The Fatherly Guide To Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love To Receive

The second Sunday in May is fast approaching, which means you’re on the clock to find unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts for the mom, stepmom, mother figure, or mom-to-be in your life.

For my family in particular, this Mother’s Day is especially poignant. My own mom has had an emotional twelve months to say the least, losing one of her sons and selling her home to downsize. This year, I want to get her a Mother’s Day gift that’s equal parts sentimental, usable, and sweet, so she knows she’s not alone in life’s ups and downs. Under my own roof, my two teen daughters have gotten so much closer to their stepmom this past year, which makes my heart soar. They’ll be seeking out Mother’s Day gifts for their mom and, for the first time ever, for their stepmom, too.

This good news is that Hallmark has you covered, no matter what situation you’re facing or how many incredible women you’re shopping for this year. Keep scrolling for Fatherly’s guide to Mother’s Day gifts from Hallmark that’ll make her laugh, cry, and feel loved all year long.

Want some extra credit? Pair a Hallmark Greeting Card with any gift to make it a moment she’ll never forget.

This is the Hallmark Mother’s Day gift I’ll personally be buying for my mom this year. The ceramic frame is flecked with delicate grey speckles and trimmed with gold, and can hold a 4x6 photograph that’ll make her feel warm and fuzzy whenever she looks at it. For my mom, that’s going to be a photo of her with her three sons, shoulder-to-shoulder and smiling wide.

Ensure April showers give way to a well-hydrated late spring and summer. This 32-ounce insulated water jug has an oversized handle and fun bendy straw, not to mention a perfectly snarky list of ‘mom essentials’ that’ll give her a grin whenever she takes a sip.

Moms do a lot for us, from cutting the crusts off our PB&J sandwiches when we’re little to loving us through the rollercoaster of adult life. Tell her thank you (literally) with this artist-crafted, metal ornament that’ll remind her that her constant support doesn’t go unnoticed.

With this easy-to-use handprint kit, she can capture her kids’ fingerprints and display them all over this beautiful minimalist planter. Whether she’ll want to put succulents inside or a stunning pink prayer plant, it’ll serve as a lovely reminder that there’s no outgrowing mom’s love.

This refreshing Meyer lemon soy candle will up the soothing factor no matter what she’s doing, from answering work emails to unwinding in the bubble bath with her favorite book.

If your mom has style and loves unique design, this fun Best Mom Ever mug is, simply put, the best. Bundle it with some of her go-to coffee or tea, and she’ll get a gift that’ll lift her spirits — and her energy level.

For the musical mom in your life with a silly sense of humor, these fleece-lined, non-slip house slippers play actual songs (three of them!) with just the push of a button.

This cheeky ceramic mug is the perfect caffeine vessel for the witty, dry-humored mom in your life. Give her a chuckle — and a much-needed cup of joe — with this sweet present.

Whether the dream of motherhood has just — or is about to — come true, gift your favorite new or expectant mom this impossibly sweet, artist-crafted porcelain frame to gently cradle the sonogram photo of her precious baby.

This pretty, understated diffuser set will be a constant reminder to relax, breathe, and be kind to yourself — sentiments every mom should remember!