Need some great Mother’s Day gift ideas?
I love coming up with gift ideas for people. I’m a big fan of thoughtful gifts that the person didn’t know they wanted until they got it.
I keep a running list of gift ideas, some attached to a specific person and others not.
It’s time to share some.
Books
A Heart Like His by Virginia H. Pearce
One of my favorite books, published a few years ago. It focuses on charity, and “Charity Never Faileth.”
Act in Doctrine by David A. Bednar
Released in 2012. I’m partway through this and am really enjoying it. I’ve found lots of ways to implement the teachings from this book.
Eliza: The Life and Faith of Eliza R. Snow by Karen Lynn Davidson and Jill Mulvay Derr
Released April 2013. I haven’t read yet, but it looks good.
The Beginning of Better Days: Divine Instruction to Women from the Prophet Joseph Smith by Sheri L. Dew and Virginia H. Pearce
Also, haven’t read yet. Released September 2012.
Techie
iPad or Kindle Fire ($$$)
iPod with General Conference downloaded on it ($$)
Teach Me to Walk in the Light & Other Favorite Children’s Songs by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir & the Orchestra at Temple Square ($$)
MP3 digital download available.
Digital SLR camera ($$$)
Crafter
Silhouette Cameo cutter ($$$)
I think this is better than a Cricut.
Quilting frame
Can be DIY.
Serger ($$$)
Mom loves to sew? She’ll love a serger.
Around the Kitchen
KitchenAid stand mixer ($$$)
She bakes? She’ll use it.
Submersion blender ($$-$$$)
My mother-in-law got me one of these a few years ago, and it sat unused in a drawer for at least six months. I wasn’t sure what to use it for. Once I finally started using it, I was converted. I use it all the time. It’s really cool. I love the Bamix brand one I have, but I think there are other good ones around.
Cuisipro Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons ($$)
I just love these. The slim oval shape of the spoon fits in spice jars. And, they will last forever.
A pretty Apron
Every woman should have an apron she loves to wear. It should be feminine and still functional. Can be homemade. A pretty apron just makes me smile.
Cookbooks
Six Sisters’ Stuff: Family Recipes, Fun Crafts, and So Much More ($$)
Just released in March 2013, your mom probably doesn’t have this yet.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier by Ree Drummond ($$)
I love this cookbook. It has detailed step-by-step photos. All of the recipes I’ve tried have been a huge hit at my house.
America’s Test Kitchen ($$)
This is my favorite cookbook of all time, which is saying a lot coming from someone who owns more than 100. I know every recipe I make from here will be devoured by anyone who tries it.
Other
Deseret Book Mom Tote Bags ($$)
Personally, I like using a large purse as a church bag, but I like the idea of these.
Temple dress hanging bag (Homemade or $$-$$$)
I purchased a cute one from Etsy.com a few years ago.
Time Out for Women conference admission fee ($$)
Go to www.TOFW.com for cities, dates and registration
365 Days of Story Prompts, download from CherishBound.com
For the mom who loves family history or is writing her own family history.
I absolutely do not think gifts have to cost a lot, or even any, money. I know some of these are quite expensive. But, they are just ideas.
What do you want for Mother’s Day?
What are you getting your mom?