Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Thank you to Jane.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions remain my own. 

I can't believe that we are almost a month out until Mother's Day. Time seriously feels like it is flying on by and I wish there was a way I could make it slow down just a little. If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's to be better prepared when it comes to gift giving. I've caught myself in too many situations where I waited last minute to get things and ended up buying something I didn't  have in mind or what I really wanted to give.

The best thing I have done for myself is to pick up things as I see them and stash them away for the occasion. It has really changed things for me and has taken off so much pressure when it comes time to gift giving. When I came across Jane.com I knew I loved the sound of it. If you aren't familiar with them, they're a website that has new boutique deals that happen daily and items that are a fraction of the price. They have everything from home decor, kids, women, beauty and wellness, and a lot of other fun finds.

Mother's Day has become such a special time for me. Not only is it the chance for me to celebrate the day with my boys, but also to share them with my mom and others. I know this day can also be incredibly sad so for many but it has really put things into perspective for me and knowing how precious life can be.

The older my boys get the more I want them to focus on giving and doing things for others. When I asked them what could they do to make this Mother's Day extra special? A spoke on behalf of both of them and said, I know! We could put on a concert. I chuckled for moment, but realized how serious they were and after thinking about it, I thought it was a great idea. They took out their guitars and decided to practice for me. Their sweet little voices filled the room and they made up some of the silliest songs that we all ended up laughing along to. I'm sure my mom and mother in-law will love to hear this concert on Mother's Day.

When I thought about what I could give the special women in my life, I looked for things that had meaning to them and what I thought they would really enjoy. This necklace that says love & be loved really caught my eye and was something I decided to get both my mom and I so we could match. I also loved this prayer journal with the perfect verse to empower us women. My mother in-law has a beach house that we visit a lot over the summer so when I saw these personalized beach bags and a pineapple necklace, I knew it was perfect for her. I couldn't help but treat myself a little early something as well. These blush moccasins were too good to pass up and you all know how I have been on a blush kick lately.

Not only is it a special day to celebrate our mothers but also all of the influential women in our lives. Here's to making every woman feel special on Mother's Day.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

1. Socks | 2. Harry's Shave Set c/o | 3. Personalized Ice Cream Pints | 4. Soft Pretzels & Beer Mustard
5. Grill Set | 6. Personalized Hammer

If you're like me you probably save shopping for the last minute, because well, life just happens. It seems like the first thing I do anymore when I need to get a gift is jump right online. The thought of bringing two toddlers into the store and trying to make a decision on what to get is just exhausting thinking about it. Ok, maybe that's a little dramatic, but shopping online is wayyy easier, and if a company offers free shipping then I'm usually sold. 

I love Father's Day because it's a time when we get to show that special guy in our lives some extra attention and get them some pretty cool things. For the most part Eric has always been easy to shop for which makes it a lot easier on me. Here's a few things I came across that I think could work for a lot of guys out there.

1. Socks: this might not be the most creative gift around but it's practical, and I feel like you can never go wrong with socks. At least for him. Eric gets more holes in his socks than I thought possible. He isn't the most adventurous with his wardrobe but he will get funky with his socks.

2. Harry's Shave Set: I have a confession to make, this won't be one of Eric's gifts because I already gave it to him. When Harry's reached out to me about their awesome shave sets I knew this was something I wanted to try out. More importantly with all my crazy blogging requests and turning my husband into my photographer, I loved the idea of having a product that he can use too. I also had the option to have his shaver engraved with his initials which was something really special and unique. He has been loving his Harry's set which doesn't irritate his skin and leaves him with a nice close shave. This kit would also be a great gift for any occasion.

3. Personalized Ice Cream: I happened to be on Groupon the other day (not sure if the deal's still out there) and came across this deal for personalized ice cream. Eric is a big ice cream fan. I don't think I've ever mentioned this before, but he actually used to own an ice cream truck in college that we would go out and sell ice cream in. It was so much fun and we always say we kind of regret selling it.

4. Soft Pretzels & Beer Mustard Kit: I feel like you can never go wrong with food related gifts so when I came across this kit it just had Eric written all over it.

5. Grilling Set: if you've been a reader around here (and thank you so much if you are) then you probably know that we love being outdoors. One of our favorite things to do in the summer is eat outside. We do a lot of grilling so this fun grilling set makes for a great gift.

6. Personalized Hammer: since Eric is a really handy guy and we're always doing renovation projects, this personalized hammer that will be from the boys is the perfect gift for him. It's always nice when you can personalize a gift and make it unique to you.