If you’re looking for something unique to gift mom, try one of these Mother’s Day gifts this year. They’re the things she didn’t know she wants that I guarantee she does. I haven’t met a single mom yet who wouldn’t appreciate getting one of these!
I’ve been a mom myself for a while now and in the past this post has been filled with products and items that I personally love but were specific to me, not moms in general. I still stand by that list because my Cozy Earth joggers are the most comfortable ones I’ve ever owned. And I still swear by a nugget ice maker.
This year I decided to change it and turn it into a post full of the Mother’s Day gifts that I think universally all moms want.
And I know Mother’s Day is a hard day of the year for a lot of people – people who have lost their moms, people who want to be moms and can’t, and people who just have a tricky relationship with the idea of mom.
I’m betting a bunch of those people could also use one of these gifts on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Gifts that Are Just For Her
We all love being moms but I don’t know a single mom who doesn’t love a break once in a while. But the mom guilt is real for taking that time, I know I’ve been working through that one for a while. So get mom something that gives her time to herself, pampering time (if that’s her thing), or something she’d love but normally not do for herself.
Fancy Bath Salts
If your mom is one who likes long luxurious baths, make those baths even better with this set of unique bath salts. There are six scents that all will make your mom feel like she’s at a spa! Even better if you add a bath pillow or bathtub tray (I have both and love them).
Recipe Club Membership
I never want to ask what’s for dinner again and this gift solves that for every mom out there. It comes with pretty much every recipe you could ever want, an actual recipe binder with recipes, and support from one of the sweetest women on the internet, Kelsey Nixon. If your mom hates coming up with things to make, this is a life saver.
NYT Puzzle Book
If your mom plays Wordle, Connections, or any of the other New York Times likes I know my mom does, they’ll love this puzzle book. I have it and every page is a different puzzle including ones like I’ve never seen before. And I do a lot of puzzle books! Plus, it’s pretty so you can actually leave it out like a coffee table book without feeling like there’s clutter everywhere!
FabFitFun Membership
This is one of my personal favorite subscription boxes. It’s once a quarter and they basically let you choose what comes in your box from a top of options. It’s a really fun way to get some new things to try and brighten things up. Like this month I’m getting a gorgeous pitcher, a beach clutch, some moisturizer, lipstick, and bath salts. And other people are probably getting totally different things, I love getting the box!
Vibration Plate
Has she mentioned something a number of times in the past then also mentioned it’d be silly to spend the money on that or how it’s too expensive? This is the perfect chance to surprise her with it. Mine was this Lifepro Vibration Plate. I’ve heard how amazing they are but wouldn’t buy one for myself – my husband finally bought it, and my whole family loves it so much! I highly recommend it for anyone – but think about what your mom has mentioned and get that! Another one is the Dyson supersonic air dryer!
Digital Calendar
As a busy mom, I’m obsessed with my Skylight calendar and know a ton of people that are as well! If you know a busy mom who is constantly trying to balance a million things, I’m sure she’ll love having one place to keep everything! It manages calendars, tasks, meal plans, and more. And it all syncs to other calendars, phones, and more.
A Day to Herself
I wrote all about this when I shared my Mother’s Day basket ideas. One of my favorite Mother’s Day gifts I ever received was the permission to take the day off completely and enjoy it doing the things I love but don’t often do (read, binge watch movies, take a bath, etc.) because I feel like there are always things I have to do. I even made fun gift tags that my husband used for the day!
Cozy Earth PJs
These are my absolute favorite pajamas – also one of Oprah’s favorites! I could wear them literally all day every day. They’re made out of brushed bamboo and so soft and comfy. They come in a bunch of different colors and fit so well!
Personalized Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
These are the things that are personalized with something you know about the mom in your life. It’s not necessarily her name (anyone can do that) but something else. Think her favorite Taylor Swift quote framed with a basket of Taylor Swift cookies. Or her favorite Bible verse inscribed into a new gratitude journal. You get the idea.
These are also great because they show that the mom is more than just a mom, she’s also someone with interests, cares, and her own life. Being a mom is wonderful but it’s not the only thing she is, and I love that these gifts show the other sides of her!
Stacking Bracelets
If she likes bracelets, these fun stacking bracelets are a great way to pick out her favorite colors, initials, hobbies, and even birthstone in a stack of bracelets! Plus, they’re having a huge sale right now where they are like 75% off just this week! I just ordered a bunch for myself because it’s really their best deal of the year for the fun colored ones!
