Shopping for Mother’s Day this year during a pandemic might be challenging. To add to the pressure, kids won’t be making cute little homemade gifts at school to bring home. So I wanted to put together a guide with Mother’s Day gift ideas for you when you’re shopping for your mom, step-mom, Mother-n-law, grandmother, or even better – to pass along to your husband. Let’s face it most men need all the help that they can get while shoppping.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I created a gift guide containing my favorite 25 items to fit any style or budget. Most of the options also support local small businesses. Don’t worry if you are not local, most of these shop owners will ship too.
1. Magnolia Table Vol 2 by Joanna Gaines – The new release of her second Magnolia Table cookbook is sure to be a big hit. Her recipe for After School Banana Bread and Chocolate cookies were amazing in the first addition. Besides, what woman doesn’t love Joanna Gaines?
2. Emily Kai Accessories – This local company provides a designer accessories line consisting of headbands, jewelry, and bamboo ponchos. All items are handmade with fabrics found from all around the world. Emily Kai stands behind their products and offers complimentary repairs if anything shall go wrong. Some options to consider for your special mom is the Macrame Earrings, Knot Necklace, Lava You bracelets, and Bamboo Ponchos. Lava You was set up as a driving force to raise awareness to a greater cause. Go to EmilyKai.com to order and recieve 20% off with coupon code MOMSDAY20% until May 5, 2020 plus free shipping on every order.
3. Perfume – We all love perfume so you can’t go wrong here. If you don’t know her favorite, VIKTOR & ROLF Flowerbomb is on my wish list and smells amazing.
4. AirPods Pro – All this ZOOM calling, FaceTiming, podcast listening, and Marco Poloing requires a good set in ear headphones. AirPods Pro are the newest release from Apple with more than 24 hours of listening time.
5. Spring Blossom Wine – Let’s be real, we moms could all use wine lately. Country Hertiage Winery is local to Fort Wayne and makes some of the best tasting wine. Spring Blossom is their newest release and the perfect light and sweet treat to enjoy this spring. Shipping is also available of all their wines and ciders.
6. Personalized Family Portrait – Custom family portraits will make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Nicolle, a local Fort Wayne artist from VimAnn Vigor will design a custom family portrait including pets to fit each family members personality and style. You will receive a beautiful print and digital file to share with your loved ones.
7. Perennials – Fresh flowers to plant or a hanging basket are beautiful this time of year. The Plant Center has been my go to for many years to purchase flowers. They sell some of the biggest and hardies plants in a wide variety to choose from. If you are not local to Fort Wayne then visit your local nursery for purchasing.
8. Mother’s Day Box – Say Happy Mother’s Day with a customized party in a box from The Confetti Post. These care packages filled with confetti, a sweet treat, and more will for sure brighten their day. All boxes are shipped before Mother’s Day with free shipping.
9. Vera Bradley Backpack with Wallet – The Carryall Backpack in dark aloe is made of soft leather and super functional with tons of pockets. Great for that mom on the go. Compliment the backpack with the Carryall Accordion Wristlet. We are blessed that Vera Bradley calls Fort Wayne home. Shipping is currently free for all online orders.
10. Chocolate Mother’s Day Tower – Show mom the love with this DeBrand Fine Chocolate Mother’s Day Tower. This gift contains one 9pc Connoisseur Collection box, one 4pc Truffle Collection box, one 4pc Classic Collection box, and one “Happy Mother’s Day” Chocolate Thoughts Bar. It is the one gift you know she’ll love. Chocolate is available for pick up and shipping is also available.
11. Mother’s Day Candle Box – This cute box is sold by Cedar Creek Candles and includes a 2 inch succulent in a terra cotta pot, 8oz soy candle in your scent of choice, and a box of coordinating matches. Boxes and candles are available for curbside pick up and shipping is available.
