Mother, Maa, Amma, Biji, whatever you call her, her love language remains the same. With the nine months of creation and the endless years of nurturing, mothers are no less than goddesses.
While it is difficult to fully return the love she has showered through your life, it doesn’t hurt to show her you care from time to time.
One way you can do that is to give her a meaningful gift this Mother’s Day. Something that will remind her of you and be functional at the same time will brighten up her day and earn you the title of the best child ever.
If you’re not sure what to get her, here are some popular choices for all budgets.
Mother’s Day Gift from Daughter
1. Self-Care Package
Your mumma deserves to be taken care of. So get a self-care package curated for her – pick from a variety of floral essential oils, fluffy bath washes and smooth lotions, all in a box so she can have the perfect DIY spa day to herself.
Brands offer options to customise your box, or you can choose to take a pre-made one. Make sure you pick one with multiple products.
Price Range: Rs. 1000-4000
2. Jewellery
A meaningful piece of jewellery can never go wrong. With birthstones and zodiac signs trending all over the place, you could get her a necklace with these charms or a mom necklace that has the initials of her kids.
There is a plethora of options out there, both in physical stores and online marketplaces, that offer unique jewellery pieces, whether you want to go for chunky or minimalistic.
Make a set with a bracelet or opt for earrings as an alternative, and see her face light up–because, being a woman, you know how much every woman loves jewellery!
Price Range: Rs. 1000-10,000
3. Spa Day
Bring us anyone who can say no to an all-paid spa day where:
A masseuse releases all the stiffness from the muscles and soft hands, giving a pedicure, a warm, steamy spring bath, and a relaxing facial.
Exactly. No one.
Not even your mother.
Spoil her with a gift card to a sophisticated spa for a couple of services that will rejuvenate and refresh her for the week ahead. Many spas now offer lunch and tea services alongside, so you could also have a mother-daughter day out.
Price Range: Rs. 1,800 and up
4. Take Her Out
Sometimes, moms just want to spend some quality time with their kids, especially those who have left the nest and are busy with their lives. If you are one of those, maybe lunch with her would be the best present.
Take some time out, drive her to a favourite café or coffee place and catch up on life. You will realise how much you have missed out on and how much you miss her.
Price Range: Rs. 1500-5000
5. Personalised Photo Frame
The go-to choice for moms in any stage of parenthood, a colourful photo with warm smiles and pleasant memories in a sophisticated frame will make for the perfect gift.
Look around her space and decide on a hanging or table frame. Maybe make it fancy with embellishments or metal rims. Print your picture in superior quality and get it framed. Along with a wave of colours to the space, it is bound to bring a wave of nostalgia.
Price Range: Rs. 300-1,800
Mother’s Day Gift from Son
6. Concert/Stand Up Tickets
If you’re unsure about the best gift for your mom, consider getting her tickets to her favourite band or musician’s concert if they are playing in your city.
Is she into comedy? Let’s go for a Vir Das or Kenny Sebastian set.
A little heavy on the pocket, yes, but she will have the experience of a lifetime at a concert or a stand-up show.
Price Range: Rs. 799-selling kidney on black market
7. Exotic Spices
If your mum is a Masterchef (and she is, mind you), she will appreciate some organic and exotic spices that will add more flavour to her delicious dishes.
Saffron brought in from Kashmir can be ordered online, and you can go a step further by getting it imported. Bunch up a couple more, like cloves and cardamom, and you have a spice bouquet on your hands.
Price Range: Rs. 300-5,000
8. Alexa
If you have seen Diljit Dosanjh’s mini vlogs, you will know how fun it is to have an Alexa around. For mothers who are homemakers and feel alone at home, this is a fun company to have.
Of course, an Alexa cannot replace human presence. Still, it can talk to her, crack jokes, operate appliances, change lights and ambience, play music, tell her a story, and be a shiny addition to her gadget collection at the same time.
