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15 Mothers Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma

15 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma

Are you trying to figure out what to buy for Mother’s Day?  Look no further.  We’re here to help with a simple strategy and 15 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma.

How to Select a Mother’s Day Gift

Set a budget.  At least have a price range in mind.  Do you want to spend:

under $10
$10-$25
$25-$50
$50-$100
Over $100

Think about what mom likes to do:

What are her hobbies?
Does she have any favorite snacks?
Where does she like to shop or dine out?
Is there something that could make mom’s life easier?

Now you’re ready to scan through our list of ideas.

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How to Select a Mother's Day Gift: 15 Mothers Day Gift Ideas

15 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #1: Chocolate

Lindt Chocolate Swiss Luxury Selection

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #2: Vera Bradley: purse, eyeglass case, or tote – available in various patterns

Vera Bradley Little Crossbody


Vera Bradley Tote

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #3: Flowers

Bouquet from local florist.  This flower arrangement is a simple mix of peach roses, yellow daisies, lavender spider mums and radiant orchid carnations.  The purple and white gingham check bow adds a lovely touch to this bouquet.

15 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma

Hanging basket:

  • Wave petunias,
  • Martha Washington Geranium, or
  • Begonias

They are all great choices.

Perennial that mom can plant in the flower bed and enjoy year after year.

  • Phlox
  • Japanese Iris
  • Roses

Trees or bushes

  • Lilac bush
  • Weeping Cherry Tree
  • Magnolia Tree

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #4: Electronics

 Fire HD Tablet with Alexa, 8″ HD Display, 16 GB

 Kindle Paperwhite E-reader

Samsung Chromebook Laptop

  • Cell phone
  • Ipad
  • Ipod

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #5: Jewelry

You can’t go wrong with an aqua blue box from Tiffany’s.

  • Silver charm necklace
  • Bracelet

Or something from your local jeweler

  • Ring with birthstones of children
  • Necklace with pendant
  • Earrings

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #6: Gift Card

Amazon.com Gift Card in a Black Gift Box

  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Clothing store
  • ITunes

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #7: Pictures

  • Family portrait for your mom
  • Take a few candid pictures of your kids.  Put them in a frame for your wife.

Hobby Items: What does you mom, grandmother, or wife like to do in her spare time?

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #8: Gardening Supplies

Garden Tote and 6 Hand Tools

Garden Scooter

Solar-Powered LED Garden Lights

  • Tools (gloves, shovel, trowel, cart to sit on)
  • Statue
  • Seeds or plants

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #9: Genealogy / Family History

  • Subscription to Ancestry.com
  • Subscription to Newsbank.com
  • Book to write down family history
  • Subscription to Family Tree Magazine

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #10: Photography

  • Software program to organize pictures
  • Camera
  • Camcorder

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #11: Reading

  • Gift card to Barnes and Noble
  • Newest book written by her favorite author
  • Popular books

Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #12: Scrapbooking

  • Album to keep finished pages
  • Supplies: paper, pens, stickers
  • Special tools: Cricut Paper Cutter

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #13: Sports / Outdoor Activities

Running, boating, swimming, camping, tennis, golf, beach bum

  • New gear or equipment: tennis racquet, clubs, balls
  • Kayak
  • Clothing / sneakers
  • Beach bag with new towel, flip flops and sunscreen

Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #14: Non-Commercialized Ideas

  • Breakfast in bed
  • Hand-made card
  • Drawing from children
  • Homemade cookies or cake

Mother’s Day Gift Idea #15: Still need more Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma?  Check out the Mother’s Day Gift Shop

Have a Happy Mother’s Day!