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If you are looking for thoughtful and unique mother’s day gifts, whether for your wife, your mother, your mother-in-law, or anyone else that deserves to be recognized on mother’s day, I’ve got some great ideas that are sure to surprise and delight!

unique mother's day gifts

Shopping for mom can be a daunting task, especially if she already has everything she needs. 

This is when you have to turn to the wants. What does mom want? What gift would speak to her and give her joy? 

At least one of these choices in my list of unique mother’s day gifts is sure to put a smile on mom’s face — make sure you grab something before it’s too late!

Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts

I grabbed this gift for my own mother in law this year. She loves gardening and has a huge garden every year, but what she doesn’t have is fresh herbs right in her house. With the Aeorgarden system, she can have just that!

Whether your mom (or the special woman in your life) has a green thumb or not, the Aerogarden makes it easy and is a great gift for anyone!


A beautiful set of coasters made with your own photos. That is a custom gift mom is sure to love!

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This Star Constellation Print on wood is customizable for three locations and dates. You can get a view of the sky for each child, or include mom in the constellations too!

Show mom you love her “more than all the stars in the sky” with this unique mother’s day gift!

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A Real Flower Necklace by PrettyPickle.

Look at how gorgeous this Queen Anne’s Lace is set in an antique bronze bezel. You can snatch one of these up, or a custom design of your choosing, from the PrettyPickle shop on Etsy. 

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If mom is also a teacher, she’ll love these personalized handmade fabric pencil drink sleeves (coffee cozy).

Not only will it mean more since it’s personalized, you are helping a little to save the environment too… one cozy at a time!

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Mama bear is sure to love this mug to celebrate her day. Especially if you pair it with some breakfast in bed!

This mug is a beary good idea for any coffee lover, snatch one up (and don’t forget the papa bear one to match!).

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Does mom love Star Wars? This personalized wooden music box is the perfect gift for the mom who is a fan!

May The Force Be With You — and with the gift you choose. 🙂

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Is your mom the mom everyone wishes they had? Show her how much you care with this personalized rustic wood sign!

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Everyone will know who made that pie now! Get mom a personalized rolling pin with her name engraved right on it! Now this is a unique mother’s day gift!

Sending cookies to school? The kids will know mom made them. Taking a pie to work? Everyone will know who is bringing in treats. 🙂

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Whether you have a Scrabble lover in the family or not, you have to admit these enlarged family Scrabble tiles look pretty awesome. 

I’m pretty sure mom is going to love these!

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Unique Mother’s Day Gifts

No matter what type of gift you are looking to get for mom, you can find loads of unique gifts by shopping the artisans on Etsy.

If you didn’t find something spoke to you in my list (gasp), head on over to Etsy and browse the huge selection there!


Looking for something a little less product oriented? Check out my list of Mother’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Materialistic.

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