Heart-felt Gifts for Mom | What Mom Really Wants
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Proverbs 31:28
Heart-felt Gifts for Mom
Meaningful Gift Suggestions…and What Mom Really Wants
Mother’s Day is almost here, and of course we all want to give gifts with heart and purpose–heart-felt gifts for Mom. Maybe you selected the perfect gift months ago, or maybe you’re scrambling now, almost at the last minute. If you’re in search of gifts for Mom, you’re in the right place.
I have twenty-five gift suggestions, plus a bonus at the end: thoughts about what Mom really wants.
First, let’s think about mom. Either in your mind or with journal and pen in hand, consider answers to these prompts:
- How does Mom spend her free time?
- Describe Mom’s Ideal Day.
- What are my most treasured memories of mom?
- Name Mom’s unique characteristics and qualities.
- Does Mom have latent talents or dreams? “Someday I’d love to________”.
- Mom and I enjoy doing ________ together. We both enjoy _________.
You probably have some concrete visuals now: Mom sitting on the couch reading, Mom gardening, Mom taking you berry picking, Mom shopping or studying or painting or sewing or…..
Now, you have clues to help you find the perfect gifts for Mom!
Activity Gifts for Mom
You’ve probably read the studies: spending money on experiences brings more joy than spending money on material items. If you live near your mom, I think the best possible gift is a shared experience. Always choose time spent together, always choose making memories.
If you do not live near family, almost all these ideas can be adapted to give as gift certificates. Not as fun, but still great gifts for Mom.
*Dinner and Movie/Theatre
*Museum and Lunch
*Shopping trip and Lunch
*Paint & Sip Recreational Art Experience
*Hike/Walk/Bicycle Ride/Kayak and Picnic
*Pedicure and Lunch
Since moving near family, it has become tradition for my sister and me to take our mom for pedicures and lunch at Inspirations Tea Room. We look forward to it all year!
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Faith-Building Gifts for Mom
*Devotionals
*Bible Journaling Supplies
Gardening Gifts for Mom
*Plant nursery gift card so Mom can select her own plants
*Bird feeder
*Bedding plants: you plant them if Mom can’t or doesn’t enjoy it!
*Bird watching book
*Bouquet of Flowers
*Bird bath
Gifts for the Reading Mom
*Bookstore Gift Card
*Book themed Gift Basket
Gifts for the Creative Mom
*Art and craft supplies
*Gift cards to Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, JoAnn, local creative stores
*Treat Mom to a knitting, painting, or other craft class–better yet, attend with her!
Meaningful and Inexpensive Gifts
Big Bang, Bitsy Budget
*Host a tea party brunch
*Host a picnic
*Homemade gift: jam, photos, hand-crafted items
*Write a beautiful, heart-felt letter
Gifts for Mom: What Mom Really Wants
Presents are lovely and fun. Great. Beautiful. Exciting. But what Mom really wants?
*Words of love
*Genuine Appreciation
*Knowing that you value spending time with her
*Kind words, laughter, stories of good childhood memories
*Phone calls, letters, visits
No expensive gift compares with these presents.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers: young, old. Moms of many. Empty-arm moms. Empty-nest moms. Moms of littles. Single moms. Soon-to-be moms. Want-to-be moms. Spiritual moms. Step-moms. Standing-in-the-gap moms. Foster moms. All the moms.
Your work is valuable. We salute you. We see you.
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Spot on! I will always treasure time spent with loved ones. The very best gift. I love the devotional book by Ruth Chou Simons, Gracelaced.
Such a beautifully illustrated book as well as well written.
Isn’t it? Can’t wait to do Pedicures and Inspirations! Kerri says next week. Love you! 💕
Thank you for the great ideas. My mom wants time, but I was feeling the need to buy something. Now, I am going to compromise and give her the gift she wants. Time.
I love that, Maree! It’s really the most valuable gift we can give. Happy Mother’s Day to you and your mom! 💕
What a wonderful list! And I like that you led us through thinking about our own moms before suggesting things–I think that’s the key to good gift giving! Sharing this one for sure! And welcome to Inspire Me Monday :).
Thank you, Anita!
I always appreciate lists like these. I’m not very good at shopping or picking out gifts, so these are helpful! 🙂 My mother has passed, but thankfully I still have my mother-in-law to celebrate on Mother’s Day.
Thank you! I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom, but love that you celebrate your mother-in-law.