What Do Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day

What do Moms really want for Mother’s Day? There used to be a saying “Anything with a plug doesn’t count”. If it’s a vacuum cleaner, totally agree. If it’s that Kitchenaid mixer that’s someone has been wanting forever, a whole other story. 

Whether it’s your Mom, your wife, your Grandma, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, a sister, or a sister-in-law, whoever that special mom is in your life, picking that thoughtful, meaningful gift can be tough.

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Plan ahead for that Special Gift

Some gifts may take some time. Whether it’s saving for that special item or having enough time to get something engraved. Planning is an important step to getting just the right present.

What Interests that Special Person

Are they:

• A Gardener
  • New leather gardening gloves
  • Flats of Flowers for the garden
  • A tree or bush
  • New gardening book
• An Athlete
  • New running shoes
  • A workout outfit
  • Garmin watch
  • Piece of workout equipment
• Someone who enjoys special jewelry
  • Pandora Bracelet with Charm
  • Mom’s Necklace
  • Pandora Ring
  • David Yurman Earrings
• Cooking is a passion
  • Set of Greenpan Cookware
  • Grain Mill
  • Santoku Knife
  • Charcuterie Board
• Loves a great book
  • Beautiful by Danielle Steele
  • Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson & Dolly Parton
  • Hello Molly by Molly Shannon & Sean Wilsey
  • Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron
• Has their eye on a designer bag
  • Travel Saffiano Leather Tote by Michael Kors
  • Willow Shoulder Bag by Coach
  • Kate Spade Aster Shoulder Bag
  • Prada Tessuto Nylon Blue Zip Calf Leather Cross Body Bag
• Is sentimental and would appreciate something homemade from the kids or grandkids
  • Garden Stone – Personalized
  • Personalized Memory Box
  • Family Photo Calendar
  • Personalized Stationery
• Likes to Be Cozy
  • Luxury PJs
  • Cashmere Throw
  • Hotel Sheets – Cuddledown
  • Satin Sleep Set

Intangible Gifts

• Fixing something that’s needed to get fixed for a long time
• Digging a garden
• Making Dinner & Doing the Dishes
• Take a Walk
• Just spending time

It’s the Little Things That Count

What Do Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day? Thinking about the intangible list, I could have gone on and on. It’s the little things that really matter, at least to this Mom.

Here’s to hoping that no matter what kind of mother you are, we come in all kinds of maternal shapes, that you have the best Mother’s Day!

Peace,