With all types of moms out there you’re sure to find something on this list of gift ideas for mom that are sure to please even the most difficult mothers.
….don’t forget your
- mom
- wife…if she’s the mother of your kids or any kids
- step-mom
- mother-in-law
- daughter
- daughter-in-law
- grandmas
- aunts
- and any other lady you want to honor with a present for being part of your life.
There are all sorts of occasions to need gift ideas for mom.
This post was written in time for Mother’s Day but surely her birthday, Christmas gifts for mom, and any time you just want to say thanks for being my mom.

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How well do you know the momma you’re celebrating?
Some would love to have a gift to open others would love to have the gift of time spent together, yet others would appreciate acts of service.
If you know this, your gift will be so much more appreciated.
If you’re not sure what that means, it’s a concept called the 5 love languages outlined in a book by Gary Chapman.
In it, he describes 5 ways people like to receive love.
His first book was written with romantic love in mind, but now he has a bunch more specific to relationships with your kids, your teens, and more like these.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that LastsThe 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers: The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively
The Cliff Notes version –
- Acts of Service – they like things done for them even just filling their gas tank
- Physical Touch – holding hands and hugging and of course sex, but we’re talking our moms here so, yuck, lol jk
- Words of Affirmation – telling them they’re appreciated or celebrated
- Quality Time – spending time with them
- Receiving Gifts – giving them stuff, though could be picked flowers or found seashells, these gift ideas for mom doesn’t have to cost money
Pair it with their hobby and you’ve got a winner.
I have broken the gift ideas for mom down by hobby, but then added ideas from acts of service and time added in with the gifts to purchase.
Gift Ideas For Mom Who Gardens
- Flowers
- Clean Up Her Yard
- Visit a Garden Center together
- Gardening Gloves
- Birdhouse and birdseed
- Expandable Hose
- Wheelbarrow
- Windchimes…mine have survived 20 New England winters
- Bat House…they eat all the mosquitos
- Birdbath…and a bird-watching book
- Gardening Tools
- Yard Art
Sloggers Women’s Waterproof Rain and Garden Shoe with Comfort Insole, Midsummer Black, Size 9 Style 5102BK09Woodstock Amazing Grace Chime, Medium, Silver
Stokes Select Provincial Screen Bird Feeder with Brushed Copper Metal Accents, 2.0 lb Seed Capacity
AvoSeedo Bowl Set Grow Your Own Avocado Tree, Evergreen, Perfect Avocado Tree Growing Kit for Every Avocado Lover with Plan Pot – Green & White
Ball freshTECH Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker
Canson XL Series Mix Media Paper Pad, Heavyweight, Fine Texture, Heavy Sizing for Wet and Dry Media, Side Wire Bound, 98 Pound, 7 x 10 Inch, 60 Sheets – 100510926
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 ounce Jar
Nature’s Approach Aromatherapy Basic Herb Pack, Celestial Indigo
Gift Ideas For Mom Who’s Loves Tech
- Earbuds
- Phone case
- Webcam
- Tablet Stand
- Phone Clip-on Camera Lens
- Smart Notebook…so cool I want one!…*requires these pens
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media playerEcho Dot (3rd Gen) bundle with Amazon Smart Plug – Charcoal
Ring Video Doorbell with HD Video, Motion Activated Alerts, Easy Installation – Satin Nickel
Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity Tracker, Graphite/Black, One Size (S & L Bands Included)
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones – Rose Gold (Renewed)
iFox iF012 Bluetooth Shower Speaker – Certified Waterproof – Wireless It Pairs Easily To All Your Bluetooth Devices – Phones, Tablets, Computer, Radio
Live Infinitely 34 oz BPA Free Water Bottle with Time Marker, Fruit Infuser Screen & Shaker Blending Ball – Locking Flip Top Lid & Durable Rubberized Bottle Coating (Teal, 34 Ounce)
HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, X7N07A, Print Social Media Photos on 2×3 Sticky-Backed Paper – White
Gifts For the Weary Mom Who Needs a Pick Me Up…. (that’s all of them in case you’re wondering)
- Facial Mask
- Gua Sha Set (read this to find out how to choose a facial roller)
- Gift Certificate for a Manicure or Pedicure
- Gift Certificate for a Massage
- Travel Mirror
- Makeup Brushes
- Travel Case
- Nail Art Kit
- Cleansing Brush System
- This DIY Idea
- Makeup Sponges
- Makeup Brush Cleaning Tool
- Makeup Brush Cleanser
Nail Art Brushes, Dotting Pens Marbling Detailing Painting Striping Tools 20pc Kit Set with Roll-Up Pouch – Best for nail art and facial detailed painting – FREE eBook with Design IdeaZonLi Cooling Weighted Blanket 15 lbs(48”x72”, Twin Size, Grey), Cooled Weighted Blanket for Adults, 100% Cotton Material with Glass Beads
Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring Book (Irreverent Book Series)
Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | The Original White Noise Machine | Soothing Natural Sound from a Real Fan | Noise Cancelling | Sleep Therapy, Office Privacy, Travel | For Adults & Baby | 101 Night Trial
Warrior Goddess Training: Become the Woman You Are Meant to Be
Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration
Handmade Goat Milk Soap Oatmeal ‘n Honey Soap (2 Pack – 4.5oz./Bar)
What the F*@# Should I Make for Dinner?: The Answers to Life’s Everyday Question (in 50 F*@#ing Recipes)
Gifts Ideas for Mom Who Loves to Cook
- Single Serve Blender
- Apron
- Blender/Food Processor…I love mine
- Griddle….one of my favorite purchases
- Waffle Maker…we use ours once a week ….so quick
- Water Filter
- NuWave Counter Top Convection Oven… I have this lifesaver
- Measuring Cups, like these super cute ones
- Himalayan Salt Block
- Artisan Meats
Charcoal Companion CC7167 Himalayan Salt Plate & Holder Set with Salt Plate Recipe Book, 8 x 12Ninja Mega Kitchen System (BL770) Blender/Food Processor with 1500W Auto-iQ Base, 72oz Pitcher, 64oz Processor Bowl, (2) 16oz Cup for Smoothies, Dough & More
NuWave Pro Plus Oven (Black) with 3
Rektec Fast Defrosting Tray – Safest Way to Defrost Frozen Food, Magic Defroster Plate with Meat Thawing Process, Rapid Defrost with No Electricity and Chemicals, with an FDA Approved Natural Process
ICUP DC Comics – Wonder Woman Be The Character Adult Size 100% Cotton Adjustable Black Apron
Spiralizer 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer, Strongest-and-Heaviest Spiral Slicer, Best Veggie Pasta Spaghetti Maker for Keto/Paleo/Gluten-Free, Comes with 4 Recipe Ebooks
ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Remote Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer with Dual Probe for Smoker Grill BBQ Thermometer
More Gift Ideas for Mom…
For the mom who loves to learn new things.
Gift ideas for mom who loves tea.
The caregiving moms read this post.
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catherine hodder
Tuesday 1st of May 2018
These are great and novel ideas!
Laurie O'Rourke
Wednesday 2nd of May 2018
Thanks, Catherine, glad you like them :)