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Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas with this list of Unique Gift Ideas for Mom. You won’t find the same old typical presents in this gift guide! Treat your mom to something special and creative, and maybe even homemade this year.
This will not look like your typical list of gift ideas for mom. I don’t give two craps about fashion. I would rather be stabbed in the eye with a spork than shop for purses. And a DIY at-home spa gift set makes no sense when I can’t fold my 6-foot self into our little bathtub.
One year I bought myself a clothesline, and to this day I still consider it the best Mother’s Day gift I have ever received. From myself.
And since you can’t put silence, not being touched/sneezed on, or just being alone for six hours on a gift guide, I present these unique gift ideas for mom.
Find the perfect Mother's Day gift ideas with this list of Unique Gift Ideas for Mom. You won't find the same old typical presents in this gift guide! Treat your mom to something special, creative, and even homemade this year. Need something homemade and awesome? Try making a batch of hard lotion bars! They'll make your mom feel pampered and special. I would tread lightly with an Instant Pot. There is nothing worse than being given a gift that basically says “now you can cook food for me faster”. However, this would be the perfect gift if your mom has been hinting and claiming to want an Instant Pot for a long time. If she truly wants one it would be amazing. If she has never mentioned it before, stay far away. This easy tutorial will teach you how to make rice heating pads that are a perfect project for any beginning sewer. Use essential oils or dried herbs to make homemade aromatherapy rice bags for easing sore muscles. And if rice is in short supply in your house, there are other options listed in the post! I’m not much for jewelry (I hardly ever even wear my wedding ring), but I really love this little bird necklace from Uncommon Goods. It is sweet, subtle, and doesn’t scream “HEY PEOPLE I AM A MOM”! <—the bags under my eyes and pathetic breasts advertise that effectively enough. This DIY project with step by step photos will show you how to make homemade chapstick. This natural recipe uses only five organic ingredients like coconut oil. The Malala Fund breaks down the barriers preventing more than 130 million girls around the world from going to school. Your donation helps give all girls the opportunity to learn and lead. This cold brew coffee maker is used daily in our kitchen to make amazing homemade barista-style coffee at home. Your mom will love how easy it is to use, and you'll love that you don't have to program it for her. 🙂 If your mom loves coffee and is exhausted, it is YOUR fault! So say "you're worth amazing coffee without having to go to a coffee shop" with this all-in-one coffee system. Even better, this model is pod-free which means no single-use plastic headed to the landfills. An easy to follow step by step tutorial on making simple Beginner Quilts. This quilt project can be made on any sewing machine or sewn by hand. Just like the Instant Pot, an air fryer is only a great gift if someone has requested one. 🙂 This model is perfect for just one person or bigger families. It does everything and makes amazing food! Shopping “trip” with ThredUp. Have a mom who hates shopping, dislikes the ethical practices of fast fashion, but um, needs some new clothes? ThredUp is the answer for all of those things. It takes all the best parts of thrift shopping but makes it clean and done in the comfort of your own home. They have clothes, purses, and shoes at thrift store prices without the icky thrift store smell. I have this bird with a french fry sign up in my Harry Potter sewing closet and I love it. It used to hang in my office for years and it never stops making me smile. Approach this one really carefully. You don’t want your mom to think you think she needs to get into shape. Because that makes you a giant tool. But if she has been dropping hints or constantly mentioning getting a fitness tracker, this could be a great present. This custom family portrait Illustration includes a digital file based upon your individuals' appearances, personal traits, and characteristics. All individuals, backgrounds, text, colors, and sizes are completely customizable. These are hands down the most comfortable casual shoe I have ever owned. I know so many of my readers have purchased them because I get photos and messages saying “thank you soooo much”; they are THAT comfy. In addition to the comfort level, they’re adorable, fun, and come in so many different styles. No one wants to clean up after you anymore, especially not your mom. Let a robot do it. Blessed with a Type A organized mom in your life? You’re welcome. Must have been nice to be one of the only kids who knows where their toys, clothes, and backpacks were at all times! Since you spent so much time destroying your mom’s vehicle, how about saying “I’m sorry I got that speck of dirt in your clean car that one time” with this rad trunk organizer. It truly owns the heart of anyone who has it in their car.Unique Gift Ideas For Mom - Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Lotion Bar Recipe {Homemade Hard Lotion Bar}
Instant Pot
How to Make Rice Heating Pads {Aromatherapy Rice Bags}
Mother Nestling Bird Necklaces
How to Make Chapstick {Natural Lip Balm}
The gift of education for under-served girls
Rumble Jar - Sustainable Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Ninja Hot and Cold Coffee
Make Mom a Simple Beginner Quilt
Air Fryer
ThredUp gift card
Bird With a French Fry sign
Apple Watch
Custom family portrait
Super Comfy Slip Ons
Robot Vacuum
Awesome Trunk Organizer
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My best Mother’s Day gift was my daughter. I went in to labor on Mother’s Day and had her the following Tuesday.
