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Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12th, so you’ve only got 10 days to find the perfect gift for the moms in your life. So I wanted to share some of my Mother’s Day gift ideas with you in today’s post!
I also put together a couple of free printables for you that I think will come in handy as you put together the perfect gift for your mom (or grandma, daughter, sister, etc.) I’ll quickly tell you a bit about the two printables I made for you, and then we’ll dive into 9 easy Mother’s Day gift ideas!
2 Free Downloads For Mother’s Day Gifts
Download #1: Mother’s Day Postcard
Use your printer to print out this postcard, use scissors to trim it down to size (4×6”), then write your greeting or message on the back side. Download my printable Mother’s Day postcard below!
Printable Mother’s Day Postcard
This simple 4×6″ Mother’s Day postcard is sure to make Mom smile! Download it free by clicking the button below.
Download #2: By Jillee Shop Gift Card
I used to feel like gift cards weren’t “personal enough” to make a thoughtful gift, but my adult kids have managed to convince me otherwise. Gift cards simplify life for the gift-giver, and the recipient can get exactly what they want—it’s a win-win!
So why not give a mother you love an e-gift card to the By Jillee Shop? Just buy one online, write the redemption code and amount on this printable gift card, and the recipient can enter that code online to apply it toward any item in the shop.
By Jillee Shop Printable Gift Card
Give Mom a gift card to the By Jillee Shop, then fill out the details on this printable card to make it truly gift-worthy.
Now that you’ve got your downloads, let’s get to the rest of these great gift ideas for Mother’s Day!
9 Easy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Every Mom On Your List
1. If She’s Sentimental… A Memory Jar
For the woman who loves taking trips down Memory Lane, a memory jar makes the perfect gift! To make one, grab a small stack of decorative paper and a cute jar to put them in.
On each piece of paper, jot down a favorite memory or heartfelt moment, then roll the paper up and place it in the jar. Continue doing this until the jar is full of memories that your recipient is sure to cherish!
2. If She Loves To Cook… A Kitchen Gift Basket
Who doesn’t love a good gift basket? :-) If your mom loves to cook, pick out a few kitchen tools and gadgets she’d like and arrange them in a gift basket or box. Add some ribbon and a card, and it’ll be ready for gifting!
A set of my microfiber kitchen towels and my handy kitchen conversions magnet would make great additions to your gift basket!
3. If She Has A Sweet Tooth… A Cupcake Bouquet
Inspiration from I Scream For Buttercream
Want to put your own twist on a classic Mother’s Day gift? Give the gift of treats by putting together this adorable cupcake bouquet! Just bake up a batch of mini cupcakes, secure them to a foam ball with toothpicks, and frost them for a homemade gift she’ll enjoy to the last crumb!
4. If She’s A Bookworm… A Book Lover’s Gift Basket
Inspiration from Mom Unleashed
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a mom who always has her nose in a book, give her a book lover’s gift basket! Start with a book she’ll enjoy, then add a cute mug, a bag of coffee or tea, a nice candle, etc. This is a cute way to give her everything she needs for the perfectly cozy reading marathon!
As a bookworm myself, I think another great gift for a book-loving woman would be my perpetual daily calendar! It’s a bit like my blog in miniature because it features “one good thing” every day. So she’ll be able to start the day by reading a quick tip about every aspect of life at home, from cleaning and laundry to beauty and organization.
5. If She’s All About Comfort… A Pair Of Slippers
Inspiration from Pretty Providence
Pick a nice pair of slippers she’s sure to love, then fill them with a few smaller comfort items (like candy, a new nail polish, lip balm, a gift card, etc.) Tie the slippers together with a length of gift ribbon, and you’re done!
6. If She Can’t Wait For Her Next Trip… DIY Luggage Tags
Inspiration from Lovely Indeed
Make a customized luggage tag for the mom on your list who’s a serial globetrotter. Start with a basic luggage tag, then use paint and a bit of painter’s tape to create a fun design. (I mean, who can resist polka dots?)
7. If She Loves Baking… Homemade Vanilla Extract
As far as gifts for bakers go, baking ingredients like vanilla extract are a no-brainer! And if you have an Instant Pot at home, you can make homemade vanilla extract more quickly and easily than you can imagine! Now that’s a gift that won’t go to waste.
Want to add a little something extra? A Danish dough whisk from my shop would go perfectly with a bottle of homemade vanilla extract!
8. If She Needs A Spa Day… A Spa Gift Basket
Inspiration from Modern Glam
Give Mom the gift of self-care this year with a quick and easy spa gift basket! Start with a small box or basket, and fill it with a few items she can use during her next at-home spa day, like a nice new towel, some sheet masks, her favorite candy, and a sachet of bath salts.
Don’t quite have the time to put together a whole gift basket? A set of my microfiber makeup remover cloths or my Timeless skincare kit would make great gifts on their own!
9. If She Has A Green Thumb… A Garden Gift Basket
Inspiration from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
If Mom can’t wait to start her spring planting, give her a garden gift basket this year! Use a small flower pot as your “basket,” then add seed packets, gardening tools, a new pair of gloves, some plant markers, and more.
Finish off your gift basket by adding a small jar of my homemade gardener’s hand scrub. I’ve been using it for years to scrub my hands clean after working in my garden, and nothing else works as well as this stuff does!
How are you celebrating the moms in your life this Mother’s Day?
