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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas that are Better than Flowers!

Mother’s Day, one of our favorite days of the year! A day where you celebrate the love and care your mom has given you from the day you were born. This day is for celebrating Moms and all of the sacrifices and support they have given over the years. Instead of boring cliché flowers, that every mom on the block will have, why not give her something that she can cherish for years to come, just like these advanced features for home hospital beds?

Here at Memorable Gifts, we have compiled a list of great Mother’s Day Gift ideas better than Flowers!

Cook Her Favorite Meal from Scratch 

From a pancake breakfast in bed to a four course gourmet meal made at home, cooking for your Mom can be a sweet sentiment. Between all of the holidays and regular every day dinner, she has done her fair share of cooking for you! Surprise her with her favorite meals or dishes all cooked from scratch and with love! Present her meal with her favorite coffee or tea in this special custom character mom mug! Change the features of the character to make her just like mom and add a special heartfelt message on the back to make this a gift she will treasure and use for years to come!

Spa Relaxation Day

Treat her to a special day of relaxation and pampering at places like spa Chania, everyone knows she deserves it! From a Mani/Pedi to a full body massage or facial, a day  to take time for herself is much needed! Help watch the kids or do her daily chores so that she can escape reality and relax. All moms deserve some peace and quiet time for themselves, a day to remind them how strong and beautiful they are!

Photo Keepsake Box filled with Memories 

Mom’s always keep trinkets, drawings, cards and photos from their children’s early years. Handmade cards and drawings from school, photos of special memories to even first teeth and first curls! For a special and thoughtful gift, collect her favorite trinkets, previous mother’s day cards or drawings and photos and put them in this personalized keepsake box. Adorned with flowers, her favorite photo on the lid and a special message, this gift is sure to bring her to tears! A thoughtful trip down memory lane is truly a gift she will treasure for years on end.

Surprise Vacation 

A special surprise getaway can truly be a gift she will never forget! Book flights at Jettly and send her off to explore and create new memories that she will cherish forever. Send her off to reconnect with herself and her significant other, for a truly thoughtful gift. Whether a tropical getaway or a trip across the country to see family, she is sure treasure the memories made. A personalize Luggage Tag makes the perfect surprise gift to send her off for adventure!

Mother’s Day Vase with DIY Arrangement 

If all else fails, flowers are not a always a bad option. Spruce up the boring bouquet with a handmade DIY flower arrangement and a personalized Mother’s Day vase. Adorned with spring flowers and the sweet saying “If Moms were flowers, I’d Pick you..” this makes the perfect vessel for flowers! Make a DIY bouquet out of her favorite flowers and greens to truly make this a special handmade gift! Here are some Tips and Tricks on creating the best arrangement and the best part is that she can use the vase for all the Mother’s Day Flowers she gets in the future!

Mother’s Day is coming around the corner and will be here faster than you know it! How will you show your love and appreciation this year? There are so many ways to show mom that you care. With a thoughtful gift, homemade dinner where she didn’t have to lift a finger or even a pampering spa day! This year, instead of the cliché flowers that every Mom on the block will have; try one of our personalized gifts specially made for mom! How do you celebrate the special Moms in your life? How do you plan on making this Mother’s Day extra special?

New Gift Ideas for this Mother’s Day

Mother’s day is coming and every mother deserves some recognition and love! Mothers are the glue of the family and are always there to pick you up when you fall and pat you on the back when you succeed. From Moms to grandmothers to step moms, they play an important role in all of their children’s lives! Mother’s Day, is a day that should stand out and a general day of thanks and recognition. This year, we have curated brand new gift ideas and designs for this special day.

Porcelain Heart Platter for Mom 

This white porcelain heart shaped tray is sure to dazzle.  Classic and refined, this tray is sure to match any home décor. Engraved with their family title and heartfelt message, this tray makes the perfect addition to any mantle or entryway. The delicate heart lace detailing on the rim of the tray, truly makes this a truly one of a kind piece.

Heart Shaped Treasure Box 

A unique and fun way to celebrate mom and everything she does is with this Heart shaped glass trinket box. This classy glass and rose gold lace finish is sure to match any home decor and will be displayed with pride. This small treasure box is the perfect place for Mom to hold her every day jewelry pieces. Personalize the bottom message to make this a gift Mom will truly cherish!

Tealight Candle Holder

Mothers are truly a blessing to our lives and created a safe home base for us. Show her your gratitude for being such a blessing with this Personalized Tea Light Candle Holder. Adorned with the saying “Home is where Mom is” could not be a truer statement. The black mirror finish is sure to compliment any home or office décor.

M-O-T-H-E-R Shadow Box

Mother’s deserve the world in return for everything they do, but don’t always get that recognition. Show your mom everything that she is, loving, strong and beautiful among other things, with this special Mother’s Acronym Framed Shadow Box. Reminiscent of elementary school art and mother’s day projects, this heartfelt acronym is sure to be a tearjerker. This shadow box will be hung with pride on any mantle or shelf in her home for years to come!

Keepsake Treasure Box

Mothers always keep small trinkets and treasures from their kid’s childhood. Whether its macaroni bracelet from the first grade or a graduation photo, they are memories they cherish forever. Help them keep those memories safe with this personalized Keepsake Photo Box. The photo frame on the top of the box makes the perfect display for her favorite photo or even her favorite childhood artwork. Adorned with the word “Mother” and the sweet saying “You have filled my life with a beautiful love” this box is a gift she will never forget!

Personalized Locket for Mom   

Mothers are truly a blessing and deserve to be recognized. Honor the faith she instilled into you with this special personalized locket. Choose between silver or gold to match your Mom’s personal every day style. Engraved with “Best Mom Ever” and a special message, this is a locket she is sure to keep close to her heart! Choose your favorite photos or memories to insert into this photo to make a gift mom will cherish for the rest of her life!

