I don’t know about you guys, but both of my parent’s are SUPER hard to buy gifts for! They either tell me the usual (they don’t want or need anything) or they already have the gift I come up with. So, when Mother’s Day comes around I always rack my brain trying to come up with a fun, unique gift she 1.) doesn’t already have, and 2.) will actually like!
Over the years I’ve realized the gifts that are more “experience” driven tend to be the ones people enjoy the most. (Examples: Concerts, things to go do together, trips, etc) Same goes for Mother’s Day! There are so many different gift ideas that don’t involve a physical gift that your mom would love!
Other gifts that people tend to love are things they have never tried before and wouldn’t think to try. Now, you’ll have to know a little bit about the person’s true interests to get this one to work, but hopefully that is easy for you regarding your mom! Now, an example of this one could be a subscription box service like FabFitFun or Rocksbox (both of which I love!!) where you know your mom has never heard of or considered it but you think she would like the things they offer.
Below I am listing out some great ‘outside the box’ last minute Mother’s Day gifts! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below or email me at sweetstyleofmineblog@gmail.com
Put Together a “Spa Day” Gift Basket
If you want to help your mom relax and feel a little pampered you can put together a cute spa day gift basket! If you try and buy a pre-made basket they can get pretty pricey, but you make one yourself with affordable finds! Also, you can buy as few or as many items as you want and only ones you know your mom will love. All of the items I’m listing below are from Amazon but you could also find variations of at your local Target or Wal-Mart.
Gift Basket Item Ideas:
FabFitFun Box
I can personally say I LOVE receiving my FabFitFun box once per quarter!! You get a ton of full-size products valued at over $200 for only $50! It is a range of different products including (but not limited too) health, skincare, and makeup. I’ve also received cordless Bluetooth earbuds, designer sunglasses, a teapot, a jewelry holder, a beach towel.. all kinds of fun items! Whatever your mom’s interests are she’s bound to like some of these items.
You can either give your mom a gift card to their site where she can then go on herself and sign up (see details HERE), or you can sign up for the box and have it sent to her (see details HERE). If she ends up loving it and wants to continue the subscription you can easily transfer credit card details to her information.
Get 40% off your first box with discount code HEART!
Rocksbox Jewelry Subscription
Rocksbox is a jewelry subscription service where they send you three pieces at a time. You can return / swap out the pieces at any time and you also have the option to buy the ones you end up loving. I love Rocksbox because I’m not great at picking out new jewelry / finding new designers, and this way I am constantly getting to try out new styles! If your mom loves jewelry or has never hear of Rocksbox it could be the perfect surprise Mother’s Day gift!
You can gift someone a Rocksbox subscription for either 3, 6, or 12 months. For more details click HERE! If signing up for a regular monthly subscription you can use my code sweetstyleofmineblogxoxo at checkout and get your first month free! Sign up HERE.
Shari’s Berries
This would especially be a great idea if you don’t live near your mom! Shari’s Berries offers more than just chocolate covered strawberries, they also have items like cake truffles, cheesecake bites, choc covered Oreos, and flowers. The best part, everything will be sent directly to your mom! Shop their Mother’s Day gifts by clicking HERE.
Amazon Favorites
We all know when you’re in a pinch and short on time to get something, head to Amazon’s website! With Prime you can get most items in 2 days, some in just one, making it the perfect place to grab last minute gifts. Below I’m listing some of my favorite items from Amazon that would make perfect Mother’s Day gifts!
- Initial Necklace
- Beaded Earrings
- Bathtub Caddy Tray
- Checkered Makeup Bag / Wallet
- Wooden Monogram / Initial Door Sign
- Plush Throw Blanket
- Marble Oil Diffuser / Essential Oils Pack
Plan a Day Date
Ok, my last gift idea is to plan a day date with your mom (or for your wife/girlfriend!). You could go to a new place for lunch or dinner, go get your nails done, go to a concert, do a spa day, head to a town you’ve never been to, the possibilities are endless and you can tailor it exactly to what you and your mom enjoy doing!
Write your mom / wife a sweet note in her Mother’s Day card with details as to what you plan to do and if you have a date picked out!
