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Mother's Day gifts from young kids

Gifts that can be made or are inexpensive

May 9, 2019

Mother's Day will soon be here.  Here are some easy and affordable gifts your little ones can make or buy for mom/grandma.

1. Hand print painting

  •  Draw a picture of a plant pot; paint it or color it brown
  • Make stems coming out of the pot
  • Put finger paint on your child's hands
  • Have them stamp their hands.
  • You can use 3 different colors on one color. 
  •  I have one of these pictures framed from my son.

2. Paint or draw on a clay plant pot

  • set up a painting area
  • grab a smock, this will be messy
  • use acrylic paints or paint markers
  • have your child paint whatever they want on it
  • let the pot dry

3. Make a homemade card

  • Take construction paper or card stock
  • Fold it half either length wise or width wise
  • have your child draw or paint a picture

4. Mom 'Coupons'

  • Make coupons for simple things
  • one kiss
  • one hug
  • free day to sleep in
  • mom can redeem any time

5. Make breakfast for her

  • get mom's favorite breakfast items
  • make her a nice breakfast 
  • serve it to her, either in bed or at the table.

What are some of your favorite no or low cost Mother's Day gifts?