Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Creating the Perfect Day

Are you out of ideas for ways to make Mother’s Day feel more special? In today’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide we’re sharing lots creative gift ideas, and well as ways for creating the perfect day!

Mother’s Day seems to be one of those holidays that sneaks up on me. Many years I ended up sending flowers again because I waited too long and everything was sold out!

So this year I started a little earlier, and I set out to find fun, interesting, and beautiful gifts that any mom would want. So whether your mom is into the traditional gifts of jewelry or beauty items, is the creative type, or loves staying home, I think you’ll find the perfect gift for her!

And if you’re buying for your daughter, aunt, sister, or friend, there’s something for her as well. And of course, feel free to send this list to your husband, partner or kids. 😉

Plus, we’re sharing some additional creative ways to make the day more special!

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mom of the Year Sweatshirt | ‘Mama’ Eau de Parfum | “Mom’s Story” Memory Book | Pintuck Lace Trim Blouse | Block Print Canvas Pouch | Cotton Crusher Hat (comes in 9 colors) | Heart Padlock Pendant Necklace | Towel Warmer | ‘Mom’ Trinket Dish | Woven Tote Bag | Cotton Gauze Robe | Brass & Marble Vanity Tray | Scalloped Wood Picture Frame 

A few more great Mother’s Day gifts below (including some personal favorites!)

This digital picture frame is the perfect gift for almost any mom or grandma!

A classic, beautiful glass vase is something that everyone can use.

The perfect silver frame with a sweet sentiment.

These all-cotton pajamas come in several pretty pattern options.

I want these ‘Mama Bear’ slippers – they’re cheeky and fun!

This gold-filled ‘mama’ necklace is the perfect gift for a new mom.

This handbag is a splurge but it’s currently on sale for 30% off!

Ideas for Making this Mother’s Day More Special 

Looking for ways to make this year feel extra special? Whether these serve as the gift themselves, or you add them to a purchased gift, there are lots of creative ideas that can add to the day. These are things you can do for your mom, daughter, grandma – or your family can do for you!

• Have breakfast in bed: In this case, that means if you’re a mom, someone is making you breakfast in bed!
• Make a family photo album: Minted and Shutterfly are just two of the online services that you can upload photos to and create a photo gift, whether that’s an album, tee shirt, or tote bag. 
• Handwrite a card: our family doesn’t traditionally purchase cards, we make them. Even if it’s just something handwritten on plain paper, sincere, heartfelt words can mean so much more than something printed in a store-bought card.
• Make her a playlist: Create a playlist for her on Spotify or another music streaming service. Or, if you still have a CD player, make a customized CD.
• Watch home movies: This is one of our favorite things to do, and it’s wonderful for children (grown or otherwise) to see how you interacted with them when they were young.
• Cook her favorite meal: In fact, I don’t think any mom should be cooking on Mother’s Day, unless she wants to!
• And while you’re at it, indulge in dessert! This isn’t something I eat every day, but I think a holiday calls for it. It just feels inherently special when there’s a gorgeous dessert involved.
• Buy some flowers when you’re at the grocery store that week. Of course, if your husband or children think to buy them, that’s even better! But if not, add them to the cart when you’re there and enjoy them on the table all week. 
• Plan a picnic: But you have to do everything – mom should just show up!
• Do something as a family. This could be something as simple as going for a drive, taking a walk or hike, playing a family game, or doing a puzzle. Of course, you could also go out to a movie, museum, or brunch. Just so it’s something you don’t do on a typical weekend.
• Book an experience: Whether you buy tickets to a concert, show, art class or something more pampering like a spa, it’s nice to treat her (or yourself) to something out of the ordinary.

Shop Mother’s Day Gift Guide

I hope this has given you some Mother’s Day gift ideas, as well as ways to make the day feel special! I think the most important thing is that the day feels out-of-the-ordinary in some way.

Just because you celebrate with simple pleasures doesn’t make it any less festive, or special. In fact, sometimes those turn out to be the best days of all. 🙂

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sheila
xo