Let’s face it: Even a bowl of cereal tastes better when made with love. All you really need is a steady hand to pour her milk (but if you wish to go a more elaborate route, we can offer a few suggestions).
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2. Buy, Buy, Beauty
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Goodness knows she rarely treats herself, so do it for her with one of our favorite recent finds.
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3. Screen (and Face) Time![m3.jpg](https://www.deandraper.com/hs-fs/hubfs/m3.jpg?width=320&name=m3.jpg)
When you were little, you had all the time in the world to spend with Mom. Show her you still care by planning a special night in for the two of you to cuddle up with a favorite film.
Get the flavored popcorn HOW-TO
4. New-School Heirloom
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Is Mom more into creating than consuming? Reserve an afternoon for a mother-daughter jewelry-making session using the new line from Martha Stewart Crafts. **From $2.99 to $30, Michael's stores nationwide.
Find a Michael's near you
5. Crafternoon Tea
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Scribble heartfelt messages onto custom tea tags. When she goes to make her daily brew, she’ll be reminded of how much you care.
Get the heart-shaped tea bags HOW-TO
6. Special Delivery
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When choosing edible gifts, go for things that are both delightful and practical. A beautiful fruit basket or batch of homemade granola are sure to please.
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8. Chocolate Covered Hugs
On a related note, chocolate-covered strawberries are the ultimate semisweet luxury -- and probably not something she’d make for herself every day.
Get the chocolate covered strawberries recipe - or order online at www.sharisberries.com
9. Be a Wrap Star
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In the time it would take you to wrap a generic sale-rack gift, you could scallop the edges of parchment paper to hold a stunning (and full-price!) bouquet.
Get the scalloped bouquet wrapper HOW-TO
10. A New Floral Pattern
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Don't mistake low-maintenance for low-impact. Here, a single delphinium proves as striking as a full bouquet.
Get the delphinium arrangement HOW-TO
11. Be a Little Wine-y
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Mom won’t say no to a glass of the good stuff -- especially when paired with a tea towel that tells her just what to eat alongside.
Wine-pairing towel set, $28, uncommongoods.com - Wine holders, $10 each, macys.com
12. Long Live the Queen
Martha’s new book is a gift that keeps on giving: the knowledge to ensure you get to do it all again next year. Pair it with Mark Bittman's "VB6" and a nonstick pan to suit her healthy-cooking needs.
"Living the Good Long Life," $28, amazon.com
"VB6," $26, amazon.com
8-in. ceramic nonstick fry pan, Martha Stewart Collection, $40, macys.com
13. Put it on Paper
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Whether store-bought (we love these tree ring notecards) or homemade (see our dip-dyed stationery how-to), nothing says I love you like, well, a card that says I love you. Write from the heart, and we guarantee she won’t want anything else.