Sweet & Endearing Children’s Books for Mother’s Day

By Marnie Craycroft Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Book Lists, Mother's Day This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate yourself with a little self-care and to celebrate the role you play in your children's lives. I am a sucker for feel-good children's books, especially ones that teach our children a wonderful life lesson. Add Mother's Day to that mix and you got me.

Sweet & Endearing Children's Books for Mother's Day

Below are a few of our favorite children's books for Mother's Day. Hopefully, these books will ignite conversation, connection, and a bit of laughter to your family's day of celebration. If you're looking for gifts for mom, definitely check out these posts:

Children's Books to Celebrate Mother's Day

Five Minutes Peace

I love this cute mother's story that makes light of the chaos in motherhood. Sometimes we just need five minutes of peace without any distractions or anyone for that matter.

The Night Before Mother's Day

This children's book tells a beautiful story of compassion and the importance of showing someone you love them. A dad and his children work together in showing appreciation and gratitude on Mother's Day.

I've Loved You Since Forever

This story was inspired by Hoda's adoption of her daughter. It tells a poetic tale of timeless love that was always meant to be and always will be.

Where's My Mom

A little monkey can't find his mom. Harkening back to the infamous “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman All of the animals come together to figure out what she looks like and where she is. The rhyme and the illustrations invite children into the story.

I Love Mom With The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Another beautiful book by Eric Carle. The caterpillar that all kids are familiar with tags along on a journey of the special qualities in a mom.

What Not To Give Your Mom on Mother's Day

This is a hilarious story of all the things children like to give it as gifts, but probably could have done without…

Heather Has Two Mommies

This book was one of the first children books to be written about lesbian parents. Heather is worried about what the kids at school will think when they find out she has two mommies. The story shares a beautiful lesson about how all families are different and each one is special.

The Different Dragon

A bedtime story about a happy family with a little boy who has two mommies. You read a story about a dragon who feels different and learns to appreciate that being different is really special

Mama, Do You Love Me?

This is one of my favorite stories. For the perspective of the Inuit tribe, it explores the unconditional love a mother has for her child.

My Mom is a Foreigner, But Not to Me

This book tells the story of how some moms may be from different places. They might speak another language, have an accent, different beliefs or traditions, cook unique food, and show their love in different ways. But at the end of the day, every Mom is the best and their love is special!

Someday

Someday is a sweet book that I often give as a gift to friends expecting a baby girl. This book celebrates a wonderful mother/daughter relationship.

Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You

Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You simply brings tears to my eyes every time I read it. The illustrations are beautiful and the message is comforting.

Are You My Mother?

Are You My Mother? is a classic book that never gets old. The baby bird alone draws us into the story. His journey to find his mother is endearing and interesting to children as the baby seeks out a variety of animals and objects to ask: ‘Are You My Mother?'

Ladybug Girl and Her Mama

Ladybug Girl and Her Mama made my day! I was so happy to see this book released earlier this month.

Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish!

Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish! contains illustrations that are both intriguing and captivating to my family. The story of this little fish and his mom is sweet and loving. A sure favorite!

Fancy Nancy's Marvelous Mother's Day Brunch

Fancy Nancy's Marvelous Mother's Day Brunch is nothing short of glittery and fancy! Fancy Nancy is hard not to love by boys and girls. My sons adore Fancy Nancy. Nancy goes over the too with celebrating her mother in a way that all of us appreciate and find endearing.

The Runaway Bunny

The Runaway Bunny is a classic book for all children for many generations. The gentle, soft illustrations are as lovely as the story about a mother who always finds her baby.

The Invisible String

The Invisible String is a heartwarming story that helps children begin to understand the idea that even when people are not physically with us, we are together in spirit. A great read for dealing with separation anxiety but also lovely to celebrate family and friends in our lives.

Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons

I hope that you enjoyed this list of children's books for Mother's Day. What books would you add to the list? Leave me a comment! Hearing from you makes my day!
Marnie

10 Amazing DIY Lego Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Kids

By Marnie Craycroft Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: DIY, Gift Guides, Mother's Day This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.

My family and I recently visited Legoland California and HAD a blast. Building with legos ignites my boy's imagination. As a mom, I have a warm and fuzzy feeling towards Lego and would appreciate any and all efforts to make a DIY Lego gift for Mother's Day. So, I scoured the world wide web and discovered ten unique DIY Lego gifts that any mom would appreciate!

