Let’s be honest – moms (grandmas, aunties, and mother-in-laws included, of course!) deserve to be showered with love and affection 24/7& 365 days of the year. Mother’s Day, however, is the time of the year to truly go all out with incredible meals, fun family activities, and gifts galore.
If you’re someone who wants to express your love to mom but is struggling to find the perfect gift to do so, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we have a look at our top 8 gifts for mom this Mother’s Day – from luxurious meals to high-tech gadgets, we’ve got you covered. Keep on reading to find out more!
1. Mother’s Day High Tea
Who doesn’t love an afternoon filled with delicious sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea? Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat mom to an indulgent high tea at your local luxury hotel or tea room. Not only will this little luncheon allow you and your mother plenty of time to bond, but the beautiful table settings and fabulous finger foods will ensure that all of your Mother’s Day snaps are highly aesthetic.
Can’t be there in person this Mother’s Day? Fret not, because you can always get some high tea goodies delivered straight to mom’s door either by buying or building your own brunch-themed grazing box just for mom to enjoy on her special day.
2. Custom Recipe Cutting Board
A custom recipe cutting board is the best gift for any mom who loves cooking up a storm in the kitchen. All you have to do is note down one of her favorite recipes (or one that has been passed down from generation to generation) and have it engraved onto a beautiful maple, cherry, or walnut cutting board. There are a variety of engraving services available online, and we highly recommend having a browse to find the perfect engraving service that is sure to leave mom speechless.
3. A Celestial Mother’s Day Gift
What could be a more thoughtful and unique Mother’s Day gift than to name a star twinkling in the night sky after her? By registering an official star, you’ll be able to present your mom with a celestial keepsake she can cherish forever. The commemorative gift pack includes a personalized certificate, a stunning photo of her dedicated star, and engaging educational materials about the cosmos – perfect for a mother who appreciates meaningful gestures. Not only will she be touched by having her own namesake star, but the donation to astronomical societies in her honor celebrates her endless support and guidance that helped you reach for the stars.
4. Indoor Plant Delivery
For the mom with the green thumb, nothing beats an injection of new indoor plants this Mother’s Day. If you’ll be apart from your mother this Mother’s Day, then you could absolutely source a gift card for her favorite nursery. There are also numerous plant delivery services to choose from, regardless of where you or your mom may be located. If you are putting together your own little green gift for mom this Mother’s Day, be sure to include a gorgeous new pair of gardening gloves too! No avid gardener can ever have too many quality gardening gloves.
5. Chocolate Gift Hamper
There are few people in the world who don’t swoon over chocolate, and if mom just so happens to be a chocoholic like the rest of us, we’re certain her eyes will light up when she receives a glorious chocolate hamper this Mother’s Day. Try to find a chocolate gift hamper that’s packed to the brim with all of her favorite sweet treats, ranging from artisanal rocky road to rich drinking chocolate.
And if your mom has a more adventurous palate, why not try finding specialty chocolates that are infused with dynamic tastes like rum or perhaps even hot sauce? Hampers that consist of specialty chocolates are an experience in themselves that every passionate foodie mom would be delighted to receive this Mother’s Day.
6. Candle Subscription Box
Who doesn’t love the perfume of a brand new scented candle? This Mother’s Day, treat mom to a candle subscription box that will keep her on her toes month after month. Candle subscription services generally offer 3, 6, or 12-month subscriptions and send out candles of different scents and styles on a monthly basis. Each candle comes with at least 50 hours of burn time and is hand wrapped in our custom tissue paper, so your mom will be able to make use of this particular gift for many months to come!
7. The Complete Spa Experience
No one deserves to be pampered more than mom, so gift mom with an experience that will allow her to let her hair down this Mother’s Day. Book her in for the complete spa experience at your local spa or sauna. Chances are that she’d absolutely love a day that consists of a full body massage, manicure, facial and more, followed by a delicious light lunch at a local cafe to end the day on a vibrant, coffee-scented note.
8. A Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets have been all the rage in recent years, and with good reason too. Weighted blankets are inspired by a therapeutic technique called deep pressure stimulation, which uses firm, controlled pressure to induce a feeling of calm. Nothing beats snuggling up under one at the end of a long and stressful day, making it the ideal gift for any busy mom this Mother’s Day.
9. Digital Photo Frame
Last but not least, a digital photo frame makes for the ultimate Mother’s Day gift if you’re looking to inspire a sense of nostalgia in mom. Digital photo frames are incredibly simple to set up and use, and you could even invite friends and family to add treasured photos from afar via an application on their smartphone.
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“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes. Your mom would give you the world, so give her a gift that really counts this Mother’s Day.
Additional resources:
- Learn more about fitting spa treatments for your mom with Viva Day Spa
- 6 solid gift ideas for when you’re clueless
- Reasons why executives should schedule a massage today
