13 Last-Minute (But Still Amazing) Mother’s Day Ideas

She raised you to be resourceful and think on your feet, so we’re sure she won’t mind if you put those skills into action. If Mother’s Day snuck up on you this year (doesn’t it always?), never fear! Read on for ideas to help pull together a meaningful tribute to Mom in minutes . . . she’ll be none the wiser.

Let’s face it: Even a bowl of cereal tastes better when made with love. All you really need is a steady hand to pour her milk (but if you wish to go a more elaborate route, we can offer a few suggestions).

Is Mom more into creating than consuming? Reserve an afternoon for a mother-daughter jewelry-making session using the new line from Martha Stewart Crafts.

 

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Scribble heartfelt messages onto custom tea tags. When she goes to make her daily brew, she’ll be reminded of how much you care.

When choosing edible gifts, go for things that are both delightful and practical. A beautiful fruit basket or batch of homemade granola are sure to please.

On a related note, chocolate-covered strawberries are the ultimate semisweet luxury -- and probably not something she’d make for herself every day.

In the time it would take you to wrap a generic sale-rack gift, you could scallop the edges of parchment paper to hold a stunning (and full-price!) bouquet.

Don't mistake low-maintenance for low-impact. Here, a single delphinium proves as striking as a full bouquet.