Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s time to make a plan for the special moms in your life. Many moms simply want a break from planning and decision-making on Mother’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating your mom, sister, grandma, or a mother figure in your life, take the pressure off them for the day and let them truly sit back and relax.
We recently read an eye-opening YouGov Mother's Day survey that asked American mothers what they would like to do and receive on Mother’s Day, and found the results fascinating! Based on this data, we’ve curated the following gift guide to help you simplify your Mother’s Day shopping while giving them exactly what they want.
What Do Moms Actually Want For Mother’s Day?
Spend Time with My Children or Family
61% of American moms say they want quality time with their children, while 33% say they want quality time with their mothers and families. Either way, family is the top pick for Mother’s Day activities based on the YouGov survey.
Many moms are used to making all the plans in the family, so give them both the time with family and the gift of not having to plan it. Here are a couple of ideas:
- Coordinate the plans with her family and the kids.
- Plan a wonderful activity together: a BBQ, a nice meal out, cooking together, or planting flowers (don’t forget the bug spray!)
- Take things off her plate, so she can enjoy her time with family (plan the meal, walk the dog, or clean the kitchen the night before! Trust us — she’ll notice)
A few activities to try with the family:
- Board game night
- Outdoor movie night
- Mini golfing
- Dinner out
- A picnic or campfire with s’mores
- Painting, pottery, or something artsy
- Seeing a play or musical
- Attending a festival or going to a museum
- A nature walk
- Pool day
Time at Home
While many moms enjoy eating out, 35% of moms surveyed preferred to stay home. Depending on the mother, this may look like a quiet afternoon reading and dinner with the family, or an all-day movie marathon with everyone. Think about what they may enjoy!
Here are a couple of ideas to make their time at home even more relaxing:
- Plan the day's menu based on mom’s favorites (don’t be afraid to ask what they’d like). We recommend prepping ahead of time, such as making a refreshing cold brew tea at home.
- Use flavorful spice blends to make cooking easier while still creating something delicious.
- If you’re planning on watching a movie, consider one of our amazing popcorn seasonings! It’ll take the experience to the next level. Grab their favorite drink and candies too while you’re at it!
- Diffuse a soothing, joy-inducing essential oil, such as Bergamot Essential Oil or Lavender Essential Oil.
Wellness or Spa Experience
Many moms want to feel pampered on their special day, with 18% saying they’d love to go for a beauty or wellness treatment, and 25% saying they’d love a gift that provides that experience.
All this to say, wellness and self-care gifts are often a hit!
We love the following to create an amazing spa experience at home:
- Bath Salts & Bath Bags: Few things are more relaxing than an uninterrupted, soothing hot bath. Take her experience to the next level with our all-natural bath salts and Herbal Bath Bags, which create an aromatic paradise.
- Facial Care Products: If the mom in your life loves skincare or luxurious pampering sessions, a hydrating face mask or a relaxing body butter is a fantastic staple!
- An Herb Stop Gift Card: Unsure what kind of skincare or bodycare the mom in your life would adore? A gift card gives them the freedom to get exactly what they want. Pair it with flowers or a box of chocolates and watch them light up.
Curate a Mother’s Day Basket!
Shopping for one item that’s perfect for the amazing mom in your life is a lot of pressure.
Instead, curate a thoughtful basket filled with their favorite things. We recommend giving the basket a theme to make it more memorable.
Every mom is different. Some love cozy evenings with tea and books, while others adore skincare, gardening, cooking, or aromatherapy. Creating a personalized Mother’s Day gift basket based on her favorite hobbies or relaxation rituals makes the gift feel even more thoughtful and memorable.
Here are a few ideas we love:
- A Movie Night Basket: Include popcorn, popcorn seasonings, candy, nacho fixings, and a favorite DVD or gift card to purchase a beloved movie.
- A Spa Basket: Stock her up with all her favorites! Select a new natural facial cleanser, moisturizers and creams, and body butters and lotions to set her up with the basics! Then add creative favorites, such as bath salts, hair serums, or essential oils, depending on her taste.
- A Color-Themed Basket: This option is visually stunning! Select items that match her favorite color, such as food, lotion, a gift card, candles, books, or other goodies.
- An Essential Oil Basket: Is the mom in your life in love with diffusing essential oils or adding them to her perfumes, bath, or lotion? Indulge her with a thoughtful basket packed with items, such as an essential oil kit, refills of her favorites, and an aromatherapy bracelet so she can wear the oils on the go.
- A Sweet Dreams Basket: A good night’s sleep is one of the best gifts you could ever give! Pack a basket filled with relaxing, insomnia-busting remedies, such as our Deep Sleep Tea and Chamomile Tea. For more ideas, explore our article on herbal remedies traditionally used for relaxation and sleep support.
- A Lavender Basket: Lavender is one of the most beloved essential oils and fragrances, known for its relaxing and calming aroma. Curate a gorgeous basket stocked with lavender and relaxing essentials. We have lavender tea, lavender bath salts, lavender lip balm, lavender body lotion, lavender roll-on oil, and much more!
- A Chocolate Basket: For the chocolate lovers out there, try a basket packed with everything chocolate—her favorite chocolate bars, a chocolatey tea (we recommend our Hazelnut Chocolate Black Tea or Chocolate Honeybush Tea), hot chocolate tea, and some unexpected, non-food items that tie in chocolate— perhaps a funny notepad or mug with a quote about chocolate!
Looking for more wellness-inspired Mother's Day gifts? Explore our herbal teas, skincare products, essential oils, and handcrafted self-care favorites to build a thoughtful gift basket she'll truly love.
We hope this guide helps you create a relaxing, meaningful, and memorable Mother’s Day for the incredible moms in your life.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Herbalist Natalie & Herbalist Leilah
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Natalie Hajdu-Voakes is a consulting herbalist and the owner of The Herb Stop, with over 28 years of hands-on experience in crafting herbal remedies and promoting natural wellness. |
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