Gifts for the Sentimental Mom
Make a sentimental mom smile with these thoughtful gifts
Most moms have a strong sentimental streak - it comes with the territory. If your mom has saved every one of your drawings since the first time you held a crayon, and has all of your school plays in the family video library, she’ll probably appreciate any of the Mother’s Day gift ideas below. Remember that the most important thing you can give a sentimental mom is the gift of your time. Plan to spend Mother’s Day getting caught up over coffee and sharing some of your favorite memories.
Gifts up to $20
- Phone card - Give Mom the gift of gab with a refillable long distance phone card and a note saying you expect her to use it at least once a week. Get one for yourself too so you can call and let her know what’s going on in your life.
- Thank you jar - Get a large glass vase and fifty small, colorful note cards. On each card, write different things Mom has done that you’re thankful for. It could be as simple as driving you to soccer practice all summer, or something bigger, like helping you make a career decision. Give Mom the vase and cards so she can read them when she needs a little pick-me-up. We’re sure she’ll get misty-eyed over this Mother’s Day gift idea.
- Photo calendar - Select Mom’s favorite photos of you and your family and have them made into a photo calendar. Proud moms love showing off their kids and your calendar will remind her how much you love her, all year long.
Gifts up to $50
- Name a star - Show Mom how much she lights up your life by naming a star after her. Look on the Internet for different companies that offer this service and can provide you with the star’s coordinates. After dinner on Mother’s Day, take her outside and show her the star you’ve named after her.
- Make a scrapbook - If you’ve got an artistic flair, buy a scrapbook and fill it with all your favorite memories about Mom. Knowing you put so much time and effort into making her a special keepsake will mean the world to her. Crafty moms really love the look of homemade scrapbooks too.
Gifts up to $100
- Generations photo - On Mother’s Day, get the whole family dressed in their best and have a family portrait taken. Include grandmothers and your own children to showcase each generation of your family.
- Mother’s jewelry - Looking for something sparkly to give Mom? Mother’s rings incorporate the birthstones of each child into a beautiful setting. Mother’s bracelets spell out each child’s name with block beads surrounded by other gemstones or crystals. Check with your local jeweler for different designs and plan to order well in advance so your gift is ready for Mother’s Day. Jewelry loving moms will also treasure these thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Gifts up to $200
- Flowers for a year - Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat Mom to a fresh bouquet of flowers, but why not let her enjoy the beauty of flowers all year long? Arrange for your florist to send Mom a different bouquet each month. Your gift will remind her that you appreciate her every day of the year.
- Maid service -Mom deserves to be treated like a queen, so give her some time off her feet! Treat her with a gift certificate for maid service that she can use whenever she needs a break or if she needs an extra hand before company arrives.
Most sentimental moms will tell you that they don’t need a present on Mother’s Day and that your company is gift enough. But show her how much you really appreciate her with a thoughtful gift that you know she’ll love and be sure to tell her, out loud or in a card, just how special she is.
