The best Mother’s Day has all the best ingredients:
- Jellied toast for breakfast, spread by the hands of a sticky toddler
- Extra hugs and dad-reminded “I love you’s”
- A vase of flowers on the kitchen table
- Hand-drawn notes and school crafts
- Alone time
But it always ends up feeling a little predictable, don’t you think? Of course I love alone time, a fresh vase of tulips, and preschool love notes as much as the next mom, but what if there was a way to throw something new into the day to make it extra-special?
Mother’s Day Gifts You
Never Thought to Ask For
In my experience, the best Mother’s Days don’t happen by accident. They come with a little assertion about what exactly you’re hoping the day will look like. And maybe that really is breakfast in bed and a vase of flowers waiting for you just like last year.
Or maybe that’s something outside the normal box. Something likely to delight and surprise you. Something that’s less for mothers and more for little ‘ole you. So which category (or categories) gets your antici-meter cranking?
- Gift Ideas for Decorators
- Gifts for Fashionistas
- Gift Ideas for Homebodies
- Gifts for Chefs & Bakers
- Gift Ideas for Creatives
- Gifts for Techies
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts
for Decorators
That vase of flowers always brightens up the kitchen table for the week, but what about adding some pieces that could hang around your house for a little longer?
Gifts for the Fixer Upper Mom
1. Succulent Plants – $15 (or these fake ones if your green thumb is lacking)
2. Photo frame and Plant – $23 | 3. Macrame Plant Hanger – $10
4. Family Name Art – $35 | 5. Important Dates Print – $14
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts
for Fashionistas
That macaroni necklace your four-year old made you at preschool will definitely be a conversation starter at library storytime on Monday, but it might be nice to have another piece of jewelry just in case that beautiful pasta starts to crack.
Gifts for the Fashion Icon Mom
1. Initial Necklace – $10 | 2. Stacking Rings – $26
3. Birthstone Necklace – $40 (or this one for $50)
4. Tree of Life Pendant – $9 | 5. Gold Chain Choker – $10
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts
for Homebodies
Alone time. The most requested Mother’s Day gift, amiright? So, what are you going to with that quiet time? A good book and some cozy accessories might be just the ticket to help you escape the noise for a few hours.
Gifts for the Stay Home Mom
1. More for Mom – $13 | 2. Floral Pajama Pants – $16
3. The Magic of Motherhood – $17 | 4. Yeti Mug – $30
5. Faux Fur Throw Blanket – $35
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts
for Chefs & Bakers
You’re a whiz at cooking healthy food and you can put together a dinner party like it’s no big deal. How about some new kitchen accessories to make those experiences even more fun?
Gifts for the Foodie Mom
1. Silicone Baking Mats – $15 | 2. Herb Scissors – $14
3. Foodie Dice – $24 | 4. Taco Holders – $20
5. iPrep Adjustable Stand – $25
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts
for Creatives
I see you doodling on leftover scraps of construction paper and in the margins of Paw Patrol coloring books. Maybe it’s time to ask for some adult art supplies!
Gifts for the Creative Mom
1. Handlettering 101 – $21 (don’t forget some pens!)
2. Creativity Set – $35 | 3. CreativeGIRL: Mixed Media Techniques – $20
4. Adult Coloring Book – $9 (don’t forget colored pencils!)
5. Water Doodle Board – $15
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts
for Techies
These are all a little higher in price range, but if you’ve been looking for a way to listen more easily to your favorite podcast or track how many steps you’re taking every day, these options might be just the ticket!
Gifts for the Techie Mom
1. Kindle Paperwhite – $130 | 2. Apple AirPods – $160
3. Fitbit Versa – $200 | 4. Fujifilm Instant Camera – $80
5. Sunrise Alarm Clock – $29 | 6. Retro Bluetooth Speaker – $15
Now, Don’t Forget…
You Have to ASK!
There’s one final step here.
If one of these gifts caught your eye, ask for it. In my experience, it’s just as fun to receive a gift you already know you’re getting if it’s something you really want.
Of course nothing will replace the homemade breakfast and preschool love notes, but hopefully now you’ll have an answer ready if your husband asks you if you want anything else!
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