{"id":5193,"date":"2021-05-01T07:52:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T11:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=5193"},"modified":"2022-05-04T14:18:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T18:18:56","slug":"simple-mothers-day-gift-ideas-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=5193","title":{"rendered":"Simple Mother’s Day Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mark your calendars! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, 2022. It falls a little earlier than usual this year. Don’t worry of you were caught off guard. We’re here to help with some simple Mother’s Day gift ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar wind chimes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We noticed these beautiful lights at our neighbor\u2019s house and had to get a closer look.  These cute butterflies light up at night. It is solar powered and they slowly change colors! So pretty!  We could watch them all night.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solar Wind Chime Butterfly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n



The best part is they come in multiple shapes. We bought the solar hummingbird wind chime for my mother in law:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solar Hummingbird Wind Chime<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The solar sunflower wind chime is perfect for any garden:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solar Sunflower Wind Chimes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n



Add any of the solar wind chimes to your garden, landscaping, or even a large pot on your deck or patio.   Simply use a black garden hook or small post like this one:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shepherd Hook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such a simple gift that is a pleasure to look at everyday! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it, we could all use a little chocolate. Here are our top three choices for chocolate gifts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Ghiradeli squares<\/li>
  2. Lindt balls<\/li>
  3. Whitman\u2019s sampler \u2013 dark chocolate<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Short on time? You can always pick this up at your local grocery store, along with some flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Whether it’s a bouquet from the grocery store or a hanging basket from your local flower grower, most moms love flowers or plants.
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    Blue vase with fresh cut flowers: sunflower, purple asters, pink zinnias and white snapdragons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n


    Looking for some specific ideas to make it special? Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Deck planter with sunflowers<\/li>
    2. Barrel with kitchen herbs (basil, rosemary, parsley, and thyme)<\/li>
    3. Perennial plant for the flower garden or landscaping: <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n