Your mom is one of a kind, so her Mother’s Day gift this year should reflect that. Or, at the very least, be a special kind of gift that she’s never received before. If you’re at a loss for what such an item could be, don’t worry, we did the shopping for you. Keep reading to see personalized presents, monogrammed bags and stationery, artisanal body care items, floral arranging workshops and other gifts that will prove greater significance to mom than some of the more generic options out there. Another plus? Nothing will cost you more than $60.Etsy/MeliCreativeGiftA nostalgic viewfinder toy with a reel of personalized photosMoms of the '90s will instantly recognize this View-Master toy from days gone by and feel a little nostalgic unwrapping it. Just provide the Etsy seller with seven digital photos and they'll make your own custom wheel that mom can view again and again. Uncommon GoodsA 90-minute flower arranging workshopGive the gift of experience with this 90-minute workshop that teaches any flower lover how to master the therapeutic art of floral design. Taught by expert floral artist Nsombi Woodson, mom will learn Woodson's "floral-care tips and professional techniques for preparing your vase, demonstrate how to find your personal design style using the plants as muses, and answer questions throughout the workshop." Flowers and vases are not included, so gift this alongside some fresh flowers you picked up at the market or store. Etsy/MartaStartsAn engraved bottle of mom's favorite perfumeWith this thoughtful gift, every time mom spritzes her favorite perfume, she can also read a special message from you engraved on the bottle's face in your very own handwriting. Just send an image of your message to the Etsy seller, and they'll engrave it into this refillable glass perfume, using either your own handwriting or a font of your choosing. Once the engraving is done and sent back to you, you can fill it with the fragrance of your choosing. Papier, PapierA spiral-bound recipe journal from PapierIf your mom is the culinary type who loves saving and customizing recipes, this spiral-bound journal from Papier provides enough pages to fill with up to 85 recipes, as well as a handy conversion chart and spaces to make notes and customizations for each one. Printed on high-quality paper and featuring a laminate softback cover that will stand up to splatters in the kitchen, this journal also has blank lined areas where mom can plot other important information. You can opt to have this come in a gift box for just $7 more on the product page. Flamingo EstateA bottle of Flamingo Estate's heritage extra virgin olive oilFlamingo Estate’s extra virgin olive oil is made by a fourth-generation farmer who cultivates a variety of olive trees that aren’t common in the United States, according to the brand. The harvest – from January of this year – is processed quickly to maintain freshness and a high polyphenol (antioxidant) content.Uncommon Goods, Uncommon GoodsA New York Times games and puzzle bookInside this display-worthy hardback coffee table book are 224 pages worth of the New York Times' most adored puzzles. Whether mom is a crossword lover, a Wordle fan, a trivia addict or a Sudoku fan, this is one place where she can play it all. Uncommon GoodsA mason jar herb garden Even mom can't deny the luxury of having fresh herbs right at her fingertips, and these interactive mason jar planters allow her to plant and display some of her most-reached-for ones, even if she doesn't necessarily have a green thumb. Available in either mint, rosemary, basil, cilantro or parsley, "each jar uses a passive hydroponic system that brings nutrients up to the plants' roots while regulating moisture—eliminating guesswork about watering and soil consistency," according to the maker. Just plant the included seeds, put water in the reservoir, place the jar in a sunny window, and enjoy fresh herbs all year round. Uncommon GoodsAnd to go with it, a handmade ceramic herb stripper Most kitchen goers know what a pain it is to strip the finicky leaves of herbs from their stems, and this handmade ceramic bowl can make it a cinch. Treated with a food-safe glaze that's safe for the oven, microwave and dishwasher, this speckled chick bowl features three different-sized holes to nest accommodate the herb that needs to be stripped. PapierA monogrammable stationery set For the mom who wants to preserve the dying art of letter writing, this gorgeous stationery set from Papier is the optimal desk essential. Delicately adorned with a cornflower design and printed on textured Mohawk paper, you can personalize this set with mom's name, initials and address. Each set comes with 20 sheets of paper, 10 envelopes (though you can opt for more), and is packaged in a complimentary gift box and gift message. Etsy/EverEmbroideredA shockingly chic faux croc toiletry bag It's hard to believe that this structured cosmetic bag isn't of more luxurious origins, such as the likes of Chanel or Hermés, however, for less than $50, it can be the perfect personalized gift a fashion-loving mother. Available in either black, brown or burgundy faux croc, this pouch can be embroidered with your mom's name in the font and thread color of your choice. Etsy/FestiveTreatsCoA personalized corduroy tote bag Here's another custom bag design featuring the boldly embroidered name of your choice on a durable ribbed corduroy material that's soft and durable. You can choose from eight different bag tote colors, 22 yarn colors and several icon options. Flamingo EstateA luxury brick of jasmine damask rose soapA brick of soap just might make mom feel like she's bathing in the French countryside, and not just any soap, but an elegantly rustic one from Flamingo Estate. This intoxicatingly scented soap brick doesn't sacrifice luxury for usefulness. It's made with high-quality ingredients and is a visual statement piece in the shower. Formulated with eight essential oils, antioxidant-rich prickly pear powder and babassu oil, which is rich in fatty acids, this soap deeply hydrates, brightens and softens skin as it works into a rich lather. It also features rose clay, one of the gentlest of exfoliants, to help buff away dead skin and improve circulation. Etsy/CabinFeverCompanyA walnut photostrip frame that can hang from the wall or the fridgeFor the vintage photo strip lover, this handmade wood frame takes your mother's favorite print that's been lying in a drawer somewhere and displays it on the fridge using the built-in magnet or on a wall. It's treated with an eco-friendly Danish oil to give the frame a matte and rich dark walnut finish. StoryworthA customized book that tells mom's personal story Storyworth offers the gift of personal story, bound together in a hardcover book featuring your own photos and beautifully designed layouts. With the help of Storyworth's weekly writing prompts and personalized questions, which can be answered in writing, guided interviews or speech-to-text transcription, your mom can write a memoir, the retelling of a significant event or trip, immortalize a family history and more. Uncommon GoodsA trio of fun animal belly nail filesAvailable in either a dog or a cat design, these adorable nail files mean that any time your mom needs to smooth and even her nails, all they have to do is scratch the belly of the animal of their choosing. These files are two-sided with different grits on either side. Etsy/CraftedHarmonyCreateA locket featuring mom's birthstone Available in three finishes, including 18K gold plating, this timeless copper-base locket can be customized to feature mom's birthstone on the oval face and features a beaded-style chain, of which there are several lengths to choose from. Gift it pre-loaded with up to two meaningful photos or a sweet mini message.And if you're having difficulty finding a perfect photo to fit the exact dimensions of the locket, another Etsy seller offers to make perfect, made-to-order prints out of your favorite digital copies.
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