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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Montclair chapter.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner which means it’s time to start planning what to get our mothers on their very special day. They’ve gone through so much and they deserve the whole world. Mother’s Day, which falls on May 9th, is the day we should give our mothers the recognition they deserve, including every other day. Here are a few gift ideas I thought of that would be nice to give on Mother’s Day!

1. Jewelry:

If you’re a little unsure when looking for a Mother’s Day gift, you can’t go wrong with jewelry. Many jewelry brands have a specific Mother’s Day collection with a bunch of beautiful pieces of jewelry that are personalized for our mothers!

2. Flowers/ Plants:

If your mom loves flowers, consider giving her a plant this Mother’s Day! By giving her a plant instead, she’ll be able to watch it grow and thrive as time goes by. Plants also come in many different sizes and colors so you’ll be able to pick a variety of beautiful plants just for your mom. Just remember to choose one that best matches her lifestyle and personality!

3. Restaurant:

Being able to celebrate as a family by having brunch, lunch or dinner is a great way to treat our mothers on their special day. It’s always nice to treat them and what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than taking them out to eat their favorite food!

4. Spa Day:

Our mothers face many obstacles throughout their day and since Mother’s Day is upon us, why not take our mothers to the spa to relax and destress. She deserves to wind down for everything she does so by giving her time to pamper herself, she’ll truly enjoy it! There are also various Spa Day deals and packages specifically for Mother’s Day if you’re able to afford it! However, you easily have a Spa Day at home with your mom. Just slip into a cozy robe, light some scented candles, have some face masks ready and be ready to relax with your mom at home. She deserves it!

5. Creating a Photo Album:

By creating a photo album, you’ll be able to personalize it by adding your favorite family photos, adding some heartfelt messages and you could even add a song into your photo album if created digitally. Regardless of the photo album being created digitally or handmade, it’s still a very sentimental gift!

Always remember that if certain things can’t be afforded, spending time with your mother is one of the best gifts you can give her. By watching a movie with her, cooking her a meal, baking her a dessert and painting her nails creates a good quality bonding time that they’ll cherish. Simply remember to enjoy the gift of being together!

I hope everyone has the opportunity to spend time with their mother on their very special day and Happy Mother’s Day to all the lovely mothers in this world!

Andrea is a Social Media and Public Relations undergraduate student at Montclair State University. Her passions include creating content, writing, graphic design, traveling, and spending time with her family. She hopes to work in the world of public relations, become an influencer, writer, editor, social media coordinator, and simply express her creativity through her work.
Tara Byrne

Montclair '21

Tara is 22 years old and a senior at Montclair State majoring in fashion studies with a minor in business. She loves keeping up with pop culture and catching up on her Youtube subscriptions. Tara mostly writes fashion, beauty, and lifestyle pieces for Her Campus. She is the current President and Co-Editor in Chief of Her Campus Montclair. In addition, she is a Co-Campus Coorespondent for Her Campus Montclair.