I originally did this for our Thrifty Thursday segment on planting seeds to grown your own veggies.
To be totally honest.. I took the idea from Martha. As in Stewart. I bought some spray “chalkboard” paint at Michaels Crafts and turned some old pots I found in the garage into stylish herb pots.

I cleaned up the pots. Let them dry. Wrapped the part I didn’t want black in newspaper and painters tape. Sprayed it twice. And Voila!

I did this for our herbs. Might use them in the kitchen. But if mom doesn’t cook, you could just buy her some flowers, put them in the pot and write “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” or “I LOVE YOU MOM” on the pot. Or have the kids draw a little picture…

So there’s one idea. If you have another — please share!