Mother's Day is just around the corner, so it's time to start shopping for gifts to show your mom how much you appreciate her. When it comes to gifts, there are some Mother's Day classics — flowers, chocolates, and jewelry. What else exists? Well, our sister company Big Village found in a recent CARAVAN® survey† that 29% of the moms asked said they'd be "happy with anything." Even though we all know that's only partially true (some of us do want that bracelet, cough, cough), there are also so many fun and unique presents beyond the usual. Whether you're shopping for your mom, your grandmother, your wife, your sister, or just leaving this article up on a screen so some of the family can get ideas, we've got you covered with a wide array of truly special gifts!
A Coffee Fix
Any coffee-loving mom will totally be into Jot Ultra Coffee. It's such a unique concept to get your iced caffeine fix in a snap! And no need to wait for your coffee to cool down or trekking to a local coffee shop for a cold brew. Just add 1 tablespoon of Jot’s ultra-concentrated coffee to 8 oz. of water (or milk for a yummy café con leche!) over ice — and that's it! Delicious iced coffee in 60 seconds flat. Choose from Jot’s three core varieties (Original, Dark, or Vanilla) or its seasonal offerings throughout the year.
Fruity Floral Tea Advent Calendar
If mom is more of a tea lover than a coffee fiend, then this gorgeous tea advent calendar from Tea Forte is for her. The Mariposa collection includes this beautiful 12-day advent tower that has a variety of teas to surprise her each day: from Cucumber Mint to Raspberry Nectar, Lemon Lavender to the new Pink Papaya Nectar. All are fruity, floral, and absolutely delicious.
Enamel Tea Kettle
And to go with the tea calendar, treat her to this pretty and useful enamel tea kettle. This Pioneer Woman tea pot has beautiful flowers on it, which makes it the perfect kettle to leave on the stove as a piece of decor.
A Set of Beautiful Glassware
We're loving these unique cups from Material. Their shape is made to hold everything — water, wine, cocktail, and even coffee, not or cold! Made from and ultra-strong borosilicate glass (which is also deceivingly delicate), these cups are stackable, dishwasher-safe, and resistant to thermal shock (so you can pour hot and cold in them without a worry). They come in a lovely green (Malachite), Clear, and a lightly tinted gray (Haze). The price is $65 for a set of four.
DoorDash Flowers
You could go the usual route and get mom a nice hefty DoorDash gift certificate to take the cooking pressure off some nights of the week. But starting on May 10, the delivery app is running a promotion on DoorDash delivered flowers — 20% off — AND a chance to win a whole year's worth of babysitting. Now that's something worth giving! It's simple: From May 10 to 12, head to the DoorDash app and click the Flowers tile at the top of the app to explore available florists. Choose from an array of local and national florists to find the perfect petals for mom and add your selection to your cart. Then, head to checkout and enter promo code GIFTOFTIME for a chance to win. (This code also gives you 20% off your minimum $30 order!)
A Huge Bouquet of (Paper) Flowers
Starting at
$9
from
Fresh Cut Paper
We know flowers for Mother's Day is overdone, but these gorgeous paper bouquets are worth taking a second look. The site has various styles of flowers (this one is "Peony Paradise") and different sized bouquet cards — from regular sized cards to huge "Grande" bouquets that can also be mailed as flat cards — that are lifelike and colorful, each housed within stylish vases that complement each flower arrangement. The large sized designs come with cards and some come with a "Mom" sign to make it extra special for this year's Mom's Day. Plus, these flowers never die, so it's a win-win!
Portable Tabletop Fire Pit
$49.95
from
Colsen Fire Pit
As the weather gets warmer, it's so nice to spend time outside. And who doesn't love sitting around a fire pit on a breezy summer evening? Whether you have a backyard, porch, terrace, rooftop, or just a small balcony, a Colsen Fire Pit is the perfect option — it's a portable tabletop fire pit (and you can even use it inside)!
Scrumptious Cookies
Starting at
$28
from
Bell's Cookie Co.
Cookies are the perfect Mother's Day gift for any mom with a sweet tooth (and they make the perfect treat for any Mother's Day get-together). Bell's Cookie Co. has a ton of delicious cookies and the company ships all over the country. It offers a variety of flavors, but some of the unique ones are Colombian Corn, Lemon Blueberry Shortbread, Triple Peanut Butter and Oats, and Chocolate Monster.
Portable Grill Set
When the weather gets warmer, there's nothing better than heading outside and throwing food on the grill. Whether you're barbecuing at home, setting up at the park, tailgating before a game, or grilling over a fire while camping, the O-Yaki Perfectly Portable Grill Set has everything you'll need.
Custom Stationery
Starting at
$38.45
from
Curio Press
Custom stationery is such a thoughtful gift for moms who like to write letters and handwritten notes. Curio Press has a variety of beautiful cards and envelopes, as well as all sorts of notepads from simple monogrammed pads to grocery lists, meal planning sheets, and weekly schedules.
Redwood Succulent Heart Kit
$59
from
Uncommon Goods
This adorable succulent heart kit is perfect for anyone who loves plants. The kit is a great activity for moms to do with their kids — they can set up the succulent garden together in the heart pot and watch them thrive.
Craft Markers
For any crafty mom, high-end markers are always a welcome addition to the craft box/cabinet/room. These double-tipped markers feature a fine tip and a chisel tip, perfect for coloring anything. This set comes with 40 gorgeous colors and a zipper case.
Nighttime Scalp Serum
If you ask most moms what they really want for Mother's Day, they'll tell you they want a good night's sleep. Although this product won't guarantee your kiddo won't wake you up at the crack of dawn, it will help you create a soothing evening routine. The scalp serum moisturizes, soothes, and detoxes — and the natural scent of lavender provides calming aromatherapy benefits.
Hair Mask
Moms deserve to feel pampered on Mother's Day, and a great way to treat yourself is with a luxurious hair mask. Andrew Fitzsimons' Virgin Repair Restructuring Hair Mask deep conditions dry and damaged hair. The mask detangles, softens, strengthens, and protects hair, while leaving it soft and smooth.
†This CARAVAN® survey was conducted by Big Village Insights among a demographically representative U.S. sample of 2,022 adults 18 years of age and older. This survey was live on April 22-24 and April 26-28, 2024.
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