Last Minute DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

mothers-day-loveIf you’re a procrastinator, it’s not too late to celebrate your mom and let you know you love her!  Don’t forget grandmothers, too!  Here’s a round up of last minute DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas!

Make sure you check out my round-up of Mother’s Day coupons and deals here–> Mother’s Day freebies, coupons, and deals

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If you don’t have time to MAKE something, an Amazon gift card is a PERFECT last minute Mother’s Day gift idea!  You can choose your amount and send it by e-mail, give it on Facebook, or print it out and put it in a card!

Get yours here–> Amazon gift card for Mother’s Day

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Check out this super cute Love you to Pieces Mother’s Day Card my son made for his morning with mom at school!  It’s super easy!

1.  Trace a handprint or use fingerpaint to make a hand print with the word “MOM” in the first section.

2.  Color a picture and write “I Love You” in the second section

3.  In the third section, make a collage using pieces of paper and write “To Pieces”

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I have gotten a few of these All About My Mom Questionnaires from my daughter through the years and they’re always precious.  This was my first one from my son!  If only I weighed 50 pounds!

Use this one as a guide to create your own or take advantage of one of these free printables:

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This Mother’s Day bookmark is SO cute!  All you need is some fingerpaint, construction paper, and yarn!  The petals and leaves are made with thumbprints!  You can laminate if if you choose and add this poem on the back:

This little flower is special, you see
Because it was made from a part of me
My painted thumb made each flower part
To show I love you with all of my heart!

Happy Mother’s Day

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What mom doesn’t love hugs and kisses combined with a little chocolate?  Here’s a spoon full of hugs and kisses (with tissue paper and a ribbon to secure it) and the “scoop” about mom!

You can grab the free printable here–> The Scoop Mother’s Day Edition

Here are more DIY Mother’s Day ideas from previous years:

I hope you all have a very happy Mother’s Day!

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Mother’s Day Coupons, Deals and Freebies!

Here’s a list of the best restaurant coupons, deals and freebies for this Mother’s Day weekend.  Now you can treat that special woman in your life, without breaking the bank!

If you need a last minute gift idea that your mom is sure to love, grab an Amazon gift card!  You can choose the amount and print it or e-mail it.  Your mom can buy jewelry, books, movies, and lots of other great things for herself!  Click here to grab an Amazon gift card for your mom–>Amazon gift cards

RESTAURANT COUPONS:

Bonefish Grill
• For each $50 purchased receive a $10 Bonus Card, for qualified purchases between 4/1/13 -6/16/13.
• Bonus card valid 5/13/13-7/15/13, valid for single purchases in restaurant or online. • Bonus cards not valid the day of purchase. See FAQs for full Bonus Card Terms.
• Free Shipping offer valid 4/1/13 – 6/16/13, six cards or less, U.S Postal Service, a $1.95 value.

Brio Tuscan Grille
• For every $50 in BRIO Gift Cards you purchase, receive a $10 Bonus Offer for You! Offer expires 6/16/13.
• $10 bonus gift valid 6/24/13-8/25/13.
• $10 Bonus ONLY available at your local BRIO restaurant or on BRIO website purchases.
• Not applicable on third party distributors or e-gifts purchases.

Carrabbas
• When you buy $50 in Carrabbas gift cards bwteen 4/1 – 6/16/13, you’ll receive a $10 bonus card.
• Bonus card valid 5/13 – 7/15/13
• Bonus cards not valid on day of purchase

Chili’s Mother’s Day 2013 Restaurant Offers:
• Any Chili’s Gift Card purchase made from April 17th, 2013 through May 13th, 2013 will qualify the purchaser for a $10 FTD Promo eCard, redeemable on FTD products, exceptions apply**, see below.
• The $10 FTD Promo eCode and 15% discount referenced above can be used in conjunction.
• After successful Gift Card purchase, the purchaser will receive their $10 FTD Promo eCard via email, which will also include the discounted FTD website referenced above.
• This offer is available through May 13th, 2013.

Elephant Bar
• Purchase a $25 gift card, receive $5 off your next purchase promotional dining card
Offer ends 6/30/13

Flemings Steak House
• Make this Mother’s Day even more memorable with a special brunch for a special woman. Our chefs are preparing a three-course menu every mom will love for $36.95* per guest. Our regular and children’s menus will also be available all day and evening. Please join us on Sunday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Plus, all moms will receive a $25 Dining Card for a future visit

Joe’s Crab Shack
• For every $25 purchased in Joe’s gift cards from May 1 until June 16, guests will receive $5 Bonus Bucks in return to use toward food, non-alcoholic beverages and retail merchandise.
• Bonus Bucks will be redeemable from June 17, 2013 until July 23, 2013.
• Gift cards can be purchased at all Joe’s Crab Shack restaurants nationwide and online

Levy Restaurants
• For every 100.00 gift card purchased receive a 25.00 bonus card valid July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.

