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10 Homemade Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New Orleans that increased fresh food access in low-income neighborhoods. She was previously a contributing editor for The Kitchn, and currently lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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Still wondering what to give for Mother’s Day this year? You might be too old to hand out paper-and-crayon IOU coupons for dinners and shoulder rubs, but a homemade, heartfelt gift is always special — and budget-friendly! How about a sweet treat in some extra cute packaging? That should do the trick!

Here are instructions for making 10 gifts for Mom.

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Homemade Treats

If you have a bit of time to spend in the kitchen, you can whip up a batch of cookies, roast some sweet and savory cashews, or give her a bright jar of zesty lemon curd. And if she likes to cook you can give her a jar of homemade flavored salt to use whenever you’re not making her a special brunch.

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Homemade Crafts

If you fancy yourself a bit of a crafter, you can pay some extra attention to the packaging and wrap up some cookies or jams in a super special way. You can even mix up a custom tea blend, tweaked to her tastes. Or make a batch of spoon butter that will keep her favorite wooden tools protected and good-looking for many more Mother’s Days to come.

Do you have any ideas for homemade Mother’s Day gifts?