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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and people are scouring stores and the internet for the perfect gift. You can’t go wrong with buying her favorite flowers or treating her to a day at the spa. 

You don’t necessarily have to get her something pricey and fancy. As you’ll see from these photos, some of the most appreciated gifts are simple and tug on the heartstrings because of their meaning and symbolism. 

This list is part of Bored Panda’s series of articles celebrating Mother’s Day. To all the awesome moms out there, this one’s for you. And if you’re one of those still lost on what to give as a gift, feel free to pick up some ideas.

#1

My First Ever Mother’s Day Gift. I’m A New Stepmom

My First Ever Mother’s Day Gift. I’m A New Stepmom

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Nitka Tsar
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2 years ago

Oooh, this is so sweet! Must be a good step Mom

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    #2

    Finally Finished My Mother's Day Gift

    Finally Finished My Mother's Day Gift

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    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago

    That's amazing.

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    #3

    I Embroidered My Mom's Dog For Her For Mother’s Day

    I Embroidered My Mom's Dog For Her For Mother’s Day

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    Pandamonium
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    2 years ago

    Amazing work

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    #4

    My Brother (14) Told Me He Was Making My Mom A Cutting Board For Mother's Day. Both She And I Were Very Impressed

    My Brother (14) Told Me He Was Making My Mom A Cutting Board For Mother's Day. Both She And I Were Very Impressed

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    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Well, it's easy to conjure up a beautiful chopping board when you're Harry Potter ;-)

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    #5

    Persian Tiles Blanket, Completed Just In Time For Mother’s Day, And Kitty-Approved

    Persian Tiles Blanket, Completed Just In Time For Mother’s Day, And Kitty-Approved

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    Ziggyc
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Gorgeous

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    #6

    My Aunt Recently Died. I Made A Clock Using Her Most Worn Watches. Gifted To My Mom For Mother's Day

    My Aunt Recently Died. I Made A Clock Using Her Most Worn Watches. Gifted To My Mom For Mother's Day

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    Verena
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The aunt had a pretty good taste. Wonderful watches.

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    #7

    I Started This Swing Arbor Project On Mother's Day As A Gift To My Mom And Finished It A Week Ago

    I Started This Swing Arbor Project On Mother's Day As A Gift To My Mom And Finished It A Week Ago

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That is fantastic! I'd plant wisteria next to it, and enjoy the shade and blossoms.

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    #8

    Instead Of Buying An Expensive Bouquet Of Flowers For Mother's Day, I Made This Instead For My Mom 

    Instead Of Buying An Expensive Bouquet Of Flowers For Mother's Day, I Made This Instead For My Mom 

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    Mary Kelly
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    the lavender rocks are a great accent...i wouldn't have thought would work, but it so does

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    #9

    A Cutting Board I Made For My Mom For Mother's Day. Made From Black Walnut, Sapelli, And Oak. I'm 14 

    A Cutting Board I Made For My Mom For Mother's Day. Made From Black Walnut, Sapelli, And Oak. I'm 14 

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I would never be able to cut anything on this

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    #10

    I Made My Mom A Paper Cut Version Of Her Wedding Bouquet For Mother's Day

    I Made My Mom A Paper Cut Version Of Her Wedding Bouquet For Mother's Day

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    CaliCoast
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Unique and thoughtful!

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    #11

    She’s Going To Be Spoiled

    She’s Going To Be Spoiled

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    VikingAbroad
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Unless agreed upon, don't give animals as gifts...

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    #12

    Flower Arrangement I Made For My Mother On Mother's Day

    Flower Arrangement I Made For My Mother On Mother's Day

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    We did NOT spill the flowers!

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    #13

    Made This For Mother’s Day. It’s My First Time Trying Faces Rather Than Leaving It Blank

    Made This For Mother’s Day. It’s My First Time Trying Faces Rather Than Leaving It Blank

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Pretty good

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    #14

    I Made My Mom A Thing For Mother's Day

    I Made My Mom A Thing For Mother's Day

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Snort-laugh!

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    #15

    Either She Will Love It Or I'm Dead

    Either She Will Love It Or I'm Dead

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That was a LOT of effort. I hope she appreciates it.

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    #16

    I’m A Broke University Student So I Couldn’t Send My Mom To A Spa For Mother’s Day, But I Brought A Bit Of The Spa To Her! I’m A Beginner And Really Pleased With How This Turned Out

    I’m A Broke University Student So I Couldn’t Send My Mom To A Spa For Mother’s Day, But I Brought A Bit Of The Spa To Her! I’m A Beginner And Really Pleased With How This Turned Out

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Charming!

