Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Find the Best Ideas for the Perfect Present for Your Mom!
Sunday, May 12th will be here before we know it and you might be questioning what to get for Mother’s Day this year. Maybe you’ve tried flowers or breakfasts in bed for Mother’s Day presents in the past but are looking for something new and unique this year.
If that sounds like you, this post with fun and unique Mother’s Day gift ideas is for you to create or buy for mommy and grandma too.
If you are strapped for ideas or if looking for a unique idea, check out these Mother’s Day gifts that may be right for your mamma….or you.
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What to Get Mom for Mother’s Day
Moms work so hard to keep it all together. Treat her this year!
So, make your Mom feel special…she deserves it
Sweets & Treats as Mother’s Day Gift Ideas:
A yummy cookie bouquet is always a big hit. Cookies By Design is even offering free delivery for some orders.
Russell Stover’s is a classic choice too. They’ve always got a vast selection of chocolates in varying sizes and packaging so you can get Mom her favorites. Looking for something truly unique or local? Check out this guide for the BEST candy stores in Kansas City.
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas:
When your family maintains a hectic schedule, life seems to pass by really quickly. Busy moms appreciate great Mother’s Day gifts that come from the heart. These can also be diy gifts that kids can give to moms.
Consider crafting some inexpensive Mother’s Day gifts that will be cherished for years and years to come.
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Assemble a Scrapbook or Buy a Kit
Compile some great family photos, scrapbook paper, decorations, stickers, and mementos along with a new scrapbook as one of her Mother’s Day presents this year. You can also get a box to gather your favorite pictures & memories of your mom.
Be sure to let her know that you would like to create new memories as you build this scrapbook/box together. This is a great way to show her how you care and do something meaningful together.
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Make a book about mom
Buy a book or complete a book of short messages that talk about all of the things that you love about Mom. If your child is younger, they can draw on each page – that is meaningful to mom!
Or, even add a bit of humor here and there. These make great Mother’s Day gifts as well as memories for years to come. You can buy a blank book at a local craft store or buy blank books online.
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Craft a family cookbook
If your mom is a collector of recipes and she has a stash somewhere you can compile them into a family cookbook so she can have them all in one place. These inexpensive Mother’s Day gifts also make it easier to share for future generations.
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Put together a family calendar featuring you
You can create a personalized calendar with photos of your family or memories you want to see throughout the year. Shutterfly has some fun options for Mother’s Day present ideas. You can choose the design, color, photo and even write your own text. They carry some other great customizable photo gifts as well.
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Decorate a ceramic “I love Mom” mug or special honeybees plate
Take some time to create something truly special for Mom by visiting Paint, Glaze & Fire Ceramics and Coffeehouse or Ceramic Cafe KC and decorating an “I love Mom” mug that she can cherish each time she drinks from it, an adorable plate or platter to use over and over again. Handmade treasures make the best Mother’s Day gifts. Plus the kids are creating forever memories.
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If Mom loves coffee, get her a subscription!
For that coffee drinker, consider a subscription. If she loves a specific flavor or just likes a little variety in her morning beverage, you can find something for her.
Boca Java has a tasty subscription service with fun themes that can be delivered to your home. The coffee is low cost with a variety of flavors.
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Create a Milestone Blanket
For moms with an infant, you can make or buy a milestone blanket where she can store mementos of her little one’s first year. You can use it as a photo prop to commemorate their growth or achievements.
Each month you could even sew on a little memento. If you are more creative, you could also make or sew a quilt. You can even find seamstresses to sew the quilt of memories too!
Is your mom the perfect hostess? These beautiful boxes from Marigold & Grey are perfect for any hostess. They even have special boxes curated just for Mother’s Day
Companies like Eater Wine Club java different subscriptions options. Each month, a new themed box has the best wine selections including both reds and white.
Experience Gift Ideas:
Moms love doing fun, out-of-the-box activities with their kids. Experience gifts make great mothers’ presents for families to create memories together. Most experiences even come with membership options. Here is a huge list of the best places to get memberships around KC.
- Learning2Fly is a unique place with aerial silks classes and programs for every age and skill level. Mom can get active and relax in their geodesic dome location. It really is an uplifting experience.
Consider giving the gift of “A Day Out With Mom” that the whole family can enjoy.
- Spend the day at the Museum
Take some time exploring some of Kansas City’s best museums including the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and the National World War I Museum and Liberty Memorial. Check out our Guide to Museums in KC. Some of them have free admission.
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Monkey Around at the Zoo
The Kansas City Zoo hosts families each year on Mother’s Day and spending your day at the zoo is a great way to get in some extra family bonding.
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Take a Cooking Class with Mom.
Or, take a class before & test your newly found skills by cooking dinner at home. This will be one of the best Mother’s Day gifts this year. Taste Buds Kitchen is the perfect destination for cooking, baking, and even girls night out events for moms! Get her a gift certificate and she can choose her favorite class.
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Run with Mom at Local 5K
There are a few fun Mother’s Day Races happening in Kansas City. Check out races like the Mother’s Day 5K in Overland Park or the Northland Mother’s Day 5K in Parkville.
Local Mother’s Day Presents:
Kansas City is blessed to have many incredible businesses right here in our area that offers good Mother’s Day gifts that the special women in your life will love.
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Fresh Food Delivery
If you love fresh products and that old-time feel of the milk delivery truck, then consider Shatto Delivery Service. Their fresh, local products make for good Mother’s Day gifts.
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Mother’s Day Gift Basket with Local Flare
Create a unique gift basket from local favorites like Charlie Hustle, Ruby Jeans Juicery, and more. Don’t forget to grab gift cards as well. They have done the work for you!
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An Evening Out Just For Mom
As much as she loves spending time with the family, sometimes a mom just needs some time away from a gal pal or by herself. Give mom the gift of self-care by putting together an evening out for her including dinner and passes to see a show at B&B Theatres (bonus: B&B is locally owned too!)
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Spa Day for Mom
Maybe your mom could use a little relaxation? What mom couldn’t…?
If Mom could use a little “me” time, then think about getting her a spa day or a massage. Many places have special Mother’s Day packages this time of year. If you want something more personal then you could put together a little home care spa package with bath salts, unique soaps, wraps, face cream, a new loofa, and of course a bottle of her favorite wine!
- Spend the morning at Mom’s favorite restaurant for brunch.
Many restaurants are hosting a special weekend brunch to celebrate all the moms out there. Check out this Mother’s Day Brunch and Event Guide: Complete Guide to Mother’s Day Brunch!
Mother’s Day Gifts Amazon Edition:
Still wondering what to get for Mother’s Day?
Amazon has a massive assortment of Mother’s Day present ideas for the hard-to-shop-for mom (or the lost shopper). Their online gift finder can help you discover some of the best Mother’s Day gift ideas for moms of all ages this year.
You could get her a smart device for her home or a tech gadget…
Best yet?! With Amazon Prime shipping, you can send Mom a present no matter where she lives.
No matter what you decide to get for the special mom in your life this year, remember that the best Mother’s Day gifts are the ones that come from the heart. The time and energy you spend searching for what to get for Mother’s Day is a gift in and of itself. Whatever Mom gift you choose I hope these ideas spark some excitement for her on Mother’s Day!
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