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<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nHere are some suggestions:<\/strong>\u00a0 Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, Cutting Garden, Kitchen Herb Garden, or Salad Garden.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need a large plot, and even if you don\u2019t have a yard you can have a container garden.\u00a0 Make sure you let the kids help pick out the plants. Check with your county\u2019s Extension Agent about what works in your part of the country. Cooperative\u00a0Extension\u00a0is great resources for everything green and growing.<\/p>\n These are two of my favorite gifts, clean out the rain-gutters and give her a new rain barrel. If you have time let the kids paint the rain barrel. I am sure they will have plenty of ideas for pretty designs. Click here for a guide to building a rain barrel.<\/a><\/p>\n Get up early on Saturday and take a trip to your local Farmers Market.<\/strong>\u00a0 Make sure you take the kids, let them shop the stalls for fresh produce, eggs and cheese. Don\u2019t forget to take your own bags or a basket. On Sunday you and the kids let mom sleep in, while you make her a special brunch from all the goodies you found at the market \u2013<\/p>\n don\u2019t forget to get flowers or even better a potted plant or herb filled\u00a0window-box\u00a0while at the Farmers Market.<\/p>\n Come home and cook a special breakfast, like French toast with honey apple syrup<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take the kids to visit the local reuse store.<\/strong>\u00a0Pick up a small table and interesting side-chair.\u00a0 Use your artistic talents to redesign your finds.\u00a0 Decoupage family photos on the table top and paint the chair in bright colors.\u00a0 Remember to use VOC-free paints and clear finish.\u00a0 Have fun with design. If you are up for more of a creative challenge here is a website with ideas on how to use pallets<\/a> for all sorts of building projects.<\/p>\n Pack a picnic and plan a family outing to her favorite garden.<\/strong>\u00a0 If possible have the family hike or bike to the chosen location. Walk Georgia:\u00a0https:\/\/www.walkgeorgia.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Plant a tree or perennials in her honor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Shade Trees<\/em>:\u00a0https:\/\/www.caes.uga.edu\/Publications\/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=7989<\/a><\/p>\n Flowering\u00a0Perennials:<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.caes.uga.edu\/Publications\/pubDetail.cfm?pk_ID=6094<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n