Longhorn Steakhouse Mother’s Day 2013 Restaurant Offers:
• Purchase a $25 gift card, receive $5 off your next visit bonus card
• Bonus card only available with in-restaurant gift card purchase

Macaroni Grill
• For every $25 purchased in Macaroni Grill gift cards from May 1 until June 16, guests will receive a $5 Grazie Gift that can be used on food, non-alcoholic beverages and retail merchandise.
• Grazie Gifts will be redeemable from June 17, 2013 until July 23, 2013.
• Gift cards can be purchased at all Macaroni Grill restaurants nationwide and online

Maggianos Little Italy
• Any Maggiano’s Gift Card purchase made from April 26th, 2013 through May 13th, 2013 will qualify the purchaser for a $10 FTD Promo eCard, redeemable on FTD products, exceptions apply
• This offer is available through May 13th, 2013.

Morton’s Steakhouse
• Add a $250 gift card at this link and a $50 bonus gift card will appear in your cart
• Valid 6/1 – 9/1/13, not valid on Father’s Day

Not Your Average Joe’s
• Spend $50 on a gift card to give and get a free $10 appreciation card to keep.
• Appreciation cards expire 90 days from date of issue.
• Valid on your next visit.
• Offer expires 6/16/13.
• Appreciation cards will be sent to the billing address for any order that qualifies.

Outback Steakhouse
• For every $50 in gift cards purchased online between April 1 and June 16, 2013, you (the purchaser) will receive one $10 Bonus Coupon FREE.
• A bonus card is a $10 value to use between May 13, 2013 and July 15, 2013
• Bonus cards not valid on day of purchase.

Ruby Tuesday
• For every $50 in gift cards purchased online between April 23 and June 16, 2013, you (the purchaser) will receive one $15 Bonus Coupon FREE. (We are sorry, but bulk orders do not qualify for the bonus coupon offer and this offer is not available in restaurant).
• A bonus card is a $15 value to use between May 13, 2013 and July 15, 2013 at any Ruby Tuesday location in the continental United States.

Starbucks Offer
• Frappuccino Happy Hour 1/2 off from 3-5pm
• Ends 5/12/13

TCBY Mother’s Day 2013 Restaurant Offer:
• Free 6oz TCBY yogurt
• See store for details

TGIF
• For every $25 worth of eGift Cards purchased, the purchaser receives $5 in Bonus Bites Card.
• Bonus Bites Cards come in $5 denominations; the purchaser will receive a combination of cards based on the total purchase.
• BONUS BITES VALID 7/1/2013-8/31/2013
• Offer ends June 30, 2013 at 11:55pm EST

Tony Roma’s
Mom’s receive a free entree coupon (value to $15) valid on next visit. (participating locations only)
• For every $50 in gift cards purchased online between April 23 and June 16, 2013, you (the purchaser) will receive $15 in Romabucks.
• Romabucks expires September 1, 2013

DEALS:

Champps Americana
• For every $50 Gift Card Purchased at Champps, Receive a $10 Reward loaded to your MVP card

Dell Mother’s Day Offer 
• For every $300 worth of Dell eGift Card(s), the purchaser receives a $50 Dell Promotional eGift Card.
• Dell eGift Cards can be purchased in any denomination from $10 – $500.
• To consolidate Dell purchased eGift Cards visit www.dell.com/giftcards.
• Promotional eGift Card expires 90 days from date issued and cannot be consolidated with any other card.
• Offer eligible from April 29th to May 14th, 2013.
• eGift Card purchase total is limited to $500 per single transaction.

FREEBIES:

Free Zoo Admission For Moms – over 60 zoos nationwide are already participating and the lists grows daily!

Moms Eat FREE at Cici’s Pizza (exp: 5/17/2013) – Sign-up for their Pizza Perks program to receive this and other coupons.

See all my current freebie posts here–> Freebies

(Thanks Ann’s Entitled Life!)

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas on a Budget: FREE 8X10 collage, FREE photo book and more!

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Mother’s Day will be here before you know it!  It’s not too early to start planning ahead!  You can score some GREAT deals that fit within your budget!

Walgreens has a great photo collage offer right now!  Get an 8X10 photo collage for FREE!!  These would be great gifts for Mother’s Day!  Add in a cute frame (you can find deals on these at craft stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby and even at dollar stores) and you’ve got a GREAT gift!  This offer is available through 3/20/13!

Click here to create your collage–> Walgreens FREE 8X10 Photo Collage

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You can get this Vintage Owl Charm Necklace for just $.77 shipped!  You can’t beat this price!

Click here to grab this deal–> Vintage Owl Charm Necklace only $.79 shipped

Photo gifts are always popular with moms and grandmothers!  Here are some more photo deals you can score:

Get a FREE 4X6 photo book from York!  Grandparents love “brag books” and being able to show off their grandkids!  Pick your favorite photos and share them!  You do have to pay shipping and handling, which starts at $1.99, but this is still a great deal!  use the code WONDERFUL to get the discounted pricing.

Click here to grab this deal–> FREE 4X6 photo book from York!  

