Kate Cartia
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Get crafty with your child this Mother’s Day. While your little one may not be able to create a masterwork of art just yet, that doesn’t mean they can’t add a special touch to the perfect gift for you or Grandma this Mother’s Day. Whether you and your baby make a mess or not, you’ll be making memories with these Mother’s Day infant crafts.
A cupcake liner adds a 3D effect to these framed smile blossoms, and all your little one needs to add is the beautiful smile for the photo. Visit the Paging Supermom blog for the tutorial and a free printable of the blue polka-dotted background.
Heart-shaped, finger-painted flower petals are the centerpiece of this bouquet of love from Toddler Approved. Once the finger painting is done, test out your mini artist’s scribbling skills for the stems and then cut and paste to create a beautiful arrangement.
An admittedly messy craft for the slightly older baby or toddler, these papier-mâché bowls from the Happy Hooligans blog are sure to be a hit on Mother’s Day. They can be given on their own, or you can place an additional gift inside. They are as useful as they are one of a kind!
Craft a garden of love with baby’s hand and footprints on an adorable handprint apron from the Little Page Turners blog. Add in a yellow thumb and a few red fingertips for the bee and ladybugs. It's the perfect gift for grandmas who like to cook with their grandkids.
Catch some rays with these rainbow heart suncatchers from Fireflies + Mud Pies. Either cut the tissue paper or have baby rip it up before letting them go to town on gluing the pieces in place.
An ice-cube tray of watercolors, coffee filters and pipe cleaners are all you need to make beautiful colored coffee-filter flowers that will never wilt. The Hands On As We Grow blog has instructions on painting or dipping (depending on baby’s dexterity) the filters for a gorgeous Mother’s Day bouquet.
This clever idea for making Mother's Day cards combines hand-scribbled art with photos of the artist in action: Take photos of your child while they're creating their card masterpiece and attach the photos to the front of the card. If your child isn't ready to manage a paintbrush or marker, give them finger paints. You'll find instructions for the card (and a DIY envelope to put it in) at The Mombot.
Let your little one lend a hand to create this custom handprint memory box from Mama.Papa.Bubba. Draw a heart around the handprint to emphasize the shape, and feel your mom heart melt every time you add a memento to it. If you're giving this as a gift, add a little treat inside the box for an extra surprise.
This flower family picture from Domestic Mommyhood showcases cute faces surrounded by real flower petals for a natural touch. Tiny fingerprints make for perfect leaves on the stems. This craft is also great for babies with older siblings and is sure to brighten mom's day.
Every mom loves flowers on Mother's Day, but showing them off in this mason jar vase makes them extra special. This project can be done almost for free using items you probably already have around your house. It’s fast, easy and yet another idea that lets your mini-me stick their hand in paint, which they'll love. Get the how-to at Christina's Adventures.
If you have salt, flour, water, an oven and some paint, you can make these adorable footprint hearts. If your baby can hold and use a paintbrush, they can help with the painting, or you can guide their hand as they paint. The result is a memorable decoration that can be used indoors or out. Visit HubPages for the instructions.
This incredibly simple project turns a sloppy mess into a piece of fine art. Grab a piece of canvas, a few jars of finger paint, and some shape stickers or die-cut vinyl lettering and let your child work their artistic magic. Your little one will get to play and learn about texture, color mixing and creativity, while the letters elevate their design into something pretty special. See more at The Desperate Craftwives.
Decorate a candleholder with the help of those tiny little piggies. All you need are a few dabs of glue and some rainbow craft sand to cover a mason jar with adorable finger or toe prints. Check out some of the photos of the finished, illuminated project at Sugar Aunts.
This project requires a little extra work on Mom’s (or Dad's) part, but the result is a unique heart-shaped pendant featuring your babe’s fingerprints. Find the full craft idea, along with links to all the materials you'll need (including oven-bake clay and cookie cutters), at That's What Che Said.
Another spin on the handprint art concept, this craft creates a handprint out of sand. The reminder of just how tiny baby's hands are make it a memorable Mother's Day gift. Steps to make one yourself can be found at Crafting a Green World.
—with additional reporting by Katie L. Carroll
Make sure to capture all the messy fun—and share it with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.
Do you ever wonder how to be a good neighbor? It can be as simple as waving hi, chatting up the family next door, or helping someone out when they need a hand. Remember, it’s never too late to strengthen your bond with the people who live next door, across the street, or at the end of the block. Here are 12 simple ways you and the kids can connect with your neighbors today and every day.
