Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day Weekend

After a long day of work on Friday, I came home to some fresh Lilies and a card from Lola for Mother's Day. Such a sweet surprise.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all my Mama friends!

Enjoy your day!

xo Emily

Weekend Relax and Recharge

It was a weekend filled with much needed R&R and some fun with friends.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to the strongest woman I know.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Since Mother's Day is next weekend I figured I'd get the ball rolling with some gift ideas for the Mom's in our life. K and I celebrated a little early with my MIL last weekend when my in-laws came into town to visit. My mom lives too far away to give her a physical gift in person but we will celebrate ALL the occasions when my parents visit us in November.

Mother's Day Gifts

It can be tricky picking out a Mother's Day gift for a mom who has everything already and it gets even trickier when she doesn't live a short distance away.



With me living thousands of miles away from my hometown, I make great use of my Hallmark Ecard membership to stay connected and send cards to my friends and family for all occasions. It's $9.99/year so I think that's a great investment for unlimited ecards considering one card from the store costs about $3.99 on average. I have that part figured out, so now what about some gifts that are easy to order and send? (this is not a sponsored post of any sort)

These are some my favorite Mother's Day gift ideas which are also perfect if you're mom lives nearby too:

Mother's Day Cushion Cover

Alex and Ani - Mom Sawrovski Bangle Set

Subscription Boxes
There are so many cute options out there depending on your mom's taste or interests. Here's an article featuring 10 awesome and unique subscriptions boxes for Mom.

Mother's Day Mug

Tribute to Mom

 Day 1 - 10 Pink Tulips and 10 Blue Iris

Day 2 - 12 Gourmet Dipped Mother's Day Strawberries

To all the moms out there: what's your favorite gift to receive for Mother's Day?

Mother's Day Gift Guide

When you think about it, who are the mothers out there? My mom fits one demographic while there are also so many mothers out there around my age (give or take 10+ years). My point is that finding a gift for "Mom" is not a one-size-fits-all deal. This guide is probably more geared toward younger mothers but I know my mom would love a few things on the list so I guess it really depends on her interests. Everything is under $100 and I've also included a few more fun activities and ideas to make your mom feel special. 

Fitbit Flex Wristband // Personalized Expandable Wire Bangle // Philosophy Melon Daiquiri 3-in-1 Shampoo, Bubble Bath and Shower Gel // Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum by Jimmy Choo // Tervis Mommy's Sippy Cup Wine Goblet // Kindle Fire HD 6 // Women's Satin Wrap Robe (similar Very Sexy Silk Kimono)

Other Fun Ideas for Mother's Day:

~ Shopping/walking around your local Farmer's Market
~ A group painting or cooking class

~ Girls day out for manis & pedis

~ Brunch with the immediate family

~ Gift card for a massage or full day at the spa

~ 1-year subscription to something she loves (Amazon Prime, her favorite magazine, a beauty box)

~ Helping out with a home project while she relaxes

~ Going out for lunch and then a movie of her choice 

~ A box of macaroons or chocolate covered strawberries

Here's to all the fabulous Moms out there and hoping you enjoy your day this coming Sunday! 

Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

It's no secret that Sunday brunch is one of my favorite "pastimes".  While I love going out for brunch at local restaurants, hosting a brunch at home would also be a great way to spend some time with your Mom for Mother's Day. I found some Pinterest pretty recipes & ideas to share:

Pineapple Coolers

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Baked Eggs in Breakfast Bowls

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Broccoli & Comte Frittata

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Bloody Mary Shooters

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pankcake Rollups

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Tea Sandwiches

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Strawberry Grapefruit Mimosas

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Eggs Benedict with Ham and Asparagus

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What's your favorite Sunday brunch dish or drink?

Also, I'm guest posting over at Green Fashionista today while Kate is on vacation so go check out some fun ways to spend quality time with your mom this weekend for Mother's Day.