Mother's Day is coming up in a few weeks and whether you are a dad lurking on a mom blog looking for gift ideas (Wow! A man on Mommy Shorts!), a child looking for gifts for your mother (that should be almost everyone, right?), or a mom looking for gifts for herself (you deserve it, damnit!), I've got some ideas for you.
Below are 48 gift ideas (some sponsored, some not), and a HUGE GIVEAWAY at the end. I'm giving away everything from a Keurig brewer to a Lily Jade bag to an Olympus camera in one big grand prize, so this is NO JOKE. Someone out there (it could be you!) will be my biggest giveaway winner of all time.
Plus, look out for special Mommy Shorts promo codes to get some of these gifts at a discount.
We all know how it is. Your baby starts crying and your toddler pulls off your covers, forcing you to wake up against your will. There is breakfast to be made. Dirty diapers to change. Hair to untangle. The only way I can get through my mornings is with coffee. The easiest way to brew a quick cup in a fully exhausted state is popping a pod into a Keurig. With their MINI Plus Brewer in thirteen pretty new colors— it makes the perfect Mother's Day gift.
Even more perfect? Pairing that Keurig with a Mommy Shorts mug. Then drink up and partake in a little baby mugging. Other great gift pairings are a crocheted Mom sleeve for your to-go cup, or a Pantone creamer and sugar bowl to match your brightly colored new brewer.
Special Offer: Keurig is giving 20% off any Keurig Elite or Keurig MINI Plus Brewer plus free standard shipping if you use the code “MOMMYSHORTS” in the “Promotions and Coupons” box upon check out. Offer valid for the next 72 hours.
If you’re heading back to the office after maternity leave, you should drop some serious hints to get the amazing Lily Jade Caroline Bag (currently on sale)— a gorgeous leather bag large enough for your laptop that masquerades as a diaper bag on the weekend. It's got a canvas bag with numerous pockets to organize all your baby essentials that you can easily remove when leaving the baby at home.
Other great options for working moms are commute-friendly Tieks (a pair of flats that bend and squash to fit into your purse), Square Hue (a monthly nail polish subscription box), and a stylish wood watch from Jord to keep you on your pumping schedule.
Mike bought me the 14K gold Helen Ficora necklace (top left) for my push present when I was pregnant with Mazzy. It had a single charm that said "love" on it. Then he bought the "M" charm (for Mazzy) on my first Mother's Day and added the "H" on the Mother's Day after Harlow was born. See? It's not just a Mother's Day Gift for this year, it's an easy out for the next three!
Other great personalized pieces (aka Mom Jewelry) are stackable rings embossed with your kid’s names, a necklace stamped with your child’s artwork, or a gold birch cuff engraved with your kid’s initials.
All sentimental, but definitely not homemade.
I bet you didn't know you wanted a Xyron Creative Station, but trust me you do. It's the secret to creating some pretty impressive crafting projects— really easily. Not only can the Xyron help you create stickers, labels, photo magnets, and laminated recipe cards… you can also make an old sticker sticky again. If your daughter is anything like mine, this will make you feel like a superhero. For an option you can stick in your drawer, try Xyron's popular X-shaped 1.5" Create-A-Sticker.
Other great gifts for creative moms are the Carve-a-Stamp kit, a vintage box of rubber alphabet stamps and a Learn to Knit Kit from Purl Soho.
For anyone who has ordered flowers online, you know the selection can be a little sparse and you rarely get what you were expecting. The Bouqs Company is a great new service that delivers quality flowers (read: they won’t die after two days) with bouquets that arrive in a bunch, minus the cheesy arrangement.
This gives gift-givers the opportunity to get creative and pair flowers with a new vase that says you really know your mom's/wife's/girlfriend's style— colorful, whimsical, modern, or understated.
Special Offer: Use code "MOMMYSHORTS" to get 15% off your order and free shipping on TheBouqs.com.
If a box of chocolates sounds way too expected, don't worry— I found just the gift for you. It's this awesomely dangerous subscription service called Cookies Every Night that sends you at least 30 delicious cookies a month (excuse me while I salivate).
If you are buying a gift for a mom who is ambitious enough to make their own sweets, try this super fun baking stencil, some fancy gold cupcake cups or a hot pink mini pie maker (who knew you could live without one of those?).
Most moms take a million pictures of their kids and rarely make an appearance in their own photos. That's sad, because when those kids look back at their photos years later, it will seem like mom wasn't even there.
Enter the Pocket Xshot (aka the selfie stick) which makes it super easy to get the whole family in your shot without messing around with a timer. You can pull back far enough to get a little background in your photo (look! it's us in front of the Grand Canyon!) instead of a regular selfie which just gives you a close-up of everybody's nostrils. Plus, it collaspes easily in your purse.
If you want to pair the XShot with something fun for the photo-obsessed mom, I recommend a Casetagram phone cover, a gift certificate to Dry Bar (might as well look fantastic in your selfie) and a pretty Chevron frame to display your photo after it's complete.
