Mothers Day Gift Ideas

This year as a first-time mother I have a new perspective and understanding of Mother’s Day. So I have put together a couple ideas of what I would like as a mother and maybe this will help you to find a good gift for the mother in your life.

Wether it’s your own mom, your spouse or simply a friend who you would like to honour this Mother’s day. The gift ideas will work for any budget. The cheapest one can be as low as $10 and still a lovely gesture.

This is not so much about things but rather about making her feel seen and appreciated and maybe even giving her a little break.

Feel free to combine these gift ideas and get creative!

Moms take a million photos of the family to make sure these precious memories get captured. But the photos themselves get lost on her phone and she dreams of them being printed some day but she has no time.

A few of my ideas are about photos because I understand how much it means to a mother.
Taking care of photos for the mother in your life is a great gift.

Here is a few ideas that I think she would like.

Click on the plus sign for some links and references!

1. Photobook

Photobook is a great way to record our daily life and milestones. It does take a bit of work to put one together but modern technology makes it a bit easier. You just need to find the time. You can gift a photobook that you put together or at least a gift certificate for a photobook.
These are some companies that I use and trust that make gorgeous books and have different price options for any budget.
Pikto
Mixbook

2. Family photo session

Mothers take photos of everyone but themselves. She constantly takes photos of her kids through the day but she also really wants those sweet candid photos with her kids together. Or at least one where everyone is smiling. Just one. Pretty please. Getting a professional, a person who is good with kids to take photos of her with the kids is something she will appreciate, trust me. And more so your kids will when the when they grow up. Seeing their loving mother when they were young is a true treasure.
I have some gift certificates for family photo session here. I have put together affordable packages for families in Northumberland County. Or if you have a photographer you love - get a certificate from them for your next family portraits as a gift for the mom.
Get my Gift certificate here

3. Mini photo printer

Okay so the photo book and photos session all require a bit of work from all parties involved. But this one is easy peasy! Photo printer that prints directly from your phone! Saves her a trip to Wallmart..
I have one and I love it. I linked a few options with different price ranges and functionality. But feel free to do your own research. You get the idea:)
My printer
Mini printer
4X6 mobile printer
Canon mini printer
Frames for the fridge

Don't forget to get the film for it too!

4. Digital Photo Frame

One awesome way to display photos without effort is in one digital frame. There are a few brands out there Aura seem to be pretty good. I gifted one to my parents and they love it. Feel free to do your own research i just wanted to give you an idea.

5. Coffee Gift Card

Next time you are going through a drive through and getting yourself a cup of joe get a little something for your mum friend. She will appreciate this small gesture more than you know. Even though this budget friendly gift seems to be small it actually shows how much you care and goes a long way.

6. Book / Audiobook

Lots of mums (but not all ofcourse) love reading and learning but don’t have the time to read a physical book. But they do a lot of driving or stroller walks (depending what motherhood stage of life they are in). Which is the perfect time to listen to an audiobook. Buy one or more audiobook credits on audible or other audiobook platform. And don’t worry they get to keep these books even if they don’t have an active audible subscription.
If she prefers a physical book get her a book store gift card and send her on a trip to that book store. She can have some alone time for herself while looking through books - perfect for those introvert mothers who never have time to themselves.

by Galina Kondratenko

7. A Date with you

If you are a partner reading this organizing a date with the mother of your children is a fantastic gesture. But organize it yourself! Don’t make her work for it. Maybe just ask her what date works for her and then take care of all the details. Get a sitter, ask your in-laws for help with kids, tell her to dress up and take her to her favourite place. It doesn’t have to be fancy even if it’s just a coffee date. You both will love it.

8. Quality time with the girls

You can also do the same and organize (or get someone to help you organize) a date with her girlfriends or just the one bestie. A shopping trip, a spa day or just a hang out at a coffee shop (bar might also be an option). Girls night out is something every mother craves for. It can be with one friend or a group of friends. Or! Just by herself. Also very needed sometimes. My husband regularly gives me a few hours per week where I just go to a coffee shop and read by myself.

9. Keepsake

Okay if you want to gift a “thing” make it meaningful. Most mums have an idea of what they want that would be a little token of celebrating their motherhood journey. I would really like my breastmilk made into a necklace. That’s a weird one I know but you get the idea. A little necklace, a bracelet with babies initials. There are a lot of these things out there and I’m sure she would like one of them.

10. Prime Membership

This one sounds like a weird one but it’s actually very practical. If you already have membership I’ll tell you something you can do to optimize it.
Two things here.
1. Unlimited photo storage is included with prime. You simply need to download prime photos app on your phone (the mothers phone) and set it up to back up the photos from your camera roll. It will do that automatically. This keeps the photos secure from little fingers deleting them from the camera roll and just a good feature to have for those photo lovers. I have filled up my phones storage many times but because I use prime photo storage I am able to just delete them on my phone while knowing they are safe on prime.
2. Mothers still need to do chores like keeping track of all the things everyone needs that we constantly run out of? Like tooth paste, toilet paper, garbage bags all that everyday stuff that make our lives difficult when we don't have them and mums are the ones usually managing it on top of their mothering duties. It can be so overwhelming keeping track of everything. Set up a subscription on prime with the necessities\. We have toilet paper, tooth paste, paper towels even some supplements set up on recurring deliveries. This way we never run out and dont need to worry about it in grocery store. I personally find it super annoying to get toilet paper at the grocery store cause it takes too much space in my cart when I need to manage a toddler and my groceries. It’s just a peace of mind that you don’t need to grab those things at the grocery store.
This is not a real gift so obviously also buy the mama something nice please.

11. Gift Card

Gift cards especially for clothing brands are awesome. Send your mama with a gift card (or just some cash) on a shopping trip. Chances are there is a type of shoes she has been telling you she needs for months but she hasn’t gotten it cause she takes care of everyones else clothes first.
Just push the mama to get herself some more clothes. That’s all I’m saying and trust me she needs it and she will love it. Gift card + quality alone time or turn it into a shopping trip with her girlfriends = very thoughtful awesome gift she will be telling everyone about.

12. No cooking/ cleaning day

Please please don’t make the mother cook on mother’s day. Get a take out or cook yourself. And don’t forget to do the dishes or take the garbage out.
Please I beg you.

13. Flowers

I’m European and we gift flowers to women on women’s day or mother’s day or on birthdays or holidays or at family gatherings. Basically flowers all the time. Everyone loves flowers. It’s a way of telling your mama that she is beautiful and that you honour her. So please bring her flowers at least once a year. She might never ask for them but she definitely wants them in her heart.
If you really don’t think she likes flowers well bring dinner then. Or chocolate. No woman can resist chocolate or opportunity not to cook dinner. Or! Flowers+Gift card+Chocolate just for mum+Dinner for the family
I would love this =)

14. Upgrade

Okay I bet she has that coffee travel mug that’s leaking and falling apart. Or running shoes that are tapped together with duct tape. Upgrade it! This is where I can’t tell you what to get - you have use your own power of observation and imagination.

15. Family day that she didn't plan

I've heard lots of mothers say that they just want to spend a day with their family on Mothers Day. But I know they also want you (whoever is reading this) to plan it and organize it. So do it. Tell her you are taking her and the kids to the zoo and having a picnic. And yes get the picnic items yourself. Don’t make her work for it. You can even ask her what she would like to do or where to go. Unless she has been dropping hints for months then do that:)