Top Mother’s Day Gifts and Activities to Brighten Her Day 2024

Last Updated on July 25, 2024 by Paola Castillo

Don’t leave Mom hanging this Mother’s Day! Treat her to a well-thought-out gift that shows you care and aligns with her interests or needs. To help you out, we have compiled a list of affordable Mother’s Day gifts with a variety of ideas. Whether she loves to cook, garden, or treat herself, one or two of the following products are bound to resonate! 

Mother’s Day gifts:

Deluxe Mini Perfume Sampler Set

Mother’s Day gifts for those moms who are all about scents! This Hermès Perfume Set is a perfect gift for Mom, or any other female family members (they even make a male version too!). Inside is a variety of fragrance samples to try out from this exclusive brand. The packaging is very luxurious, and the scents are said to be loved by mothers!

Estée Lauder See The Glow Nutritious Skincare Set

Treat your mom to the night routine set she has always wanted with the Estée Lauder See The Glow Nutritious Skincare Set from Ulta. This Estée Lauder’s Set is a great gift set with their new nutritious formulas, featuring naturally-derived ingredients. This daily regimen helps skin look, fresher, smoother, and with a healthy glow!

Block-printed Tile Mug

Age-old block prints inspire the hand-applied decals of Tile Mug, this charming monogram collection makes gifting so easy! This unique, bold, bestselling mug has to be included in your next gift for mom!

Recycled Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag

A perfect gift for the active mom, the Mali + Lili Recycled Vegan Leather Bag is cute and comfy. Multiple compartments and carrying straps, this bag is a very useful gift for those on-the-go days. This lightweight cross-body delivers plenty of space without weighing you down. Three zippered compartments let you keep essentials organized and close at hand.

Ashton Heart Short Pendant

The Kendra Scott Ashton Heart Short Pendant is a fresh, playful piece that’s radiant, beautiful, and perfect for showing love to those who have been able to bring so much happiness. This necklace is a fresh update to your classic style. The necklace comes in a chain style decorated with a heart-shaped pendant detailed with cubic zirconia stones!

Succulent Assortment

A Succulent Assortment is ideal for a mom who loves gardening but doesn’t have a green thumb. Succulents require minimal care and are easy to maintain, but they are also just adorable. If mom has limited space, they can be kept indoors and look perfect on a windowsill. If the thought of having plants shipped to your door seems risky, no worries, we have made our research so you don’t have to worry!

Magnolia Table Volume 2

For the mom who finds joy in putting food on the table, the Magnolia Table Volume 2 by Joanna Gaines is probably one of the best Mother’s Day gifts. With 154 recipes that range from breakfast to dinner (plus bread, soups, and sides), it has everything a mom needs to whip up an entire meal. Not to mention that besides looking delicious, the photographs are gorgeous.

A Floral Arrangement

Say it with flowers! Mother’s Day gifts can be simple yet thoughtful… making her a flower arrangement yourself with her favorite flowers, will truly touch her heart. But you can always go for a bundle of gorgeous fresh blooms via Instacart, they have various establishments that sell flowers, and I have found it the easiest and most convenient way to buy flowers online! With a wide variety of pre-made floral designs to choose from, you will easily be able to find your mom’s favorite flower or arrangement with her favorite colors. There are plenty of beautiful options suitable for different budgets.

Bamboo Cutting Board

The Etchey personalized cutting boards are engraved with precision on premium quality grade wood. Custom cutting boards are the perfect gift for both family and friends. These personalized cutting boards are also excellent gifts for weddings, anniversaries, and housewarmings.

Bathtub Tray Caddy

If your mom loves some R&R, a Bathtub Tray Caddy will be much appreciated. Elevate her much-needed relaxation time with this extendable bamboo and chrome tray. It features hooks for shower essentials, potentially including a razor and loofah, a wine glass holder, a magazine or book prop, or even a built-in phone holder. It has everything she needs to enjoy a few hours of “me time”.