Special Offer: Use coupon code "MSXSHOT" for free shipping and a free universal phone holder with the purchase of any XShot Camera Extender.
What's that? You want a high quality camera to go with your selfie stick? Because you're tired of your fuzzy iPhone photos? For moms of toddlers, I recommend the practically indestructible Olympus TG-850.
How do I know it's tough? It says “tough” right there on the actual camera. The Olympus TG-850 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, crushproof and freeze proof. You know, just in case your little devil takes your new camera for a dip in the toilet and then throws it in the freezer (hey, it happens). It also has pro-quality video and a 180 degree flip LCD.
Looking for other indestructible items because you feel like moms can't have nice things? Try a teething necklace by Chewbeads, a Case Logic camera case and an iBallz shock absorbing iPad holder.
Take it from a mom of two— a perfect mother's day gift is some quality alone time at the spa (aka my bathtub, sans children). Aqua Spa Bath & Body products help you forget about your screaming children while also looking a lot prettier in your bathroom than a tube of Elmo toothpaste. Their bath salts promise to “revitalize tired muscles" with a "gently foaming, restorative bath soak salt treatment”. That sounds much better than a half-assed massage from my husband.
To continue the at-home-spa theme, try a bath caddy to hold Mom's glass of wine, a Chill Pill candle for a little aromatherapy action, and a book written by a bunch of my blogging friends called "I Just Want to Be Alone".
Special Offer: Mommy Shorts readers get $1 off any Aqua Spa product. Coupon can be found here.
If the mother in your life likes to entertain, Little Miss Party fits everything you need for a small cocktail party amongst mom friends into one big box. FYI- Cocktail time is my favorite time of day.
Little Miss Party carefully selects party products along with menu suggestions and helpful party tips. Some of the items you'll find in their special Mother's Day "Uncork and Unwind" Party in a Box include french cocktail plates, linen napkins, a Brooklyn Slate cheese board, Riedel stemware, and a three month wine subscription.
For pricing and more details on Limited Edition boxes for Mother’s Day, email: lmpinabox@littlemisspartyplanner.com.
Last but not least, the gift that keeps on giving: your passive aggressive mother, and her passive aggressive gifts. Yes mom, I get it, I need to call you—thanks for the phone case that you said was “so funny HAHA!”. Maybe next year you should get me this pillow— I'm sure it would look fantastic in my living room. Or these slippers that “just happen to dust while you walk”. And yeah, I know Cooking for Dummies “actually has some good recipes”.
I'm guessing these gifts would also be appropriate coming from your mother-in-law. Any mother-in-laws reading? You guys are hilarious too.
GIVEAWAY TIME!
I'm picking ONE WINNER to take home practically my entire gift guide. Yes, ONE WINNER. That lucky duck will take home eight different awesome prizes:
• Voucher for three monthly deliveries of an Original Bouqs size flower bouquet from their Volcano Collection
• Olympus TG-850
• "Uncork and Unwind" Mother's Day Party in a Box customized by Little Miss Party (value $350)
• Pocket XShot
• Keurig Mini Plus Brewer in color of your choice
• Lily Jade Caroline Diaper Bag
• Xyron 1.5" Sticker Maker
• Selection of Bath & Body products from Aqua Spa
GIVEAWAY RULES
1) To enter, you must follow Mommy Shorts on facebook, "like" and/or "share" this post and then answer the following question in the comment section below:
What was the best gift you've ever received and who was it from?
2) For a second entry, subscribe to Mommy Shorts and leave an additional comment below saying you did so.
3) For a third entry, follow Mommy Shorts on Pinterest, repin any graphic from this post and leave an additional comment below saying you did so.
4) For a fourth entry, follow Mommy Shorts on Twitter and retweet the following:
I just entered a huge #MothersDay gift guide giveaway via @mommyshorts for over $1000 worth of prizes! http://bit.ly/1fr20qr
Winner will be announced on May 9th.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
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UPDATE: Congratulations to Riara! Her best gift ever (up until now, of course) was "a trip to England to stay with my grandma, from my parents, in the third grade". Happy Mother's Day, Riara! Please email hannah@mommyshorts.com to claim your prize.
The contest is now closed.
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The best mother’s day gift I have ever received (so far, anyway) was a gold necklace from my sister that had the letter “O” on it. I had been wanting one since my daughter, Olivia, was born!
I also repinned on Pinterest! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/89860955039491131/ xo!
I don’t normally get presents and then one year my in laws showed up with thee most amazing wireless copy/scanner/printer…that thing is awesome!
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The best gift I ever received was the promise ring my boyfriend (now husband) got me when we were dating in college. We knew our parents thought we were too young to be engaged, so we called it a birthday present. But we knew what it meant!
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The best mother’s day gift I ever got (as far as physical gifts go) was a pair of designer sunglasses from my significant other.
