Outside-the-box Mother’s Day Gifts

What are 10 outside-the-box gift ideas for moms?

If you are looking for unique and creative gift ideas to wow your mom this year, this gift guide is just what you’re looking for. These 10 outside-of-the-box gifts are just the tip of the iceberg:

1.     A photoshoot

Remind your mom how beautiful she is and give her the star treatment that she deserves with her very own photoshoot! Whether she’s a fitness enthusiast, a fashion lover, or a sentimental mom who just wants a nice family portrait to hang on the wall, there are plenty of options. All you have to do is find a local photographer and tell them what you have in mind. They will make sure that your mom feels special and her special photo turns out perfect!

2.     A butterfly nest

If your mom already has a thriving flower garden, a butterfly nest or insect house may be the most thoughtful gift you could give her. These compact items will encourage biodiversity in her garden and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. As well as bringing life to your mom’s garden, they also add beauty and will help her flowers to thrive.

3.     A flower subscription box

A twist on an old classic, flower subscription boxes are the perfect sentimental gift for when you have a mom who loves flowers, but you want to think outside the box. You can set up a subscription so that your mom receives fresh blooms regularly. You can even rule out specific flowers in some cases, for example, lilies which are beautiful but can stain fabrics and surfaces with their vibrant pollen.

4.     A murder mystery game

Looking for a gift to spice up the family game night? If your mom loves puzzles and games, reads crime thrillers, and has a flair for problem-solving, a murder mystery game may be just what you need. There are several options out there that go beyond Cluedo. For example, Hunt a Killer makes unique and comprehensive murder mystery games that will make for a fun night as everyone tries to figure out the clues.

5.     A travel jewelry organizer

Does your mom travel a lot for work? Does she already have all the jewelry that she needs? If so, a stylish travel organizer for her jewelry collection could be the perfect thoughtful gift. While a traditional jewelry box is too bulky to travel with, organizers like these are made of soft yet robust fabric and have different pockets, slots, and features to keep rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings safe.

6.     A garden cart

If your mom’s garden is her pride and joy, there are a number of gift ideas you can turn to. If you want to give her something genuinely practical and unique, however, a quality garden cart could make her life a whole lot easier. Unlike wheelbarrows, which need to be lifted and pushed, these carts have four wheels and a handle that allows them to be pulled. This makes them more stable on rough ground, easier to move, and generally more spacious thanks to their flat, rectangular design. They are perfect for moving bags of soil, trays of bedding plants, and tools.

7.     A mushroom-growing kit

Is your mom a culinary whizz who has always wanted a functional kitchen garden? If so, a mushroom-growing kit will delight her! Mushrooms are incredibly easy to grow, and one kit can result in a considerable harvest. Perfect for small gardens, these kits tend to be compact in design. Better yet, you can find kits for all kinds of mushrooms, with oyster, lion’s mane, and trumpet being some of the most common types of mushroom kits.

8.     A skydiving experience

Adventurous moms who love adrenaline and are always seeking new experiences may love the chance to test their mettle with a skydiving experience. Of course, she will be perfectly safe as these experiences are geared toward first-timers. She will be attached to a professional who knows what they’re doing.

9.     A miniature greenhouse

Moms who have a green thumb but lack garden space will be delighted with a miniature greenhouse. These can take the form of cabinet-like structures or lightweight rod frames covered with durable plastic, and they can be small enough to sit on top of a table. Perfect for growing delicate blooms or even fruits, such as strawberries, when there’s no space for large planters or the yard is mostly stone and gravel! You could even include some seeds, soil, and pots to get her started.

10.   Custom lipstick

If your mother is a beauty addict, there are few gifts that can beat the Lip Lab experience. Creating custom lipstick shades to specification, they have locations in the USA and Canada, but also offer virtual consultations. While a gift certificate may seem like the least unusual Mother’s Day gift, this one is nothing like the rest. A session with the Lip Lab will let her create her perfect shade, the finish, and tailor the scent before she gets to name the shade and engrave the lipstick case. If she’s in-store, she can take it home. If she tailors it online, it will be sent directly to her home.

Each of these gift ideas ties into what we would consider traditional Mother’s Day gifts, but they have unique twists that make them a little more unusual and surprising.