As we age and find our way in this great, big world, we realize that it may also mean that we won’t always live in the same city, state, or country as our mothers. Being far from your mom on Mother’s Day can be tough.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t show them how much we care about them from miles and miles away.
Here are a few gift ideas that will surely put a smile on her face.
1. Disposable Camera Challenge
Mail her a disposable camera with an attached list of challenges: “Take a photo of something that makes you smile, something nostalgic, making a funny face, your favorite meal, etc.”
Ask her to mail it back for you to develop! Create a digital photo album to share with her and call to discuss the images further.
2. MasterClass or Skillshare Membership
Learning is a gift for a lifetime!
Gift her a full year of premium learning in gardening, cooking, writing, art—whatever she loves or wants to learn more about.
3. Mom’s Music Playlist
Remember all of those old-school music groups your mom put you onto?
Curate a playlist of songs that remind her of special moments with you or fond remembrances of the good ol’ days.
Alternately, you could create a relaxing zen playlist or an energizing exercising playlist she can enjoy.
4. Long-Distance Coffee Date Kit
Send her a Mother’s Day gift basket packed with her favorite coffee or tea, a new mug, and a snack (because you gotta a snack with a hot bev?!).
Add a handwritten note with a date and time to meet for a virtual coffee date together.
5. Custom Recipe Book
Compile favorite family recipes and photos into a personalized cookbook.
Include all of her best-loved dishes and ones from family members. Incorporate stories or fond memories along with each recipe for extra brownie points!
6. Family Calendar
Customize a calendar where each month features a family photo, special moments and pre-filled important family dates.
7. Digital Photo Frame with Auto-Updates
Using Wi-Fi, you can upload pictures and video to her newly gifted digital photo frame for her viewing pleasure!
Send photos as often as you like to keep her updated on your shenanigans life.
8. Tea or Coffee Subscription
If she enjoys tea or coffee, sign her up for a subscription service that delivers premium flavors every month.
She’ll have a chance to discover new flavors she’s never tried before.
9. Handwritten Letter or Journal
Handwritten letters will never go out of style!
Write her a heartfelt letter or create a shared journal with memories, reflections, and things about your mom that you’re grateful for.
10. Personalized Puzzle
Turn a favorite family photo into a custom puzzle that she’ll enjoy piecing together.
Give her a fun (and frustrating) challenge by ordering it in 500+ pieces!
11. Audiobook Subscription
If she loves reading but doesn’t always have the time, an audiobook subscription (like Audible) can provide her with loads of entertainment.
She can easily listen to her favorite books and podcasts on the go!
12. Flower Bouquet Subscription
Who doesn’t love to be surprised by flowers at their door? And not just on Mother’s Day!
Sign up with a flower subscription service to send a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers to her home on a monthly basis.
13. Shared Book Club
Pick a book to read together, and set up a weekly/monthly call or text message thread to discuss it.
Be sure to include items like tea, bookmarks, a cozy blanket, highlighters, and pens in her book club care package.
14. Specialized Phone Case
Customize a phone case specially made with a design your mom adores.
Or you can create a photo collage that represents special memories you have shared and have it added to the case.
15. Digital Magazine Subscription
Is your mom a sucker for Homes and Gardens? Or maybe she’s a nature enthusiast who loves National Geographic?
Pick a digital subscription to a magazine that fits her interest – fitness, fashion, cute animals, home decor, etc.
16. “Open When” Letters
Write a series of letters for different occasions:
“Open when you’ve had a bad day.”
“Open when you need a good laugh.”
“Open when you’re bored.”
“Open when you wake up.”
“Open on your birthday.”
Add a few more and mail them to her.
17. Custom Jewelry
Gift Mama a gorgeous necklace or bracelet with engraved names or birthstones of her child(ren) or even her grandchildren.
18. Video Message Compilation
Create a heartfelt Mother’s Day video with messages from all her loved ones sharing their favorite memories, love, and gratitude.
Hopefully, these Mother’s Day gifts will make your mom feel loved and appreciated, even from miles away.
When you two reunite, consider checking off a few bucket list items with your mom!
What gifts have you sent your mom who lives far away?