That is a fantastic gift! 🙂
Hi Sarah, I am interested in the bitchin trunk organizer, but the link is broke. Could you please take a look at it?
Argh, what fresh hell is this? I just checked that link last night and it was active. Argh! Fixed now, thanks Jean.
The breasts comment made me laugh out loud, seriously!
I’m curious when your birthday is/what’s your sign?!
Practical presents are my thing too. Or chocolate.. but like good chocolate, not Hershey’s.
October 5th – Libra!
Mmmmm, practical chocolate. I agree; Hershey’s is terrible. Jack thinks it’s sooooo good and won’t listen to me when I try to say otherwise.
You always come up with great round-ups at gift-giving times! And the advice. One year my husband gave me a toaster oven for Christmas. And promptly had it thrown at his head.
Bwahaaaa, I love it!!!
We are parents of adult children and at this stage of our lives we just don’t need more stuff. If there is some bigger ticket item I desire I “try” to wait until a bday, holiday, etc and tell the kids so they can go in together. Usually $25 or less for each of our 4 kids. But I let them know that we really prefer consumables or experiences. They got us concert tickets for Christmas one year. The show was months later so it extended the gift. We rarely go out to eat because we no longer feel the need to run away from home because the kids are making us crazy but a gift certificate to our favorite restaurant is always welcome. Gets us out of the house. But one thing they all know…don’t get me anything that I will need to dust!
It’s funny what people regard as being acceptable as a gift, isn’t it? I poured scorn on my aunt purchasing an ironing board cover for my mother as a birthday present one year! In my book, if it’s household equipment it’s not a gift, it’ something the family needs! Why should it be on my list? I did make an exception with my all singing and dancing icecream maker.
My daughter’s friend was questioning why his g/f wanted a day out for her birthday. His idea of a treat would be to stop home by himself, in his pants (This is the UK, so that’s ‘underwear’) playing on his playstation.
My daughter and son are taking my hub out for a Gin experience of some description for his ‘special’ birthday. Son was musing what they would do for me when it’s my turn. Daughter’s observation was that I would like to be home on my own with the phone off!
When we were super broke, “splurges” like a clothesline felt like a great way to get what I wanted/needed and allow the boys to feel like they were getting me a gift. But also I really like practical stuff because those are the things that make me happy. But…I would not like an ironing board cover!
At home by yourself without a phone sounds like heaven.
These are some great ideas. However, ThredUp doesn’t offer gift cards. Under their FAQ section: Does thredUP offer gift cards?
Currently, gift cards and gift certificates are not available on thredUP. But, by referring friends and family, you can receive shopping credit!
I know because I was going to ask for a gift card for my birthday.
Well fart. I guess I should have researched that better. A few of my favorite tops are from ThredUp and I was so excited that I put it on there. I’ll need to edit. Thanks for catching that Tiffany.
Maybe you could have a subscription in her name and have it shipped to her house instead of your own ????????♀️ This would work if you know your mom’s style and sizes.
Tiffany’s comment was from 2018. ThredUp does have giftcards now.