1. Ask them their name. This seems like a no-brainer, but so often we don’t know even know our neighbor’s names!
2. Exchange phone numbers. A simple gesture that says you’re looking out for them.
3. Bake something. The holidays often bring this kind of tradition, but why not invoke it on a random Wednesday? Few people will be disappointed in freshly baked bread, cookies, or other goodies. And everybody loves coffee cake.
4. Plant it. A cutting from your favorite houseplant or a pre-potted begonia: even a small bouquet of flowers is a sweet and inexpensive way to say, “Hey!”
6. Make it a double. Next time you’re at the store, grab an extra bar of soap, dishwashing liquid or another cleaning product and gift it to your neighbor. It doesn’t need to be expensive, and keep in mind many people have chemical and scent sensitivities.
7. Make a hello card. Have the kids paint or draw a simple card that just says “Hello, neighbor!”
8. Carry the load. Help unload the trunk of the car or pick up a package from the bottom of the stairs and place it in front of their door.
9. Invite them to dinner. Make dinner at your house or meet them at your favorite place. There are so many options for your comfort level.
10. Do a work exchange. Mow their lawn, shovel their driveway, pull weeds or something similar. Even if you live in an apartment building you can help tidy up communal spaces or carry their recycling down to the street.
11. Organize a pot-luck. If you don’t have the space to do this in your own place, use a nearby park or community center. Make simple invites that you hand-deliver and set a time limit.
12. Start a club. If you share a passion or hobby with your neighbor, do this hobby together or start a group in your community. This could be a book club, knitting club, woodworking club and so on. The options are endless!
Who needs a restaurant on Mother’s Day when you can pull off these delicious meals at home? Your mini sous chefs can get involved too. Read on for all of our best Mother’s Day brunch recipes—we guarantee Mom will be feasting like a queen in no time (bonus points if you serve this as breakfast in bed!).
It’s not as hard as it seems, we promise! This recipe makes eggs benedict a breeze thanks to a smart poaching method and a Hollandaise sauce that’s blitzed up in the blender. Get the details for one of the most classic Mother's Day brunch recipeshere.
French toast is already awesome, but it’s made even more awesome when you use ciabatta bread and flavor it with orange zest. Mom will love waking up to this—here is the recipe.
Potato Skillet with Baked Eggs
If Mom is hankering for something savory, chances are this skillet dish will hit the spot. It has bacon, potatoes and eggs, and you can even sneak in some spinach and peas for a complete and balanced meal. Here is the recipe.
When it comes to Mother's Day brunch recipes, nothing beats a homemade blueberry muffin, especially when little ones help make them just for their mama. This version is finished with a cinnamon sugar streusel topping. Find the recipe here.
With toasty bread, chunks of thick-cut bacon and a generous sprinkling of cheese, this savory bread pudding is bound to impress Mom. Pair it with coffee and orange juice for the ultimate brunch. To get the recipe, head to The Little Epicurean.
Broccoli Frittata
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Keep it simple and whip up a classic frittata for Mother’s Day. We love that frittatas are infinitely customizable, so you can throw in whatever veggies or cheese your family enjoys. Grab the recipe here.
You can't go wrong with a classic. This recipe is a step above boxed mixes, creating a super fluffy and beautiful pancake that rivals Mom's favorite 24-hour diner. Get the full recipe here.
Here's one of the cutest Mother's Day brunch recipes out there. Kids can use cookie cutters to make a sweet and colorful fruit bouquet for the person who has probably poured a thousand bowls of cereal by now. Get the full instructions at Kix Cereal.
It doesn't get much more simple (or tasty!) than this recipe from Improv Oven. Paired with toast and fruit, it's a meal that will impress the person of the hour.
Serve a cool breakfast treat like any of these gorgeous yogurt parfaits. Gather other recipes to whip up a menu item mom will be sure to savor, or keep it simple and use store-bought ingredients. Get the recipes at Completely Delicious.
What's brunch without a mimosa? Dress up the classic sparkling sipper with B. Britnell's recipe, which incorporates a splash of peach nectar and a slice of peach for a garnish (or substitute with Mom's favorite fruit).
Even the mama who loves a good, strong cup of joe will be thrilled to find this on her tray. Brewed fresh, she'll love the citrusy-sweet twist on a lunchtime staple from Ashley Marie's Kitchen.
