Well, I’m here to save your bacon…and help you make it more personal than flowers!

photo credit: Nancy Zhang||每一天都是禮物。

Here are a few things I’ve spotted around the web that you can check out:

*  Print out a Mother’s Day card right now! Pick one that you really think your mom will like. Don’t see one? Get creative and use your computer or crayons or whatever else and make your own!
*  Send your mom this link and she can listen to songs about mothers compiled by NPR.  Make this so much more personal by dedicating one special song to her.
*  If you have some craft items, make your mom one of these …read more

Okay, it could be any color you want it to be – I mean “green” as in “eco-friendly” not the actual color!

Photo Courtesy of Paper Source

Check out this sweet how-to from Paper Source – Recycled Origami Hearts show your love for the planet for Earth Day, make some for your mom for Mother’s Day (Dads, help your kids make some for Mom!!!) or make some for your Sweetheart! Brighten someone’s day with this spectacularly easy recycled gift. Below is a picture of one I made using a paper bag – it took less than a minute to make!

I made this heart!

Personalize these little hearts any way you want! Make a love note into an origami …read more

Happy Spring!!!

Now that the long winter has ended and warmer weather is gracing our days, you notice yourself going out more, accepting more invitations to get-togethers and find yourself seated at some dinner parties so you might be needing some nice, easy Spring-like hostess gifts for these impromptu meets. Or maybe you made so many excuses to spend time outdoors you find yourself in dire need of a last minute birthday present that doesn’t scream “I forgot!”

Photo courtesy of Paper Source

A great solution? Read this wonderful Paper Source how-to on creating an easy centerpiece and personalize it so that it becomes a gift worthy creation that is perfect for your recipient! …read more