Mother's Day & Gifts

Mother's Day is right around the corner. I am not one to buy my mom the typical run of the mill gifts and always look for ways to get my mom something unique but that is totally her to show her how much I care.

I was emailed by Uncommon Goods recently and asked if I wanted to partner with them for a post. After a quick gander through their site, I saw many great gift ideas for my mom as well as for anyone when you are looking for that great gift that you won't find anywhere else.

Then I spent time learning the story behind the company. Back in 1999, the founder visited a craft show and was captivated by the unique handmade goods and the talented people behind the art. This gave him the idea of an online marketplace to help these amazing goods get in front of more people.

Uncommongoods offers unique handmade goods and shares the stories behind the artists. I had a hard time slimming down what to get my mom for Mother's Day as there are just so many options. Click here to see some of the great things they have available for mothers.  There are so many things that fit her taste and called out to me.

Uncommongoods.com Mother's Day Ideas

While searching for those goods, I put a few things down in my memory for future gifts when it gets closer to my friends' birthdays.

I found just the right gifts from some suggested links on their page for Mother's Day.  Though I can't share what they are just yet (gotta keep it a surprise from my mom who is an avid reader of my blog), I do plan to share after Mother's Day.

If you are looking for just the right gift, I urge you to consider a gift from Uncommongoods. I know there is something for everyone on the site.

Happy Mother's Day Mom

Mother's Day is this Sunday and though I won't be spending the actual day with my mom, I will be thinking of her and definitely talking to her on the phone. We have always had a pretty close relationship and although we haven't always agreed on everything, our bond is strong and deep. My friends used to say that I sound like my mom or act like my mom and I didn't like it, but now I take it as a compliment.

My mom has one of the biggest hearts out of anyone I know and is always willing to help. In the last year and a half, she has been an instrumental part in making my condo the livable space it is today. My dad and mom both have helped me so much that I will never be able to repay them for everything.

My mom and I do a lot of things together. I got her to run her first 5k ever at the Miller Park Color Run. She was so proud of herself for doing it. And I am so proud of her too!

 My mom is always someone willing to go to food events with me - like Wine & Dine or trying out a new restaurant.

And she is the one that taught me a lot of what I know when it comes to food. She is a much better baker than myself, but we pull together and make a terrific team when putting out a spread for a party.

And she has even passed down some of the family recipes to me so I can pass them on to the next generation.

 My mom is also an amazing grandmother to my niece and nephew.

Happy Mother's Day! I love you!