The Unique Gift Spot

Some mothers love handmade items, a good box of chocolates or even the next beauty trend. But regardless of your mom’s style, we can all agree they want nothing but the best for us, so when it comes to treating them on their special day, it’s time to step up. Whether your mother, aunt, grandma or wife is a trendsetter, loves sappy greeting cards or has a major sweet tooth, here are some ideas for mother’s day gifts that are sure to delight the special woman in your life. Gourmet Cheryl’s Long Stemmed Cookie Flowers   Image: Cheryls.com  You can give the gift of flowers and sweets in one delicious purchase. This bouquet comes with 12 long-stemmed buttercream frosted flower, tulip and butterfly cutout cookies delivered in a real florist box. These might not last as long as actual flowers if you know what I mean! Shari’s Berries Gourmet Dipped Strawberries   Image: Berries.com  Satisfy her sweet tooth with this delightfully artful gift of fruit. She’ll receive a dozen p...

Valentine’s Day is arguably one of the most polarizing holidays. You either love it or hate it. There’s very little in-between. Whether you look forward to pink hearts every February or think it’s a silly Hallmark holiday, 54% of consumers will spend $18.2 billion for the holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. Now that’s a lot of money! If you’re getting ready to shop for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got some options to show you. From frugal to extravagant, these romantic gift ideas are sure to please, with price points to fit any budget. Watches Men’s fashion often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to accessorizing. There just seem to be more options for women than men – especially in the jewelry department. But watches are one area where guys can have a little fun with their style, which is one reason why a watch makes a great gift. Save   Image: MVMTWatches.com  If you’re looking to save a little money on gifting this year but don’t wa...

  The new generation of home automation products is cooler than ever. And if you’re looking for a creative housewarming gift, tech items are perfect for a homeowner to customize their new place. No matter the homeowner’s level of tech knowledge, these innovative products can be incorporated into a new home by both techies and newbies alike. Here are five tech-related housewarming gifts for the new homeowners in your life. Amazon Echo Voice-Controlled Home Hub  Image: Youtube.com  What it is: Amazon’s voice-controlled artificial intelligence device, the Echo, is an excellent central point for a smart home. For a home automation newbie, the Echo is an excellent stand-alone device, too. The capabilities of the Echo are incredible. Simply ask Alexa (Amazon’s digital personal assistant, which responds to your voice commands) to perform a task – like playing music, ordering a pizza or calling an Uber – and she’ll get it done for you. Integrate Alexa with home automation technol...

Your mama taught you that you can do anything. “Just set your mind to it,” she said. Who knew she was setting you up to someday find her the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sure, it’s not easy picking out something for the lady who already has everything (or claims she doesn’t want anything), but you CAN do it. Our list of gifts for the impossible-to-shop-for mom can help. 1. A lovable log (that grows edible mushrooms).  Hear us out: You should get your mom a log as a gift. But only if she likes mushrooms, because this wooden wonder actually lets her grow them at home. 2. A puzzle that’s as tricky as it is pretty. Designed to resemble actual agate, these colorful puzzles are as hard as they look. 3. Little love bugs she can wear. Featuring a mama ladybug and up to four babies, this necklace is a lovely way to thank her for letting you follow her lead. 4. A handmade stand to display her treasures.  Artist Tracy Shea creates these delightful jewelry stands by pressing a piece of act...

  Mother’s Day’s on the way, and you’re racking your brain for new and exciting gift ideas to express how infinitely special Mom is. Well, we’re here to help. Like, that’s our actual job. We’ve put together a select list of gifts that we didn’t have last Mother’s Day. Whether she’s into entertaining, birdwatching, or getting her feminism on, you can say, “Thanks for raising me!” with something she’ll love—we guarantee it. 1. Aromatherapy scents, diffused with style. Mom loves candles, perfume, incense—anything that surrounds her with beautiful scent. This aptly-named diffuser fills a room with dreamy fragrance for hours (and lasts for about six months!). 2. A flower-shaped tray with petals for delicacies. Michael and Ania Shepler’s lotus-shaped bamboo server’s an enlightened choice for the mom who really knows how to make a soiree bloom. 3. Sweetly sophisticated small-batch sauces for breakfast, drinks, dessert… Fruit is so yum. Fresh or fermented, Mom’s a fan. Drizzled on after-di...