PLUS 10 Great Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is just a few days away. Yes, Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday!
Giving the perfect Mother’s Day gift is top of mind for many of us. Especially if you know that her love language is receiving gifts (or maybe it’s your love language and you want to get her something heartfelt that she will love).
Actually, when it comes to a Mother’s Day gift we aren’t striving for perfection. We are looking for something that will show her how much we love her and how special she is.
She is our MOM!
And after all she has done for us, giving a thoughtful gift as a gesture of our genuine gratitude seems like the least we could do!
But that’s sometimes easier said than done.
With so many gifting options out there, it can be challenging to narrow down the choices to one thing. We also don’t want to get her something she either:
- A: already has
- B: doesn’t really want
Add in the uncertainty and self doubt that sometimes wades in, and it’s easy to see why this can cause a little bit of stress and frustration!
Yes mom, we know that you don’t want us to go to any trouble and certainly don’t want us stressing about finding you a gift. But we truly want to show you, the woman who gave us life, how much we love you!
So how do we figure out what to get our mom for Mother’s Day? Apparently we head to Google!
It turns out that Mother’s Day gift giving is a VERY popular topic query! When the question, “Moms of Reddit: What do you actually want for Mother’s day?” was posted on Reddit, the post received 1956 likes and 4334 comments in one day!
Btw, the answers ranged from homemade gifts to spa days to time with the kids … to time away from the kids!
You could also find gift ideas by asking around and seeing what other people either have given or received. But if you’re the type of person inspired by celebrities, start saving! Their gifts include new homes, luxury cars and designer fashion.
If Google is overwhelming and a new car isn’t in the budget, I’ve got you covered! Below is a list of Mother’s Day gift ideas based on 2024 trends.
If none of those seem like a good fit, let’s look at another strategy to finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
3 Tips to Finding the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
- Ask her what she wants.
This seems obvious but some of us shy away from it. Either because we want our gift to be a true surprise, or because we are worried what her answer might be (like when she says she doesn’t need any gifts).
We may think we know our mothers well enough to predict what their answer to the question might be, but why not ask? Her response may surprise you!
- Do your own research.
If you are a hard-no on asking her what she wants and you still don’t know what to get her, you’re going to want to do some research. Consider the items she has purchased for herself over the past few months – is there a trend or an idea from those? Does she have any hobbies where you could gift her accessories or related items? Maybe a subscription to a service or products she loves. Doing your own research enables you to get creative!
- Enlist help.
If you’re short on time and still not wanting to ask, you may need to enlist the help of someone else. Perhaps your father, her partner, her sister or a close friend can help. They may be able to provide details on items your mom has mentioned in conversations or an item she pointed out at a store recently. Asking specific questions like, “Has mom talked about any new books, movies or restaurants that she would like to try?” can narrow down your search in a hurry.
Sometimes it takes seeing the perfect item for you to know that it’s the one! Maybe one from this list will be what you’re looking for. This list is compiled from research on top selling gifts as well as trending gifts in 2024.
Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts for 2024
- Personalized Jewellery
- Mother’s Day Quencher (Stanley)
- At Home Spa Package (Lip Mask, Facial Mask, Hand lotion)
- Comfy Slippers (Cloud Slides)
- Weekender Bag or Travel Backpack
- Fresh Flowers or a Hanging Basket filled with bright colours
- Neck & Shoulder heating pad
- Heart or Tree shaped photo collage
- Silk Pillowcase
- Cosmetic Bag filled with her favourites or trendy lip butters, eye creams, blush.
(If you need help filling a cosmetic bag, I know a girl).
BONUS GIFT IDEA: give her a call or stop in for a visit. I don’t know many mother’s (whose kids are old enough to be reading a blog lol!) who wouldn’t love to chat with their daughter or son.
Now that you’re armed with a list and tips to find your own special Mother’s Day gift you’ll be able to unload that worry and stress and fear of disappointment and regret. Instead you can focus on making your mom feel wonderful!
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Until next time!
Alana