Jewelry and Family Tree Keepsakes, and Garden Stepping Stones

Mar 20, 2010
Christopher Pascale

Every year tastes change with what is available. Also, as people age they change as well. When shopping for mom make sure she gets the most desired gift, whether it’s related the family history and genealogy, a place to put her jewelry, or a gift from the children and grandchildren that she can treasure in her garden.

Family Tree Tapestry Afghans and Software

Over time, people see more and more that there’s nothing more important than those they love. For this reason, moms will get a real kick out of receiving an afghan with a tree that’s branches specifically fit the makeup of one’s family.

There are some limitations, such as how many names can fit onto one of these tapestries, but the average family will be able to fully enjoy such a gift for as little as $55.

For those who want to go a step further while spending about half the money, there is also a family tree software that will allow people to piece the past together as far back as they can find. While this won’t keep anyone warm on a cold night, it will certainly be a great gift.

Jewelry Trees Allow Mom to Keep Her Things Out Without the Mess

For those not familiar, a jewelry tree is simply a decorative stand that one can hang earrings, bracelets, or necklaces from. They can be made of gold, silver, platinum, or even carved from wood.

While prices vary with materials used, a jewelry stand can cost as little as $60. The beauty of this gift is that it can be best appreciated by moms who tend not to use their jewelry box for their most commonly used pieces, but, rather, leave them on the dresser or nightstand.

Personalized Garden Stepping Stones

A personalized stepping stone is a package that comes specially made for children to make with the help of their parents. Kits come with a fast-acting type of cement and decorative jewels.

When children make them, they can plant their hand or foot into the wet cement and let it harden after they carve in their names and ages. When the piece is finished it can be placed outside on the patio, deck, or where mom keeps her vegetables or flowers, serving as a constant reminder of how much she is loved. Kits like these cost about $30.

Gifts for mom are really just the tip of the iceberg. What she really wants is to know she’s being thought of, and these gifts will do just that.

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