The 2011 Mother's Day Gift Guide

We are beyond giddy that our annual Mother's Day Gift Guide is here again! After all, it's one of our all-time favorite holidays. Of course every day is Mother's Day in our world, but if you want to make May 8 extra special, here are some ideas for all kinds of moms in all kinds of price ranges--most of which support small businesses, many run by moms themselves. And don't forget the hand-scribbled card from the kids of course. That's always the best of all.

We also suggest you click over to our truly amazing sponsors, who have some awesome ideas themselves (not to mention some great discount codes). Happy shopping!

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Mom Jewelry for the Mom Who's a Little Scared of Mom Jewelry

$ custom braille rings $49 at studio amf

$$ personalized birthdate necklace $110 from anna bee

$$$ custom silhouette diamond pendant $350+ from vicente agor

For the Super-Hormonal First Time Mom (Go Ahead. Make Her Cry.)

$ custom embroidered handprint $19.95 from andie marie

$$ charm from baby’s footprint $125+ at formia design

read! i love my mommy $6.71+ from amazon

For the Amazingly Cool, Grandchild-Fawning Supergrandma

$ chocolate mother’s day postcards $20 at rogue confections

$$ custom baby photo + poetry necklace $595 from jeanine payer

read! tell me a story grandparents' journal $28 at uncommon goods

For the Mom From the Kids Who are Too Young to Write a Card Yet

$ wooden hearts ready for scribbling or painting $7.50/set at romp

$$ magnets from kid's artwork $36+ from ruva cards

$$$ photo session with the kids photo credit: justin hackworth photography

For the Mama Who Loves Her Style, and Her Planet

$ organic lipsticks from peacekeeper cause-metics $14 each at abe’s market

$$ twill + eco leather clutch $89 from ellington

$$$ recycled silver + fairly mined diamond studs $140 from andrea bonelli

For the Mother-in-law You Swore Not to Forget This Year. And Didn't.

$ kate spade boxed notes $35 at kate's paperie

$$ napa farmhouse 1885 pampering basket $85 at foodzie

read! custom silhouette journal $30 at le papier studio

For the Mom Who Loves Her Real Live, Made of Paper, Old-Fashioned Books

$ custom bookplates $14 at stella and hodge

$$ photo bookmark $55 at tiffany

read! subscription to gift lit book club $270/year

For the Wonderful Mom-esque, Mom-ish, or Mom-like Non-Mom in Your Life

$ love pillow $38 from honey pie designs

$$ you are loved rosette ribbon $45 at the small object

$$$ heart fob charm $215 from fine art of family

For the Mom Who Doesn't Look Like Any Mom You Remember Growing Up

$ fringed metal earrings on sale for $24 at charm and chain

$$ malene birger woven belt $145 at huset-shop

read! my mom, style icon $12.89 at amazon

For the Mom Who Just Wants Breakfast in Bed

$ bud vase with her favorite bloom and breakfast in bed $40 from whitney smith

$$ petit dej’ breakfast tray and breakfast in bed $92 at a+r

$$$ luxury cashmere blanket and breakfast in bed $500 at saks

For the Mom Who Needs Something to Hang on Her Wall Besides Pics of the Kids

$ lovely, love my family print $25 from tuesday mourning

$$ custom family tree $45 at le papier studio

$$$ custom artwork made from baby clothes or kids’ artwork $varies from the great remember

For the Mom Who Lives to Have Everyone at the Table Together

$ modern cafe apron $45 at magpie lovely

$$ le creuset french oven $129 at sur la table

read! the family dinner $17.23 on amazon

For the Mom Who Would Haaaaaaate a Sappy Gift

$ damn good mother tee £20 at twisted twee

$$ breakfast cereal necklace $49.99 at perpetual kid

read! bossypants by tina fey $13.97 at amazon

For the Mom Whose iPad is Her Other Baby

$ personalized iPad photo skin $29.99 from skinit

$$ personalized canvas/leather ipad case $158 at iomoi

$$$ smythson leather ipad case $290 at net-a-porter

For the Mom Who's Always Looking Out for All Other Moms

$ a meal for a homebound mom $7 from meals on wheels

$$ safe birthing kit for mothers in a crisis zone $24 from international rescue committee

$$$ reduce maternal mortality $5+/month at white ribbon alliance for safe motherhood

For the Mom Who'd Uh... Like to be a Mom Again Sometime Soon

$ vkini tulip “bouquet” with the kids off to Grandma’s for the night $58 at hanky panky

$$ weekend at a b+b photo credit: joyeverafter

read! the mominatrix guide to sex for naughty moms $10.32 at amazon