Murad Ready, Radiant, Retinol Kit

The Murad Ready, Radiant, Retinol Kit is a fan favorite and will become a staple in your mom’s beauty routine. The 3-piece set includes a Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum, and Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream. These products can be used in the morning and nighttime to effectively reduce lines and wrinkles as well as even your skin tone.

Wine Access

For the vino-loving mom, the Wine Subscription box will be her new best friend. She will have bottles handpicked and shipped straight to her door that aligns with her personal preferences. Unless you happen to know your mom’s favorite wines or palate pleasers, opt for a gift card so that she can fine-tune the subscription box herself. 

Handmade Earrings

Polymer clay earrings have been ramping up in popularity, and they make the perfect gift for a mom who loves to accessorize. These cute earrings are to die for, and they are made from ceramic, gold, stainless steel. If this style isn’t her forte, there are plenty of other options to choose from that feature different shapes, colors, and patterns.

Fat & Weird Cookies

For the mom with a sweet tooth, treat her to a box of Fat & Weird Cookies. These colossal cookies taste as delicious and tantalizing as they look. Available in a wide variety of original and crazy flavors, these treats will probably last her a few weeks. Act fast, as the company only offers a limited number, and they tend to sell out quickly.

Essential Oil Diffuser

If your mom is a fan of essential oils, she will love this Essential Oil Diffuser. It will effectively diffuse a cool mist that consists of her favorite aroma, which assists in creating a nourishing environment. Not to mention that the elegant vase shape with ceramic stone cover means it will look stunning on her bedside table. 

Cutting Board with Recipe

One of the best gifts you can give your mom is a memory of her mother. This cutting board with a recipe is a sentimental yet functional keepsake that she will love pulling out to use on the countertop. Her favorite handwritten recipe will be laser engraved on a high-quality Bamboo cutting board – one that is also easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

Which Mother’s Day gifts do you have in store for Mom this year? Is it something off of our list or something of your creation and inspiration? Let us know in the comments!

More Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts:

Go on a Trip

Florida is an excellent option for moms who love temperate weather and gorgeous views. You can stick to an unforgettable Disney World adventure or go to a tamer area like Mount Dora. Things to do in Mount Dora include the lovely lake, Modernism Museum, and Renninger’s Twin Markets.

Hit the Spa

Don’t want to go away and create an entire Mother’s Day weekend adventure? Don’t worry. Mom can still have the best day of her life with a trip to the spa as her Mother’s Day gift.

Go on a Picnic

Moms love to relax in nature with their favorite foods, and your picnic basket menu will rely primarily on what your momma enjoys. Stick with classic sandwiches, fruit, and chips, or create a five-course meal that will wow. Don’t forget the traditional box of chocolates!

Take a Class

In recent years, thrilling, exciting, and super fun classes have become all the rage. Whether you want to learn to sculpt clay into a vase, create striking art while you sip red wine, or tour the outdoors on top of a horse, there’s a class that’s suitable for everyone – mom included!

Top Things To Do in Orlando For Mother’s Day:

Mother’s Day Sip and Paint

Date: May 7, 2023

Come anticipating to laugh, love, and learn! With live music, good (catered) food & many gifts! Meet us at the Ultimate Mothers Day Tea Party Sip & Paint Experience.

Mother’s Day Bonanza

Date: May 7, 2023

Bring good energy and bring your positive vibes to our Zumba class celebrating mothers!

Booked with the Cook Live: Mother’s Day Tea

Date: May 11, 2023

Let’s have tea! Join us to hear the history of teatime, the delicate etiquette of this time-honored tradition, and nutritional facts about modern-day teatime.

Mother’s Day Mommy and Me Yoga in the Garden

Date: May 13, 2023

We invite you for an incredible yoga class in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden to get moms to celebrate with their kids! Recommended for Ages 4-12. Remember to bring a What to bring a yoga mat and water.

Holiday Comedy Presents: Word to Your Mother’s Day at Unfurl Collective

Date: May 13th, 2023

Spend your Mother’s Day commemorating with laughter and shopping at Unfurl Collective! You are invited to Word to Your Mother’s Day, a stand-up comedy show in the stunning historical downtown Sanford, Florida.