Your mom gave you the world growing up -- and while you may not be able to repay her gift in kind, you can make her day with something more tactile. This year, skip the drugstore card and craft a symbolic gesture to show her what her many gifts meant to you. Start with a personalized notebook -- a subtle nod to your unwritten history together in the years to come.

Think of it as payback for all those nights she stayed up taking care of you. Homemade teas in lemon, lavender, peppermint, and chamomile will help her relax, while a dreamy sleep mask ensures that night ends when she says it does.

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Cuddle up with a classic film (we like anything starring Audrey Hepburn) or cheesy mother-daughter flick ("Mamma Mia!," anyone?). Give a cozy night in theatrical cache with custom popcorn and a movie card to act as an adorable save-the-date.

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A classic Mother’s Day move -- but for good reason. Tissue-paper posies and hand-painted china will add festive flair to eggs Benedict and fresh-squeezed OJ. See more Mother’s Day brunch ideas here.

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Sure, Mom would love a fancy weekend retreat, but we bet she’ll be just as touched by a basket of DIY home-spa goodies. Body scrub will leave her skin feeling soft and smelling sweet, while heart-shaped soaps help drive the “I love you” message home.

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Growing up, it was all about you, but now it’s time for Mom’s other interests to take center stage. Crafty moms will love our sewing kit in a jar. If “Mother Earth” is a more apropos title, create a flower-arranging kit to help her show off the fruits of her labor.

An extreme home makeover might be out of the question, so how about a face-lift instead? Pressed-pansy coasters will ensure that her table is fit for entertaining, while teacup lights lend a lovely, ethereal glow.

She certainly did enough of yours over the years! Give her the next-best thing (plus a load or two, distance allowing) with sachets that will keep her drawers smelling as though they’re straight from the dryer.

We’re sure your mom’s got good taste to spare, but we all can use an upgrade now and then. This silhouette tote bag is perfect for everything from day trips to eco-friendly grocery shopping.

Mom loves it when you show her how much you care -- but sometimes she likes to hear you say the words, too. Cat got your tongue? Put it in print on this beautiful dip-dyed stationery.

Say it with pictures: Supplement your card with a Mother’s Day scrapbox or journal filled with meaningful photos and trinkets.

Surprise Mom with a stack of striped bangles in colors that complement her favorite outfits. All you need are bangles, leftover string from craft projects, and some imagination.

Give her the supplies she needs to craft a custom blend of herbal tea with a tea garden in a box. To make one, plant mint, rose geranium, pineapple sage, and lavender in a wooden wine crate or other container with ample drainage.

Remind her of a fun family vacation by making a photo box out of two wooden picture frames. When you're done, fill the box with ticket stubs and souvenirs from the trip.

Even if you're a sewing novice, you can create these party-ready seersucker napkins in a snap. Expect to see them on Mom's table all summer long.