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Mother's Day gift ideas

Too bad they aren't french bulldog ears but these kitty ears will pass. Too cute!

Mother's Day... the day to show your appreciation for the mama in your life with flowers and brunches. While I'm a fan of brunches I'm not a fan of flowers (they're pretty and I love the bouquets people come up with but I'm allergic - hardcore). It's holidays like these that most women in the blogging world make gift guides and I will be joining in on the fun as well. Here are some items that I'm currently drooling over. To be honest, it was hard creating this. There was nothing I was "dying" to have. Oh, and people out there buying for mother's - don't buy them presents that their child can use or that's for their child. They deserve to be spoiled. Treat those mamas out there well. They have a very tough job :)

About a month or so ago I visited the dry bar for my first time and I was blown away (pun intended).
It was kinda like heaven in there. I had an assortment of magazines at my fingertips, an adult beverage
and no one was jumping on my leg or slapping the fridge for food. I normally hate getting my hair done
(long hair = takes forever) but this is a real treat!

i've been wanting one of these since I was pregnant. i have a cute little rhinestone one that I received
at my baby shower and i still wear it but i really want one of these stamped ones. would it be weird
to get two because Penelope has recently joined the family? yes?

I discovered this place when I was pregnant. While I'm normally not into getting my nails done
reguarly (I pick my nailpolish off the next day) this was a nice treat and I love how clean and relaxing
this place is.

my best friend and I found this tank top as we were leaving forever 21 the other day.
safe to say we're obsessed with it. i'm sure my mom would cringe at the fact
that i'm putting this on here but c'mon! who doesn't love biggie?!

I have always had a love for mason jars. Maybe those 3 years spent living in Texas are to blame?
While browsing on etsy I found this and I'm instantly obsessed with it.
Mason Jar + French bulldog = obsessed
I've been DYING to own a french bulldog for years now (Sorry Penelope).

love! love! love!

a mama can dream, right?

My clutch collection is a bit outdated. This would be perfect for the rare occasion I go out or even
the perfect size to throw into the diaper bag. I would give this a clutch a nice home!

I'm just throwing this on here because I always throw a laptop and a camera on any "gift idea" list I create. Why? My computer is a dinosaur. I wish I could be exaggerating but I'm not. Half the time I can't visit websites or do certain things on it because the software is outdated and it's a bit too much $$ to update. I'm sure I could replace the battery so it wouldn't need to stay plugged in all the time but I barely have enough time to take an uninterrupted shower. I'm surprised I'm able to quickly bust out this post. Oh, and my dinosaur of a computer also has a half broken cord. Yup, it's always powering down for no reason. Mama needs new computer - stat!!

I've been wanting an SLR for years now.. YEARS! As Charlie gets older and now that I have Penelope,
I feel the need for a better camera. A mama can dream, right?

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Mother's Day

Wow, Mother's Day. Motherhood. I am still in shock that I'm here. That I'm in this role of being a mother. That after the big loss, etc. that I am a mama. There's a part of me that wants to pour my heart out into this entry because I have so much to say but at the same time there's a part of me that doesn't want to say much. I feel if I say too much that it takes away from the beauty of my everyday life and something or someone will try and tarnish it for me.

Some believe that babies pick their parents before they're born. Charlie chose two people he wanted to learn something from and wanted to teach us something. I'm on the fence about this belief but I find it intriguing. It is an honor to be this little man's mother. He brings so much joy to not just my life but everyone around him.

Motherhood has made me a better person. It's filled a void in my life. It's tested my limits on so many levels. This is the first time in my life where I've never been more competitive. I constantly try be better than the day before not only as a mother but as a person. As soon as I think I've gotten a grasp on something, Something else happens. This is the beauty of motherhood. It keeps you on your toes.

My first Mother's Day was perfect. It wasn't about the beautiful and thoughtful gifts or where we ate. It was being where you wanted to be and that was together as a family. Thank you to my little family for making my day so special not just yesterday but every day. You guys have my heart!

I hope all the other Mamas out there had a beautiful day!

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More Mother's Day gift ideas...

Know a Mom who needs a hip case for her iPad/Tablet?
I'm loving this chevron print one!

I decided to do another Mother's Day gift guide. Hopefully some great inspiration comes from these!

New teapot + initial mug + her favorite tea = a thoughtful/cute present!!

journal or note cards & me + you pencils
(side note: i LOVE knot & bow. Check out their etsy store here)

Know a momma who loves to decorate? She might like something like this.
Zinc letters

Here's a funky take on the letters above.

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Wednesday Wants: Mother's Day Edition

(I LOVE this Mother's Day gift from CatBird. Check it out here)

Mother's Day is right around the corner. Are you stumped on what to get that special Mother in your life? Are you wanting to give something other than flowers? Here are my picks for Mother's day. Enjoy!!