Unique DIY LEGO Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Kids

Lego Mini-Figure Family Portrait

This Etsy shop will put together this adorable family portrait made up of mini-figures. An easy DIY Lego gift that won't take a ton of time or money.

Mother Ducks & Her Ducklings

This simple mother duck DIY Lego creation is perfect for even the littlest builders. Read Make Way for Ducklings and let the warm and fuzzies begin!

DIY Lego Mayka Tape Frame

This clever gift is ideal for preschool and elementary aged kids. Use Mayka Tape to create a DIY lego picture frame any mom or grandmother will adore.

Lego Stamp Card

This Mother's Day gift comes from a child creative juices with printing art! Make a card using a DIY Lego stamp and paint.

Lego Wine Charms

Now, this is a Mother's Day gift I can definitely find room for! How fun are these Lego Minifigure wine charms?

Simple Lego Flower for Mom

Sweet and simple – allow the child space to create his own flower for mom.

DIY Lego Flower Scene

Another version of a Lego flower with a base and a scene added to it. Encourage the child to be bold and embellish the flower for mom.

Lego Mom Superhero Frame

Along the same lines as the Minifigure family portrait above, this frame has a special spot in mom's heart for sure.

Lego Pen Holder

Make the Mother's Day gift functional for mom with this DIY Lego pen and pencil holder with a picture embedded in it!

DIY Lego Business Card Holder

Most mom's like functional gifts and this business card holder is perfect. Mom can work at her desk and think warm thoughts as she glances down to her DIY Lego business card holder.

More Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Kids

Unique DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Kids

By Marnie Craycroft Filed Under: Activities Tagged With: DIY, Gift Guides, Mother's Day This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.

Whether you're wanting a unique DIY Mother's Day Gift from your kids, a Mother's Day gift from your toddler, or a lovely easy Mother's Day Gift for grandma, this comprehensive hand-picked list should have you covered! In addition, the gift ideas in this article include personalized DIY to functional DIY gifts for mom this Mother's Day season! Finally, enjoy and having fun making these DIY gifts for the moms in your life!

Unique DIY Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Kids

Cupcake Bath Bombs

Your kids will have tons of fun making these cupcake bath bombs. Mix a bit of baking with gift giving (and bathing!) makes for engaged kids. Furthermore, you can make many variations of these cupcake bath bombs based on favorite scents and colors.

Mother's Day Drawing

I love the simplicity of this activity because, let's be honest, it isn't always doing crafts with kids! Add a little personalized artwork that any mom would truly adore.

DIY Sugar Scrub

Can you sense a theme here? I should send this Mother's Day post to my husband as a hint. I love baths and this sugar scrub would be a perfect addition. Plus, like the DIY bath bomb cupcakes, kids will have a lot of fun making this gift. Above all, you could make the sugar scrub a customized Mother's Day gift by adding favorite colors and scents.

Clay Footprint Ringholder Dish

How sweet is this ring holder? This DIY is the perfect first mother's day gift. There are a few steps involved but this dish is actually quite easy to make. Plus it has a baby's footprints to make it truly personal.

DIY Peaches & Cream Bath Bombs

I can't get enough of these DIY bath bombs. So, I am guessing that the mothers in your life will enjoy them, too. Impressive to make by hand, these bath bombs are the perfect homemade Mother's Day gifts from kids!

Hand Painted Vase

Check out this fun and easy to put together DIY Mother's Day gift. Most of all, your artsy kids will adore making this hand-painted vase!

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Yes, please. How adorable are these pressed flower bookmarks? Combine nature and crafting to create these stunning bookmarks for the moms in your life.

Creative DIY Mother's Day Gifts with a Nature Theme

This roundup of nature-themed DIY Mother's Day gift has got you covered for the occasion because it contains loads of creative crafting & outdoor learning fun!

Tissue Paper Flower Bracelet

Another craft gem from Buggy & Buddy! In other words, work fine motor skills by creating a tissue paper flower and beaded bracelet.

How to Make an Essential Oil Car Diffuser

I love my DIY essential oil car diffuser. Most importantly, not difficult to make, this diffuser packs a punch with making a car smell lovely & for crafting with kids.

