There are so many Mother's Day gift basket ideas available but few that stray from the usual spa baskets or flower themes. Try putting together a Mother's Day gift basket that shows just how unique she is in her own special way.
Make a Mother's Day Gift Basket with a Hand Cosmetic Theme
A twist on the spa basket idea, this gift basket theme looks toward the more esthetic pleasures for the hands that Mom may enjoy. Try including some or all of the following:
- assortment of nail polishes
- bottle of nail hardener
- cuticle cream
- new manicure set
- battery-operated nail dryer
- nail repair glue
- cotton balls
- acetone-free nail polish remover
- hydrating hand lotion with a pair of gloves for hand treatments
- supply of emery boards
Make a Mother's Day Gift Basket with a Decorating Theme
If Mom enjoys do-it-yourself decorating in the home, this gift basket theme will be sure to please with gadgets and supplies for the self-taught interior decorator. Ideas for items might include:
- wall stencils
- stenciling paint and brushes
- faux finish paint roller sleeves
- measuring tape
- chalk plumb line
- pocket level
- stud finder
- supply of 100% white cotton rags
- pairs of disposable gloves
- registration to a faux finishing class (many box stores hold these classes for a nominal fee)
Make a Mother's Day Gift Basket with an Antique Collector Theme
Does Mom enjoy scouring antique shops, searching for the perfect hidden treasure? If so, consider a gift basket theme that caters to her weakness and include some of the following:
- polish for silver, copper and/or brass
- lint-free polishing cloths
- pair of treated, polishing gloves
- magnifying glass
- small tooled metal or leather frames for heirloom photographs
- pocket size reference(s) for antiques hunters (containing lists and/or photos of identification marks for silver, old furniture, paintings, china, coin, etc.)
- leatherbound notebook to record dates, locations, purchase price and history of collected items
- tickets to the next local or nearby antique and collectors show
Make a Mother's Day Gift Basket with a Frequent Traveller Theme
Having Mom always heading out on another jaunt in search of adventure can be challenging but use this free-spirited streak for a Mother's Day gift inspiration. Try a package gift with some of these items:
- road maps for popular or future destinations
- pocket translator
- guide to border crossing/customs rules and regulations for Mom's home country
- hollowed out travel book for safe keeping of passport(s), jewellery, other important documents
- set of small pocket journals, each to be dedicated to a specific trip
- underwater/disposable camera
- neck pillow for car or airplane
- battery-operated compact curling iron
- refillable tissue holder for a carry-on bag
Try to Make This Year's Mother's Day Gift a Meaningful Gift
A unique and unexpected Mother's Day gift is very possible with a little thought and attention to detail. If the ideas here aren't suitable, more ideas can be found by reading DIY Theme Gift Baskets for All Occasions or How to Make DIY Gift Boxes or Baskets.
For other Mother's Day ideas, try The Best Mother's Day Presents are Meaningful Gifts.
Happy Mother's Day!
Deborah Read - A writer on movies, music and their history for 35 years, Deborah IS trivia. Her 27+ years of decorating work has put her consulting ...
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