Price Range: Rs. 4,000-8,000
9. Carvaan
Carvaan screams small packet, big blast. The smaller Carvaans can be placed on study tables or kitchen counters. They contain over 5,000 songs that guarantee a melodious evening and will make your mom reminisce about her youth.
Maybe she opens a bottle of wine, and your parents dance around the kitchen, feeling young again, like when they first met each other, fell in love, and became parents. And they will thank God that they are parents to someone who bought them a Carvaan.
Price Range: Rs. 2,600-8,000
10. Rocking Chair
A big purchase for sure, but worth every penny. A rocking chair will take your mom back to the good ol’ days and it is the perfect place to relax after a long day.
Choose a rich-looking one made of wood, or newer designs with coloured fabrics. Add some beautiful throw blankets and cosy cushions, and add in a footrest. Voila, you have gifted her a me-space, all for her.
Price Range: Rs.9,500-37,000
Special Mother’s Day Gift
11. Books and Shelves
An easy gift for bookworm moms is to invest in a couple of good reads for her this Mother’s Day. If you’re thinking they are just books, let us tell you, books are very expensive today, even if you buy them on Kindle.
Get her a classic hardback so she can sit back and unwind while reading. You could also get her a shelf or a bookcase so all her favourites are organised in one place, making it her reading corner.
Price Range: Rs. 400-900 per book, Rs. 4,000-9,000 for bookshelves
12. Fancy Spirits
If both you and your mother like alcohol, maybe consider getting your mother a bottle of premium alcohol of her preference.
From the strong Jaisalmer to the rich Jacob’s, a pretty ribbon-packed container of liquor, some classic chakna, and a promised evening of unwinding with her kids. This is not something she will say no to.
Price Range: Rs. 1,800 – 4,000 depending on state customs duties
13. Wine Glasses
Does she love to host guests and share delectable wine? Get her a pair of wine glasses and make her the talk of conversations within her circle.
Another new trend is to get a couple’s names engraved on the glasses, so you could get a pair with your parents’ names.
Depending on your budget, you can choose from classic to gold-rimmed frames, and she will proudly flaunt them on her table.
Price Range: Rs. 1,500-4,000
14. Heavenly Scents
An elegant choice for all occasions, a bottle of perfume is among the most functional gifts for women in general.
Depending on her personality and vibe, choose between casual florals, light musky notes, and strong, bold choices to make her stand out in the crowd. Pick something that she currently needs, a casual every day one or a ‘special occasions’ one, because perfumes never go out of style.
Price Range: Rs. 900-9500
15. Cake
A gift, at the end of the day, is a token of love and appreciation for your mother and everything she has done for you. It is the thought that matters, and not really what you get her, because as selfless moms are, they will appreciate everything.
If you’ve had a last-minute epiphany that Mother’s Day is right here and you are clueless, order her a cake in her favourite flavour. You could go the extra mile and make it fancy with a theme, customisation, and fondant, but you know what your mom will like the best.
Price Range: Rs. 600-1,200
16. Flowers
Your mother may not won’t say it, but she loves flowers. Her eyes will light up if you make an effort to pretty-pack a beautiful bouquet of flowers. She’ll put it in her vase with water and recollect your thoughtful gesture every time she sees it.
You could go the old-fashioned route and get her a bunch of her preferred flowers, tulips, roses, carnations, orchids, and chrysanthemums in bright colours to liven up any space.
Price Range: Rs. 500-2,000
Unique Mother’s Day Gift
17. Ukulele
This tiny musical instrument was used all over social media during and after the pandemic because it’s small, portable, and easy to learn.
If your maa is keen on picking up a new hobby or loves some instrumental music, a ukulele will be an unconventional but memorable choice.
Watch her call it a small guitar and still treat it like the best thing she has ever owned. Who knows, she might even learn a few tunes and show them off to her friends, feeling young again!
