The Perfect Gift Guide for Your Mother this Mother’s Day
Finding the ideal gift for your mom can be a struggle. To help with this, we’ve put together some ideas to enhance your mom’s life. From practical essentials that add ease to her everyday life to sentimental treasures that evoke cherished memories of family and upbringing, we’ve got you covered. Take a look below to find our top picks!
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Aura Digital Picture Frame is a great gift to keep your mother feeling connected with you and the family through rotating pictures, that you can set up for her and keep current! You can connect your phone to the device and from hundreds of miles away upload new photos that will show up on the digital frame for your mom to see. You can even send images with notes or reminders.
Kim’s mom has a digital frame and loves seeing updated pictures of her grandchildren, great-grandchild and grand- dogs!
Get a Storyworth subscription and create a book with your mom’s responses to questions that will keep their memories alive for themselves and generations to come. The book allows your mom to reflect on her life and feel connected to others, which goes beyond a material item. Storyworth gives you the ability to learn even more about your mom and grow closer together.
Mike’s sister worked with their dad to create a Storyworth book. It’s priceless!
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Give mom something to lift her spirits! Loneliness isn’t just a feeling; it’s an epidemic. Best-selling author Linda Lattimore wrote a book called “Great-itude: Overcoming Loneliness in a Disconnected World” which gives ideas of more than 500 ways to connect.
Linda’s book includes weekly reflections, helpful insights, and hundreds of practical ways to find community, even from home. These ideas can help your mother combat the loneliness that can come with age.
You can watch an interview we did with Linda where she talks about some of the ideas from her book about fighting loneliness by clicking here.
*Download a free PDF by the author, Linda Lattimore, with 20 simple acts of service to help overcome loneliness and a sense of isolation (click to download).
A digital clock, with easy to read display is a great, simple gift that can enhance your mom’s day-to-day life. This clock’s clear display ensures she can easily read the time and date and can be especially helpful if your mom has dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is an auto-dimming feature in case it is placed in a bedroom and offers up to 5 alarms that can be used to remind your mom to take medications, go to an appointment, or important events. The clock is made for elders and has a battery backup in the case of power outages. This simple, practical gift can make a big difference in your mom’s life.
This cordless Black+Decker electric kettle offers an easy-to-use, fast boil. The kettle has an easy-to-find on/off switch on the side and automatically shuts off when water reaches a boil, which is why we picked this one. The kettle takes away the stress of your mother forgetting to turn off a typical kettle, or even a stovetop. Giving this to your mother this Mother’s Day brings convenience, safety, and peace of mind into her life. She can enjoy her favorite hot beverages without any worry!
It can be hard to find shoes that are comfortable and easy to put on especially if your aging mom has a hard time bending down to put on her shoes. The Kizik tennis shoes are designed for women and men of all ages but their easy slip-on feature makes them especially ideal for an elderly person with Parkinson’s disease or other mobility challenges. They’re also breathable – made from recycled plastic bottles and vegan materials. Mom can stay stylish while also receiving the benefits of comfort, support and traction.
Is mom always cold? A heated blanket is the perfect gift for your mom to help relieve pain, bring comfort and relaxation, and improve blood circulation. As our parents age they become more sensitive to cold temperatures and may suffer from painful conditions like arthritis. A heated blanket can bring relief. This brand offers safety features that have automatic shut-off timers and different levels of heat from which your mom can choose.
Anything personalized is always special! A set of custom coasters with pictures of your family and/or mother’s pet is a thoughtful gift that your mom could use daily. Imagine her smiling everytime she sets down her coffee or drink thinking about what she has in her life and what she cherishes. This gift is simple yet gives a personal touch to her everyday routine, adding warmth, meaning, and joy to her moments of relaxation.
If you need some help writing one, learn how to get started writing a love letter to your mom. (click to read our article)
Most importantly, time.
At the end of the day, the best gift that can be given is the time you spend with your mother. The moments shared, the stories told, and the memories created are priceless and what truly matters. As the gifts mentioned will bring ease and meaning to their lives, it is important to also find time to spend with her and tell her how much she means to you because the love you give one another is what will truly last forever.
