Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas

Make one of these for the woman who has everything and insists she wants nothing.

For the Sentimental Mom

Container

A stylish file box to keep everything organized on her desk.
RS pick: Semikolon Folder Box, $32, seejanework.com.

Contents

• Elegant stamp holder. Since she still sends a hand-written note, she’ll need to keep her roll of stamps easily accessible.
  RS pick: Pewter Stamp Holder, $35, seejanework.com.
• Personalized rubber stamp. Upgrade her correspondence with a custom return address stamp.
  RS pick: Pearl Border Custom Stamp, $30, paper-source.com.
• Address book. To keep all her contacts organized and up to date.
  RS pick: Robin’s Egg Blue Saffian Address Book, $31, paper-source.com.
• Interview journal. Have her fill in this thought-provoking journal and see your mother in a whole new light.
  RS pick: My Mom: Her Stories, Her Words, $10, paper-source.com.
• Monogrammed stationery. Whether for thank you notes, sympathy cards, or just-because, you can’t go wrong with a personalized set.
  RS pick: Monogram Notes, $15 for 8 cards and envelopes, etsy.com.