Did you know that Mother’s Day is among the top 3 gift-giving holidays? And that more phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other holiday? Whether she’s near or far, do a little something special for your mom this Mother’s Day. While the traditional route of greeting cards and flowers is always a nice gesture, here are a few additional Mother’s Day gift ideas that go the extra mile.
Gift relaxation time for mom
Moms sacrifice so much of their time and energy by giving to their families. Their constant effort can be draining, causing moms to feel increased levels of stress and exhaustion. Show your love and appreciation for her by giving the gift of peace. You could prepare a hot bath with a new set of home spa or body care products. Or take her out for a spa day or mani/pedi treatment. Think about what she chooses to do in her free time to relax and unwind. Perhaps you can gift her a new candle or a gift card to buy a few books for her e-reader. Maybe she would appreciate a nice bottle of wine or a unique tea that she can sip while doing her relaxing activity.
Multitasking mom gifts
For moms who are constantly on the go, consider a gift that can help her multitask. Time-saving gifts like the Instant Pot or air fryer can make cooking easier and faster. A fitness tracker is perfect for tracking activity and helping mom stay healthy while she’s on the move. A gift card to her favorite store is perfect to help her get her projects done.
New mom gifts
The first Mother’s Day is a special time that only happens once. Recognize the achievement and journey the new mom went through. Help her commemorate this special day with a gift that symbolizes her new status. Gift them a beautiful piece of birthstone jewelry that celebrates their new bundle of joy. Frame a picture of their newborn or schedule a mommy and me photo session if they haven’t done one yet. If she is a brand-new mom, she may greatly appreciate the simplest gift of all: a nap.
Sentimental mom gifts
If the special woman in your life appreciates a sentimental gift, then appeal to her sentiments with a gift that pulls at her heartstrings. Create and gift a charm bracelet that features meaningful charms that symbolize important things in her life. Give a digitized photo frame that she can use to display her favorite photos. Help her get in touch with your shared roots by researching your family history.
Get crafty with little ones
Create a little something with the kiddos to put a smile on Mom’s face. There are many excellent ideas from Good Housekeeping and Country Living.
Decorated Items
You don’t have to make something from scratch to have it be meaningful. Decorating an item that mom can use or place in the home can be the perfect gift idea for little ones or those who aren’t very crafty. Try painting a mug, terra cotta pot, or picture frame. You could use dye to hand dip towels, a woven basket, or clothing.
Recipes
Give mom a break by cooking for her. Start with breakfast in bed, which includes her favorite dishes. Or you could go all out with a full homemade Mother’s Day brunch. Then, plan a dinner where you prepare the family’s favorite recipes. This is the perfect tradition for a family that loves to cook or has recipes that have been passed down through the generations.
Jewelry
Making jewelry is the perfect idea for families that have children of varying ages. Each child can create their own age-appropriate jewelry piece. Little ones can use items like painted pasta or wooden beads to make mom a unique statement necklace. Older children can make beaded, chain, or string jewelry that requires more creativity and skill.
Bath salts and soaps
For especially crafty families, you can make bath bombs, soap, salts, or scrubs. These are easy enough to make that you don’t need high skills to be successful. You can customize your craft to perfectly suit mom’s preferences. Choose scents that you know she will love.
Flower Bouquet
Instead of buying fresh flowers, make your own bouquet out of materials you can find around the house. These unique flowers mean more because they are handmade and will last far longer than fresh varieties. There are tutorials for making flower bouquets out of egg cartons, folded decorative paper, cupcake wrappers, or coffee filters.
Daily essentials
You don’t have to go all out with an extravagant gift for the mom in your life to feel loved and appreciated. Sometimes, it is the smallest of gifts that make daily life easier that mean the most. Give her a gift from the essential items list. You could give her a coffee subscription that delivers high-quality coffee to her front doorstep. Or you could give her a tea set that lets her enjoy the perfect cup of tea for her mood. Perhaps she’s always losing her keys and could use a tracker that she can locate with an app on her cell phone.
Add these gift ideas to your list
Copy these gift ideas to your Giftster list or suggest them on a group member’s list. We’ve added all of these gift ideas to Giftster so you can easily copy over any of the suggestions found in this article to your own list with just two clicks! To use a Giftster gift idea list:
- Log in to your Giftster account (Don’t have an account? Create one, it’s free!)
- View the gift idea list.
- Click on any item to reveal more details.
- Click the “I want this too” button to copy the item to your list.
Has your mom been keeping her Giftster list updated? Help out your family by adding some of these suggested items to her list with the “Suggested Items” feature (found at the bottom of your mom’s wish list).
