6 Gifts Mom Actually Wants This Mother’s Day

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6 Gifts Mom Actually Wants This Mother’s Day

Treat her to something special! Mom will always act like flowers and chocolate are the best gifts ever, but what’s actually at the top of her wish list? Some more QT with her family. Think outside the box this year with these anything-but-basic Mother’s Day gifts that will show the wonder woman in your life how much you really care.

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6 Gifts Mom Actually Wants This Mother’s Day

Treat her to something special! Mom will always act like flowers and chocolate are the best gifts ever, but what’s actually at the top of her wish list? Some more QT with her family. Think outside the box this year with these anything-but-basic Mother’s Day gifts that will show the wonder woman in your life how much you really care.

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1. The Gift of Thyme

Instead of a bouquet of flowers, get (or make) mom an herb garden that will last throughout the year. It’ll also serve as a handy addition to family meals, and she’ll think of you every time she plucks a sprig of basil for her pasta. The rest of the family will thank you, too!

2. Phone Home

She’s the one you always call in a panic or whenever you need advice, so it's time to set mom up with a no contract phone plan from Straight Talk. The Ultimate Unlimited Plan has nationwide 4G LTE coverage, and at $55, it definitely won’t break the bank. She can get the latest phones, like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and iPhone X, and, with coverage on America's best networks, she won’t have to worry about missing the important details in your life.

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3. Weekend Escape

Gift her a cute weekend bag that also serves as an invitation to come visit you more. She’ll appreciate the sentiment behind it, and it’s practical enough that it will get a ton of use. If you’re feeling extra generous, enclose tickets for a surprise trip inside to make good on the offer.

4. Photo Flashback

Travel back in time for a #TBT family photo shoot to recreate your most memorable photos. It’s a chance to hang out with the family, plus mom will get to refresh her picture frames and update the awkward shots of your eight-grade haircut — a two for one! Bonus points for rocking the same outfits you wore as a kid.

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5. Not Your Average Spa Day

Make her a facemask that the two of you can use for an at-home spa day. It’s super easy with ingredients you already have in the kitchen (like oatmeal and honey), and it’ll be a throwback to the crafts you made as a kid (but, obviously, so much better). Invite her over to binge her favorite TV shows while the masks work their magic!

6. Get Cookin’

Find a new recipe for her favorite meal, stock the pantry with all the ingredients, and cook it for her while she enjoys a glass of vino. Taking charge in the kitchen will totally surprise her (how many meals has she cooked for you?!) and she can always lend a hand if things get dicey!