Mother's Day Guest Post - Erin from Isaboo Designs

This week, some lovely friends of mine are joining me to share their ultimate Mother's Day wish list.  Join me in welcoming Erin from Isaboo Designs.

Hi! My name is Erin and I run the blog and handmade store, Isaboo Designs. I love all things handmade, spending time in the outdoors with my husband and 2 little ones and I really love helping moms feel beautiful. I am really excited to be here at Tales of the Scotts today sharing some pretty gift ideas for Mother's Day.

We moms tend to spend a lot of time feeling not so glamorous, so I have chosen things to make mom feel lovely and to help her indulge in the things she enjoys doing.

        

1.  Henri Bendel Bow Tied Pendant - I have long been in love with this dainty necklace. Statement necklaces are beautiful, but this is small enough for everyday and still very pretty.

2. Lollia Classic Petal eau de Parfum - Lollia fragrances are a nice alternative to the typical department store scents. I love the vintage feel that the packing has and the scents are luxurious without being overpowering.

3. Ruffled Canvas Bag by Camilla Cotton on Etsy - Nothing expresses love quite like a handmade gift. I've been admiring this particular tote for quite a while. It is rustic and elegant all at the same time. It would be a perfect gift with a favorite book tucked inside.

4. Williams and Sonoma Heirloom Herb Seed Kit - This would be a very easy gift to make yourself with a little spare wood and a handy dad. My favorite part of this kit is the biodegradable cartons that you can write the names of the herbs on. You just put the whole thing in a new pot and you are good to go. A perfect gift for the mom who loves to dig in the dirt.

5. Perpetual Calendar by LetterCDesign on Etsy - I love the idea of perpetual calendars. I don't have lots of time to document every little thing, but these are great for scrapbooking or just having a place to record a special moment at the end of the day. They are also great for keeping track of birthdays. I love how simple this one is. 

Whatever your mom loves, show her that the things she loves are important to you too. Our mothers spend so much time taking care of all our dreams and wishes, remember to make Mother's Day all about her's.

Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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Thank you so much Erin!  I am loving that ruffled canvas bag!  Gorgeous!  And also am digging thta perpetual calendar.  I made one for my sister-in-law and neighbor but love this take on it.  Make sure to head over and visit Erin at Isaboo Designs!

Mother's Day Guest Post - Megan from Crafty Meggy

This week, some lovely friends of mine are joining me to share their ultimate Mother's Day wish list.  Join me in welcoming Megan from Crafty Meggy.

Hi, I'm Megan and I blog over at Crafty Meggy.  I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 wild and crazy boys.  This blog is my way of expressing my creative side, which I need to keep sane in a house full of boys.  I post all about my crafting, organizing and cleaning adventures.  I hope you'll join in on all the fun!

There are a few things I love and can't life without: Sleep! Time to craft and be alone.  And my iPhone.  Here are some things I want.

1.  Laminator

2.  Fabric

3.  Monthly Massage (or maybe just one every 6 months?)

4.  A bigger house (with a room I can use just for me and my crafty things)

5.  More time in the day.

6.  A romantic getaway to a tropical island

7.  Silhouette Sketch Pens

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Thank you so much Megan!  Those sketch pens are on my birthday list and I would LOVE a house with a room just for my crafts!  Would be much better than my dining room table.  :-)  Make sure to head over and visit Megan at Crafty Meggy!

Mother's Day Guest Post - Nancy from Do Small Things With Love

This week, some lovely friends of mine are joining me to share their ultimate Mother's Day wish list.  Join me in welcoming Nancy from Do Small Things With Love.

Hi, I'm Nancy and I blog over at Do Small Things With Love.  I have enjoyed getting to know Eva through a wonderful mentoring program and I am thrilled to be here sharing things I love (and things I'd love to have!).  On my blog I generally share about life as a crafting, faithful mommy - and I think my wish list sort of reflects that!

1.  Magna-Tiles

2.  Dyson Upright Vacuum

3.  Baby Bjorn

4.  Singer Free Motion Quilting Darning & Embroidery Foot

5.  Servus Rubber Boots

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Thank you so much Nancy!  I've never heard of Magna-Tiles but they look super fun and I bet my kiddos would love them.  And I love my BabyBjorn.  Wish I'd had it in pink though!  Make sure to head over and visit Nancy at Do Small Things With Love!

Mother's Day Guest Post - Susan from Organized 31

This week, some lovely friends of mine are joining me to share their ultimate Mother's Day wish list.  Join me in welcoming Susan from Organized 31.



