Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Pretty and Practical Gifts for Mom

It's not to late to get Mom something she'll covet for Mother's Day.
Need ideas? Here are some of my top picks.

You can never go wrong with a great flowering shrub that blooms all summer long and grows back year after year. Last year, I got my mom the Proven Winners Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea. It's hardy, it's pink and $1 from each purchase will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. But, don't stop at hydrangeas. There are so many shrub options to choose from, including butterfly bush varieties, rose of Sharon, spirea and more. Check out Proven Winners for more shrub ideas or visit your local garden center.

Dirt Couture is probably my new favorite site, with for gifts for moms, friends or yourself. (Remember Father's Day is right around the corner, too!) This site offers a variety of handmade gifts for the garden, the home, organic vegetables and gift cards. Several items also offer free shipping. Some of my faves include the Good Egg Salt Cellar, the Canning Jar Chandelier and the Trook!

Every good woman should have her very own set of gardening tools. And yes, they should be pink. Bond MFG is teaming up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to bring you this pink gift set including bag, bypass pruner, pruning sheers, trowel and cultivator (with ergonomic grip!)

Yes, you may have noticed a theme. Breast cancer has affected too many family members and friends. So, get great gifts while supporting great causes. Happy Mother's Day!

Left: Pink 5-piece garden tool gift set, available at Amazon.
Top right: Proven Winners Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea
Bottom right: Tree of Life Necklace from Dirt Couture

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