As much as every mom appreciates a card, some flowers, and a bit of a break on Mother’s Day, coming up with new gift ideas can be difficult.
Here are ten gift ideas to show the mothers in your life some extra love on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. As much as every mom appreciates a card, some flowers, and a bit of a break on May 12, coming up with new gift ideas can be difficult. If you’re struggling on what to get your mom or that special aunt or grandmother, here are ten unique gift ideas to show them some extra love on Mother’s Day.
A Special Weekend Getaway
If budget is not much of a concern, then maybe splurge on a girls’ weekend getaway with mom. You wouldn’t even have to go far. You can choose a nearby city like San Francisco to play tourist and find some fun activities you would like to do with your mom. Relaxing by the pool, beach or spa might be something you both would enjoy. If you are more active, then maybe try a nearby state or national park for some hiking and outdoor fun.
A Special Event or Experience
Maybe an idea for a Mother’s Day gift is tickets to an upcoming concert, sports game, Broadway show or a food tour nearby. If your mom enjoys wine, then maybe visit a nearby winery for some wine tasting. A history loving mom may like tickets to a new museum exhibit coming to town. Whatever the interest, there are special experiences available if you scour the Internet for local activities. Checking Ticketmaster or specialty sites may be helpful for planning purposes.
Personalized Gift on Etsy
Etsy is the king of personalized gift creation. The key is finding the right one that mom will love. On this marketplace, you can customize anything from a necklace to a pillow, to an ornament or even a photo creation. Frames with pictures of grandchildren or a great family picture could be the key to starting a unique personalized gift. Personalized state gifts (like mugs and wall art) are becoming popular too. The options are endless on Etsy. Once you start browsing, you may get sucked in and buy all sorts of fun items.
Kitchen Accessories
Many moms spend their time in the kitchen, and while many have the basics needed to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner, few will really splurge on a non-essential item. Try to bring up some type of food conversation with your mom and see if you can “fish” for what item needs replacing or which is on her wish list. Instant Pots have been on high demand lately, but your mom could just need a new all-purpose knife or skillet.
Classes
How about a class on something your mom enjoys and would like to learn more about? Maybe your mom would like to take a yoga, art, or gardening class? Specialty cooking classes could also be fun, or maybe even a cheese tasting or wine tasting seminar. Check to see the offerings of your local Whole Foods, Home Depot, or any specialty store that your mom tends to shop at.
Subscriptions
Subscription boxes could be a fun idea depending on your mom’s interests. There are a variety of monthly subscriptions that deliver items straight to your door. Some options include beer, wine, cookies, makeup, beauty/skin products, and outdoor gear. Magazine subscriptions are also a unique idea. You could sign your mom up for a year’s subscription of food/ wine, home decor, gardening, or travel magazine.
Technology
Depending on your mom’s preferences, maybe she wouldn’t be opposed to some technology in her life. A simple start could be a fitness/step tracker. By keeping track of her steps, it could motivate mom to lead a healthier lifestyle. Other popular and inexpensive technology items could be Amazon’s Fire Stick or Echo Dot. If your mom already has Amazon Prime, the Fire Stick could be another way for her to watch TV, while the Echo can provide simple audio reminders and timers to facilitate home life.
Specialty Food Item
Does your mom love sourdough bread? What about blue cheese? Sometimes moms will not spend money on an expensive version of an item because they know they do not need it. Buying your mom that expensive olive oil or specialty chocolate bar may just be the small token she isn’t expecting.
Towels or Bath Products
Bathroom items are not the usual gifts; however, if your mom has not updated her hand towels or bath towels in years, a refresh might be an unexpected treat. Check out the color scheme in her bathroom, and find some matching or complimentary colors that would work. A nicely scented soap bar could also be a treat, as most of the time people buy in bulk at the grocery store.
Practical Gifts
Although not fancy or unique, sometimes a practical gift is the best kind. A gift card to mom’s favorite grocery store or favorite restaurant just may do the trick. Maybe your mom goes to a specific hair salon or manicurist. If you know where she goes, you could pay for her next visit in advance. Sometimes, people do not like to get out of their routines. By paying for something she was going to do anyway, it sends the message that you care, yet appreciate practicality.
Regardless of the gift you choose for that special mother figure in your life, the simple act of showing your appreciation is usually all that counts. Hopefully, one of these ideas will spark the perfect gift to help you say thank you and I love you!
Margie de Quesada is a former teacher turned family travel blogger. She writes about the places her family visits around the USA and has a bucket list goal to visit all 50 states before her kids graduate high school. You can read Margie’s travel blog at www.dqtravel.net.