NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Whether she's your mother, grandmother, spouse, or an honorary mom, FamilyFun.com has a multitude of creative ideas to show appreciation on Mother's Day. The site's A Day for All Moms section (www.familyfun.com/mothersday) features an assortment of Mother's Day ideas, including easy-to-make delicious treats for a surprise breakfast in bed, plus home-made cards, crafts, and other gifts that will show mom just how much she means to you. Also on the site are Mother's Day gift suggestions to make in the classroom, including clay hearts, personalized flowerpots, and more.
With plenty of easy, kid-friendly gifts to choose from, the whole family can be involved in making thoughtful keepsakes and goodies like the Painted Glass Vase, Alligator Oven Mitts, and Easy Truffles. All gifts take less than an hour to create and require minimal supplies.
"Mother's Day is about thanking the special women in your life, and what better way than to create something from the heart?" said Emily Smith, vice president of FamilyFun.com. "The variety of Mother's Day content and gift ideas on our site will suit almost every mom and can be used as inspirational starting points for FamilyFun.com visitors to build upon as they plan Mother's Day celebrations."
Following are instructions to a few Mother's Day gifts from FamilyFun.com:
ABC Book of Mom
This thoughtful gift -- perfect for children to make on their own -- is a special keepsake that Mom (or Grandma) will treasure for years to come. All you need is a blank notebook and some crayons or markers.
Step 1: For each letter of the alphabet, the child draws or writes something about his or her mother. If 26 letters seem too much, the child can start with a couple of letters and add more throughout the year, or group several letters together at a time.
Step 2: Add embellishments like magazine clippings, glitter, or photos if you want to get fancy.
Handprint Apron
Kids (with a little help from Dad) enjoy making this handy apron. They just have to dip their hands in paint, and voila, they've created a great gift with their own "signature" on it.
What you need:
-- Solid-colored apron -- Fabric paints -- Paper plates -- Fabric pen
Step 1: Cover a work area with newspaper, and lay the apron right side up. Pour a little paint into a paper plate.
Step 2: Have kids press their hands in the paint, move them around until the palm sides are covered, then place their handprints on the apron. Continue until the apron is covered with prints.
Step 3: Write each child's name with a fabric pen under his handprint. Let dry for at least one day before wearing.
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