Mother's Day Ideas

The garden is mom’s place of serenity. Whether she’s just recently discovered a love of gardening or she’s been doing it for years, she enjoys spending time there. Mom may love to get her hands in the dirt, but that doesn’t mean she wants to get her hands dirty. Give Mom a soft pair of garden gloves to protect her hands, a garden hand tool kit to tend to the garden and a kneeling pad because, despite what she says, her knees do start to bother her after kneeling in the dirt for too long.

The garden is the perfect place to set up a new bird feeder. Window boxes, raised garden beds and plant stands are other ways to instantly upgrade an outdoor space.

Gift mom with a day of relaxation with a customized cozy bedroom retreat. What mom wouldn’t want to lose herself in the soft folds of a plush comforter or bedspread? She’ll feel extra special with new bed sheets, down pillows and pillowcases, too. Now would be a good time for breakfast in bed.

Mom is only human, and sometimes she needs to unwind after a long, hard day. She needs time. Time to relax, release and recalibrate. Help set the mood with a warm bath, lots of bubbles and soft music. Add essential oils to a diffuser and add a half dozen drops in her bathwater, giving Mom a double dose of calming, aromatic scents while she soaks. Mom can have her favorite drink, a good book, a candle and anything else she wants at her fingertips placed on a bathtub caddy. Look at what you did; you just made Mom’s day.

Help Mom give her beloved plants a new look. Gift her a new pot to brighten up any room. It may even be time for a new indoor plant or two to expand her collection.

If Mom doesn’t have a green thumb, pots make an excellent mix-and-match décor option. She can use bowls, urns, vases, sculptures and trays to display on open shelving or give a bookshelf a fresh look.

Here’s your chance to go all out with small appliances any mom would enjoy. Air fryers are popular, and mom’s sure to be delighted with this quiet yet powerful 3-quart fryer. It’s so versatile that it air fries, convection bakes and convection broils, as well. 

The perfect smoothie is seconds away with the pulverizing power of a countertop blender. The 72-ounce blender pitcher holds enough for drinks all around. Select an electric kettle with automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection. There’s no need to worry about the kettle scorching if she forgets to turn it off.

If mom loves to bake, keep her skills as top-notch as her family-favorite pound cake with a tilt head stand mixer. She can easily add ingredients as she mixes with the tilt head design. From big batches to quick mixes, it works as well as it looks. However, mom might prefer the versatility, portability and tactile control of a hand mixer. It’s compact and can reach deep into pots, bowls and pitchers. When you really want to spoil mom, give her the ultimate coffee experience with a 3-in-1 espresso, drip coffee and cold brew machine. It’s like having her own personal barista.

If Mom likes to keep herself busy with DIY home projects, give her the tools she needs to tackle them. Every DIYer should have a basic power tool set. If Mom doesn’t have one, now is a great time to pick up a power tool combo kit. Or a quality laser level to put in her toolkit.