Mother’s Day comes and goes every year. Every year, we are thinking of ways to love and appreciate our moms. Some of the gifts chosen seem to really stand the test of time. They are the gifts that typically go over quite well, and because they work so well, they’ve ended up being classics.
We sometimes have the tendency to try to step out of the norm, away from the classics. We try to reinvent the wheel and think of something new and cutting edge. However, these gifts have become classics because they are the kind of gifts that you can get year over year and still, they never get old. They are the gifts that make lists like these because they are so wholesome and beloved that you can really never go wrong with them.
This Mother’s Day, if you are struggling to think of a great Mother’s Day gift to give your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, spouse, whomever, consider the below classic, underrated Mother’s Day Gifts!
Potted Plants, Cut Flower Bouquets & Garden Starters
With Mother’s Day happening in May, it is perfect timing for all things plants! Flowers, potted plants, or garden starting plants seem to have hit a peak during May. This makes plants a fantastic gift for the green-thumbed mom in your life! Cut flower bouquets are perfect for the flower lover that doesn’t want a whole lot of extra work. They will look great on her counter, and a heartfelt card would make this even more special.
For the moms who enjoy their potted plants, indoor or outdoor, adding to her collection is a great way to gift her something that will (hopefully) give her enjoyment for years to come! If you don’t know what kind of plant to get her, peace lilies are very resilient for the novice plant person. For the more advanced plant-mom, maybe she could use a few potted herbs, which not only look beautiful, but taste great too!
For the mom who loves her outside garden and landscaping, consider gifting her some flatted flowers, or starter vegetables for her garden. If this is something that she likely will do anyhow, it is a great, practical gift idea that shows you taking an interest in her interests! This is also a great hobby if you want to get a little extra quality time in with mom. Not only can you help gift her the plants, but you could also help her plant them in her garden or yard. This is a great opportunity not only to spend some extra quality time, but also to learn from her!
A Pedicure
You can’t go wrong with a little pampering, and a pedicure is a fool proof option. Pedicures are good all year round, but especially as we get into the summer/sandal season. Also, pedicures are one of the more affordable spa treatments. This also means that you can add quality time to the Mother’s Day pampering and go with her! Make it a full-blown spa date, and stop for some good coffee on the way!
A Photo Album or Digital Frame
A new photo album or a digital frame is also a fantastic Mother’s Day gift! Curate an album with the photos you think highlight her experience as a mother. That might mean filling the album with baby photos of all the kiddos. Or the best pictures you have of her with the kids. It might mean getting prints of the recent family photoshoot you did. Photo albums capture the memories and precious moments pass by way too quickly.
If a traditional photo album isn’t your style, I love a good Digital Frame which allows a slide show of all her favorite family photos. We recently got my mother-in-law a Skylight Photo Frame, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about it. She lives in a different state and Skylight allows me to send photos instantly to her frame right from my phone. It is a great investment, especially if you have loved ones who live far away.
This Year’s Hot New Gadgets
New gadgets can make great Mother’s Day gifts for moms who love useful gifts! Gadgets are best when they solve a problem or issue that someone is having. So, when thinking about what new gadget to get for Mother’s Day, think of the kinds of tasks, items or situations that irritate her, and help her solve the problem.
If you don’t know where to start, we’ve thought up some examples to get you thinking:
- Does she hate chopping onions and other veggies? If so, the viral Vegetable Chopper is the gadget for her!
- Is she always complaining that the kids make her car super messy with all their stuff everywhere? Check out these Back Seat Organizers and see if those would help!
- Is she constantly vacuuming and mopping up after the kids? Maybe Tineco’s Wet Dry Vacuum would be a good option!
- Does she ever talk about wanting to make her own “fancy coffee” at home? Get her that new coffee maker or espresso machine she wants!
Disclaimer: I feel the need to emphasize that these are great gift ideas for some moms who prefer gifts they’d use to make their daily life easier. That being said, there are other moms out there who don’t want practical gifts, or cleaning or cooking supplies, or things for their cars. It’s important for you to know which of these two camps your mom fits into and get her a gift that aligns to her preferences.
Personalized Mother’s Jewelry
There is a reason that Mother’s Jewelry has stood the test of time. While the styles have changed over the decades, the sentiment remains the same. Good quality, beautiful jewelry is a fantastic way to memorialize the special bond that children have with their mothers for years to come. There are a ton of Mother’s Day jewelry options to suit any mom’s style, and any budget.
My Budget-Friendly Picks:
My Fine Jewelry Picks:
- Personalized Birthstone Ring from Kay Jewelers
- Color Stone Family Necklace from Kay Jewelers
- Stackable Birthstone Rings from Zales
These gift options have earned their spot on the classics list for a reason. They are thoughtful, fun and occasion appropriate gifts for Mother’s Day that your mom is sure to love! When in doubt, the classics won’t let you down. So, consider gifting your mom a classic Mother’s Day gift this year!