| Created by Anna Jarvis, who never became a | | | | favorite food, movie or sport? Here's a list of |
| mother herself, Mothers Day started as a small idea | | | | possible fillers. |
| to honor her own mother. Anna began a campaign to | | | | - gift certificate for a foot massage, manicure or |
| establish a national Mothers Day to honor all mothers, | | | | pedicure |
| living and deceased, after her mother passed away. | | | | - new slippers |
| In the end, she was disappointed with the | | | | - a poem you wrote |
| commercialization of the day, which is why our I think | | | | - scented soap and body lotion |
| Mothers Day is a perfect holiday to give a | | | | - flavored coffees |
| personalized gift. | | | | - herbal teas |
| Making a gift basket is a great way to create a | | | | - inspirational book |
| personalized gift and keep within your budget, | | | | - fragrant candle |
| because it can be as simple or extravagant as you | | | | - children or grand-children's artwork |
| like. Here are some simple tips on creating a | | | | - children or grand-children's hand/foot print |
| thoughtful, inexpensive Mothers Day gift basket. | | | | - create a journal with your favorite and most |
| You can start with a basket, or any type of | | | | treasured memories of your time together |
| container that will hold small to medium sized items. | | | | - personalized apron or tote bag |
| Try using a decorative flower pot, a pretty waste | | | | - homemade cookies, candy and muffins |
| paper pail or a colander. Line it with a feminine cloth | | | | - jewelry |
| napkin, shredded shiny gift wrap or colorful tissue | | | | - perfume |
| paper. | | | | - photo album filled with pictures of your family |
| When gathering items to put inside the "basket" think | | | | - flower seeds |
| about her hobbies and interests. Does she have a | | | | "I wanted it to be a day of sentiment, not profit. |