Mother's day: gift guide.

Need some Mother's day gift ideas? It feels as if every year, I find myself sort of wracking my brain for great gifts to give the moms in my life (my own mom, mother in law, sisters, friends who are moms, friends who are waiting to be moms....SO MANY MOMS). I'm on the ball this year (maybe for the first time?) and gifts are already on their way or ready to be wrapped up!

  I thought I'd share some of my favorite ideas- most are budget friendly, perfect for any mom (young, old, friend/family, or even someone waiting to become a mom!), and they're all a little unique. Let me know your favorite gifts for moms!

Belonging necklace. Simple, sweet, and handmade by women in Asia who have been rescued from human trafficking. I love the idea of gifting it to a mom in your life and letting her know she belongs. Also, its just a really pretty 10k gold necklace that makes a great wardrobe staple! (Wanted something else handmade by artisans around the globe? I also love this makeup bag, this fun bracelet, and these earrings (I'm really into gold right now evidently??)

Art print. The options for a fun and meaningful piece of art are sort of endless. A quick google or etsy search will give you hundreds of option. I am in love with this simple print. You could also do a fun photo project like this one or even create your own custom piece of art! (tip: save some $$ by skipping the cost of a custom frame and just picking up your own at Target!)

Giant fern. Ok I know that sounds weird. But giant, potted ferns are perfect for summer! Or splurge and buy your mama a gorgeous container full of different blooms. (Ferns are just SUPER hardy and nearly impossible to kill!)

The best book. Give this book to a mom you know, please. It's really, really great (and not specifically geared to moms). If you know a mom in the thick of raising littles, a mom waiting to carry or adopt a child of her own, a mom dealing with an empty nest- give them this sweet and wise book (add this free printable inside!).

A gift card. Stop hating on gift cards! Treat a mom you love to one so she can treat herself! Maybe buy all your mom bffs a Starbucks card or gift your mama a pedicure or a fun combo of gift cards for a date night out!

Babysit their kids. Don't just offer, but say "on Saturday May 35th I'm free all day and you're getting out of the house! I'll bring pizza and hang out with the kids!" What a sweet gift for any mom who isn't an empty-nester.

Experience/quality time. My sisters and mom have unintentionally started this tradition of doing something together each year. Its even better than big gifts! We've to brunch at a local landmark, met up for pizza and a movie, treated each other to lunch at a fun local restaurant, and this year we're going to this fun floral arranging workshop! Find a local cooking class, wine tasting, flower arranging, or even make signs together at Board & Brush. So much fun to do something together!

Father's Day. (gift guide)

  Father's Day is two weeks away! I don't know about you, but the dads in my life are hard to shop for. They don't really want/need anything or if they do, they simply buy it for themselves. Boring! In case that's how the dads in your life are too, I rounded up some of my favorite gift ideas for dads who aren't trendy and like more simple gifts (Justin and my dad would never want things like a sock subscription, shaving kit, whiskey stones, or a Chemex) Here are some super simple, inexpensive gift ideas for any dad!

Mpix Accordion minis// I actually make one of these for Justin every year. He doesn't love stuff or things that take up space, so these are perfect. Instead of a big bulky photo album he'll never look at or a framed photo he has no where to put, this tiny book takes up little space while still holding lots of photos. Its been fun to build his collection and see how fatherhood has changed so far and it will be really neat to look back when the boys are grown up!

Chat book// I love the idea of creating a fun 'rad dad' book when my boys are older. Fun for them and a cute keepsake for dad. Chat books even makes it easy for you with preloaded graphics, etc. (see more here)

Thumbprint keychain// My sister received this as a mother's day gift, but I think it's the perfect idea for dads too! Just use more of a brown/tan clay and maybe a gold key ring and it'll be a bit more masculine.

Bro code shirts// If you know a dad of boys, this is too cute. You can even buy matching ones!

Top Golf gift card// Fun idea for a date night or you can even take your kids along!

Bluetooth speaker// Almost any dad could use one of these waterproof, floating, bluetooth speakers (for yardwork, grilling, or just around the house)

I love you book// This cute (and small!) book is a fun place to regularly add reasons you love your husband/dad. You could even make the habit of asking your kids what they love about their dad and writing down what they say over the years!

Powerbeats wireless headphones// Justin is the least tech-y guy, but this is the one gift that he's received and loves. Heck, I've even tried them and love them. Wireless headphones that are perfect for mowing, working out, etc.