mother's day cards Archives

7 of our favorite Mother’s Day ecards that say all the things you want to say right now

This year definitely feels like an e-card year when it’s come to Mother’s Day. While we love supporting the post office all we can, some of us have just been too overwhelmed to remember to pick out a card in time. And plenty of us aren’t able to...

18 meaningful Mother’s Day gift ideas for the far-away mom or grandma you really miss.

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

While I think any and all Mother’s Day gifts are meaningful, this year is different. If you normally see your mom on Mother’s Day, like I do, this year is going to be extra hard if we’re not able to have those huts, that time together, those...

16 special Mother’s Day gifts from the kids this year: Gifts to make, gifts to buy, gifts to mail

by Cool Mom Staff | Mother's Day Gifts

As we keep saying, this year’s Mother’s Day gifts from the kids are going to be something extra special. If you’re sheltering in place together, you’ll have to secretly have something delivered or find the time — and space! — to...

Tons of fantastic ideas for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that don’t feel like it.

by Lexi Petronis | Mother's Day Gifts

Yes, it’s official last-minute Mother’s Day gift time. And that’s okay! While we started searching for the coolest Mother’s Day gifts months ago (because it’s one of our favorite things to do) as busy moms ourselves, we know that as much as we...

15 seriously funny Mother’s Day cards for moms who can appreciate a good laugh

by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Cards + Stationery

Every year, we search far and wide (well, spend a lot of time on the internet) to find you the funniest Mother’s Day cards. Because some moms just appreciate a little sarcasm and wit over a flowery, sentimental message (But hey, that doesn’t let you off the hook for...

31 affordable Mother’s Day gifts for all kinds of moms, and how to make them more special

by Liz Gumbinner | Living, Style + Beauty

We’ve always said that Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be expensive — but they do have to be thoughtful. (Well, at least they should be, right?) One of my favorite gifts from my kids of all time, aside from the hand-written cards and artwork...

13 truly creative DIY Mother’s Day gifts that kids can make and give | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018

by Lexi Petronis | Mother's Day Gifts

The truth is, handmade DIY Mother’s Day gifts that kids can make and give themselves (or okay, maybe with a little help) are just extra touching. Of course as moms, we know that every gift from our kids is a special gift, whatever it is, whatever the cost. But,...

18 fantastic Mother’s Day gift ideas for stepmothers who you definitely don’t want to forget. | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

For our annual Mother’s Day Gift Guide, we always know how important it is to include Mother’s Day gift ideas for stepmothers — plus mothers-in-law, godmothers, and all those other important mother-like figures in our lives — who we love and...

The ultimate guide to last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas. You got this!

by Lexi Petronis | Mother's Day Gifts

Every year, we love finding the coolest Mother’s Day gift ideas for our readers who are prepared super early. But, as moms ourselves, we know that it’s important to share tons of great last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas too, since life comes in two...

10 adorable handmade Mother’s Day cards from the kids that will totally melt Mom’s heart

by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts

My most favorite Mother’s Day cards are the ones my kids make themselves. Because, how can I resist an adorable handprint poster or toddler-style drawing of Mommy & Me? Heart is melting over here. So, I’ve checked out some of our favorite craft...

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