From fancy spa packages to handmade macaroni art, there are so many great gifts that the special mom in your life will love. This year, get her something to cherish for rest of her life; something that she can display with pride and affection and remind her of the love of family!  Our new gift ideas will bring any mom to tears of joy and pride and will be cherished for years to come. We are sure to have a Mother’s Day gift for all the important mothers in your life! How do you celebrate Mother’s Day in your family? Do you have any special traditions?

Easy Graduation Gift Ideas

Summer is coming up and that means Graduations – colleges and universities, high school and even technical school! Graduation season is around the corner and is a major milestone in many young people’s lives. It marks a turning point and a hard worked for accomplishment. Show your support of your recent graduate and celebrate their new found success with a personalized graduation gift. Whether they are starting a new chapter of schooling or gearing up for their career, we have something special for every type of graduate!

Graduation Gifts Ideas for Every Graduate 

Every studious graduate has a collection of books, from novels to textbooks. A book is a very important and meaningful icon, symbolizing knowledge. Celebrate their new found knowledge with a customized crystal book plaque. Crafted from optic crystal and adorned with a silver cap charm, this plaque is sure last the test of time. This makes the perfect plaque to adorn their full bookshelves. A personalized wooden book clock makes a unique gift for any graduate. Engraved with their name, alma mater or even a special message and featuring a photo frame inside. This makes the perfect gift for any new graduate’s desk.

Commemorative gifts are always nice to give for special occasions, and can have a lot of sentimental value. A personalized pen set makes a great gift to celebrate a graduation. They can display in their new office or home as a special reminder or even use the personalized pen to make a great first impression during an interview. An engraved tea light candle holder makes a great gift to any new graduate. Adorned with the graduation cap and personalized with their name and Alma Mater, this candle holder is sure to match any home or office décor.

How do you plan on celebrating an upcoming Graduation? 

At the graduation ceremony, there will be so many pictures taken. Honor those special candid moments with a personalized photo wall panel, specially designed for your favorite photo. An engraved 8” x 10” wooden frame makes the perfect frame to proudly display your photo on any wall or mantle in the house. A personalized photo frame makes a great gift for those high school graduates that are moving off to college. This sturdy rustic 4” x 6” photo frame is sure to match any dorm or apartment décor and last through all the moves and parties!

Graduation is a special and exciting time for the young graduate. Celebrate and commemorate this time with a unique graduation gift. This year instead of money or gift cards, give a unique gift that will truly be cherished. Do you have any special graduates in mind? How do you plan on celebrating an upcoming graduation? Any family graduation traditions or practices?

How to Thank your Doctor

Whether it’s for your regular health care professional or a specialist that saved your life, doctors work hard to keep us healthy – They deserve a little thanks!  Now, this is where things get messy – what is appropriate and what is not? You don’t want to be inappropriate or make your doctor feel uncomfortable or get them a cliché gift or something that they already have. There are so many great ways to thank your doctor, here are just a few!

Thank you Plaque

An actual thank you plaque and some heartfelt words can really go a long way. Adorned with their name a date and a special message, a plaque makes the perfect addition to any office or shelf. This gift is sure to be displayed prominently and proudly! With a variety of plaques and designs to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect one for your doctor!

Office/Desk Accessories

To complement their exemplary service, a professional gift is always appropriate. A gift for their desk or office will go a long way and is something that will be used daily! Also, A sleek desk nameplate or desk organizer makes a perfect ornamental and functional gift! A personalized pen is always a distinguishing gift and our medical pen set makes the perfect gift set for your doctor, engraved with their name and a special thank you.

Food/Drink Gift Basket 

For the health professional that has served you for years, a thoughtfully curated gift basket can be a great gift! Pick some favorite local snacks like pocky, and produce paired with a bag of coffee or tea for those long mornings! Add our exclusive custom character coffee mug or water bottle for a special personalized touch. This handy cheat-sheet makes it easy to gift the whole office with the perfect gift basket!

Stay away from Cliché or personal gifts like gag gifts and silly items. Unless you and your doctor are literally best friends, clothes, perfume and jewelry are just a no go. Expensive and lavish gifts like a spa treatment or tickets to a big game might be rejected. You want to thank and show appreciation, not make them uncomfortable!

How will you celebrate this special day? Do you have a special doctor or healthcare professional that deserves recognition? Let us know your ideas and stories below!

The ONLY Valentine’s Day Gift You Need

Valentine’s Day is coming up and I am sure that is the main stressor in your life right now!

Everything from planning a special date at the newest restaurant, arranging flowers and gifts for your loved one has to be stressful! It seems like in this day and age, we have forgotten the real reason for Valentine’s Day, to celebrate the love you have and share with others. Instead of running around and stressing, try a thoughtful and memorable gift. Something that conveys the love you share and can be treasured forever! This heart shaped plaque is the ONLY Valentine’s Day gift you will need this year!

The Only Valentines Day Gift Needed 

This heart shaped plaque is sturdy and will last a lifetime, just like your love! Engraved with your lovers name at the start of the sweet poem:

When I saw you, I was afraid to meet you.

When I met you, I was afraid to kiss you.

When I kissed you, I was afraid to love you.

Now that I love you, I am afraid to love you.

Remember, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating the love you have and the relationship you share, not how much you spend on the day! It’s not about how much you spend but the memories you create with your loved one. Flowers die and food spoils, gift something that can be cherished forever, a true testament to your love! Let us help take the stress off this year with the ONLY Valentine’s Day gift you will ever need!