The Best Mother’s Day Gifts
UPDATED: 3/5/2021
Do you need the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mom, sister, daughter, wife, or friend? Here is the ultimate guide for the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for all the moms in your life. The best thoughtful gifts for your mother, grandmother, and the new mom in your life. Presents include ideas for 1. general gifts, 2. the reader, 3. the coffee/tea drinker, 4. the gardener, 5. the chef/baker, 6. the beauty queen, 7. the new mom, and 8. the crafter.
Growing up, my mother was thrilled to get gift certificates because she could choose exactly what she wanted. She would use her gift certificates with coupons and sales to get more while saving money. Also, she would get exactly what she wanted.
Time is of the essence to order gifts. (Look closely at delivery dates. Let your loved ones know it might come a little late this year.)
Amazon.com offers you the super convenient option of sending your presents directly to her home. Then, video conference her to celebrate.
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1. General Gift Ideas for Your Mother
Coffee Themed Life Planner- Help your mother stay organized with this whimsical Coffee Themed Life Planner. Grab it right now for an instant download!
Picture Frames– with pictures of your family in the frames. Frames with family photos are a cherished gift.
I love pictures of my family and friends on our fridge! It makes me smile.)
- Puzzle Books- keep your favorite woman occupied for hours with puzzle books.
- Best Mom Mugs- No matter what your mother drinks, show your appreciation with these whimsical mugs are sure to make your mom grin every time she uses them.
- Prime Membership- Join together with other family members to get your mom an Amazon Prime membership-Prime members save money with free shipping, select free movies, TV shows, music, and Kindle books.
- Many discounts on items, reduced pricing when joining certain Amazon programs, and easy returns on many items.
- My husband and I have used Amazon Prime for several years, and we have saved hundreds of dollars in discounts, shipping fees, and by accessing free movies, favorite cable TV shows, music, and more… Amazon Prime is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year.
And, Yes, Gift Certificates- Choose Your Amount- They can be presented in cards or decorative boxes and other containers.
2. The Book Worm- Gifts for Readers
- Reading Journal – Perfect for book clubs, reading challenges, book bloggers, & just to keep track of your reading. Your mom will love this 31 Pages Reading Journal Feminine Theme. Get it now!
- Kindle Books- Let your mother, daughter, or wife choose her favorites from a wide selection of Kindle books.
- Books– Let your loved one choose from a wide assortment of books in a variety of genres.
- Reader Mugs- These entertaining mugs will have a place next to your mom as she enjoys her next read.
- Bookmarks- Choose a bookmark for your mom that will make her smile and hold her place in a book.
- Reading light- A reading light will let your mom read anytime and anywhere without disturbing other people.
- Journal- This is a great way for your mom, daughter, sister, or wife to write about her thoughts, dreams, & goals!
3. Coffee/Tea Drinking
- Coffee- K-Cup sampler packs for your coffee drinking loved one. Offer her a wide variety of different flavors and brands.
- Tea- K-Cup sampler packs for your tea drinking family and friends. Offer her a wide variety of different flavors and brands.
- Check out the mugs above.
- K-Cup Carousel – Holds 35 K-Cups in Black– My husband and I have 2 of these and we LOVE them!
- This carousel is a great way to organize and display your assortment of K-cup beverages.
- Our guests enjoy swiveling the holder to find their favorite options. My husband uses it every day to decide which coffee flavor he will drink each morning.
- This on the go thermos will keep your mom’s favorite beverage warm.
4. The Gardener
- Garden Gloves- Protect your loved one’s hands with these whimsical, sturdy, and breathable gardening gloves.
- Vegetable & Flower Variety Seeds- Non-GMO – Whether your mom is a vegetable or flower gardener, here are the perfect seeds for her garden.
- Garden Tools-Give your favorite gardener a handy tote bag filled with ergonomic handled tools.
5. The Chef/Baker
- Extra-long Oven Mitts- Protect your loved ones’ hands and arms when she cooks or bakes. These oven mitts come in a wide variety of colors.
Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt – 1 Pair – Oven Mitts with Quilted Liner
- KitchenAid-My mother and I have a KitchenAid and we LOVE them!!
- I have had mine for over 11 years and my mother has had hers for almost twice as long, and they still work like a charm.
- They are versatile. We both use ours for cooking and baking. With multiple speeds and attachments, KitchenAids make cooking and baking fun!
- Microwave, Freezer, & Dishwasher Safe Storage Containers-Popit Food Storage Containers, 100 Leak Proof –
- I love Popit containers so much I gave them as a gift to my mother and sister! They love theirs, too!
