Searching for the BEST Mother’s Day Gifts for your sweet Mom?  Whether you’re looking for personalized Mother’s Day Gifts or just a sweet little surprise, here’s what she REALLY wants…

Be sure to check out these fun Mason Jar Gift Ideas, too!

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Mother’s Day Gifts

Need a good idea for Mother’s Day Gifts for Mom or Grandma?  I’ve got you covered! 

You’ve just hit the gift giving inspiration jackpot with this BIG List of Creative Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

Keisha writes: "There are some terrific ideas here!"

If you haven’t snatched up a gift for your sweet mama yet, it’s time to check out this HUGE list of fun gifts she’ll love!  

From sweet & silly gifts for Mom to unique homemade gifts, there’s something fun for everyone!

Sometimes moms can be a little tricky to find gifts for, right?

Well, you’re in the right place.

I’ve rounded up the best Mother’s Day Gifts that are always a hit!

Finding creative, fun gifts for Mom and Grandma is going to get a whole lot easier with these creative new ideas.

Here’s what your mom REALLY wants this year…

Personalized Mother’s Day Gifts

There’s nothing moms love more than a sweet personalized gift.  And what better way to personalize a gift than with fingerprints, handprints, and footprints?  

These gifts will be cherished for years to come!  

Fingerprint Flower Pot

My sweet little man made this for me in when he was six, and I just LOVE it!  

I know your Mom or Grandma will cherish theirs, too!

Plant inside terra cotta pot with fingerprint artwork on it.

8 Fun Handprint and Footprint Canvas Art Ideas

Turning your child’s handprints and footprints into canvas art is another fun do it yourself Mother’s Day Gift!

More Good Mother’s Day Gifts

Here are some sweet Mother’s Day Gift Ideas shared by your frugal friends…

Patti writes: “I gave a purse with a whole bunch of $1 bills in it.  My mom LOVED the gift.”

Person holding a blue and brown purse.

Terri writes: “Best gift I ever got mom was an electric photo frame that anyone can email pictures to & she can see her great grandchildren or anyone no matter the distance.”

Kim writes: “My mother-in-law feeds the birds and squirrel so I go to the local farms and get her large bags of dried corn on the cob that will last all winter.  Large bags are net 50# size, I get about 10 bags.”

Thanks a Latte Gift Card Holder

Does your Mom love coffee?  Here’s a super CUTE way to package up a coffee gift card!

Thanks a Latte Starbucks Gift Card Holder.

DIY Wildflower Seed Balls

Michelle writes: “I made these this weekend with my 3 year old. My church is giving them away on Mother’s Day to all the moms. They are packaged in little treat bags with labels and two shades of ribbon to tie it together.”

Seed bombs in a bag and on a wooden surface.

Mason Jar Herb Garden

Christie writes: “These are all such fantastic ideas to share! My mother loves to garden and I bet she would love the herb garden idea!”

32 Gardening Gift Ideas

If your Mom enjoys gardening, this list is for you! 

Flower seeds and gardening gloves in a green pail tied with a pink ribbon.

Dry Orange Slice Mason Jar Candle Holders

Mariette writes: “What a lovely thing to easily make yourself at home.  The mason jar candle idea is lovely”

Tea candles in jars tied with dried orange slices.

Sweet Orange Sugar Scrub

Angie writes: “I made this last night and the smell is amazing!”

Wooden spoon in a jar of orange sugar scrub next to a cut orange.

Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub

Allison writes: “This stuff is amazing! It worked really well and my hands felt really smooth after this. I’m making some to give as a gift”

Small jar of lavender sugar scrub tied with a purple, sparkly ribbon.

Homemade Bath Salts

Marilyn writes: “These are great gift ideas.”

Small jar of pink bath salts tied with twine.

Homemade Soy Candles

Sarah writes: “I did lavender scent. This was a super easy project!”

Soy candle in a mason jar tied with blue twine.

Bath and Body Works Candles and Lotions

Person holding a Bath & Body Works bag.

Homemade Lotion Bars

Kim writes: “Great DIY! So easy to make and perfect for gifts!”

