Mother’s Day is right around the corner and the moms in our lives deserve great gifts. Below are some great tips and MANY gift ideas for moms that will hopefully help you find the perfect Mother’s Day present. If you are a mom, you could gain some wonderful gift ideas for yourself and then subtly (or not, I find being clear and direct works best) drop a hint or two.

Before I begin with my list of gift ideas for moms, here are a few shopping tips;

Suggestion #1 – Pick a Theme

I find it a lot easier to pick a theme when selecting gifts for moms. Also, you can add a lot of inexpensive items to a gift bag or basket and it will seem like a bigger present. For example;

• Exercise Theme – yoga mat, yoga pants, and water bottle
• Beach Theme – beach bag, beach towel, sun hat, book, and sunscreen
• Kitchen Theme – cookie sheet, silicone baking mat, cookie dough scoop, and oven mitts

Suggestion #2 – Go In on a Gift with Siblings

If you have siblings, you may want to coordinate with them on a Mother’s Day gift. This can help increase your gift budget and reduce gift giving stress. Bounce ideas off each other to determine the perfect Mother’s Day present.

Suggestion #3 – Keep Your Mom In Mind

This may seem like an obvious tip but it’s not. When shopping for your mom try to keep her personality, hobbies, and likes in mind.

Some moms love gifts personalized with poems, writing, birthstones, etc. Others do not (I hate any decor with writing on it!).

You also don’t want to offend your mom with a gift. Providing a cleaning service to come in once a month and deep clean might seem like a very generous present but would it offend her? Would she assume you think her house is dirty?

Lastly, just because your mom already has something doesn’t mean it still wouldn’t make a great gift. I’m sure your mom has a cutting board but she might like a brand new, pretty cutting board that’s monogrammed.

Gift Ideas

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Jewelry

Jewelry can be tricky but also very sweet if you get it right. Do you know if your mom prefers gold or silver jewelry? Would she actually like a necklace with all her grandkids’ birthstones or would she wear it only out of obligation?

Necklace

Bracelet

Earrings

Watch

Ring

Travel

Travel gifts are fun because they are useful and not always something a person would buy for themselves.

Jewelry Organizer

Packing Cubes

Water Bottle

Neck Pillow

Travel Pill Organizer

Weekender Bag

For the Home

Definitely a popular category for Mother’s Day, home decor and kitchen items are almost always great gift ideas for moms. Remember, just because she already has something doesn’t mean she wouldn’t want a new color or replacement.

Decor – throw pillows, vases, picture frames, table centerpieces, baskets, etc

Tea Towels

Blanket

Kitchen Gadgets – frother, silicone baking mats, zester, cookie dough scoop, etc

Bath Towels

Apron

Salad Bowl

Candles

Photo Album

Oven Mitts (MY FAVORITE – I will never get another kind)

Cutting Board

Wine Rack

Serving Trays

Glassware

Cookbook

Outdoors

Warmer weather is on the horizon. I’m sure your mom would appreciate anything that will make spring and summer even more enjoyable for her when she’s outside.

Gardening Tools and Gloves

Flower Seeds/Bulbs

Herb Garden

Patio Lights

Bug Zapper

Plants

Lounge Chair

Bird House/Feeder

Binoculars

Watering Can

For the Beach

The thought of warm, sunny days on the beach is what got me through a long winter stuck at home. If I received beach-themed gifts every single Mother’s Day I would be a happy girl.

Sun Hat

Beach Towel

Beach Bag

Sandals

Beach Cover Up

Sunglasses

Handheld Fan

Exercise

Has your mom ever mentioned wanting to take up a new sport? Now would be the perfect time! Encourage her to get moving with some fun exercise gifts.

Yoga Mat

Pickleball Set

Fitbit Watch (I wear mine every day)

Golf Balls

Running Shoes

Sports Bra

Bicycle Basket

Tennis Racket

Hiking Poles

Foam Roller

Pampering

Many moms never treat themselves to pampering items but love receiving them. For instance, I have never bought myself a face mask but I get so excited when someone gives me one. It’s the little things that can make a mom happy!

Face Masks

Eye Cream

Nail Polish

Perfume

Nice Soap

Bubble Bath

Bathtub Caddy

Fluffy Robe

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Food

Food is a great gift idea if you are strapped for cash. To have a day during which I don’t have to prepare ANY meal or wash any dishes would be amazing!

Chocolate

Candy

Wine

Good Coffee

Cookies

Meal Subscription Service (Home Chef, Blue Apron, HelloFresh, etc)

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Local CSA Membership

Tea

Quality Spices or Extracts

Clothing/Accessories

If you know your mom’s style and sizes then clothing can always make great gift ideas for moms. New clothes for the spring/summer season can brighten her mood.

Pajamas

Purse or Wallet

Slippers

Sweater

Headband

Fashion Scarf

Cell Phone Case (My favorite cases are from this brand but make sure you know the exact model/year of her phone!)

Rainboots

Entertainment

With many of our “normal” sources of entertainment still closed or restricted for this year a new source of entertainment might make a fantastic gift for your mom.

Books

Book Light (I have this and it is comfortable – highly recommend.)

Kindle (My #1 gift recommendation!!)

Ipad

Amazon Prime

Board Game

Card Game

Music – You could make a playlist for your mom!

Headphones/Earbuds (I love MINE)

Netflix Gift Card

Movie

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Puzzles

Magazine Subscription

Experiences

One of my absolute favorite gifts to receive is the gift of an experience. Whether it is a gift card to a fancy restaurant, a massage, or tickets to a musical, I love having something to look forward to (and it won’t clutter up my house!).

To gift an experience most establishments can easily mail a gift card or send it via text message or e-mail.

Spa Day

Family Photo Shoot

Cleaning Service

Lessons – For something your mom has always wanted to learn or get better at.

Dinner at a Fancy Restaurant

Tickets – play, concert, movie, sporting event, etc

   

I hope this list of gift ideas for moms has helped you brainstorm the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. If you are a woman what is your favorite gift to receive?