Mother's Day Gift Guide from a Mommy

Yes it's another gift guide and with Mother's Day around the corner I'm giving you ideas from all angles. Last week was for the crafty gift giver and today I'm giving you my personal wishlist of Mother's Day gifts that I wish for. The best gift ideas come from the recipient so take it from a mother and be inspired.

1. The most adorable Charm Necklace with all of my families initials.

2. If you have something to say then why not say it with these Kate Spade 'Call to Action" Bags.
3. A day of pampering PLEASE!
4. I love super soft clean skin and this The Clarisonic Mia 2 will do just that for me.
5. Who doesn't love comfy pj's. I know I do and these are so inviting.

Next Week Preview

I'm a mommy and this mommy has a few items that she's wishing and hoping and praying for on Mommy's Day. Maybe this will help you get your mommy something by seeing what a mommy wants. Stay tuned!

Another craft is coming your way. I can't help myself. Stay tuned!

My precious sweet little baby girl will be 1 next week. The time has flown so fast and she's getting bigger. Oh the memories of being a new mom. Stay tuned!

Chic Baby: Baby Rhyan's 1st Photo Shoot

Here are pics from Baby Rhyan's first photo shoot. She did an amazing job and I couldn't be more proud of her. She is the happiest baby ever and smiles like no other. I just wanted to share these with you. Be prepared this post is very pic heavy. LOL!!!! But they are oh so adorable.

*All pics are courtesy of Finn & Emma. (Review coming soon)

4 Mother's Day DIY Gift Ideas To Try

Mother's Day is right around the corner, 18 days to be exact. Don't panic you still have plenty of time to get your gifts in order. I am a strong believer in thoughtful gifts made by hand so it is only right that I give you a bit of inspiration to make your shopping a little bit easier. Especially since you will not have to go into the traditional stores to buy your materials. Take a look and hopefully I can get your creative juices flowing.  

1.    DIY Body Body Scrubs

Every woman loves to be pampered. So a body scrub is the perfect gift for spa loving mommies. Give her smooth soft skin this Mother's Day with a do-it-yourself scrub made with sea salt, raw sugar, coconut oil, sweet orange, and essential oils. Get the full tutorial here.

2.    DIY Monogrammed Canvas Bag 

Canvas bags are so handy and eco-friendly. Get you a blank one and it can be personalized any way you may like. So why not surprise mom with a monogrammed doily canvas bag. She can use it as a shopping bag or just simply as a simple handbag. You can even add a picture to the bag (tutorial here) to really give it a personal touch. Get the full tutorial here.

3.    DIY Teacup Candles

These cute little candles are so amazing. They add femininity  to any space. Every mom loves candles and to top it off with it being handmade by you will be pretty impressive and thoughtful. The tutorial is quite easy so get it here and make your beautiful teacup candles.

4.    DIY Terraniums

What says I love you more than life. Plants and flowers are a staple Mother's Day gift idea. But give her something more personal. Terrariums are the easiest to put together and the plants that grow inside are very easy to take care of. Plus it's a simple statement piece in any room in the house. If this seems like the gift for you here is the full tutorial. 

I'm FLAT-tered: 10 Flats You Must Have

To know me is to know that I truly adore flats. I have nothing against the beautiful and almighty heel but a chic flat is all a girl needs. Some think flats are so boring but I'm here to show you the season's 10 hottest flats. Pay close attention and get your shopping bags ready. It's time to shop.

Next Week Preview

I'm so excited for this weekend because the countdown has begun for Baby Rhyan's 1st BDay. Of course my house is a mad house right about now with all of the DIY projects going on for her party. So I will be doing what I love the most this weekend...SHOPPING! I can't believe she is turning 1. I'm a ball of mixed emotions right now. But I guess we all go through it. Good thing I have amazing friends that have gone through it and can help me. Enough of that for now back to my weekend. It shall be filled with shopping, family time, and hopefully (fingers crossed) relaxing.


Next week I have some super fun things lined up for you. Take a peek and enjoy your weekend.

10 chic flats for those who love to look gorgeous but refuse to go high. High heels that is!

Last, but not least,

Rhyan will show you how she does it. Baby style!

Be safe folks and have fun. If you feel like talking, leave a comment. I'll be checking back in. Enjoy!

Dearest Rhyan: Mommy is Your Everything

Hello my precious baby,
I never understood people when they said a mother forms an everlasting bond in the womb with her child, but girl do I know now. You do not want anyone but mommy. You hear mommy's voice and the excitement in your eyes just warms my heart. To feel love like this you will never know until you have children of your own. When I come in the house you scream so loud and the biggest smile spreads across your face. I drop everything, pick you up, and the kiss marathon begins. After about 20 kisses you get frustrated and try to bite me, but  I love it. I will ease up eventually. OK maybe not, but you will learn to appreciate it lol.

Fashionable Cork Boards

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Inspired yet?

I saw loads of these on Pinterest and I have been dying to place these on the walls in my home office. I did not want one massive board overpowering the space, especially since there is not much anyway; so four separate boards were the way to go.

I found this four pack of cork boards in Joann's and I used a 50% off coupon and got them for $3.50. Talk about happy. The fabric I bought from Hobby Lobby and used my 40% off coupon and got a great deal for one yard.

Here is a list of the materials that you will need to complete this project. Giving it to you early so that you can gather things now and get ready for my step-by-step tutorial.

Materials:

• 4 cork boards (any shape or size you desire)
• Fabric (amount of yard depends on how many boards you are completing and size)
• Scissors
• Staple gun
• Measuring tape
• 3M Command Strips (easy application and removal)

Stay Tuned….for the finished product and DIY!!!! 

You Will Never See Me Fall

You may see me struggle 

but you won't see me fall. 
Regardless if I'm weak or not I'm going to stand tall.