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    #17

    I Bought My Mom A Succulent For Mother's Day A Year Ago, And It Has Flowered

    I Bought My Mom A Succulent For Mother's Day A Year Ago, And It Has Flowered

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    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Cool! Never even thought the thought of a blooming succulent. Lol

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    #18

    Embroidered Apron I Did For Mother’s Day! It Has Grains (Wheat, Millet, Oat, And Rice) For Her To Wear While Bread Baking

    Embroidered Apron I Did For Mother’s Day! It Has Grains (Wheat, Millet, Oat, And Rice) For Her To Wear While Bread Baking

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Absolutely lovely

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    #19

    My Daughter's Mother’s Day Gift

    My Daughter's Mother’s Day Gift

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    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Hahahahaha I love it!

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    #20

    My Friend Bought Me This For Mother's Day. Probably The Best Book

    My Friend Bought Me This For Mother's Day. Probably The Best Book

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    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I gave this book to a friend at her baby shower. It is quite funny.

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    #21

    This Candle I Got For Mother's Day

    This Candle I Got For Mother's Day

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    CaliCoast
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    😂🔥

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    #22

    Mother's Day Gift For My Nan. Her Favorite Flowers Are Irises

    Mother's Day Gift For My Nan. Her Favorite Flowers Are Irises

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That's beautifully done

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    #23

    My Mother's Day Present! I Love Her Already

    My Mother's Day Present! I Love Her Already

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    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Upvote just for the cuteness of this one. Otherwise I do not approve of animals as gifts.

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    #24

    These Answers From My 3-Year-Old Made Me Laugh And Cry

    These Answers From My 3-Year-Old Made Me Laugh And Cry

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    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Awwww...... this should be higher.

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    #25

    Late Mother's Day Gift, Madeline, Acrylic Paint

    Late Mother's Day Gift, Madeline, Acrylic Paint

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I feel like I'm repeating myself, but this is lovely!

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    #26

    I Painted My Mom For Mother's Day

    I Painted My Mom For Mother's Day

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Some talented people out there

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    #27

    I Embroidered This Photo As A Mother’s Day Gift For My Mom. It’s Written "Mommy Is Strong!" In Portuguese

    I Embroidered This Photo As A Mother’s Day Gift For My Mom. It’s Written "Mommy Is Strong!" In Portuguese

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    My O My
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Lovely indeed!

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    #28

    Finally Finished My Mother's Day Gift! 5th Ever Quilt, Very Happy With It

    Finally Finished My Mother's Day Gift! 5th Ever Quilt, Very Happy With It

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    SueG
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Stunning work!

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    #29

    Made A Cake For My Mom For Mother's Day

    Made A Cake For My Mom For Mother's Day

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Aww, is she wearing a sari? That's adorable!

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    #30

    Mother's Day Gift. It Was A Lot Of Work, But Totally Worth It

    Mother's Day Gift. It Was A Lot Of Work, But Totally Worth It

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Very cool!

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    #31

    Nothing Fancy. Wife Requested A Potting Cart For Mother's Day

    Nothing Fancy. Wife Requested A Potting Cart For Mother's Day

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    Louplou
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Despite its intended purpose, it's far to beautiful to be kept outside.

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    #32

    A Talented Daughter

    A Talented Daughter

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    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Talented and nice family.

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    #33

    Made My Mom This Floral Heart Magnet For Mother's Day

    Made My Mom This Floral Heart Magnet For Mother's Day

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    finnishsloth
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Wow, this is so gorgeous!!

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    #34

    My Husband Got Me A Bouquet Of Mushrooms For Mother's Day

    My Husband Got Me A Bouquet Of Mushrooms For Mother's Day

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What a fungi!

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    #35

    A Friend Of Mine Got His Mother A Bunch Of Flours For Mother's Day. That's Not A Typo

    A Friend Of Mine Got His Mother A Bunch Of Flours For Mother's Day. That's Not A Typo

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    SBocker78
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    God, her facial expression. It's like she's questioning her entire existence.

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    #36

    My Mother’s Day Present From My Husband, Who Makes Lovely Wooden Pens (Usually). Anyone Else Enjoy Getting Crochet-Related Gifts?

    My Mother’s Day Present From My Husband, Who Makes Lovely Wooden Pens (Usually). Anyone Else Enjoy Getting Crochet-Related Gifts?

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    Emma London
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I don't know if that's very ergonomic, but it sure is pretty!

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    #37

    Microwave-Dried Flowers From My Garden. Mother's Day Gift

    Microwave-Dried Flowers From My Garden. Mother's Day Gift

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    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I absolutely love this!

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    #38

    I Hope My Mom Likes What I Made Her For Mother's Day

    I Hope My Mom Likes What I Made Her For Mother's Day

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    Jennifer Smith
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Age 36 lol 😂

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    #39

    I Crocheted A Monarch Butterfly Shawl For My Mom For Mother's Day, Modeled By My Daughter

    I Crocheted A Monarch Butterfly Shawl For My Mom For Mother's Day, Modeled By My Daughter

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    CaliCoast
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    They're both adorable!

