This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday May, 10th!), it’s time to start thinking about buying a gift for that significant matriarch in your family. First, what does your mother like to do: cook, play a sport, knit, go to the spa? If you can’t think of something specific to buy her, here are some ideas!
Generic Gifts:
- Flowers
- Chocolate
- Candles
Unique Gifts:
- If you have a lot of time, you could make her a scrapbook of all of your favorite memories and pictures of you and your family.
- Monogrammed anything. A lot of moms love seeing monogrammed clothing, jewelry, sheets, towels, etc. Try to get her some thing personalized.
- A personal, hand-written card. A hand-written card goes a long way in today’s world and your mother would very much appreciate a sentimental card written by you.
Expensive Gifts:
- If you know your mother’s taste really well, then try and pick out a piece of jewelry for her.
- A handbag or item of clothing you know she has been looking at
- A spa voucher. If your mom is the type of woman who likes going to the spa, a gift card to a nice spa or booking her an appointment would make her very happy.
If you are on a budget, a handmade coupon book full of free neck massages, and other goodies your mom always asks you to do could be very cute and go a long way!