Hi, I'm Susan from Organized 31, where I share Ideas from a Military Mom, including organizing tips and crafting ideas, particularly repurposed organizing craft ideas.  I'm thrilled to be here with Eva and love what she's doing this week to celebrate Mother's Day.

My Top Seven Wishes for a Mother's Day gift for me (selfish, selfish me) are:

1. Sleep.  10 hours would be heaven, but I'd be very happy with 8 hours of sleep.

2.  Candy bar cookies.  It would be such a treat if someone made them for me.  

3.  A beautiful kitchen.  We're currently house hunting and I would love to find a kitchen like our old one. 

4.  Since I love to craft, love to organize and am moving into a new home, I'd love to have my own craft room (a girl can dream).  I'd love to have both the Original Scrap BoxEZ View Desk and the Original Scrap Box CraftBox.  I know, I'm a greedy dreaming girl!

5.  Time to do more paper crafting.   I love how quick and rewarding paper crafts are.

6.  A friend willing to let me help her organize stuff, any kind of stuff.  I find organizing relaxing and it's so rewarding when you step back and view the fruit of your labor.

7.  A box of malasadas from Leonard's Bakery in Hawai'i.  Malasadas are similar to a donut and were brought to Hawai'i by Portuguese immigrants.  If you ever have the chance to try one, be sure to try two!  You'll love them.

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Thank you so much Susan!  I'd give my right arm for a Scrap Box!  :-)  And those candy bar cookies look delish!  Make sure to head over and visit Susan at Organized 31!

Mother's Day Guest Post - Amy from One Artsy Mama

This week, some lovely friends of mine are joining me to share their ultimate Mother's Day wish list.  Join me in welcoming Amy from One Artsy Mama.



Hi, I'm Amy, aka One Artsy Mama!  I'm a blogger, a writer, a professional ballroom dancer, an artist, a wife, and a mommy.  Over on my blog, I post about a variety of things I make, either by myself or with the help of my 4 year old "Little Crafter."  With Mother's Day just a few weeks away, I've been trying to drop some hints for my guys about what things might make a great gift for this Artsy Mama.  Here are just a few of the things I love {or would love to receive}!

1. Starbucks!!  Anyone who knows me in real life or just through the blog knows this one is a no-brainer.  I'm a total sucker for those fancy drinks that take five minutes to order and cost about five dollars {ie: my most recent indulgence, a grande non-fat no-whip decaf iced mocha with toffee nut syrup and extra caramel} and their delicious banana chocolate chip bread.  Plus, I love going there for breakfast or treat dates with the Little Man!  We play games and talk, and it's just the sweetest quality time.  Bottom line: if you ever want to buy me a gift, you absolutely cannot go wrong with a Starbucks gift card!

2. Origami Owl: I recently got the chance to do a review and giveaway on my blog and I absolutely fell in love with my Living Locket.  I have literally worn it almost every single day since I got it.  So far, I have five charms, but I've got my eye on some more!  Boys, if you're reading, I really love the August heart birthstone {for LC}, the seashell, the laptop, the sewing machine, the camera, the football, the helmet...you get the idea.

3. Quality Family Time:  Some of my favorite memories are things we've done together as a family, like day trips to amusement parks or historic cities that are within driving distance.  I absolutely love going to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, the museums in Washington, DC, Ladew Gardens, and Dutch Wonderland with hubby and Little Crafter.  We have picnics and just enjoy being together doing things we all enjoy.  In lieu of a physical gift, I'd love an I.O.U. for a special day together somewhere fun!

4. The beach: I'm rarely happier than when I have my toes in the sand or can see the ocean out my window when I wake up in the morning.  Although I know it's not feasible to take a trip there right now, I always like things that remind me of my "happy place!" I love flip flops, seashells, and anything I can use at the beach, like a great beach bag!

5. Jo Totes Camera Bag: Speaking of bags, I've been seriously drooling over the stylish and functional camera bags from Jo Totes.  My camera bag is so bulky and blah...I'd absolutely love to have something more fun that could carry my camera, external flash, and extra lens, plus a few basic essentials so I didn't have to drag around a separate bag and purse. 

6. Handmade Gifts: I absolutely treasure anything and everything my son makes.  He loves doing all kinds of arts and crafts, and I love it when he paints something for me or draws me a picture.  I recently got a necklace from Kidz Can Design where they took an adorable little crayon drawing he made of a smiley-faced heart and turned it into a sterling silver charm.  How cool is that?  Any handmade card or project is always a special and meaningful gift!