My daughter, of course. And next would be the trip to Disney world for my 13th birthday. I already liked on FB.
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The best gift I’ve ever received was my kids. Everything else is just “stuff”. My 3 littles make me crazy, happy, tired, crazy, and keep me laughing. Did I mention crazy?
The best gift I’ve ever gotten – all of the sweet things “from” my 19-month-old son. A special birthday card that he helped make; flowers in his birthstone color for Mother’s Day, art projects he brings home from daycare.
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My best gift is my family picking strawberries every year!
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My children …..my most beloved and cherished gift of all!
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totally nerdy, but i’m a student and my my husband surprised me one christmas with a new laptop that i desperately needed to be productive. i never expected it. there were many tears. 🙂
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Best gift I’ve ever gotten, besides having my daughter of course, was probably a sapphire and diamond necklace that my mom got me when I was 19. It was the nicest piece of jewelry I owned up to that point, and I wore it almost every day, until my daughter was born (because as you know, babies and necklaces don’t mix).
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Last year my husband got me a “mom” necklace from Tiffany’s. I was a brand new mother, and it still means the world to me!
Best gifts are the unexpected ones…flowers or earrings when I wasn’t expecting it and didn’t feel I deserved it. The gifts that come from the heart.
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Subscribed to mommyshorts! Love it! The best gift I ever received was my beautiful engagement ring from my wonderful husband!
The best gift I’ve ever got was this Christmas from my step-son (5 at the time). He got me a card that said “Mom” on it. Made me cry and meant more than he understands. He also gave me a necklace with a purple stone on it that he picked out all by himself and was so excited for me to open it he made me open it before he touched any of his presents. It was magical.
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Liked on FB! Best gift I ever got was a prenatal massage!
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The best gift I ever received was a handwritten IOU because it was from my baby brother (who was little at the time)
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I just entered a huge #MothersDay gift guide giveaway via @mommyshorts for over $1000 worth of prizes! http://bit.ly/1fr20qr
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Facebook shared & liked. As for the best gift I ever got, I’m going to mention something materialistic and hand made. Jewelry from Tiffany’s (huge surprise)and a candle holder my teen made in pottery class.
Liked the post on Facebook 🙂
Oops forgot to answer the question. The best gift I ever got was my wedding band sets. My husband custom design it to go with the engagement ring. I love all 3 bands.
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an engagement ring from my husband 🙂
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The best gift I ever got was a positive pregnancy test. My husband and I had been trying for 2+ years. Best gift ever!!
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Best gift ever was from my baby’s daddy and it was my sweet baby girl!
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Best gift ever? My husband opted not to re-enlist in the Army after 11 years, so he could be around to raise his two boys. 🙂
Best present– a necklace from my husband with our daughter’s birthstone.
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Facebook shared & liked. As for the best gift I ever got, I’m going to mention something materialistic and hand made. Jewelry from Tiffany’s (huge surprise)and a candle holder my teen made in pottery class.
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A massage from my husband and flowers from my little boy 🙂
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The best gift I ever received beside my son was a necklace from my best friend when I was pregnant. She had it made with my son’s name. It was so sweet!
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The best gift I ever received was being able to become a mom not once or twice. I have been struggling with Infertility all of my life and trying to conceive for 8 years and counting. I was blessed to become a momma to my beautiful cousins. That is the BEST gift I have ever received.
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The best gift was from my husband and it was simply some alone time before our youngest arrived. I felt so rejuvenated after, better able to cope with our other children before the baby came!
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The best gift was a charm for my bracelet with my favorite pic of my son inside, given to me by my husband!
I have subscribed and I am following on Pinterest and Twitter. I really would love the lily bag for my daughter. Thanks for the opportunity. I hope I win.
My husband got me a canary diamond for my wedding band to represent our son (his birthstone is citrine).
Honestly the best gift I have received was an electric blanket for the bed from my husband. I use it every night in the winter and love it.
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The best gift I’ve received, other than my kids, is my Dad retiring early and being separated from my mom in order to help me care for my kids while my husband was deployed & I’m in school. I can never repay my parents for their help and support.
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Being a new mom, the best gift I have ever received was flowers from my husband when I was pregnant with our first child. The sweetest gift to be celebrated as a mom when our daughter was still in the womb!
I also subscribed to Mommy Shorts, followed on Pinterest and repinned and follow on Twitter and retweeted! 🙂
The best gift (excluding things like my salvation and husband) was a Proverbs 31 mug which I take out and annoy my family by acting surprised and saying, “My mug just told me, ‘Many women have done well, But you excel them all.’ Oh!”
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My kids have been my best gifts!! But the hair straightener that my husband is giving me this year is going to be pretty awesome! 🙂
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My son and baby to be are the best gifts ever!
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My grandmother’s opal ring, handmade by my grandfather, on my wedding day.
As cheesy as it sounds, mother best gift ever is my daughter! So much love for that girl. 🙂