Recipe Cutting Board
Add one of her go-to recipes that she’s known for (like my mom would be striped delight or pizza loaf) and add it to a cutting board she can use or display. Even better if you can find an actual written recipe card to use! Or if you don’t want a cutting board, this baking dish could be fun too!
Comfy Rocking Chair
I have this chair and LOVE it! It’s so much more comfortable than the cheap ones. If she’s a sports mom or a mom who watches a lot of anything outdoors, these are the perfect gift, especially if she’s still sitting in something cheap. They are on sale for Mother’s Day right now and I haven’t seen them this low since Black Friday! Another option for baseball moms would be this bleacher chair!
Favorite Show Tumbler
Now hear me out on this one because I know everyone has a million mugs, water bottles, and cups. But I can tell you from personal experience (I have three), that if your mom has a favorite show – these tumblers from Kystudios will put a smile on her face every time she uses it. I have a Gilmore Girls, Friends, and Schitt’s Creek one and they’re my favorite things ever.
Photo Jewelry Dishes
I saw these and fell in love with them. They take a photo of you and your kids and turn it into a jewelry dish that you can keep with your jewelry, by your bedside table, and more. It’s just such a unique idea and a fun way to keep your kids close without just another picture frame. Plus, the designs and colors are gorgeous!
Cozy Cloud Socks
My husband bought these for me last Mother’s Day and I’m obsessed. They’re so soft, cozy, and warm. I’m always getting cold in my office and wear these all the time. Highly recommend, plus they’re more reasonably priced than a lot of socks of this quality! Or if you want more, this multi-pack of cozy socks is great too!
Reading Pillow
If she’s a reader, this reading pillow is amazing. It’s so comfy and even has a pocket for a book. Not a reader? It’s also super comfy just to have in your bed or on your couch to watch TV, relax, or write things down. We used one of these as a prize at our book retreat this year and all of my moms there were fighting over it!
Garden Sign
I know so many women that are super into their gardens, and I love the idea of giving them something that shows its their garden! This super simple sign would be a great way to acknowledge their love of gardening along with maybe time to garden or a gift card to a local nursery to pick up some new plants. Or hey even a coupon of time to help weed or work in the garden (if they want help).
Sugar Wish Gift
It may seem a little silly to give someone a custom treat box but hear me out because I got one of these, and I loved it. Basically you gift the them box and they can choose from all sorts of options on the website – cookies, popcorn, candy, even hot sauce and mocktails – to fill your box! It’s kind of like going to a bulk candy store an being able to fill your bag with whatever you want and who doesn’t love getting what they want?
Mother’s Day Gifts that Show Appreciation
One of the most universal feelings of being a mom is not feeling appreciated. So many of the things that we do just go unnoticed because they’re mental, they’re less obvious, or people in our lives just are busy and don’t think about it.
These gifts are specifically designed to show mom she’s appreciated. An appreciated mom is always a happier one.
Mom Necklace
This gorgeous necklace is not only universal enough mom could wear it all the time, but it also comes with a really sweet statement card. I have a necklace from Bryan Anthony and they’re high-quality and as beautiful on as they look in the photos! Or there is also a bracelet version too! Use code PlayPartyPlan20 for 20% off your purchase!
Keeping Things Alive Card
This card isn’t your typical Mother’s Day card but I love it because it gets to the root (see what I did there!) of what moms are – the glue that holds so much together. (Or get this card that actually says that!) And it’s beautiful too. Fill this with all of the things you appreciate about mom, like actual little things, and I guarantee it’ll be a hit. I’d love it.
Appreciation Jar
Fill an appreciation jar with things you love about your mom that she can pull out and enjoy throughout the year, especially when she’s feeling like maybe she’s not the best mom. This one is beautiful and already made for you or you could just DIY one pretty easily as well! It’s the thought, literally, that counts.
Reverse One Line a Day Journal
You’ve probably seen these one line a day journals before because they’re everywhere. But what about instead of giving it to mom blank, put it where mom can see it and have someone in the family take turns writing something they appreciated about mom each day of the year. It’s the gift that keeps giving all year and a great way to show more appreciation to the mom in your life!
Which gift is your favorite or would you want? I know there are plenty of lists of great Mother’s Day gifts out there but just keep in mind the goal of showing appreciation, that you know her well, and that you want her to be pampered and taken care of, and you’ll be golden!
More mother’s Day Ideas
If you want some handmade things to go with any of these Mother’s Day gifts, these would make a great addition to any of them!
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