What do I get for mothers day 2006? Do you live thousands of miles from your mom? Did you wait for last minute? Are you running out of ideas for this year? Relax....this article will help you get ready for a day mothers appreciate.

Planning Your Gift

Planning...planning...planning...this is the key to giving your a mom a gift that will make her feel very happy. Start shopping as early as March or even late February. Keep in mind that if you decided to get her a personalized gift, it will take some time to get ready. There are a number of sites that offer gift ideas for different occasions. I would presonally stay away from these sites. Mother's day is all about getting close to your mother and showing her some of the love she gave you. Talk to her and get to know what is she interested in, what are her hobbies, you will be the best person to judge what will make her happy.

Egyptian Themed Gift Ideas

Is your mother interested in Egyptian History? If the answer is yes that you came to the right place. A gift inspired by the history of ancient Egypt will sure bring delight to her heart and will be the subject of many conversations to come. The following list will help you decide the ultimate Egyptian gift for mother's day.

Papyrus Paintings

Does your mother already own some papyrus paintings? Is there a room in the house that needs some new decorations? Is your mother a papyrus collector? Buying her one or more of the scenes she doesn't have already is a great idea for mother's day, You might want to get her started with her collection also. Consider framing the paintings for more impressive results. Shop early and look around for new and unusal scenes and make sure you get her the size that she would be most interested in.

Hieroglyphic Cartouche Pendant

There is not better deal than getting your mother a pendant that says I LOVE YOU in hierogyphyics. A cartouche, in Egyptian hieroglyphs, is an oblong enclosure with a vertical line at one end, indicating that the text enclosed is a royal name. Cartouche pendants are available in silver and gold to fit every budget. They can be personalized with any message you like in English or Hieroglyphics. Some of them are even double sided and can be personalized with different messages on each side.

Glass Perfume Bottles

If you have ever been to the Khan Khalili area of Cairo (old market) then you would know how popular these handmade glass perfume bottles are. Tourists from all over the world buy these bottles by the dozen. Set GPB003 is our best seller. You might also want to consider other handmade glass pieces for decor around the house, like glass candle holders, misc. glassware, or even glass christmas ornaments.