While moms could all use a little alone time now and again, when it comes to Mother’s Day what most moms really want is to spend quality time with their kids making lasting memories. That sentiment is reflected in Hallmark’s line of Mother’s Day gifts and is exactly why I am in love with these gift ideas.
Yes, most of my readers are moms, but I know we moms aren’t above dropping a BIG hint to those husbands and kids about what we want for Mother’s Day. I hope you will agree that these little treasures are worth hinting about and share this info with your significant others about what they can get for you on your special day.
Once known for cards and cards alone, Hallmark’s continually expanding line of interactive gifts is what has me visiting the store every holiday season to see what’s new. (My husband is like a kid in a candy shop in Hallmark of all places.) I have a sampling of beautiful Mother’s Day cards, but what I want to tell you about are these memory preservers.
Mom & Me: A Conversations to Keep Recordable Book ($24.95)
If you have ever wanted to bottle up the adorable things your little one says to preserve forever, then this book is for you. Putting a twist on the concept of recordable storybooks that Hallmark launched a few years ago, this book is all about recording your little one’s precious thoughts in their own words. With though provoking questions like, “What do you think mom does when you are not around?” and “What do you do to make mom laugh?” the book allows you to record your little ones answers to each question with the push of a button.
Recordable Artwork ($14.95)
Similar to the recordable storybook, Hallmark’s Recordable Artwork allows you to preserve your child’s personality vocally and visually. After painting a masterpiece on a framed canvas, ask your mini Picasso to describe their work of art while you record the story. I bet no other piece of art that hangs in your home includes a recording of your child’s sweet voice.
Picture yourself years from now remembering when your kids were young longing to hear their voice and voila you remember the stories you recorded with your kids when they were little. That’s a Mother’s Day gift!
GIVEAWAY – One lucky reader will win the recordable book, the recordable canvas and a couple of Mother’s Day cards.
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Disclosure – I was provided these Hallmark items for review and the prize is being provided to my winner, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Jen Smith says
May 8, 2012 at 8:48 pmFor Mother’s Day, I want to spend the entire day with my family at the zoo. Besides the evenings for dinner and bedtime, the four of us aren’t together that long…I long for a weekend of family togetherness…
anna says
May 8, 2012 at 8:48 pmLove some chocolate
olivia rubin says
May 8, 2012 at 9:04 pmsuprise my mom by doing some facetime with my sister
Victoria H says
May 8, 2012 at 10:21 pmMy daughter has the Twas the Night Before Christmas recordable with my dad reading it. She loves to listen to it. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Sandra Ann Adams says
May 9, 2012 at 6:35 ami want to win to preserve memories of my children for years to come.
keely hostetter says
May 9, 2012 at 11:05 amJust time with my hubby and kids without having to cook or clean.
Debra Hall says
May 9, 2012 at 11:41 ami got my mom a new water pitcher
April G says
May 9, 2012 at 8:14 pmI want to enjoy the day with the whole family, and in the evening I want my sister to watch the kids so my husband and I can go out on a date! 😉
Jodi Murphy says
May 9, 2012 at 9:02 pmI want a little time to rest and relax and just snuggle with my babies. Ok- hubby can join in on the snuggle fest!
debbie jackson says
May 9, 2012 at 9:48 pmflowers and chocolates
Brittany C says
May 9, 2012 at 10:58 pmI’d love for my husband to cook for me! (which he will, I’m so lucky!) And spend time with my beautiful Girls. Oh, and can’t forget the roses! Thanks for the giveaway!
Stacey B says
May 9, 2012 at 11:33 pmI just want to spend the day with my boys
tess says
May 10, 2012 at 2:42 pmi want a new camera
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Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
May 10, 2012 at 6:34 pmI just want a day with peace and quiet…LOL
polly says
May 11, 2012 at 12:18 pmi would love a new laptop but always love what i get
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Tari Lawson says
May 13, 2012 at 6:38 amI really want tickets to see Wicked.
Nancy says
May 13, 2012 at 12:49 pmI’d like an American Express gift card with no limit – LOL!
Karen Gonyea says
May 13, 2012 at 1:12 pmAll I ever want is a clean house and no fighting 🙂
Rochel S says
May 13, 2012 at 9:25 pmChocolate is always the right thing for me!