Two lotion bars tied with blue twine on a wooden surface.

Whipped Body Butter Recipe

Donna writes: “I make body butter every year for gifts. It is highly popular & I often get the empty jars back hoping for refills.”

Small jar of whipped body butter next to a flower.

Coconut Oil Cuticle Cream

Small jar of cuticle cream next to nail files and a container of coconut oil.

Beauty Sponges

Two pink makeup sponges in wire holders.

Lip Scrub

Michelle writes: “Love how natural and easy it is to make a DIY lip scrub!”

Small pink jar of lip scrub next to a honey dipper and two flowers.

Homemade Coconut Oil Lip Balm

Small jars of lip balm next to flowers.

Pamper Yourself Gift in a Jar

Patti writes: “Such a clever and inexpensive way to give a gift”

Card that says \"pamper yourself\" on a jar of gifts including nail polish.

Movie Night at Home Gift

Popcorn bucket full of candy.

Summer in a Bucket

Beach pail filled with gifts including magazines and Orbit gum.

How to Make Photo Coasters

Cassandra writes: “I love this craft. They turned out GREAT!! Thank you.”

Black and white photo coasters tied with a ribbon.

Cute Marble Magnets

Amanda writes: “I just finished making a set of these for a present and they turned out AMAZING.”

Several marble magnets with different pictures on a wooden surface.

Marshalls and HomeGoods Home Decor

Two floral pillows on a chair.

DIY Personalized Clipboard

Cindy writes: “I made some of these for gifts Turned out SUPER SUPER cute!!”

Pink polka dots on a clipboard with pink ribbons.

Homemade DIY Wool Dryer Balls

Cheryl writes: “Make great little gifts”

Four wool dryer balls in a wicker basket.

Homemade Pancake Mix in a Jar Gift Idea

Cindy writes: “A wonderful gift idea”

Apple Pie Filling for Canning Recipe

Dawn writes: “Makes such a delicious pie.”

Crockpot Peach Butter Recipe

Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe

Kathy writes: “Very easy recipe, makes a beautiful jam fit for gift giving”

Four small jars of strawberry jam.

Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam

Rachael writes: “Turned out fantastic! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, as I’ve never made jam or canned before!  I will most definitely be making this again and gifting it to friends and family!”

Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Pilar writes: “Perfect for Summer and for gifting! Thanks for sharing!”

Three jars of raspberry jam next to raspberries.

Homemade Sourdough Starter

Nancy writes: “I love sourdough bread, but a loaf can get expensive so easily. Pretty cool that you can also share the starter as a gift as well!”

Jar of sourdough starter on a red cloth napkin with a spoon and flowers.

Best Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe

Dawn writes: “This is such a great homemade food gift!!”

Jar of homemade brownie mix with a red lid.

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

Veronica writes: “I love how easy this is!”

Chocolate mug cake mix in a jar tied with red ribbon.

Lemon Mug Cake Recipe

Kelly writes: “Wow! I can’t believe how quick and easy this is!”

Jar of lemon mug cake mix with a blue lid next to a lemon.

Vanilla Cake in a Mug Recipe

Jar of vanilla cake in a mug mix next to flowers.

BIG List of Gifts in a Jar

Jar of Reeses Pieces labelled \"i love you to pieces.\"

Kitchen Essentials at TJ Maxx

Person holding an oblong bowl labelled \"Autumn.\"

No Sew Fleece Blanket

Sherry writes: “They make great gifts!  Made them for my family a few years ago and they still cuddle with them!!”

Red and white floral fleece blanket.

DIY Rice Sock Heating Pad

Mrs S. writes: “Easy and worked like a charm.”

Rice heating pad made from a pink sock.

Cozy Socks

Kickies: Affordable, All-day Comfort, Vegan, Non-slip, Lightweight

Person putting feet into orange slide-ons.

Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat

Anti fatigue kitchen mat on floor in front of kitchen stove.

Storii Gift Box for Creating Family Stories

Box for Storii that mentions 12 months of life story calls.