Bottle Cap Keychain

This bottle cap keychain combines a bit of crafting with artwork created by a child. Moreover, this keychain is a wonderful personalized Mother's Day gift from a child.

Craft Stick Flower Pot

I like the gardening idea behind this craft stick flower pot. For instance, you can deliver this post with a planted seed or flower in the soil. Furthermore, this craft stick flower pot could also serve as a functional pencil and pen holder in a mom's home office or the kitchen's command central.

Make Mother’s Day about You this Year

By Marnie Craycroft Filed Under: Positive Parenting Tagged With: Mother's Day, Motherhood This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! I won't lie. I dream of a day of leisure without interruption, but spending the day with my family trumps anytime I would spend by myself drinking wine and eating chocolate. Well, now that I put it like that…

Whether you’re celebrating with your mother or your children and family or beyond, Mother’s Day is a special day that should absolutely be happy and celebrated. There are so many ways to make the special moms or mother figures in your life feel special. Check out these fun ideas will make the honorable day even more memorable and exciting for your family!

Mother's Day Ideas for Family

Be Outdoors Together!

What better way to celebrate motherhood than by spending time outside? If it’s going to be a nice day, consider heading to a botanical garden! Simply a local park with beautiful flowers will do. Taking a stroll on a beautiful day is the perfect family activity.

Celebrate with Food!

Heading out to eat for brunch is a nice spin on your average lunch or dinner restaurant outings. This way, you have the majority of the day left to do other things too! Many restaurants offer brunch deals and special menus, so look around your favorite eating areas or even try something new!

Go to an Outdoor Market!

The best kind of shopping is family friendly shopping – and that screams farmer's markets and street fairs! Depending on where you live, you can find a ton this time of year that usually have different themes. This is family friendly and will be fun for everyone!

Have a Movie Marathon!

It isn’t every day that you get to stay inside and watch movies – especially with the busy lives that we all lead on an everyday basis. It’s likely that moms around the world will enjoy a day of do-nothing and go-nowhere! Find a comfy spot on the couch and pick a family friendly line up that everyone will love.

Make a Family Time Capsule!

Spend part of the day creating memories – and storing them for later! You can place items, notes and arts and crafts by the kids to look back at in a few years. This gives you some family bonding time and a nice memory for everyone to look back on Mother’s Day in 5 or 10 years.

There are so many possibilities for a day like Mother’s Day! It also depends greatly on where you live – the weather may be beautiful or still may be chilly, and you may be able to go to the beach for the day or head to the city. No matter where you’re headed, the most important theme of the day is mom and what you can do to make sure that she has a great day and realizes just how appreciated she is! Whether you stay in or have a full day planned, all of the mothers or motherly figures in your life will thank you and feel so special for having planned a jam-packed day of fun!

There’s more to Mother’s Day than gifts – and while these are nice, moms appreciate the littler things like a beautiful day with their families. But hey, a nice spa gift certificate never hurt!

Thanks for reading, friends!
Marnie

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Creative DIY Mother’s Day Crafts with a Nature Theme

By Marnie Craycroft Filed Under: Activities Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Gift Guides, Mother's Day, Nature This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.

I am a sucker for Mother's Day! There is no need to spend a lot of money on gifts. Now that I am a mom, I get that! This post gives you several DIY Mother's Day nature-themed crafts that moms will love! Even older kids will enjoy giving these gifts!

I have found, vivid memories of waking up early on a Sunday morning. My brother, sister, and I would work hard to make (the worst) breakfast for my mother, ever. She always wore a smile and appreciated the effort. I am laughing now just thinking of it. Mother's Day is special. We celebrate the matriarch of our family. We also celebrate and honor the “moms” in our life that are not biologically related!

Now that I am a mother to three sons, I view Mother's Day as taking a break for myself but also integrating the role a mother plays in a child's life. I tell stories to my son about my mom, their nana, to make the idea of a mother and a mother's role come alive to them. For that reason, I collected several meaningful & creative Mother's Day DIY nature-themed gifts from kids.

Mother's Day Crafts & Gifts with a Nature Theme

In my quest to deliver a beautiful Mother's Day gift to my mother and my mother in law from my sons, I gathered amazing ideas from my friends around the internet. I hope you enjoy.