Wish-List-Worthy Gifts for Mom

Just in time for Mother's Day (May 9).

By Suzanne Hopkins
and Amy Crelly

Tiny Treasures
Personalized, adorable, and affordable.... What's not to love about these silhouette necklaces (pictured above)? They can be customized using a photo of your favorite little person! ($10 per custom silhouette)www.etsy.com/shop/lepapierstudio

May Flowers
Seed Bombs offer a fresh take on sending flowers. Simply toss these gumball-sized beauties into your yard and—voila! Watch your garden come to life with a lovely mix of bird, bee and butterfly-friendly wildflowers.($7) Available at Anthropologie (in the Fountains at Roseville) or www.etsy.com/shop/visualingual.

A New Set of Wheels
Ditch the mini-van and celebrate national bike month with a hip (and eco-friendly) tee from Sacramento-based etsy shop, Zen Threads. Brandy's irresistible screenprint selection includes a whimsical vintage bicycle design, available in 15 colors. ($17) www.etsy.com/shop/zenthreads

A Neat Find for New Moms
Fruit Baby Goods' diaper clutch lets you transfer baby basics from bag to fashionable handbag, in a snap! Or ditch your big bag altogether for quick trips or park jaunts. The wrist strap lets you stay hands-free, and there are so many cute patterns and colors to pick from! ($35) www.fruitbabygoods.com

Pretty Pampering
Who says "pregnant" and "sexy" are mutually exclusive terms? Belabumbum's lingerie line is as lovely and sleek as it is cool and comfy—both during and after pregnancy (nursing-friendly, too). You can choose to be pretty in pink or "bring sexy black." (nursing bra $38, girl shorts $25, nursing chemise $65, kimono robe $78) Available at Bellybou’ (in the Fountains at Roseville) or www.belabumbum.com.

Luxury in a Jar
Brown Bag Botanicals’ whipped body butters feel as decadent as they sound, plus they're paraben and petrochemical-free. Local moms sing this product’s praises for preventing or reducing stretch marks and protecting even ultra-sensitive skin. Indulge in naturally-scented Lavendar Orange, Vanilla or Chocolate.
($29/4 oz. jar) www.brownbagbotanicals.com

Suzanne’s blog, S.HOPtalk, is a treasure trove of style finds, smile-inducing snapshots and uplifting words of wisdom... check it out! She lives with her husband and daughter in Land Park, Sacramento.