Celebrate Mom! 3 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Goodwill
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12th, giving us all an opportunity to shower the moms in our lives with lots of love and appreciation. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift at a budget-friendly price, look no further than Ohio Valley Goodwill, where you can find all the supplies for a unique, handmade gift from the heart.
Here are a few easy DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas you can make with items found from your local Ohio Valley Goodwill store:
Vases on display at Ohio Valley Goodwill store
Repurposed flower vases
Flowers are a traditional Mother’s Day gift that will never go out of style. But store-bought flower arrangements can be pricey, especially if they include an expensive glass vase and ribbon. Rather than buying a pre-made arrangement, why not make your own? Some florists will allow you to purchase flowers like roses, tulips, lilies, or orchids a’la carte for less. Or, you could take apart a few inexpensive grocery store bouquets and rearrange them in a new way. Instead of having the florist arrange the flowers in an overpriced vase, shop at Ohio Valley Goodwill for a vase you can repurpose. In our stores, you can find a variety of vases in all shapes and sizes. Then, fill the vase with your fresh spring blooms for a beautiful Mother’s Day gift that she’s sure to love!
At-home spa day
Who says you need to shell out the big bucks to treat your mom to a spa day? Bring the spa treatment to her with homemade beauty treatments, such as an at-home pedicure. To make your own scented salts for baths or foot soaks, just add a few drops of essential oils ““ such as lavender or rose ““ to a handful of regular Epsom salt, which you can find at any grocery store. Mix the ingredients together and store them in an airtight container, like a glass mason jar from Goodwill. Your mom is sure to appreciate the chance to enjoy a little relaxation.
Shelf of Frames at Ohio Valley Goodwill
Framed photos and artwork
For a thoughtful and easy DIY Mother’s Day gift, get creative and craft a personalized a photo frame to showcase family memories. You can find decorative frames in your local Ohio Valley Goodwill store, which you can easily revamp with a little spray paint, lace, or even stick-on gems. Fill the frame with prints of family photographs or a drawing of your family tree. Or, frame children’s or grandchildren’s artwork. Seeing her favorite photos and artwork on display is sure to brighten your mom’s day!
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to start looking for unique gifts for your mother, mother-in-law, wife, grandmother, aunt, or any other special mother-figure in your life! Don’t wait until the last minute ““ visit Ohio Valley Goodwill to shop and save on a special gift to honor your mom. With our ever-changing inventory of clothing, accessories, household goods and home décor, Ohio Valley Goodwill is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to make this Mother’s Day memorable.
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Best of all, every purchase supports our mission to provide life-changing job training and employment services for individuals with disabilities and our nation’s veterans. You can feel great knowing that you’re finding a special gift for mom and helping your community at the same time. Find your nearest retail store and check out our special offers for even more savings opportunities.