For thousands of people, Valentine’s day is particularly hard. It’s the holiday created for two, but when there’s only one, it can be a brutal reminder of loss.
Unless you live in North Carolina, where one mom and small business owner makes bouquets for widows and has plans to deliver 400 arrangements in just a few weeks.
“Both of my grandmothers were widows. My mom’s mom had 12 children and my dad’s had 8. I never met my grandfathers and they never remarried,” Ashley Manning explained. “My son’s preschool teacher had (also) lost her husband. When I heard that, my heart just broke.”
After 10 years of pharmaceutical sales, Manning followed her passion for plants and began to casually arrange flowers for friends’ events, then sell them at local pop-up events, finally launching Pretty Things by A.E. Manning In November 2020. Last February, Manning asked her Instagram following a simple question: How are we going to take care of the women in our community who aren’t going to get flowers? The response was overwhelming.
Courtesy A.E. Manning
Nominations of widows who someone knew could use a sweet surprise started rolling in. “I just needed to know their name and address,” Manning said. “I was just a one person show last year.” That didn’t stop her from organizing 121 bouquets for widows with the help of 50 volunteers. Manning says that some people choose to have the flowers delivered anonymously, while others want to deliver themselves, along with a hug.
This year, Manning’s more than tripled her scale of delivery for Valentine’s day, and she’s done it despite a serious eye injury (inflicted, no less, than by her 6-year old—and we totally don’t even have to ask what happened to picture it happening). “I had a fully detached retina and I was in my bed for 6 weeks,” she said. “I didn’t know if I could do (the project) this year,” she told TODAY, but thought, “‘If we are going to do this, we have to get started now.’ And by the grace of God, this is going to happen.”
More than ten local businesses —including jewelry company Twine and Twig and wine retailer Winestore— plus monetary donations from people across North Carolina have pitched in to make sure that widows in the community can still feel the love this Valentine’s Day.
Just because you’re an adult it doesn’t mean your love of stuffies has to fall by the wayside, especially when it comes to getting something to snuggle up with on Valentine’s Day. Thankfully, Build-A-Bear has the market cornered when it comes to giving that special someone the perfect bear to say “I love you.”
Coined as “Build-A-Bear After Dark” in a hilarious post on the brand’s Facebook page, the collection is packed with both pre-stuffed and custom bears, bunnies, dogs and more that are styled in festive Valentine garb.
While you can definitely custom design your own plushie, Build-A-Bear has some great gift sets that have everything you need. We love the Teddy French Beret set that comes with an adorable outfit and bouquet, Pawelette Rosé over Roses set with wine glass and bottle of rosé and the Barkleigh Mixed Berry Seltzer set that comes in cute heart PJ’s and a can of seltzer (stuffed, of course).
Want to dress up your BAB? Choose from V-day options like heart pajamas, an “I want to take you out” T-shirt, a devil costume (rar!), an “I Love You” shirt and even a French Beret set.
Don’t forget the accessories! No bear is complete without a love eye mask or a red bouquet and red nail polish wristlet.
With Valentine’s Day approaching next week, you better be beary quick about getting your order in. Check out the Build-A-Bear website to see where you can get same-day delivery and even in-store pickup.
Oh, hello Valentine’s Day that’s less than two weeks away! If you’re feeling a major time crunch to send that special someone the gift they deserve, Instacart has the ultimate hack to save your day.
The grocery delivery service not only brings you groceries in an hour, but flowers and gifts too! Thanks to the Instacart Gift Hub, you can shop everything from beauty and electronics to sporting goods and pets in your local area with a super quick turn around time.
So how does it work? Just log onto your Instacart account, add your recipient’s address, pick a store in their area, then add the gift you want for delivery the same day, or schedule for a later date! We tend to to love the flower delivery option the best because you’ll avoid pricey delivery fees, ridiculously expensive prices and unneeded stress.
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Sweeten up your Valentine’s Day by ordering fresh roses on Amazon Prime for pronto delivery. Whether you’re looking to make a statement with a bodacious bouquet or a single stem, Amazon has once again found a way to make our lives simpler.
Snowstorm? Pandemic? Toddlers? Not this year. Thanks to Amazon Prime’s rose delivery, absolutely nothing should stand between you and the floral expression of love you crave (or that you crave to give, but that you’ve possibly forgotten to order weeks in advance).