Do you know a mom that happens to be a Web or Graphic Designer? If you do, chances are she’s the coolest person you know and you’ve been waiting all year for Mother’s Day to buy her an equally cool gift. Lucky for you, I’ve put together a list of some quirky last minute items you might want to head out and snag.
Porn for New Moms - This book is 95 pages full of photos and captions of hunky men doing exactly what new mothers want. Immerse yourself in a fantasy world where your husband insists on changing dirty diapers, cooking fantastic meals, and waking up for late night feedings. That’s my kind of daddy!
Nestling Birds Necklace - These sweet necklaces are handmade from recycled sterling silver and make a great gift for any mom. Who wouldn’t want happy little mama and baby birds hanging around? The artists also have earrings and rings available in a similar style.
Moleskine Passion Journals - Designers LOVE their Moleskines. Now the classic notebooks are available in a new series that cater to other passions outside of design. These gorgeous journals have fully embossed hard covers, expandable inner pockets and theme based sections to help you organize and create. Choose from 6 passions: Recipe Journal, Wine Journal, Book Journal, Film Journal, Music Journal, and Wellness Journal.
Apple’s iPad- What kind of web designer gift list would this be without at least one techy item? In the off chance that the mom in your life gets to relax, what better way than sitting on the porch, kicked back and enjoying the beauty that is the iPad. If you’re feeling a little extra adventurous, grab this fun but embarrassing protective case (with wings)! The one-of-a-kind iMaxi.
Olive Manna Coloring Book- One of my personal favorites is this coloring book made by Olive Manna. It features 50 fun patterns ready to be colored any way you like. This serves as a double duty gift. Not only will web designer moms love to take some off screen time to get creative with their color crafting, but they can also share in the fun with their kids! The only bummer is that the books don’t go to print until May 15 so you won’t make it by Mother’s Day. However, all pre-orders will ship with a free set of mini colored pencils while supplies last.
Bonus Item: Web Designers Are Sexy T-Shirt- Because every mom likes to be told that she’s sexy. Okay, so this one technically can’t fall in the “things to buy” list since you can’t buy it. The website lets you know how you might win or earn a shirt. I won myself a shirt (that’s me and my boy) by crafting a killer haiku in a contest they were running. Regardless though, take this as a tip, a hint, a suggestion. You may not have a shirt to give her, but tell that mom in your life that she’s still sexy! Overlook the spit-up filled wardrobe, the messed up hair, and the not so light circles under her eyes. Web designer or not, sometimes the best gift is a sentiment of appreciation and flattery.
To all my fellow designer moms out there, Have a Happy, Happy Mother’s Day!
P.S. If you know lots of Web Designers, but none are moms (according to A List Apart’s 2008 survey, 83.8% of people who make websites are male) leave a comment below and I’d be happy to let you know where you can mail MY gift!