More Gift Ideas

So now that you’ve loaded up these fabulous Mother’s Day Gift ideas, there’s only one thing left to do.

Get inspired with even more creative Gift Giving Ideas

Best New Mom Gift Ideas

Whether you’re looking for trendy new mom gifts, first time mom gift basket fillers, or just some unique gifts for new moms, you’ve come to the right place!

Crib filled with pillows in a nursery.

Best Grandma Gift Ideas

Are you wondering what to Get Grandma?  Check out this HUGE list of Fun Grandma Gift Ideas she’ll love!

Black globe with white writing that says \"I (heart) you!\"

Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dad

Are you ready to spoil Dad with fun (and funny) gifts? Check out this HUGE list of the best Father’s Day Gift Ideas!

Black mug that says \"Dad Fuel.\"

Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Whether you’re looking for a first Valentine gift for your boyfriend, sweet gift ideas for your husband, or just some fun non cheesy valentine’s day gifts for him, you’ve just hit the jackpot!

Jar of candy with card that says \"You\'re So Hot!\"

 

Best Gifts for College Students

Get ready to spoil the young adults you love with these fun and creative Gifts for College Students!

Person holding a mug that reads \"Caffeine.\"

Good Teacher Gifts

This BIG List of Gift Ideas are the Teacher Gifts They Actually Want!

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BIG List of Creative CoWorker Gift Ideas

Take the awkward out of buying boss and coworker gifts for people at work with this HUGE List of Popular Coworker Gift Ideas!

Monkey gift bag filled with green tissue paper.

101 Gifts in a Jar Recipes

From baking mixes and canning recipes to beauty salts & scrubs, and candles to seasoning blends, these quick & easy homemade gift ideas are the perfect way to check some more gifts off your list!

Best Coffee Lover Gift Ideas (fun gifts)

Infusing coffee into just about anything is a great way to generate excitement and buzz.

Keurig machine with two mugs that read \"Mr. Right\" and \"Mrs. Always Right.\"

Fun Foodie Gifts

These budget-friendly and creative gift ideas are guaranteed to please your food-loving friends and family!

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Best Dog Gift Ideas

Give your doggie what they really really really want this year!

Person holding a blue dog toy shaped like a ring.

More Frugal Gift Ideas

From unique birthday gifts to hilarious stocking stuffers, and sweet keepsakes to romantic surprise gifts, there’s something fun for everyone!  Finding the perfect gift has never been so fun!

I’ve included creative ideas for Dad, Boyfriends, Kids, Teen Girls, Teen Boys, Grandpa, Grandma, Teachers, Coworkers, Foodies, Coffee Lovers, Dogs and more!

Pink and blue sock monkeys sitting next to each other.

So what are your favorite creative Mother’s Day gift ideas??

Leave a comment and share…

About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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28 Comments

  1. Healthy World Cuisine says:

    So many easy and fun ideas and many of these homemade Mother’s day gifts are kid friendly too. We can also picture these as cute gifts for springtime wedding showers too or as a gift for the host.

    1. Heidi says:

      I love your idea to use these as hostess gifts and for wedding showers. Brilliant!!

  2. Abigail Sotto Raines says:

    I better send this off to my children so they know what to get for me! 🙂 What a great collection you have here, and any mom would be delighted to get any of these!

    1. Heidi says:

      Thank you so much Abigail. It really is a great list to share. The ideas are budget friendly and can make such fun keepsakes.

  3. CoCo says:

    So many fantastic ideas, Heidi! I feel like these would be great for Mother’s Day but also to gift friends, loved ones and neighbors throughout the year too. I’m definitely bookmarking this post so I can refer to it often. They’re all so good! Hugs, CoCo

    1. Heidi says:

      I am so glad you liked this Mother’s day gift giving resource. Have a beautiful week!

  4. Jenna | Heavenly Spiced says:

    Absolutely love the DIY ideas! It makes it even more special giving a gift you made with your own two hands. Mom would appreciate that, I’m sure! Thank you for sharing these Mother’s Day gift ideas!

    1. Heidi says:

      I agree. Giving something you’ve made yourself is the perfect way to express love!