DIY Gifts for Mom in Under an Hour

Sure, you can go to a store and pick out something ordinary, but it takes time to find a special gift for mom, so instead, make something meaningful with your own hands! And while you are at it, make some extra for yourself to enjoy!
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Sure, you can go to a store and pick out something ordinary, but it takes time to find a special gift for mom, so instead, make something meaningful with your own hands! And while you are at it, make some extra for yourself to enjoy!

In honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to pull together some of the amazing quick and easy DIY gift recipes and ideas that I came across on our site made by the super creative feedfeed community.

Preserved Lemons with Bay Leaves, Coriander and Dried Chilies
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Photo/ Recipe by @mydarlinglemonthyme

Preserved lemons are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine but add a delicate and beautiful brightness to any dish. I like to use them when roasting fish and in vinaigrettes for spring salads.
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Saffron, Rose and Hibiscus Granola

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Photo / Recipe by @fromthelandweliveon

If your Mom is into practical gifts (Mom, I'm looking at you) this flower-inspired granola is a must-make. Instead of a bouquet of flowers that won't last the weekend, double this recipe and she can enjoy this granola for breakfast for weeks to come!
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Superfood Quinoa Chocolate Bark

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Photo / Recipe by @halfbakedharvest

Wondering where Mom gets her super powers from? It's chocolate. Keep her well stocked with this superfood chocolate bark, fit for all of the Super Moms in your life!

Homemade Tea Blends 5 Ways

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Photo/Recipe by @countrycleaver

Make Mom some homemade tea blends so she can think of you whenever she has a cuppa! This recipe is customizable using ingredients like lemon, ginger, peppermint, lavender and chamomile so you can add whichever aromatics you think your mom will like best.

Lilac Sugar

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Photo / Recipe by @ohhoneybakes

Nothing says spring quite like the smell of freshly cut lilacs. Preserve these beautiful blossoms by making lilac sugar for mom. It's great in tea, on top of muffins, or turn it into a simple syrup for cocktails!
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Spirulina and Honey Face Mask

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Photo / Recipe by @kaleandcaramel

Can't afford a spa day? Pamper mom with this two-ingredient toning face mask! Package it in a pretty jar so she can use it over and over again.
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Visit the Mother's Day Feed on the feedfeed website to get more recipes ideas for Mother's Day...Cheers!

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