Mindful Gifts for Mothers

Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Celebrate Your Mom’s Wellbeing

Feeling the pressure of finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift? If your mom is anything like mine, she typically buys what she wants. But this Mother’s Day, why not surprise her with something truly special?

Instead of another item she may not need, consider the gift of mindfulness and self-care. After all, who wouldn’t appreciate a moment of tranquility and positivity? Here, I’ve curated a selection of mindful gifts aimed at promoting wellness and self-care. Treat your mom to a gift that speaks to her inner peace.

Positive Affirmation Deck

Positive affirmations are great daily reminders of our own power and potential. Why not gift mindful reminders to your mother as a way to let her know that she is valued? There are several beautifully designed affirmation decks out there and I have 5 decks available in my shop! I just released a new deck made especially for mothers! This deck features beautiful illustrations of mothers along with babies and small children and positive messages that mothers often need to hear.

Check out my decks HERE!

Greeting Cards

I know this one is obvious but sometimes you’re sending your love across distances so a card is your best option. This is a great for pairing with a gift card. Some self-care inspired ideas for gift cards are:

• A massage

• A pedicure

• A restaurant they love

• A place where they could buy comfortable clothes, a journal, or their favorite self-care item

A Mindful Gift Basket

Why not collect a few things to create a lovely self-care basket? Here are some ideas that I included in my basket:

• A candle

• A motivational sticker

• A Mother’s Day card

• My deck of positive affirmations for mothers

• A journal

• A pencil

• Journal prompts for mothers - Click the button below for a free list of journal prompts!

• A houseplant

• and a motivational art print

Some other ideas to include:

• Body care: face mask, scrub, body wash, bath bomb

• A book

• A gift card

• Jewelry

• a framed photo

A Journal

A great mindful gift for mothers is a journal. Having a journal practice is a healthy way to build a self-care practice. Check out my journal prompts above and pair them with a journal and pretty pen for a lovely gift.

Shop my journals HERE!

Not sure what would be the perfect fit? Do you know your giftee’s love language?

Gift Ideas for Each Love Language

Ideas for Words of Affirmation

• Affirmation deck

• Greeting card

• Positive message art print

Acts of Service

• Offer to watch the kids so they can have time for themselves

• Do a chore for them or make them a meal

• Get their car washed

Receiving Gifts

• Put together a gift basket of their favorite things

• A gift card

Quality Time

• Plan a date with them

• Get a spa service with them

• Take them to a meal

• Buy tickets for an activity they would enjoy - why not try a sound bath?

Physical Touch

• Get them a massage, facial, or pedicure

• Take them somewhere they can interact with animals - goat yoga anyone?

I hope these ideas are helpful or spark something for you! If you are a mother, any kind of mother, what will you do for your own self-care? To help you out, I’ve created some positive digital wallpapers for your phone or computer.

Check them out HERE!

I’ve got backgrounds for all types of moms, including my plant moms and furbaby moms!

By embracing the power of mindfulness and self-care, we can honor and celebrate the incredible mothers in our lives in a truly meaningful way. Whether it's a day to herself, a luxurious spa day, or a heartfelt journal for reflection, these gifts serve as reminders of the love and appreciation we hold for our moms. This Mother's Day, let's gift not just presents, but moments of serenity and gratitude that resonate long after the day has passed.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the different types of mothers out there!