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.

Has Mom been hinting at wanting a juicer? This year show her you were listening. If juicing isn’t at the top of her list, perhaps a single-serve coffee maker can satisfy her morning java cravings. A new coffee mug would go great with that as well.

Maybe Mom isn’t a coffee person at all but rather tea is her warm drink of choice. We have something for that, too. 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 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.