- I have arthritis, and these are so easy to open and close, and they are easy to wash. I have had mine for years, and I got rid of all my other containers in favor of these.
6. The Beauty Queen
- Amope Pedi – Pamper your special lady the Amope foot file.
- This will get her feet ready for sandals and barefoot weather. I have one, and it does all the hard work for me.
- With my arthritis, I would never be able to get my heels as smooth with manual files.
- Ella + Mila Nail Polish-7-Free products do not contain Formaldehyde, Toluene, DiButyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde Resin, CamphorVegan & Animal cruelty-free, Made in the USA. I feel good about using these products.
- I have numerous allergies, so I try hard to find cruelty-free products and products that are more natural.
- I was thrilled to find these products!
- ROWNYEON Portable Travel Makeup Bag Makeup Case Mini Makeup Train Case 9.8”- This convenient makeup bag will help your beautiful mom touch up her makeup on the go.
7. The New Mom
- Diaper Genie-Amazon #1 Bestseller- Every new mom I know has a Diaper Genie. It makes taking care of diapers a snap!
- I have also seen my friends who live in apartments and condos. They use this for used cat litter to keep odor out between garbage hauls.
- Adorable Baby Journal- New moms can create a family heirloom that will be cherished for a lifetime.
- First-Year Baby Memory Book + Baby Journal. Keepsake for new parents to record photos + milestones. Five-year scrapbook + picture album for girls or boys. This is a gender neutral journal.
The Baby Owner’s Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance by
8. The Crafter
Containers for Crafters- I am a scrapbooker, so I love containers that organize my supplies. Here are some container ideas for your moms that love crafts.
- ArtBin Super Satchel Double Deep with Removable Dividers: Clear Art Craft Storage Container Box- With the removable dividers, this container is perfect for any crafter including quilters, scrapbookers, sewers, knitters, painters, colored pencils… and more.
IRIS 4-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart with Organizer Top- The perfect organizer for your loved one that enjoys crafts.
With different sized drawers, this is a super storage system that moves easily on wheels.
Big enough for scrapbookers, but it can also hold and organize smaller crafting tools and supplies! The wheels make it easy to move and store in closets or out of the way.
- ArtBin Tote Express, Black/Gray Rolling Art Craft Storage Bag- This is the perfect organizer for crafters on the go!
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What will you do with your mom this Mother’s Day?
Great list of things for mom. Found you on Inspire Me Monday Link Party.
Hi Candy,
Thank you for commenting! 🙂
I pinned two of your links in Inspire Me Monday Link Party. 🙂
Best,
Christina
Christina, what a great gift list. So many wonderful ideas.
Pam @ everydayliving
Hi Pam,
Thank you for your comment! 🙂 I am glad you liked the ideas! 🙂
Best,
Christina
My mom is a huge bookworm and just getting into gardening so these are perfect!! Thank you so much!
Hi Shannon,
Thank you for your kind comment! 🙂 I am so glad that these suggestions are helpful. You are welcome! 🙂
Best,
Christina
I love how you separate by type of mom/interest! So helpful!!
Hi Cara,
Thank you for your kind comment! 🙂 Every mom is special, so I wanted to cover as many interests as possible! :)I am happy that you found this list helpful.
Best,
Christina
I love the way you have categorized them. I definitely have a different ideas for mothers day this year. Thanks.
Hi Mary,
Thank you for your kind comments! 🙂 You are welcome. I am glad this inspired some ideas for your mom! 🙂
Best,
Christina
My mother loves shopping, it will be a big help to give her the trolley bag 🙂
Hi Cha,
Thank you for your comment! 🙂 The trolley bag sounds like the perfect gift for your shopping mother. 🙂 Enjoy!
Best,
Christina
Lovely gift ideas!!??
Welcome, Deeksha! Thank you for your kind comment! ? I tried to think about fun and practical gifts. I am glad you enjoyed the list.
Best,
Christina
These are great gift ideas. I love mugs so I like that idea in particular. 🙂
Welcome, Nailil! Thank you for you kind comments. ? Mugs are a fun gift. Use them at breakfast time, and they can brighten your day.
Best,
Christina
This list looks great! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina
Thanks, Tina!? Thank you for hosting Booknificent at Mommynificent each week! I encourage everyone to join you at your link party every Thursday. It is great to meet new bloggers, get some exposure, and share. It is not just a party for books.
Best,
Christina