Price Range: Rs. 1,500-3,000
18. Dessert Hamper
For the mom with a sweet tooth, a dessert hamper with a couple of jar desserts like cakes, tiramisu, or sundaes is a delightful gift. Presented in exquisite jars and arranged in a small tray with flowers, this option is a feast for both her tastebuds and eyes.
Pick one with high-quality ingredients and a melt-in-the-mouth feel to offer her the best experience. Many established bakeries also offer fusion options, creating western desserts with Indian flavours. Ras malai ice cream sounds nice, doesn’t it?
Price Range: Rs. 700-2,000
19. Diffuser
A valuable investment, if you will, an essential oil diffuser goes a long way in enhancing the ambience and making your mom’s space comfortable and cosy.
Couple it with some essential oils like lavender and jasmine, and let her relish in its peaceful fragrance. The soothing fragrances can help her unwind after a tough day at work.
Price Range: Rs. 3,099- 3,500
20. Potted Plant
Plants symbolise life and growth, and each one carries its own meaning—like bamboo shoots, which represent good fortune. They make any space a hundred times brighter and more cheerful–not to forget the extra oxygen.
A potted plant makes for a meaningful gift, especially if your mom loves nature. Opt for a fancy pot for indoor plants or succulents, which are not high maintenance, to add a touch of green to her living room.
Price Range: Rs. 300-1,200
21. Pots and Gardening Essentials
While you can get her plants, if your mom has a green thumb, you might want to consider gifting her something that enhances her gardening experience.
She probably talks more about her precious plants than about you, and you’ve probably seen her eyes light up whenever she comes across a pretty pot.
Now, make her smile all over by selecting a lovely set of flower pots or a gardening kit with the essential tools. Oh, and be ready to get spammed with pictures of her petal babies!
Price Range: Rs. 499-2,999
Practical Mother’s Day Gift
22. Functional Bag
Moms need to carry a lot of stuff around all the time–whether it’s for the kids, herself, or her husband dearest. There’s always something that needs to go into that big bag of hers. Why not gift her a stylish and practical one?
Get her a bomb leather tote with multiple pockets for when she is baby-ing multiple people, or a cotton one for when she’s out herself. Trust us, a bag is never a bad choice.
Price Range: Rs. 700 onwards
23. Comfy Throw
Just like the safe haven she is to you, a comfortable throw blanket can be a safe space for her. If you live up north, where winters are freezing, consider getting her a hand-knitted throw-on for when she’s rocking in her chair or chilling on the couch.
Go for a cotton one if you have more tropical weather. But make sure you pick vibrant or aesthetically pleasing colours. We assure you that you will feel pride and warmth when you see it comfortably wrapped around her!
Price Range: Rs. 500 – 2,500
24. Pillowcases
Not your plain, boring white ones, obviously! Spoil her with colourful, bright or quirky hand-embroidered covers for throw pillows that ooze comfort.
Floral patterns go best with smaller pillows, or you could choose abstract designs for bigger ones. Bundle them up on a cosy deewan, a small wooden sofa, a rocking chair, or a macrame swing. Very demure, very versatile. And, ta-da, you just got her her own little cosy corner.
Price Range: Rs. 1,249 and up
25. Crockery
Moms love crockery; it is built into their DNA. A dinner set with a unique pattern, cups and saucers with a polished finish, or just a cheese platter with an intricate design is a good gift.
Splurge on some homegrown or lesser-known brands. They promise good quality and more variety in designs with customisation options. You can also check out new brands on Instagram that have some not-to-be-missed designs.
Price Range: Rs. 599-6,000
Final Words
Keeping moms happy is quite an easy task, but picking a meaningful gift for them is not. They work hard day and night, employed or not, to make sure we have a comfortable life with no dearth of love, care, and material things.
And since they are moms, superhumans and everything combined into one, we take them for granted all the time. It takes us a Mother’s Day or a birthday to show them our appreciation.
But this Mother’s Day, your task is hopefully a little easier with this inspiring list of gifts. Since you know her the best, you can make the perfect choice, keeping her needs, interests, and personality in mind. Make her happy!