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    #40

    Mother’s Day Gifts I Made For My Mom And 3 Sisters

    Mother’s Day Gifts I Made For My Mom And 3 Sisters

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Beautiful!

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    #41

    I Painted This Watercolor For A Mother’s Day Gift

    I Painted This Watercolor For A Mother’s Day Gift

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    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    WOW

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    #42

    My Four-Year-Old Just Gave Me This For Mother’s Day. Everything Is Totally True

    My Four-Year-Old Just Gave Me This For Mother’s Day. Everything Is Totally True

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    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Why are these questionaires so low on the list? They are so amazing and lovely!

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    #43

    Finished My Mother’s Day Gift Just In Time

    Finished My Mother’s Day Gift Just In Time

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    CaliCoast
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Beauty and the Beast 🎶🌹🎵❤

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    #44

    Mother's Day Gift. I Like Gifts Like This Better

    Mother's Day Gift. I Like Gifts Like This Better

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    Louplou
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Omg, I need this!

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    #45

    Mother's Day Gift. First Time Doing A Lace Effect

    Mother's Day Gift. First Time Doing A Lace Effect

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    CaliCoast
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    WoW! 😮

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    #46

    For Mother’s Day, I Asked My Husband To Make A Bloody Mary With An Unhinged-Looking, Over The Top Lattice Of Garnishes. The Man Delivered

    For Mother’s Day, I Asked My Husband To Make A Bloody Mary With An Unhinged-Looking, Over The Top Lattice Of Garnishes. The Man Delivered

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    It's a full meal, LOL!

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    #47

    I Made This Arraignment And Plant Stand For My Mother's Day Gift. The Plant Stand Is Made With Pallet Wood. I Did It Without Any Screws, Only Dowels And Glue

    I Made This Arraignment And Plant Stand For My Mother's Day Gift. The Plant Stand Is Made With Pallet Wood. I Did It Without Any Screws, Only Dowels And Glue

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    Amber
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Nice! I think they meant arrangement

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    #48

    I'm Beyond Proud Of The Card I've Made For My Mom For Mother's Day. This Is The Nutmeg Company's Pop-Up Lighthouse Bay Greeting Card

    I'm Beyond Proud Of The Card I've Made For My Mom For Mother's Day. This Is The Nutmeg Company's Pop-Up Lighthouse Bay Greeting Card

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    Nitka Tsar
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Wow

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    #49

    I'm So Excited To Use My Mother's Day Coupon For A Year Of Snagls And Greld Chees

    I'm So Excited To Use My Mother's Day Coupon For A Year Of Snagls And Greld Chees

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    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    One year of free snacks?! This is why businesses fail soon after starting, lack of financial planning.

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    #50

    What A Unique Gift

    What A Unique Gift

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    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is hilarious!

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    #51

    Made A Mother's Day Bouquet Out Of Some Of The Flowers From My Yard

    Made A Mother's Day Bouquet Out Of Some Of The Flowers From My Yard

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Fabulous colours

    #52

    My Granddaughter Built A LEGO Bouquet For Mother’s Day

    My Granddaughter Built A LEGO Bouquet For Mother’s Day

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    #53

    I Made Lemon Bars For My Mom For Mother's Day

    I Made Lemon Bars For My Mom For Mother's Day

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    Amalie Jaye
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    They look lovely! I thought it was one of those dish scrubbers to start with 😅

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    #54

    Made This For My Mom For Mother’s Day

    Made This For My Mom For Mother’s Day

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    cerinamroth
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That's me there, the black sheep of the family. But luckily I have a friend!

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    #55

    When It's Mother's Day And Your 4-Year-Old Decides You "Need" A Giant Eevee Plushie

    When It's Mother's Day And Your 4-Year-Old Decides You "Need" A Giant Eevee Plushie

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    Emma London
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Sometimes mothers need plushies, too!

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    #56

    I Made A String Art Of My Beautiful Wife For Mother's Day

    I Made A String Art Of My Beautiful Wife For Mother's Day

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    CaliCoast
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Kinda creepy but cool and unique. String art isn't as easy as it looks. That took a lot of talent.

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    #57

    Mother's Day Gift Idea

    Mother's Day Gift Idea

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    PickleRick
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    2 years ago

    I love it but I think it should say MOM.

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    #58

    A Mother's Day Gift For My Mom

    A Mother's Day Gift For My Mom

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    nancy
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    There is no such thing as a mountain big or beautiful enough to make any woman stay married to Kody Brown.

    #59

    Mixed It Up And Took My Mom To A Baseball Game For Mother's Day. We Are Definitely Starting A New Tradition

    Mixed It Up And Took My Mom To A Baseball Game For Mother's Day. We Are Definitely Starting A New Tradition

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    FreeTheUnicorn
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Great seats!

    #60

    My Daughter's Mother's Day Card To Her Grandmother

    My Daughter's Mother's Day Card To Her Grandmother

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Savage! :)

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