Mother’s Day falls on May 12 this year – which feels far away until it’s not, of course. Now, while it’s good to prepare ahead of time, it’s also an opportunity to consider more unique gifts for the more non-traditional moms out there.
A non-traditional mom can be anyone who's been a mother figure to you. Whether that’s the grandma who took care of you after school while you were a kid or your friend’s mom who took you camping every summer, there are plenty of mother figures (stepmoms, mothers-in-law, aunts, neighbors, coaches) who have done so much for you and deserve special consideration.
Below are Mother’s Day gifts that will be perfect for all types of moms, because Mother’s Day also happens to be a reminder that there is no “one type” of mother out there. And what better occasion to show how much you love her for exactly who she is than on a holiday made just for her? Find our unique gifts for non-traditional moms below.
For Your Best Mom Friend
From One Mom to Another Cookie Gift Box
Maybe there’s a mom at your child’s school who is always offering to carpool. Or your hairstylist just had her first kid. Showing another mom some love is the ultimate “I See You” gift that can absolutely brighten their day. Let them know they’re doing a great job with this spring-themed cookie gift box.
For the Hands-On Grandma
Cookie Decorating Kit
This cookie decorating kit is best paired with some one-on-one time with Grandma and her grandkids. If she’s always planning crafts and activities with her favorite youngsters, make her life easier with a cookie kit that requires no baking or stirring. Best yet, do it at your house and promise to clean up afterwards. Maybe she’ll give you a piece of hard candy for the effort.
For the Gourmand
Deluxe Pears, Apples, and Cheese Kit
If there’s a mom in your life who only likes the best of the best when it comes to food and drink, give them something they’ll have some real fun with: a fruit and cheese gift box. Whether they’ll bring it out at their next happy hour or book club, they’ll be sure to mention who gifted it to them when everyone oohs and ahhs.
For the Disney Mom
Disney’s Mickey Mouse & Friends Cookie Jar with Cookies
Disney Mickey Mouse Berries
If a relaxing vacation means visiting Epcot for some croissants in France followed by a Magic Kingdom ride in some teacups, this mom will love these Mickey Mouse-pictured cookies and the jar, which can store, well, more cookies, but also her Disney memories. Or a Disney-themed cake or chocolate-covered berries. Even if she can’t make it to the theme parks this year, she’ll certainly appreciate the attention to detail.
For the Home Cook
Herb Garden in Wooden Box
If you’ve ever been to their house for Sunday dinner or you’re never allowed to leave the house without an abundance of leftovers, then you know a mom who shows their love for cooking. Take that to the next level with a unique herb garden to place on their windowsill: adding fresh ingredients to their next pot of sauce will always make them think of you.
For the Jet Setter
Relaxing Coast & Coconut Spa Set
Give the mom who is always planning their next vacation a little vacation at home with this spa set. The coconut-scented goodies include a sugar scrub and bath salts, and will substitute the feeling of white sand beaches and piña coladas when they’re home on a Thursday night.
For the Outdoor Mom
Birth Month Flower Garden Stone
Perfect for the mom who can’t stay inside during the spring and summer – whether it’s to sit on the porch, garden, hike, or walk the dog – this fun garden stone can be personalized with all of her family’s birth flowers. She can place it on her patio, her walkway, or right in her garden to always admire.
For the Dog Mom
Precious Pup
Whether your non-traditional mom became a doting caretaker for her pets after you flew the coop, or you just happen to love a mom whose number one priority is her fur baby, this fun bouquet is the perfect choice. It’s a 3D puppy made with white carnations and pink roses. Ask her for a picture of her real pet to put next to it, and she’ll be sure to oblige.
AUTHOR
Alicia Raeburn is a writer and marketer for her business, Alicia Raeburn Writing. She’s a self-identified word nerd who has spent the majority of her life with her nose buried in a book or clacking away on a keyboard. When she’s not off wordsmithing, she’s usually chasing her rescue dog through the woods, hopping on a plane to a new destination, or puttering around in her poorly maintained garden.