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On the second Sunday in May, we celebrate Mother’s Day by honoring the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures who have impacted our lives.
Sometimes, a mother has to be many things at once: a teacher, a chef, an entrepreneur, a healer! No matter what type of person your special lady is, we have a gift guide that will help you pick out the perfect present for the woman you’re celebrating this May 13.
The Athlete
For the woman who goes the extra mile (literally), give her gear that can keep in step with her busy life.
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Nike sneaker $75
These coral-colored kicks might make your mother jump for joy. The shoes feature a refined old-school basketball icon that might jog her memory while the supple suede will give her athletic gear a fashion-forward flair.
The Chef
For the gourmet gal who knows her way around the kitchen, spice up her life with a monthly meal subscription.
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Pamper the chef in your life with a gift card that covers four new recipes from Blue Apron. The online order-to-door delivery subscription might even save her a trip to the grocery store.
The Fashionista
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, and the mother in your life may fall in love with this Kate Spade heart pendant necklace.
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Put a little sparkle around her neck with a glitz and glam necklace that can accessorize any outfit. She’ll fall head over heels for the “Mom” engraved heart pendant.
The Mom on the Go
For the woman on a tight schedule, make sure her gear can keep up with her. Give the gift of organization and convenience to the woman on the go.
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Target laptop sleeve $39.99
This leather laptop sleeve allows her to carry her work essentials in style. Whether she’s on her way to work or running her small business, this case will help her keep her things in order.
The Worker Bee
No time to waste! From executives to entrepreneurs, help her keep her important dates and meetings with a watch that’ll keep time.
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Fossil leather watch $115
For the woman who’s always taking care of business, time is money. And there’s no time like the present to gift her this Fossil leather watch.
The Self-Care Enthusiast
Let’s be honest: if anyone needs to treat themselves, it’s the hardworking women in our lives. Give her the gift of relaxation with a self-care kit.
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From head to toe, this beauty box has all the essentials for a relaxing night in. If your mom needs a little me time, help her kick back and relax with a little pamper kit.
The HGTV Binge-Watcher
For the woman who knows the definition of “open floor plan” and “shiplap,” give her the gift that’ll make her home worthy of her own HGTV show!
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Target bud vase $6.99
She doesn’t have to wait to watch her favorite dynamic duo transform a fixer-upper. These house-shaped vases are sure to bring some southern charm into her very own living room.
The Artist
No happy little trees here: Just a happy little family, custom-painted to wow any art lover in your life.
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Since she’s the woman who pinned your paintings on the fridge, give her a portrait worthy of an art gallery. A hand-painted family picture is sure to hang over her fireplace for years to come.
The Techie
For the woman who lives her life hands-free, give her a virtual personal assistant that will be at her beck and call.
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Amazon Echo Dot $49.99
While you may not be able to afford a butler, the Amazon Echo Dot is a pretty good backup! From playing music to scheduling a payment, this hands-free assistant can help her with all kinds of tasks.
The Free Spirit
If the woman in your life spends more time outside than in, help her carry her gear in a bag that can handle the great outdoors.
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L.L. Bean Boat and Tote $29.95
This heavy-duty canvas bag can hold all of her outdoor gear while still looking stylish and chic. The natural canvas color is perfect for your nature girl, while the red provides a pop of color.
If you’re still stumped for a gift for mom, 1800Flowers is offering 20% off flowers and gifts for Quicken Loans clients using the promo code QUICKEN20 – now through Mother’s Day.
A mother can play many roles in her life, so be sure to pick the perfect present to make this Mother’s Day the best one yet!
What are you giving your special woman this Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments below!
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These are the best and the most loving ideas! I will give “Spade heart pendant necklace” on the coming mother’s day. Last year, I bought a stunning jar with 31 personalized messages from KindNotes. Now, she is really excited to get the gift and I am sure that she would be expecting something new. Hope she will like a lot the idea of the necklace. Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad to see you found something you liked. Your mom will love it!
creative ideas for mothers day gift. Mothers day or not, they deserve the world for being mother and what better way to make them feel special than these. My mom loves cooking and The Chef subscription would be perfect for her.
We’re glad you liked it, Kelly!