7. Photo Book: I saw THE sweetest thing at Paper Coterie this year; it's an "All About Mom" book where you upload your photos, then your child fills things out "all about mommy." Melt my heart!

Those are just a few of the things I'd be delighted to receive.  The bottom line, though, is that any gift from the heart is something I will treasure.  Just spending the day with my two favorite people is enough to bring me joy!  

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Thank you so much Amy!  Isn't that Jo Totes Camera Bag gorgeous?  Swoon.  And I always love personalized gifts too.  Make sure to head over and visit Amy at One Artsy Mama!  

Mother's Day Guest Post - Emily from Tossed Salad Life

This week, some lovely friends of mine are joining me to share their ultimate Mother's Day wish list.  Join me in welcoming Emily from Tossed Salad Life.

“All I want for Mother’s Day is Me…”  You know that song, “All I want for Christmas is You?”  Well, thinking about Mother’s Day, the song came to my mind, except that I substituted the word “Me” for “You” in the lyrics.  I love my children.  I love my husband too.  Love them with all my heart.  They are the things that bring the greatest joy to my world, and I am constantly grateful that they are mine.  I believe that being a mother is the best thing that I’ve ever gotten to do.  It’s the most important thing I’ve ever done.  Those of us who are mothers know that there is no love in the world as tender and as ferocious as a mother’s love. However, it is definitely an exhausting love!  Mother’s Day is that one day that moms should get to put themselves first.  We need a least one day of good self-care!  With that in mind, I thought about all of the self-care items that I would love to receive on Mother’s Day.

1)     Sleeping In:  Actually, any extended period uninterrupted sleep would be a huge gift for me.  I’ve only had only two days where I have slept more than 6 hours straight without any interruption in the past year.  Those last few months of pregnancy are so uncomfortable that it’s hard to sleep, and since then, the baby usually wakes me up once.  Plus, we’ve got the dog in the bed with us, and then there is that big kid who wakes up at 7am, even on the weekends.  I know all of the mothers out there can understand where I am coming from, but it must be said that sleep is a big treat!

2)     Maid Service: If I were really thinking of my dream gifts, I would love a maid to come and deep clean my house.  It is so hard with little ones to keep up with everything.  I’d love to get everything clean, down to the stove, fridge and windows, and then just have to maintain it.  A one-time gift card of maid service would be decadent, but would do wonders for my morale.  It’s hard never quite getting caught up with house cleaning.

3)     Manicure-Pedicure:  I love getting mani-pedis.  I am horrible at painting my own nails, and I love being pampered!  Plus, mother’s day is the start of the summer and flip-flop season—at least here in Georgia!  I have to have cute looking toes!

4)     A Massage: My husband has regularly treated me to massages since our first Christmas together.  We even had a couple’s massage the day before our wedding. They are a great way to relax and unwind, and I love how I feel for the next twenty-four hours.  It’s been a little while, and I must admit that another massage sure would feel great about now.

As much as I said I wanted self-care items, I’d be lying if I didn’t mention two fun gifts that I’d love to have:

5)     Down Pillows:  I am a person who likes to sleep on a large, soft pile of pillows, but since the baby arrived, my pillows have dwindled down to just one.  I have always had 2 down pillows that  are my preferred sleeping pillows.  When the big kid was born, he managed to ruin both pillows within his first 3 months of life due to diaper malfunctions while nursing.  The baby has done the same thing—he ruined one pillow shortly after he arrived.  The other pillow has become his attachment object, and it goes everywhere with him.  I’m now without any of my soft, cozy down pillows, and I need two more.  Getting two new ones would be wonderful gifts.  Incidentally, it would tie in with my wish of sleeping in!

6)     An Etsy Giftcard:  I love Etsy.  Etsy is like Pinterest, but for shopping!  There are so many different possibilities from Etsy.  Jewelry, home accessories, or even craft supplies.  I’m sure to find it if I look on Etsy.

7)     Silhouette Cameo:  This item tops my wishlist.  There are so many projects that people are doing right now with their cameos.  It’s an amazing machine, and I dream of getting to use one!

Of course, every year since starting school my big kid makes some special gift for me for Mother’s Day.  He has a wonderful art teacher who knows what Mommies really love.  I can’t wait to see the treat that he has in store for me this year! 

