Gift ideas
- Brunch or lunch outBook ahead.
- FlowersOrder early.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Photo giftFamily photos in a book or frame.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Spa or massageA rest.
- PlantsLong-lasting.
- JewelryA keepsake.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Cooking class togetherShared time.
- Handwritten letterOften the one she keeps.
Left it late?
- Flowers and a card: Same-day.
- Cook a meal: At home.
- E-gift card: Instant.
Etiquette
- Flowers and brunch get booked up; order early.
- Remember grandmothers, stepmothers and new mothers too.
How much to spend
Anything from a card and flowers to a day out; time matters more than price.
What to write in the card
Thank you for everything, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day.
To the strongest woman I know: happy Mother’s Day.
Everything good in me started with you. Love you.
More messages for Mother’s Day
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother’s Day?
Second Sunday in May in the US and India; the UK celebrates Mothering Sunday in March.
How much should I spend for Mother’s Day?
Anything from a card and flowers to a day out; time matters more than price.
What is a good last-minute gift for Mother’s Day?
Flowers and a card: Same-day. Cook a meal: At home. E-gift card: Instant.
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