Mark your calendars! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, 2022. It falls a little earlier than usual this year. Don’t worry of you were caught off guard. We’re here to help with some simple Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Solar wind chimes
We noticed these beautiful lights at our neighbor’s house and had to get a closer look. These cute butterflies light up at night. It is solar powered and they slowly change colors! So pretty! We could watch them all night.
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The best part is they come in multiple shapes. We bought the solar hummingbird wind chime for my mother in law:
The solar sunflower wind chime is perfect for any garden:
Add any of the solar wind chimes to your garden, landscaping, or even a large pot on your deck or patio. Simply use a black garden hook or small post like this one:
Such a simple gift that is a pleasure to look at everyday!
Chocolate
Let’s face it, we could all use a little chocolate. Here are our top three choices for chocolate gifts:
- Ghiradeli squares
- Lindt balls
- Whitman’s sampler – dark chocolate
Short on time? You can always pick this up at your local grocery store, along with some flowers.
Flowers
Whether it’s a bouquet from the grocery store or a hanging basket from your local flower grower, most moms love flowers or plants.
Looking for some specific ideas to make it special? Here are some of our favorites:
- Deck planter with sunflowers
- Barrel with kitchen herbs (basil, rosemary, parsley, and thyme)
- Perennial plant for the flower garden or landscaping:
- White daisies
- Yellow black-eyed Susan’s
- Purple coneflowers
Still need more Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma? Check out our article on How to Select a Mother’s Day Gift:
15 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma
Also be sure to peek in the Mother’s Day Gift Shop.