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Get a custom photo mug for just $1! Click here to grab this deal–> Photo mug only $1

Enter the code 1MUG at check-out. Shipping and handling fees do apply.

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Make mom a Fleece photo blanket for just $20! Add up to 30 images! Click here to get this deal–> Fleece photo blanket for $20

Shipping and handling fees apply. Enter the code CUDDLES at check-out.

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This would be a GREAT gift for Mother’s Day! Make your own personalized iPhone 4 or 4s case for just $10! These are regularly $29.99, so this is an awesome deal!

Click here to make yours–> Personalized iPhone 4 or 4s case only $10

NOTE: You do also have to pay shipping and handling which is $3.99.  Enter the code MYIPHONE to get your discounted pricing!

Here are some DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas:

Mother’s Day Gift jar

DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Round-up

See more online deals here–> Online deals

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Mother’s Day Coupons, Deals and Freebies!

Here’s a list of the best restaurant coupons, deals and freebies for this Mother’s Day weekend.  Now you can treat that special woman in your life, without breaking the bank!

If you need a last minute gift idea that your mom is sure to love, grab an Amazon gift card!  You can choose the amount and print it or e-mail it.  Your mom can buy jewelry, books, movies, and lots of other great things for herself!  Click here to grab an Amazon gift card for your mom–>Amazon gift cards

RESTAURANT COUPONS:

Baskin Robbins – $3 Off $17 Cake Through 5/31 (scroll down their FB wall to find)

Beef O’ Brady’s – Mom’s Eat Free wyb 1 Entree on Mother’s Day

Boston Market – Whole Rotisserie Chicken, 3 Large Sides, 3 Cornbread and Family Dessert for $23.99 on Mother’s Day

Caribou Coffee – Buy 1 Drink Get 1 Free on Mother’s Day

Carl’s Jr. – 2 Hand-Scooped Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches for $2 on Mother’s Day

Del Taco – Free Premium Shake with any Purchase 5/12 – 5/14

Dickey’s BBQ – FREE Dessert with $5 Purchase good now through Mother’s Day

Firehouse Subs – Free Medium Sub wyb 1 Medium Sub, Chips & Drink on Mother’s Day

Friendly’s – FREE 3 Scoop Sundae on Mother’s Day (looks like this is good everyone, not just Mom :)  )

IKEA – FREE Small Breakfast for Moms on Mother’s Day (5/13)

Kona Grill – Complimentary Red Velvet Cupcakes on Mother’s Day

Monicals Pizza – $15 Family Pasta Pleaser on Sundays During May

Penn Station – Free 6 Inch Sub wyb 1 of Equal or Greater Value

Ruby Tuesday – Bring Mom to dine at Ruby Tuesday on Mother’s Day and she’ll receive a voucher for a FREE Ruby Tuesday Simply Fresh Cookbook

Texas de Brazil – Free Dessert with Regular Entree Purchase on Mother’s Day

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes – Buy 1 Breakfast and 2 Drinks Get 1 Free on Mother’s Day from 8am – 11am

Souper Salad – Buy 1 Adult Buffet Get 1 Free on Mother’s Day

DEALS:

Canvas People – Free 8 x 10 Canvas ($14.99 Shipping) or $50 Off Other Size Canvases

Famous Footwear Coupon – 20% off entire purchase printable coupon and online coupon code MOMDAY12 Now through Mother’s Day

InkGarden – Free Customized Photo Mug + $5.99 Shipping

Restaurant.com – $25 Restaurant Gift Cards for $10 through Mother’s Day

Walgreens Photo – 30% Off Same-Day Pick-up photo books and posters with coupon code

FREEBIES: 

FaveCrafts – Free Crafts for Mom eBook Download

Free Mother’s Day Coupon Book – Download, print, and gift this great coupon book filled with things Mom will love free!

Jewelry eBook – Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts: 8 Free Jewelry Making Tutorials eBook for making jewelry at home!

Kingsford Charcoal Free Mother’s Day Grilling Guides + $2 Off coupon

Redbox – Free Mother’s Day Rental Code and eCard

Slow Cooker Recipes – FREE Mother’s Day Recipe eBook

(Thanks Surviving the Stores and Smart Couponing!)

 

 

Mother’s Day: Last Minute Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas!

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th!  If you’ve been procrastinating, here are a few last minute gift ideas:

FREEBIES:

Mother’s Day Printable Coupon Book – make a personalized coupon book with things that you can do for mom! (this would work for Grandmas, too!)

World’s Best Mom printable newspaper – draw a picture of your mom and personalize it with your news story and checklist of what you love best about mom!

BUDGET FRIENDLY:

Tissue paper flowers:  see image above

-6 large sheets of tissue paper
-1 pipe cleaner
-scissors
-green crepe paper (optional, we didn’t use this)
-bamboo garden stake (optional, we didn’t use this)
-tape

So, you can make this entire craft for less than $2 if you omit the crepe paper and the garden stake!  We just used the pipe cleaners for the stems on our flowers!

For a complete tutorial on how to make these flowerscheck out Family Fun!

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