15 seriously funny Mother’s Day cards for moms who can appreciate a good laugh
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
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
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
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!
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
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...
Web coolness: Funny Mother’s Day cards, gift ideas for cool moms, American Girl’s new leap, the best climate march signs
Here are a few things we’ve been reading around the web this week. We hope you like them too. 18 Mother’s Day cards that totally crack us up, including this all-purpose apology card from the always hilarious Emily McDowell. Have you been checking out our...
18 of the funniest Mother’s Day cards to help her momentarily forget all the pain you’ve caused
Every year we have the best times seeking out the funniest Mother’s Day cards for those moms who prefer a little sass to sentimentality. (You know the ones.) There are so many good ones out there — and man, so many bad ones — so we did our best just...
The most fabulous indie Mother’s Day gifts from women makers + shops | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2017
This year, we’ve been feeling like moms are in need of a lot of love. As in, more than usual. So for 2017, we wanted to kick off our annual Mother’s Day gift guide with fabulous gift ideas as always (would you expect anything less?) that will not only...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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