12. Spring Flower Bouquet – Aimee from Fleur To Gather and Candice from Flourish and Flounce teamed up together to bring you beautiful floral centerpieces perfect for Mother’s Day. Both of these talented ladies own small businesses in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Check out www.flourishandflouce.com to order while supplies last.
13. Luna & Jade Personalized Lilly Necklace – Any mom would love a personalized necklace for Mother’s Day. My only hiccup is picking out what to engrave on the disc. Thankfully, Mandy at Luna & Jade provides popular designs to choose from or you can submit your own. She is super easy to work with and very talented. Check out her website at www.lunaandjade.com for this necklace and many more styles to personalize.
14. Disney Picnic Backpack – With the nice weather finally coming, I see lots of outdoor adventures in our future. This Disney loving mama can’t pass up this fun Mickey themed picnic backpack. Shop online at shopdisney.com to get yours.
15. Gardening Tool Set – The current pandemic has us all wanting to start home-based gardens. Thanks to the starter kit from Big Lake Trading Post, I am well on my way to a garden of my own. A fun set of gardening gloves and tools would be perfect this Mother’s Day for anyone with a garden or even planting flowers.
16. The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible – This book will definitely come in handy whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out. I just hope it can fix my black thumb.
17. Lake Girl Gift Set – Show of hands who is ready for Lake days this summer! This set offers everything a lake mom would need. This set comes with nautical wine glasses, sweet treat, bottle wrap, and decals. Outer Grace Boutique also offers other gift sets and curbside pick up in Fort Wayne.
18. Mom Quote Sign – As a mom, you are likely to say these phases several times a day. I think I will just hand it outside my home office door and save my breath. You can purchased this sign along with other home decor and florals from Smiley’s Joy Boutique. New online store is open and available for shipping along with local curbside pick up.
19. Rainbow Macrame Earrings – Don’t these earring just put you in a good mood! Jill Leedy Designs has a whole collection of handmade accessories for that special lady in your life. Plus she ships free to anywhere in the US.
20. Resturant Gift Card – Give that special mom a night off from cooking with a gift card to their favorite restaurant. They can use it for carry out or save it until things get back to normal. My favorite local place is Umi Fort Wayne. Along with great seafood, Umi Fort Wayne also features amazing beef, pork, chicken, noodle dishes, and innovative sushi and Japanese dishes. May I suggest the Diva Roll! The generosity from the owners and staff of this restaurant is beyond words as they have served over 10,000 meals to those in need during this challenging time.
21. New Spring Clothing – When we can finally go out again, I feel like we will be in a whole new season. Spring came during our stay at home adventure so update your spring wardrobe with some local small business boutiques that also offer free shipping. Both Ella Chic Boutique and Jo + James Boutique are owned by local friends in Fort Wayne and have beautiful selections of clothes to fit any style.
22. Butterfly and Flowers Candy Bouquet – A Spoon Full Of Sugar will be offering handmade bouquets containing flower and butterfly lollipops. Mom’s can share them with their kids. This candy shop is currently offering curbside service.
23. Sugar Love Boutique – The gold stripe tote is love! This set comes with a passport holder and luggage tag too. Sugar Love Boutique has several other gift sets too with free shipping.
24. Workout Gear – These Spanx leggings from Idlehour Boutique are great for lounging around the house while staying at home or working out to get rid of the Quarantine 15. Idlehour Boutique has a full range of clothing options and offering free shipping on all orders.
25. Chardonnay Go – This adult board game with a twist of charades is for wine lovers, mom, and anyone looking for hilarious fun. Perfect for a ladies’ game night when this is over. The Monogram Shoppe has several gift options to choose from plus Sara (shop owner) will deliver right to your door, if around Fort Wayne, or ship it. We are thankful that she made several trips to our house to help us celebrate a birthday and Easter.
Regardless of what you choose to give them, nothing will compare to the hug you can share the next time you are together. This stay at home order has not been an easy road for a lot of us but together we will make it through. It will make us appreciate more what we had before the pandemic and cherish the moments that we still have together.
