Mother's Day crafts, chicken coops, and more great gift ideas for mom

Give mom the priceless gift of experience this year-plan a day doing what she loves best.


For the creative crafter
Help mom breathe new life into her home with fun decorating projects, from making a memory box table (pictured) to creating an outdoor chandelier.
> More: 30 easy home decorating projects


For the budding homesteader
Is mom curious about expanding her homesteading activities beyond edible gardening? If raising chickens appeals, help her get into the act by ordering her a coop and chicks, and steering her toward our chicken-raising tips. Or if mom's sights are set on beekeeping and honey making, buy her a starter kit and get her plenty of guidance from our beekeeping chronicles.


> More: How to raise backyard chickens and bees


For the aspiring edible gardener
What better way to spend the day than laying ground for the gift that keeps on giving? Help mom get her garden started with our tips on the best planting methods and the top fruits, veggies, and herbs for home gardens. By next year's Mother's Day, she'll have plenty of experience, not to mention some delicious bounty.


> More: How to grow veggies, plus the top edible garden crops


For the adventurer
With spring at its peak, Mother's Day is the perfect time to enjoy a day of hiking, kayaking, or cycling with mom. Looking for an urban adventure? Check out our favorite city bike rides.
> More: Top-notch outdoor adventures


For the foodie
You can do a traditional Mother's Day brunch, but this year, think outside the box by assembling a DIY picnic of amazing delicacies. Need some recommendations? Check out where to find top-notch products.

>More: Perfect artisanal ingredients for a brunch or picnic


For the avid shopper
Treat mom to some retail therapy in a primo shopping district near you.

>More: Great finds in urban shopping districts

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