I plan on making the grandmothers some wonderful canvas prints of the boys’ handprints and footprints, particularly as this is the baby’s first Mother’s Day.  I love little hands and little feet!  We’ll send them flowers too!  

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Thank you so much Emily!  I have so many wants on Etsy so that would be great for me!  And I would la-ove someone to clean my house twice a month!  Holla!  Make sure to head over and visit Emily at Tossed Salad Life!

Mother's Day Guest Post - Christina from The Scrappy Housewife

This week, some lovely friends of mine are joining me to share their ultimate Mother's Day wish list.  Join me in welcoming Christina from The Scrappy Housewife.

Hey y'all. If you've been around Tales of the Scotts for awhile now you probably already know that Miss Eva and I have known each other since kindergarten and have seen me hanging around here before. If not, please allow me to introduce myself. :)

I'm Christina from The Scrappy Housewife and I share a variety of things over at my blog. I love being a stay at home wife and dog mama (no littles just yet) who scrapbooks, sews, gardens, and makes our new to us house a home on a budget and with a little vintage wisdom and flair along the way. When I'm not blogging, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram! 

Here are some of my recent "can't live without" favorites that just might make the mama in your life grin from ear to ear:

1. Wet n Wild 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palettes - $4.99 at drugstores - I know that if you're a woman in your 30s, you remember Wet n Wild from your teen years and probably cringe at the thought. Let me tell you oh boy have they changed! Their eyeshadow is now some of, if not the best drugstore eyeshadow you can put on your eyelids. Gorgeous shades, wonderful pigmentation and a fantastic price point. Love!

2. Wet n Wild Fergie Collection "For My Primas" Eyeshadow Primer - $4.99 at drugstores - The key to fantastic, long wearing eyeshadow from any cosmetics company is a good eyeshadow primer and Wet n Wild just released this one and I actually prefer it to the high end ones I've tried. By popping a bit of this on your lids before you put on your favorite shadow you'll ensure that it won't crease or fade. It's fantastic.

3. Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Color Sticks - Approx. $7 at stores nationwide - I love these lipsticks. They go on smooth, last a long time and leave your lips feeling moisturized. They're new, so there are only eight shades, but I can't recommend them enough. 

4. Ikea Frost Drying Rack - $19.99 - OK, I know, a drying rack isn't glamorous as a gift, but if the mama in your life air dries her clothing she needs this drying rack. It was on my list for quite awhile and I recently splurged. It's coated metal so that means no chipping paint, no wet wood and easy clean. Did I mention it's huge? It's much larger than those accordion ones you find at big box stores with tons of flat space for sweaters and it's adjustable! 

5. Ikea Tekla Dish Towel - $0.79 per towel - I know what you're thinking..."A dish towel, Christina? Really?" Yes. Really. These towels are awesome. They dry really well, wash up beautifully and last forever. We use them in place of paper towels at our house. Totally worth it. (And OK, maybe include something a little more exciting in the gift bag with 'em. ;) )

6. Merona Women's Chino Shorts - $17.99 at Target Stores and online (The website tells you they aren't available in stores...it's lying...I bought 4 pair at my local store so just ignore that.) - I don't know if y'all have noticed or not, but a lot of the shorts out there this year are either extremely short or rolled up and sewn so you can't unroll them. I must be getting old but I don't want everyone at the grocery store seeing my lady bits. Enter these shorts from Target. They're a respectable length on my 5'3" body, they come in lots of fun colors and prints and they look crisp on. Love 'em!

7. JoTotes Camera Bag in Rose Moss - $89 at jototes.com - If the lady in your life loves taking pictures, but hates carrying around an unattractive camera bag and her purse then this is the bag for her. Hubby bought me this one for our anniversary earlier in the year and I am in love. It's big and roomy, but has lots of cushy padding and removeable/repositionable pads to fit any camera and extra lenses with room to spare for a wallet and other essentials. I took it with me in lieu of a purse while site seeing when we had family in town last month and it was perfect!

I know you'll all spoil the mamas in your life this Mother's Day. I'd like to thank Eva for having me over for some blog time and I hope to see all of you in my neck of the woods soon!

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Thank you so much Christina!  I'm 5'9" so I'm always on the lookout for the perfect pair of shorts, not too short, not too long, so I need to give those a try.  And I can attest to those Ikea dish towels.  I have a bunch of them.  Make sure to head over and visit Christina at The Scrappy Housewife!