Fun & Creative Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas? We’re sharing lots of fun and creative gifts for mom, grandma, or any other ‘mother figure’ you might be buying for!

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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VOLO Hair Towel – this towel reduces dry time by 50% and controls frizz – and stays up!! Lots of 5* reviews (I’m dying to try it!)
“Mom” Floral Fruit Candle– a fruity, floral scented candle in the prettiest vessel.
“Best Mom Ever” Mug– love this adorable mug for any mom.
Scalloped Wicker Frames – frame a family photo in one of these gorgeous frames for the perfect gift.
Beach Perfume – send her on a vacation with this yummy smelling perfume that has a cult following.
Leather Handwoven Tote – gorgeous leather tote at an amazing price (comes in several color options).
“Mama” Pavé Necklace – beautiful necklace with Mama spelled out in pavé stones.
“Mom of the Year” Baseball Cap – this baseball cap could not be cuter!
Floral Lace Trim Robe – you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous robe, and this print is so pretty!
Lollia Bubble Bath – help her pamper herself with this wonderful scented bubble bath.
Floral Terracotta Vase (5 sizes) – one of my personal favorites, this vase now comes in 5 sizes and is the perfect gift for any woman, from grandma, to sister, to daughter.
Marble Scalloped Tray (3 sizes) – the scalloped edge makes this marble tray special (and it looks more expensive than it is).

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

This mobile wireless color printer is one of my favorite purchases ever! I no longer have tons of photos in my phone – now I actually print and frame them!

These pajamas are so adorable – love the pattern!

If you’re looking for a splurge, this 14K gold “Mom” necklace is so sweet.

There’s nothing more indulgent than a silk robe (and this one is priced so well!)

We bought a set of Away luggage for Christmas and love it! 

This handbag is on my wish list.

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 yourself!

• 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!
• Plan a picnic: But you have to do everything – mom should just show up!
• Go for a family hike, walk or bike ride: One of my favorite Mother’s Days was when we drove up to Ojai, California and biked all around that beautiful setting. Followed by a nice lunch, it was the perfect day.
• Book something special: 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 Ideas

I hope this has given you some Mother’s Day gift ideas, as well as ways to make the day feel special! 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sheila
xo

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