Is Green Your Mom’s Favorite Color?

We put our heads together to come up with some great eco-friendly ideas for Mother’s Day this year. Here are our favorite gifts to show some love to both your mom and Mother Earth:

DIY Dads

Need some simple gifts to make with your little ones? Try these:

• Cardboard photo cubes (tutorial by Tara Dennis)
• Decorated votive candles (tutorial by Parents.com)
• Home state wall-art (great one for detail-oriented older kids – tutorial from The Harpster Home)

 

Don’t Call the Florist – You Got This!

Check out these great flower-inspired ideas.

• Living succulent wreath (Isn’t this gorgeous? Check out Succulent and Sunshine‘s great tutorial and make your own before Sunday.)

• Seed kits (For moms with a green thumb – check out these options from Urban Farmer or go to a garden store and make your own!)
• Paper flowers (Bloom all year round! Check out Curbly’s tutorial.)

 

Green Gifts That Give Back – No Shipping Required

Need a present for Mom but you’re miles apart? Check out Make It Right’s Green Gifts. You can give plants for a community garden, playground equipment, a gallon of paint, historic restoration and more in your Mom’s name. We’ll email her a cheerful card detailing your gift with a special message from you. Happy Mothers’ Day to all our moms!