Mother’s Day Gifts your Mom Actually Wants

Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to celebrate the moms in your life, whether that’s your own mom, your wife, your daughter-in-law or your sister. Being a mom is rewarding but it doesn’t often come with a lot of recognition . . . unless you count toddler kisses.

This Mother’s Day find some Mother’s Day gifts your mom actually wants! We’ve made it easy by putting together some of our favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas for you!

Book of the Month Club

Are you shopping for a mom who loves to read? Book of the Month Club is the perfect gift idea! Each month they meticulously select the 5 best books they can find and provide detailed reviews. You can select one (or more) books that you want to read and it will be shipped to you for cheaper than you could buy it anywhere else!

I checked the prices to compare. American War was my pick for this month and it was $16.14 for the hardcover on Amazon or $13.99 for the Kindle version. With Book of the Month Club you get the hardcover book for only $9.99!

Right now if you gift a Book of the Month Membership to mom you’ll get a free month’s subscription for yourself too!

Venta Air Purifier

I know, I know. An air purifier may not be the first thing you think of for a Mother’s Day gift. Trust me. This one is different. We’ve been using a Venta Airwasher for a few months now and I’m OBSESSED with it. This thing not only purifies the air using water (so no filters required), but it also is a humidifier that works without over humidifying your air and getting everything around it damp. In short, this thing is awesome.

A Venta Airwasher filters everything from dust and allergens in your air to airborne bacteria. Get one to put in mom’s room and she’ll breathe easier (and think about how thoughtful you are).

She Believed She Could Bracelet from Charmed Collections

I first discovered this sweet little bracelet when Charmed Collections gifted one to me at Snap Conference and I instantly fell in love with their beautiful (and meaningful) jewelry line for moms. The quote says “She believed she could so she did”. As someone who tends to over-schedule myself and then get overwhelmed and doubt my own abilities, I LOVED having this simple reminder to wear.

Charmed Collections also has some great options if you want charms with your children’s names or initials too.

Zebrawood and Turquoise Cora Watch from Jord

Every woman needs a great watch. This Zebrawood Cora watch from Jord is both functional and stylish. I love the pop of color on this (I’m a sucker for anything turquoise) and the zebrawood adds such a fun, unexpected element. The details on this are just gorgeous. Everything from the swarovski crystal markers to the self-winding drive system makes this watch one that mom will treasure for years to come.

If you haven’t discovered Jord’s wood watches yet, you definitely need to check them out. They have some great women’s watches (and men’s watches if you are thinking ahead to Father’s Day).

LipSense

The moms in your life are sure to appreciate lipstick that stays on for up to 18 hours and doesn’t smudge. Get her a Lipsense Starter Kit, which includes a color of your choice, a gloss, and the remover.

Once she tries this, she’ll never want to go back to her old lipstick. Check out what I have in stock by joining my Facebook group here.  Use the LipSense coupon code “BusyMothersDay” to get 10% off your first purchase (good for orders through Busyproof lips only).

Heidi Swapp Letter Board

Does the mom you are shopping for love to add something fun to her home decor? A Heidi Swapp Letter board adds a fun way to display your favorite quotes, sayings, and notes. With a great white on white design and the option for fun handwritten letters to add in, mom will love getting one of these great letter boards as a Mother’s Day gift!

You can grab the letter board here and a great set of letters to get you started here. Change things up with this set of handwritten letters.

Blue Apron Meal Delivery

No mom wants to cook on Mother’s Day . . . or the week after Mother’s Day. Make things simple for everyone with a delivery from Blue Apron. They have the most amazing meals and they delivery everything you need to make them right to your front door.

We’ve been using Blue Apron for several months now and I can’t even tell you what a stress reliever it has been to know that dinner is not only taken care of but that it’s something I can look forward to eating.

Sign up here and get $30 off your first order. 

Kindle Paperwhite

For moms who love to read, finding a way to take all their books with them on the go can be a serious challenge. With a Kindle Paperwhite, moms can carry their whole library in their purse so they can read in those little captured moments that pop up during the day. The Kindle Paperwhite is front lit so it is easy on your eyes but also allows you to read in the dark (think trying to get kids to bed).

The white paperwhite has a sleek look and reads like a paper book. Every mom needs one of these! Grab one for Mother’s Day here.

An Erin Condren Journal

The famously popular Erin Condren Life Planners may still be in pre-order for next year but you can still grab a fabulously styled Erin Condren Journal for mom this Mother’s Day. These journals come in all the same amazing styles we love in the Life Planners and you can personalize them with your name (or anything else that you’d like).

Want to save some money? Sign up for an Erin Condren account here and you’ll be emailed a coupon for $10 off your first order.

Bogg Bag

If you haven’t discovered Bogg Bags yet, you are missing out. These versatile bags are perfect for everything summer. Whether you are going to the beach, the pool, the lake, or anywhere else, a Bogg Bag will help you drag all your stuff along with you. With a large base to make it tip-proof and an easily washable design, a Bogg Bag is the perfect choice for whatever mom needs to carry.

Pick your favorite color and grab a Bogg Bag for mom here. The Bogg Bag also comes in a smaller size for those times when you don’t need to carry as much stuff with you.

British Chocolate

Chocolate is a no-brainer for Mother’s Day (what woman doesn’t love chocolate?) but you can take things to a new level by buying mom this box of assorted (full-size!) British chocolate bars. My mom is British and I grew up on British chocolate and I can tell you right now, if you haven’t tried these chocolate bars, you are seriously missing out.

Buy mom this box of assorted British Chocolate Bars Here and you’ll be her favorite. Seriously.

Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband

Shopping for a mom who loves fitness (or wants to love fitness)? This Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband comes in lots of fun colors (the teal is my favorite) and monitors everything from your heart rate to your text messages. With summer just around the corner, Mom is going to be on the go and this Fitbit is the perfect way to help her track her health, her calendar, and everything else.

Grab this Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband here.

What are you buying mom for Mother’s Day this year?