This list of gift suggestions is organized by mom types, because, after all, most moms have specific passions and attitudes that make us who we are. Shoppers with this list in hand can use mom’s enthusiasms to hone in on the perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas, while enjoying an exercise in thoughtfulness.
To make shopping for mom even more fun, combine gifts from different categories to pull together a custom gift basket perfectly suited for mom’s tastes. After all, no two moms are exactly alike.
Have fun brainstorming gift ideas for Mom, and happy shopping!
BOOKISH MOM
- eReader
- Independent bookseller gift card
- eBook gift card
- Booklight
- Audiobook club subscription
SOCIALITE MOM
- Bulletin board, calendar, whiteboard combo
- Large, colorful tote bag
- Movie star sunglasses
- Address book
- Lifestyle magazine subscription
FITNESS MOM
- Subscription online workout classes
- Running store gift card
- Sporty headphones
- Stylish reusable water bottle
- Foam roller for post-workout recovery
ZEN MOM
- Yoga mat
- Desktop zen garden
- Yoga class gift certificate
- Teapot with tea cups
- Mindfulness journal or guided meditation app subscription
WRITER MOM
- Mom writer book or eBook
- Fancy pen or an assortment of pens
- Customized leather-bound journal
- Hip laptop bag
- Gift certificate for a writing retreat or workshop
STYLISH MOM
- Jewelry holder
- Lipstick/lip gloss tote
- Scarf rack
- Gift card to a local boutique
- Fashion magazine subscription
GREEN MOM
- Thrift store gift card
- Solar-powered watch
- Solar charger power bank
- Composter
- CSA (community-supported agriculture) membership
- Reusable shopping bags in various sizes
FRUGAL MOM
- New wallet
- Budgeting planner or app subscription
- Storage container to hold coupon cutters
- Couponing strategies book
- Homemade coupon book offering services like a homemade dinner or a day of pampering
WORKING MOM
- Smart shoulder bag
- Laptop bag
- Scheduling apps
- Housecleaning service
- Pretty makeup bag
- Subscription to a productivity app or online course
GARDENING MOM
- Garden tool caddy
- Garden clogs
- Kneeling pad
- Seed packets and plant starter kit
FUNNY MOM
- Joke of the day calendar
- DVD of favorite humorous movie or TV show
- How to Be Funny Book or eBook
- Signed celebrity photo of favorite comedian
- Tickets to a comedy show
WORK-AT-HOME MOM
- Desktop organizer
- Picture frames
- Gift card for a virtual assistant service
- Stylish hook racks for charge cords
- Noise-canceling headphones
MOVIE MOM
- Popcorn maker or gourmet popcorn
- Favorite movie theater drink assortment
- Subscription to a streaming service
- Pre-purchased movie tickets
- Entertainment magazine subscription
FOODIE MOM
- Favorite restaurant gift certificate
- Assortment of favorite condiments
- Food item of the month club
- Cookbook featuring her favorite cuisine or chef
- Gourmet food store gift card
- Cooking class experience for learning new culinary skills
INSPIRED MOM
- Inspirational thought for the day calendar
- Personalized photo book with family memories
- Seasonally scented candles
- Photo posters with inspiring thoughts
- Gratitude journal or affirmation cards for daily inspiration
TECHNO MOM
- Electronics charging station
- Music/books/apps gift card
- Smartphone portable keyboard
- Gadget sleeves or cases
- Tickets to local science and industry museum
- Smart home device like a voice-activated assistant
ARTSY MOM
- Umbrella from a museum store
- Biography of a favorite artist
- Tickets to a gallery exhibit
- Art supplies of her own
- Small prints of her favorite artwork
TYPE-A MOM
- Digital task manager subscription
- Checklist pads
- Purse organizer
- Designer sticky notes
SPORTY MOM
- Baseball hat
- Portable snack/drink cooler
- Tickets to a game
- Bleacher seat cushion
CHEF MOM
- Cooking class
- Cooking magazine subscription
- High-quality kitchen gadget like a stand mixer or chef's knife
- Cooking store gift card
- Vintage cookbooks
HIP MOM
- Gift certificate to a retro boutique
- Funky socks
- Subscription to a local Zine
- New specs with artful frames
- Tickets to local indie band concert
DECORATOR MOM
- Gift card to her favorite antique or decor store
- Décor magazine subscription
- Interior design color wheel
- Portable tape measure
- Binders with sheet protectors for idea clippings
THOUGHTFUL MOM
- Monogrammed thank you notes
- Beautiful kitchen apron
- Floral air freshener spray
- Potpourri in favorite scent
- Lavender drawer sachet
TRAVELER MOM
- Passport holder
- Neck pillow, eye mask and earplugs
- Stylish luggage
- Travel magazine subscription
- Travel journal or scratch-off map for documenting adventures
CAFFEINATED MOM
- Coffee making tools
- Stylish and colorful mugs
- Black tea assortment
- Chocolate covered coffee beans
- Coffee shop gift card
CRAFTY MOM
- Rolling organizer for storing supplies
- Sketch pad to plan future projects
- How-to book or eBook on favorite craft
- Tabletop craft tool sorter
- Craft magazine subscription
WHOLE-LIVING MOM
- Gift card to Whole Foods or Trader Joe's
- Subscription to a mindfulness or wellness app
- Organic chocolates or bakery items
- Purely made lotions or body butter
- Gift card for a holistic wellness retreat or spa getaway
Christina Katz is a writer mom, a fitness mom, a gardening mom, a movie mom, a foodie mom, an inspired mom, a decorator mom, and a whole-living mom. Her latest book is The Writer’s Workout.