Time to Think about Mother's Day

Mothers Day is May 13

Wading Gulls Mothers Day Card by h2oWater

Mothers Day is just three weeks from this Sunday.  What are your plans? 
Sadly, I don't have any.  My wonderful mom is no longer with us, and the kids are all far away.  But we did have a wonderful visit with one of the kids last month, so I'm thinking of that as an early Mothers Day visit.

If you would like to find a special gift for your mom, here are several pages with some ideas for you.  I hope one of them will help:

Gifts and Matching Cards for Moms and Dads
For something a little different, have a look at these samples of gifts with matching cards. The cards come in a great variety of designs, and the matching gifts range from inexpensive magnets, through tote bags, shirts, pitchers and teapots, all the way to wall art.

Colorful Corundum Jewelry
A piece of corundum jewelry might be just the right choice for your mom. Corundum comes in a wide array of colors. Surely there's a piece in her favorite color.

Cat Trinket Boxes
Is Mom a cat lover? These cat themed trinket and jewelry boxes make wonderful gifts for cat lovers and collectors.

Personl]alized Gifts

As long as Zazzle is offering free shipping, here's another suggestion from my Tropicards storefront there... a personalized "Happy Mother's Day" mousepad. You can also get a matching Mother's day card to do with it... or a magnet, keychain or mug. All with your own personalized touch, for a special wish on May 9!

FREE SHIPPING from Zazzle

Shop at Zazzle now through May 28, and get FREE ground shipping on orders of $25 or more.  Use couponcode MOMDAYGROUND at checkout.

You could start with Mother's Day Cards and Gifts at Tropicards on Zazzle , but the discount code will work for any of the sites listed in the sidebar to your right, under "GIFT GALLERIES." 

Jamaican Flower Magnet for Mom by TropiCards

Make custom magnets on zazzle

If you are unfamiliar with Zazzle, here are some things you may find intriguing about the site:   

1. There are many talented artists and designers who showcase their unique works on the site, so you'll find things there that you won't see at your local stores. 
2. Many of the products there are personalizable or customizable.  Personalizing, where available is fill-in-the-blank easy.  See photo of magnet, above for an example or an easily personalized product.  Customizing takes a little more work and patience, but can be worth it.
3. You can even design your own one of a kind item, either starting from scratch, or by making easy modifications to an existing one. 

  

Examples of some of the  things you can find for Mom (or Grandmom) on Zazzle:

Honor and Love You Mothers Day mug by LPFedorchak

Make a custom mug on Zazzle

1 Hot Grandma Apron by TropiCards

  

Cat Luv'n Momma by ZazzleHolidays
Browse more Mothers day T-Shirts

Mother's Day Shipping Deadlines Are Closing In

If you're planning on shopping on line for Mother's Day this year, it's time!  Be aware that edeadlines for timely delivery are either here or fast approaching.

 Mother's Day Card from Tropicards.

One popular site for unique and personalized gifts is http://www.zazzle.com/ and for their Famed Prints and KEDS Custom Shoes,  the deadline has come and gone.  For others, it's tomorrow  for the most economical type of shipping.  Expidited shipping is available as late as 5/5, but it comes with a price.  Order by 6 PM pm april 21 to avoid paying extra to get your selections delivered on time.

Click on the MOTHER'S DAY SHIPPING INFO link in the upper right hand portion of the main Zazzle page for a complete schedule. April 21 6 pm (Pacific Time) is the deadline for most products to be shipped economy and still arrive on time. 

Zazzle is just one example, and they have a reputation for meeting or beating their deadlines pretty consistently.  Check your own favorite website for their shipping schedule, but do it now, as it's awfully easy to get caught in the lurch!

My own Zazzle Links: 

Cruise Ready on Zazzle - for cruising themed gifts

TropiCards - has a special section of Mother's Day Gifts and matching cards.
WePeople - We the People wearables, buttons, and other "make a statement" gifts

Hot Mamas and Grandmas

If you'd like to find something a little less tratitional for Mom or Grandmom this Mother's Day, have a look at the "1 Hot Mama" and "1 Hot Grandma" line of products at Tropicards. You'll find them by following the MOTHER'S DAY link there.

Shown above are four examples from the "1 Hot" line: mousepad, refrigerator magnet, budget tote, and casual scoop neck T shirt. The tote bag and shirt are available in a selection of colors and styles. Other items available include mugs, keychains, barbeque aprons, and, of course, matching cards.

The 1 Hot mother's day cards look for all the world like an ordinary traditional Mother's Day card on the outside, BUT upon opening, she'll find the "1 Hot" graphic inside.

Mother's Day Gift Idea .. . .

Remember when you were a little person, and Mom would put your artwork on the fridge with a magnet?
Well, here's a cute idea for this Moter's Day:

A card, and a matching personalized fridge magnet, so she can display your card. Shown above, "Old Florida" Mother's Day Card and matching magnet.

And, if you'd like, how about taking the matcing idea a little farther, with a matching Old Florida Mug for enjoying her morning coffee? It has two customizable message areas - on on each side of the picture (titled "Old Florida".) In the sample, it says "To Mother with Love" om the left, and "from Melissa Mother's Day 2010" on the right. But, of course, that's just a suggestion, and you'll make it special to your mom with your own words.

Find these and other special personalized cards and gifts at TropiCards on Zazzle, where you can trust the Zazzle quality and quick turn-around time on products with a personal touch.