Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Mother's Day 2023 is on Sunday, May 14th.
Do you need Mother’s Day gift ideas to honor and thank the mom in your life?
Mothers give and support life, root for you through tough times, offer unconditional love, and take on not only the physical demands of raising you into the human being you are today, but also the emotional work that it takes to keep a family of all kinds together and strong.
Mothers come in many forms: from the grandma or godmother that you had the best summers with, to stepmoms and mothers-in-law, to friends in your life who have become mothers themselves.
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show love and appreciation for mothers everywhere, in whatever form they take for you.
Whether your mom is near or far, a phone call away, or simply always in your heart and thoughts, a day of thanks for the role they have played in your life is a special one.
Today we’re sharing some thoughtful, fun, and show-the-love Mother’s Day gift ideas to help you honor your relationship with your mom.
Mother’s Day gift ideas
Traditional Mother’s Day gifts are often like the ones you see in the movies: little ones prepare an unappetizing (but thoughtful) breakfast in bed, maybe there are flowers and jewelry from a partner or dad, or maybe an older child calls from their home far away.
But we think the whole idea behind a Mother’s Day gift is to put in some thought and care to do something or get something that is truly special and meaningful to your mom!
What does she like to do, where does she like to go, what makes her happy, what are things she says she wishes she had or had time to do? If you can give something tailored to her, it doesn’t matter if it was expensive or not -- it is truly the thought that counts.
1. Start with a great Mother’s Day card. Often, the gift of your genuine thoughts and feelings, written by hand into a lovely card is all your mom really wants! Acknowledging and recognizing your mom in this way is a beautiful, heartfelt, and tailored way to express thanks on Mother’s Day.
Here are some ways to write a special Mother's Day card:
- Show your appreciation for her and what she does for you. You can be sweet and sincere, or be a little silly, but the key is to speak to what makes your mom so special to you.
- Praise her with a personalized note calling out her strengths. Is she a great listener? Does she make family events more fun? Make her feel seen by telling her what she does that you love!
- Share a lesson that they’ve taught you or an example of how you used their wisdom in your own life. Mothers often impart their wisdom (whether you want it or not), but they don't always get to see or hear how you applied it in your own life. What could be better than thanking her for a time her advice really helped you grow or succeed?
- Recounting a funny memory is a great way to keep things light and fun! Funny experiences, inside jokes, and fond, silly memories are excellent examples of some things you can share in your Mother’s Day card. Writing a thoughtful card doesn’t have to be all seriousness and sincerity.
- Share an inspiring or meaningful quote. Write an inspirational quote like this one from Herman Hesse: "If I know what love is, it is because of you." If she has a favorite author or poet, reference something they’ve said for a sweet, personal touch.
Another great idea is to offer a service as a gift in your card! If your mom loves going hiking, offer a special trip to her favorite park, just the two of you -- other ideas might be to wash her car, take her to her favorite restaurant, or take a self-care day together. These scratch-off style cards make revealing your special hand-written gift even more fun!
2. A personalized book. If you don't have a natural way with words, but want to share a personalized and heartfelt gift with your mom, these fill-in-the-blank books are the perfect solution:
A very personal way to share all of the ways and reasons that you love your mom, any one of these journals is the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea. You can go every which way with this kind of gift as you fill in each blank, whether it be silly, honest, sentimental, or profound.
3. Gratitude journal. Designed to be treasured, this special journal is the perfect way to tell your mom how grateful you are for her. Each journal is printed with an elegant gold-foil "grateful" on the cover, and inside contains pages for your mom to record entries about her days and the things that bring her happiness. Practicing gratitude is scientifically proven to make you happier, so give the gift of happiness!
4. Fitness planner and water tracker book bands. Got a mom who loves working out and taking care of her health? Give her a smartly designed fitness planner that helps her lay out her goals, track her workouts, and keep up her momentum for 90 strong days. Pair it with a cute set of book bands that will keep her planner looking fresh and remind her to stay hydrated all day.
5. Ink+Volt Inspirational Coloring Book and coloring pen set or colored pencil set. Help mom escape the chaos of life as a busy mom with some time to unwind, get inspired, and spark her creativity with a beautiful inspirational coloring book and a quality pen or pencil set. This gift might just bring out her inner child!
The immersive designs are endlessly intricate and support a meditative, creative practice. This is also perfect for those about to become mothers who are looking for some fun activities to do off their feet, or for new moms looking to get creative during nap time.
Mother’s Day 2023 (this year on May 14th) is coming up and will be here before you know it! We hope these ideas and thoughts give you a head start on choosing something special this year for anyone you call “mom.”
And to all the moms out there: thank you!
