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I Got It For My Mama: HC’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide

364 days of the year, your mom is all about you. She deals with your roommate drama, finals stress, and the ups and downs with your boy. But on Mother’s Day, it’s all about her. So stop complaining, and start complimenting. Tell mama how beautiful she is, and show her what a wonderful collegiette she raised you to be – and get her one of these fabulous gifts!

For the Far, Far Away Mommy

Unfortunately, too often, we’re still at school during Mother’s Day. What better to send her before you can celebrate in person than a beautiful What a Treat Bouquet from Teleflora.They’ll brighten her up if you can’t be there to. $29.99

For the Mama On the Go

Is your working mama always on the road or in a hotel room? She’ll flip for your thoughtfulness if you gift her with Soap & Glory’s Do a Bubble Take Set. $36

For the Lady Full of Love 

She’ll love, love, love this Babycakes Waffle Maker! The pretty in pink waffle maker makes heart-shaped waffles — what could be tastier?! Bonus points if you break it open and make her breakfast in bed first! $29.99

For the Sparkly Stunner

Do you and your mom share clothes? Here’s a win for both of you! Belldini’s Sequined Striped Boxy Pullover is a stylish top for both of you… er… just mom! $72
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For the Green Thumb-ed Mom

Combine her love of great cooking with gardening with a Gourmet Herb Garden. She’ll have a beautiful basket for the kitchen window or in her garden, with four herbs she can cook with! Yum! $39.99

For the Mom With Too Much on Her Mind

If your mom’s brain seems filled to the brim, simplify her life a bit (read: help her from forgetting her purse) with this Zip Key Case from Linea Pelle.The jeweled color wallet/key chain is perfect for mom to carry cash and cards so she can run all over town. $40

For the Reality TV Fan

Is your mom a huge housewives fan? Do you two bond over Bethenny Ever After? Get her the Skinnygirl Margarita Bath Kit. The body scrub, shower gel and body lotion are scented like the original Skinnygirl’s favorite drink — so sweet! $15

From the Mommy’s Girl

Are you the ultimate mommy’s girl? She’ll find no gift more thoughtful than a Me and My Mom frame. It’ll remind her of when you were just a little girl — years away from being the accomplished collegiette you are today! $10

For the Antique-r

Stay by your mama’s heart every day with this “a rose by any other name” necklace. The gorgeous antique-style necklace will be adored, as she knows her jewelry has your seal of approval! $72
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For the Mom You Can Talk About Anything With

Some of us might shy away from talking about E.L. James’s book Fifty Shades of Grey with our moms. But not you — you can talk to your mom about ANYTHING. So push the boundaries a bit and buy her a copy of the book everyone is talking about. Don’t blame us if it gets awkward! $10

For the Candle Lover

What does your mom love more than lighting a few flickering candles after a long day? If you’re stumped for an answer, look no further than these Enchanted Paradise Pillars. You’ll light up her life — literally! $10-$12

For the Wrapped Up Lady

We’re loving this Ikat Wrap in Coral from Sir Alistair Rai and we know your stylish mom will too! The brightly colored scarf/wrap is the perfect way to get her excited about spring fashion and you being home for the summer! $95

Cara Sprunk has been the Managing Editor of Her Campus since fall 2009. She is a 2010 graduate of Cornell University where she majored in American Studies with a concentration in cultural studies. At Cornell Cara served as the Assistant Editor of Red Letter Daze, the weekend supplement to the Cornell Daily Sun where she also wrote for the news and arts section and blogged about pop culture. In her free time Cara enjoys reading, shopping, going to the movies, exploring and writing.