Technically next week will be our Mother’s Day edition. That being said — let’s have a real talk, shall we?
Every year, Mother’s Day rolls around like it hasn’t been on the calendar since forever. And every year, a good portion of us find ourselves panic-Googling “quick Mother’s Day gifts” like it’s a pop quiz we forgot to study for.
No shame, we’ve all been there. But what if — hear me out — this is the year we plan ahead?
Think about it: no more stress-scrolling through gift guides while your printer screams in protest trying to spit out a last-minute card. No more awkward “your real gift is on the way” texts. No more grabbing whatever candles are left on the shelf at CVS and pretending they were “hand-selected.”
This year, we can do better.
We can order the thing she actually wants before shipping deadlines. We can make a brunch reservation that isn’t at 3:45 p.m. We can even — brace yourself — mail a card with time to spare.
If you’re a DIYer, now’s your window to get crafty. Want to write a heartfelt letter? Bake something? Put together a photo book? Do it this week, and you might actually enjoy the process. Bonus: you’ll have time to hide the hot glue gun before guests arrive.
And if you’re more of a “click and ship” kind of person (hi, me too), you’re in the golden zone. The good gifts are still in stock. You have options. You have power. Use it wisely.
Because the truth is, moms, grandmas, aunts, bonus moms, and maternal figures of all kinds? They deserve more than last-minute leftovers.
Let’s surprise them not just with a great gift — but with the fact that for once, we actually had our act together.
Actually Fun (and Not Boring) Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
✨ The “You Deserve a Trophy” Gift
Get her a custom award. Seriously. Engrave a plaque that says “Best Mom Who Still Answers My Texts” or “CEO of Knowing Where Everything Is.” Funny and sweet? Double win.
📚 The Bookstore Bundle
Grab a few of her favorite reads, a cozy throw blanket, some fancy tea or wine, and pop it in a basket. Bonus points if you label it: “Do Not Disturb Unless You’re Refilling My Beverage.”
🌿 The Plant with a Plan
A cute houseplant + a little punny note = instant charm. Try a succulent with a card that says, “Thanks for helping me grow (even when I was kind of a cactus).”
🧁 The Brunch That Comes to Her
Make a DIY brunch box: mini quiches, muffins, fruit, and a tiny bottle of bubbly. Deliver it like you’re a high-end caterer. Bonus: she doesn’t even have to get out of her robe.
🎨 The “Time Together” Gift
Book a pottery class, a painting night, or even a jewelry-making workshop. Something fun, something new, something where you can both say, “This was actually amazing.”
🧴 The Spa Sneak Attack
If she won’t book a massage for herself, do it for her. Or go DIY: fuzzy slippers, a face mask, and a note that says, “I scheduled you a guilt-free afternoon off.” She’ll melt.
