What do you do when you can’t be there on Mother’s Day?
Moms are extraordinary and deserve to be celebrated. But what if your mom (or mother figure) doesn’t live close to you? You’ll likely find yourself hunting for the perfect present that can:
A. show Mom just how special and amazing she is, and
B. can also be sent via special delivery.
A Mother’s Day gift guide like this is necessary because a lot of go-to’s for mom are things like breakfast in bed or a dinner out on the town.
It’s obvious why you can’t send a delicious breakfast through the mail, so we won’t elaborate, but you still don’t want to miss this perfect opportunity to celebrate her on such a special day.
Our team has put together a unique selection of gifts that will carry your love with them from sea to shining sea. Or just from Milwaukee to Little Rock.
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Top 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Send
If only you could send the gift of relaxation through the mail! …or can you?
More on that later so sit tight, but let’s take a look at this collection of Mother’s Day gifts for your wonderful mom. She’s going to love them.
- Easy to use
- No app or subscription required
- Sweet way to stay in-touch
One of the best gifts on this list of “What to send mom for Mother’s Day.” In my opinion, anyway. My mom has one of these and she absolutely loves it.
You can email photos to the Skylight Frame, and they appear within seconds. Your mom won’t miss any of life’s important moments. Distance won’t keep her away from those birthday parties or other special occasions.
For those of us who aren’t so “tech-savvy,” this is a marvelous invention and a great way to stay up-to-date on family happenings. Skylight will let you know when you have new photos with a pop-up message on the touch screen.
Swipe through your photos or even watch a slide show. Skylight Frame can hold up to 8000 digital images. You have so many moments to share and memories to make. Why not start today?
- From world-renowned German esthetician
- Anti-Inflammatory, non-aggressive
- Complete routine + travel case
Gift her only the best of the best with a luxury skincare set that will pamper her face.
Mom is and always has been utterly beautiful (and she only gets prettier as the years go by, am I right?), but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to take care of her skin!
Only the finest ingredients and research go into these amazing products, so she can have spa-quality treatments from the comfort of her home. This gift set is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the lady who loves to pamper herself.
- Unique and exciting
- Hundreds of options
- Not another "thing"
Remember when I mentioned sending the gift of relaxation through the mail? Yeah, well this is a great option that can provide that very thing
What could be better than a special getaway experience? With 1700+ different experiences in over 100 countries, the sky is pretty much the only limit! A luxurious spa day, relaxing on the beach, swimming with dolphins, exploring ancient ruins — it’s a big world out there, and it’s hers to explore.
And she can take one lucky person with her, too! Maybe she’ll pick you since you’re responsible for spoiling her… Fingers crossed.
- Festive & fun
- Filled with delicious treats and snacks
- Signature Harry & David favorites and wine
These Mother’s Day gift baskets are so beautiful! Not to mention they’re stuffed to the brim with tasty treats, fresh fruits, indulgent desserts, and even feature a delightful bottle of wine from Harry & David.
This is the type of gift I would revel in as a mom. I mean, all of those delicious cookies, snacks, and savory treats just for me? Don’t mind if I do. Give her taste buds the royal treatment and she’ll love you for it.
- Organic, heirloom seeds
- Easy to grow & maintain
- Enjoy fresh herbs all year long
What mom wouldn’t love this? This adorable indoor herb garden kit will be her favorite gift this year.
Perfectly supplying everything she needs to start growing all of her go-to, fresh cooking herbs, it’s equally as cute as it is useful. And the seeds are both heirloom and non-GMO, so she doesn’t have to worry about any funny business making its way into her dishes.
This is gardening made simple, so even inexperienced gardeners can experience the bliss of a green thumb.
6. Name Link Necklace
What a special gift for a special lady. These beautiful necklaces are customizable with up to five names engraved on the bar links.
She’ll love having this this pretty piece to pair with all of her favorite outfits! Perfect for nights out or just as an accent for her everyday attire.
Any mom would be delighted to receive this meaningful jewelry piece, and the personalization makes it extra special.
7. Personalized Bamboo Cutting Board
Let Mom know she’s at the top of the list by personalizing this bamboo cutting board. No one can cook that particular dish like Mom (mmm… lasagna) so let her know how much you appreciate her culinary skills!
She will enjoy making your favorites and being reminded of how much you always enjoy them.
Our cutting board measures 18″ x 12″ x 0.75″, the perfect size for any kitchen. This is the gift that Mom will use daily.
8. Beautiful Home & Garden Flag
Here’s a beautiful gift that Mom will treasure and get so much enjoyment from. These wonderful home and garden flags will add that special touch to her favorite outdoor space.
Crafted with quality and made to last, she will love pulling them out of storage each and every spring! And the design is versatile enough that it can easily transition from Spring to Summer and straight into Autumn.
Related: 8 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Hard-to-Buy-for Moms
9. Memory Box
The hand-painted “Mother/Daughter Memory Box” is a gift to be held dear for years. Open the box and see this beautiful sentiment: “Protect and cherish; give wings to fly.”
This memory box is a marvelous way to show the close bond between a mother and her daughter. And what better day to let her know than Mother’s Day.
Related: Mother’s Day Gifts for Girlfriends
10. Mama Bear Tumbler
These laser-etched tumblers are the perfect gift for your Mama Bear! This double-walled, stainless steel tumbler comes in a variety of colors and you can personalize it with your mom’s lovely name.
Comparable to the YETI brand, the Polar Camel products come out on top! They will keep your cold drinks COLD and your hot drinks HOT for hours on end. Mom will be able to sit back and enjoy all year long. How nice is that!
DIY New Mom Survival Kit
Shopping for the new moms in your life and can’t decide anything from our list of gifts? How about making a DIY survival kit/basket of must-have items?
Below is a list of some thoughtful items to add to this Mother’s Day basket:
- Snuggly socks
- Popcorn
- Lip balm — tinted
- Dry shampoo
- Hair ties and comb
- Scented candle
- Healthy snacks
- A compact mirror
- A novel
- Coffee and a mug — because being a new mom is exhausting.
- Feminine hygiene products
- Tucks pads
- Peri bottle
Motherhood is a hard job and some days a thankless job. Let these special women know they are loved and appreciated. We are raising the future!
Have more ideas for gifts to send for Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments below!
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