Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

It’s almost Mother’s Day and it’s time to celebrate and appreciate the role of mothers in our lives. In my opinion, moms are the heroes in the family! When you need something, you go to mom for help. When you’re sick or in pain, you ask for mom. Can you relate ladies? Making this Mothers’ Day extra special is just a small way of saying thank you for everything your own mother has done. If you want to show your mom appreciation, check out these budget-friendly yet functional gift ideas available on Amazon.

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  • Scarves: These are great for autumn and winter weather, and add an accent to mom’s outfit. Scarves can also be used in events as a shawl or they can be used as accessories for bags. This is a very versatile gift idea.
  • Scented Candles: Mom can use this for special events to help “beautify” the home or for relaxation nights at home. Scented candles help calm the nerves after a stressful day working and taking care of the kids.
  • Pots: For moms who love gardening or moms who want to start gardening, some pretty pots are a great Mother's Day gift idea. We are never too old to start a new hobby or learn a new skill!

If you are a mom yourself, give this list to your husband or kids for some Mother's Day gift ideas from Amazon!

  • Books: Whether your mom prefers a paperback or Kindle format, if she loves to read she will surely appreciate books as a gift! I especially LOVE this Magnolia Cookbook and I think it's definitely something mom would love! If she's a planner and runs her own business, get her a copy of my e-books.

  • Album/Personalized Book: If you can’t find the right words to tell mom how much she means to you, then you can tell her what you love about her with this book available on Amazon! She will definitely feel how much she means to you.
  • Mug sets: For moms (like me!) who can’t live without coffee or tea, she will appreciate a pretty new mug to start her day. As I always say, you can never have too many mugs for fresh coffee.

  • Skincare Sets: Moms who are skincare and beauty enthusiasts would love to receive these care packages. Give your mom a little papering with a new skincare set. There are so many to choose from, but I really like the box set from Burts Bees. Definitely worth your money.

  • Desk Organizers: Does your mom work from home? Help her lessen the clutter with a beautiful and functional new organizer. Or why not give her a full office makeover!

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  • Gift Card: No time for (online) shopping? Haven’t quite figured out what mom would like? There are Amazon gift cards you can give to her, just add little notes for a more personal touch. You can also print these at home and give them to mom personally in card so she can pick out a special gift.

Having a child is a life-altering experience and I want to take a moment to appreciate the mom’s in my community. You are doing a wonderful job. You are valued and your work is important. Don’t stop until you are proud. Take a moment to recognize how much you have accomplished. It’s likely more than you think! Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you enjoy browsing my Mother's Day Gift ideas list on Amazon!


Talia Beckett Davis is the Founder of the Organization of American Women in Public Relations and the Organization of Canadian Women in Public Relations. She has worked with some of the largest brands in North America at her PR agency Pink Pearl PR to help them get featured in high profile media outlets and grow their sales.

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