Ways to make mom feel like a queen

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn -- It is always fun to not only give a great gift, but to give a great gift that is both practical and thoughtful.  Designer Bridget Connell from BCDesigns offered up plenty of great ideas for practically every budget.

For the New Mom
This is a very special day for a new mom or a mom-to-be! Here are some surefire ways to make mom smile.
"I love Mom" tee shirts. This gift is perfect for both the new mommy and the mom-to-be. For a new mom, a great way to give this her gift is to have it modeled by the little one as a surprise
Nothing melts a new moms heart like seeing "I Love You, Mom" worn by your baby.

Designer Lifestyle (Mom) Bags. We all know that kids come with loads of trucks, Cherrios, crayons and diapers to lug around. But just because you're a mom doesn't mean that you have give up your style. bc designs has a line of handbags designed with these moms in mind.

For the Spa Lover
What mom doesn't love to be pampered for a day?! For the moms who love the spa, there are 2 great ways to present this.
Basket of Products and a Gift Card. If the special mom is a salon-goer, you can give a basket of her favorite salon products (if you are not sure about which ones just call her salon to look up her purchase history.

Home Spa Product Gift Set. For the mother who likes to enjoy the spa experience in the comfort of her own home, a there are amazing products out there that make a perfect gift. Get a bunch of products together in a fun basket. Don't forget to top this with a great candle, chocolates and some champagne!

For the Foodie
Herb Garden. Many mothers have said "I love you" through fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and homemade spaghetti for years. Now it is time to say it back with food. One of my favorite gifts for moms (and what I give to my
mother each year) is a fresh herb garden.

For the Fashionista
Handbag/Wallet filled with Gifts. Women love handbags. So how can you make this better? Load up that handbag with other small gifts contributed by those in
your family for a fabulously loaded gift that everyone can participate in

Jewelry. For the woman who loves to accessorize, jewelry can be a fabulous gift! So many jewelry designers have found ways to create personal and meaningful creations by incorporating birthstones and personalized name/letter charms into
their designs.

Flowers for a Year. Nothing says I love you like flowers. What if you could make her smile with flowers all year long? Well, you can. Haute Flower Boutique has an offering that will create custom flowers and deliver them monthly with personalized messages from you and your loved ones with each delivery. You
can select the frequency that you would like arrangements sent from quarterly (4
times a year), every other month (6 months) and every month (12 months).