Tatum says
May 13, 2012 at 9:49 pmA nice family dinner (which I got)
Jessica Cote says
May 13, 2012 at 10:16 pmI want my husband to be home from Korea!!
crystle tellerday says
May 14, 2012 at 10:53 amflowers and a cookbook
Susan H. says
May 14, 2012 at 9:35 pmI wanted gift cert. for nail salon…and that is what I got. Didn’t even tell them.
Jenny says
May 14, 2012 at 9:54 pmI just wanted a nice day with my family and that’s exactly what I got 🙂
kimberly schotz says
May 14, 2012 at 11:23 pmdinner out (got it!)
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Erika P. says
May 14, 2012 at 11:56 pmI gave my Mom her favorite coffee and a gift card.
Kelly D says
May 15, 2012 at 3:13 pmI just wanted to relax with my children & husband.. and we went out to dinner the night before which was nice.
susan varney says
May 16, 2012 at 9:28 ami got what i wanted my husband took us all out to sunday dinner.that includes our two sons and their wives along with our 3 wonderful grandchildren.i couldn’t have been happier
Monique Rizzo says
May 16, 2012 at 2:50 pmHubby got me a bunch of books I wanted and we had a BBQ at my Bro’s house.
Thanks for the chance.
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d moniz says
May 16, 2012 at 6:37 pmi took my mother out for dinner this year
Dianna Thomas says
May 17, 2012 at 2:37 amwelll I wanted a picnic but I got breakfast in bed and plants for the garden—–so it was wonderful
christal c says
May 18, 2012 at 2:00 pmI wanted my family to get along…I know a big order
Katie R says
May 18, 2012 at 11:00 pmI want a quiet morning that allows me to sleep in
Brandi says
May 20, 2012 at 1:43 pmI wanted (and got) a nice meal.
Jennifer Marie says
May 20, 2012 at 3:21 pmI wanted a spa day.
DAMIAN JARREAU says
May 20, 2012 at 10:20 pmI cooked a meal for my mom
Candice Hull says
May 21, 2012 at 1:48 amI got what I wanted, time with my family, a nice meal, and a hot bubble bath with no one banging on the door.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
May 21, 2012 at 5:42 pmI want letters that are sappy
vmkids3 at msn dot com
tamar says
May 21, 2012 at 6:50 pmthis year was my 3rd mothers day and I got a daughter!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
she came on 5/11 and we left the hospital on 5/13 🙂
jessica schueler says
May 21, 2012 at 7:36 pmspend time with my family and I did just that we had a cook out with the entire family
Kendra Warstler says
May 21, 2012 at 8:20 pmI got a card, and to celebrate my daughters birthday. 7 years ago i had the best mothers day gift i could get. My daughters birth.
Wendy R says
May 22, 2012 at 11:13 amflowers!
Sandie Workman says
May 22, 2012 at 12:48 pmI got what I wanted for Mother’s Day!!!! A day with my kids taking pictures and hanging out.
Jessica Hays says
May 22, 2012 at 1:41 pmI spent the day with my family and played outside!
jessicaahays at hotmail dot com
Dawn Reid says
May 22, 2012 at 2:19 pmI spent the day with family and had a nice meal.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
Sand says
May 22, 2012 at 2:55 pmI gave my mom a mother’s ring this year for mother’s day.
christie kammerer says
May 22, 2012 at 2:58 pmpeace and quiet 🙂
Erica G says
May 22, 2012 at 3:46 pmWell, since Mother’s Day is over, I will tell you what I got. I got a new suitcase (are they trying to tell me to leave?!). I also got a card from my husband and the most precious handmade card from my daughter. My husband also took me out to eat, sans children. It was probably the first hot meal I have had in a year! 🙂
*°•ƸӜƷ Louis ƸӜƷ•°* says
May 22, 2012 at 4:04 pmI spent the day with my family, my daughter composed a song for me
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
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Lisa L says
May 22, 2012 at 4:19 pmI didnt want anything for Mother’s Day except hugs from my kids. My sister got me a pretty necklace though
Pam says
May 22, 2012 at 7:52 pmI had the most wonderful Mother’s Day with my grandson and my parents! What more could you want for!
meme says
May 22, 2012 at 9:22 pmI wanted and got beautiful handemade cards and gifts from my kids
Erin Cook says
May 22, 2012 at 9:36 pmI want time alone with my husband and a nice card from my kids
trixx says
May 22, 2012 at 10:10 pmI got my mom flowers!
Gianna says
May 22, 2012 at 10:58 pmSpending time with family.