Mother’s Day is just around the corner, the perfect time to celebrate a woman in your life who has impacted you in a positive way. Mother’s Day isn’t just for moms though, it’s for all women who raise and nurture us — from grandmothers, to aunts, to big siblings.

To celebrate them, giving a gift to show appreciation is a common habit. While there are many gifts one can buy, there’s nothing that is quite as special as a handmade present. Here are some homemade gifts you can make that special person in your life for Mother’s Day.

Photo Coasters

Materials:

• 4×4-inch white ceramic tiles/wood tiles (or any base of your choice)
• Mod Podge (preferred glue)
• Cork Sheet
• Photos (printed to fit the base)
• Foam Brush
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Prepare the Photos: trim your photos down to fit the size of the ceramic tiles.
2. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge on top of the tiles with the brush.
3. Carefully place the photo on top of the Mod Podge-covered tile, and smooth out any air bubbles.
4. Let the photo dry for about 20 minutes.
5. Cut the cork sheet to fit the tiles.
6. Flip the tiles and apply a layer of Mod Podge.
7. Apply the cork sheet on top of the glue.
8. Let dry and present to your Mom!

Sugar Scrub

Materials:

• 1 Cup granulated sugar
• ½ Cup coconut oil
• Essential oils (rose, lavender, vanilla)
• Jar, or any storage container

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the sugar and coconut oil, and mix well. If too oily, add more sugar; if too dry, add more oil.
2. Add the scent of your choice to the bowl, five to ten drops.
3. Transfer the scrub into an airtight container, leaving it in a cool place until ready to be used.
4. Decorate the container.

Bath Bombs

Materials:

• 1 Cup baking soda
• ½ Cup citric acid
• ½ Cup Epsom salts
• ½ Cup cornstarch
• Essential oil(s)
• Food coloring
• Water
• Molds (preferably silicone) of your choice

Steps:

1. Mix the baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, and cornstarch into a bowl
2. Add in a few essential oils and food coloring
3. Spritz with water until the mixture comes together
4. Transfer into molds and let them dry for 24 hours

Painted Flower Pot

Materials:

• Terra Cotta Pot
• Acrylic Paint
• Paint Brushes

Steps:

1. Draw any design you want on the pot.
2. Flowers, Swiggle lines, “Happy Mother’s Day.
3. Let the paint dry, and bag it nicely (optional).

Lotion Bars

Materials:

• ½ Cup of beeswax
• ½ Cup of shea/cocoa butter
• ½ Coconut oil
• Essential oils (optional)
• Molds (preferably silicone)
• Parchment paper

Steps:

1. In a pot, melt the beeswax
2. Add in coconut oil, shea/cocoa butter into the pot, on low heat.
3. Add in 5-10 drops of essential oil (optional).
4. Carefully transfer it into the molds and let it sit for about one hour.
5. After hardening, wrap it in parchment paper to keep it clean and presentable.