MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Words by Briana Pereira

Coming up with gift ideas to give to parents can be hard, especially when they often look past their own needs to fulfill our o wn. You ask them what they want or need and most of the time they reply with “nothing” or “I have everything I need.” Thinking of some thoughtful gifts that can help display the gratitude we have toward them is tough. With Mother’s Day approaching, I created a mini-gift guide to try and make shopping for one of the most important people in so many people’s lives a little easier.

There is no gift great enough that can genuinely equal how much gratitude we have for our mothers, but we can sure try. It doesn’t have to be a gesture too grand or anything expensive, but think about the small gifts or acts of service you enjoy receiving from others and treat your mom on a day that should be all about her.

BIRTH FLOWER/BIRTHSTONE JEWELRY + DESIGNER PERFUME

Etsy is my personal favorite spot to shop for unique and personalized jewelry. Birth flower/birthstone jewelry is the perfect way to celebrate a mom on her special day. It allows you to include the birth months of both you and your siblings (if applicable), reminding her how much she is loved and appreciated on a piece that can be made to fit her.

I’ve always thought that nothing elevates a woman more than a nice scent. Moms really are superheroes in our lives and they deserve to be spoiled. There are so many unique scents and brands to choose from and even on the days that might feel rough, I know when I smell good it helps me feel good too.

SELF-CARE GIFT BASKET + MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE

A classic in the realm of gift giving but one that should not be failed to mention is a cozy day-in/spa basket for mom. A great way to try and show love toward our moms can be giving them a basket of all things self-care as a reminder that they should put themselves first sometimes, and it’s OK to do so.

Some ideas for what to put in this basket would be a big fluffy blanket, bath bombs, face masks, some of her favorite snacks, some house slippers, a massage gift certificate and a new mug with some gift cards to her favorite spots.

"100 THINGS TO DO WITH MOM" ADVENTURE BOOK + POLAROID CAMERA

This idea might be one of my favorites. I think the concept is super clever and would give a gift that keeps long past the holiday. Amazon sells a “100 Things to Do With Mom,” a compilation of bucket list ideas that would be the perfect way to plan activities to deepen your relationship throughout the year. This is especially great if her or your love language is quality time together.

Paired with the book you would give her a Polaroid so you could capture pictures when you are completing each adventure together. If you want to be extra fancy, you could get her a scrapbook so she can save the pictures all in one spot and write little recaps next to the picture as keepsakes.

DINNER + POTTERY CLASS

This is a perfect night out gift idea to spend quality time with your mom. Spoil her by taking her to dinner at either her favorite spot or somewhere she’s been hoping to try and then add some excitement to the evening by attending a pottery class together.

Pottery making is something interactive and unique that allows for creative advancement and it’s decently affordable. You both can pick out a few ceramic pieces to either paint, or start from ground zero and create your own piece of pottery using clay. It’s an activity that’s memorable, something she will remember doing with you for years to come.

WINE TASTING + CANDLE MAKING

Last, but certainly not least, Wine Tasting and Candle Making. This is a very fun gift for the moms who love their wine (my mom included). It’s a bit elevated but still interactive, allowing you and your mom to get a little tipsy together before (or after) going to make some unique scents. In downtown there is a spot called Wick: A Candle Bar that allows you to not only create your own candles but also body scrubs. This allows her to pick her favorite smells and create something she will get use out of, it also hints you towards some of her favorite scents for the future.