13 DIY Mother’s Day gift basket ideas to delight the moms in your life

You might not know where to start when curating a gift basket, or you might feel pressure to make it perfect. We’re here to calm your worries. The best part of building a gift basket is that there is no wrong way to make one! Here’s our advice to get you started:

• Focus on what the recipient loves. You know the mom you’re gifting this to, so trust your instincts! What are their favourite things? How do they spend their free time? What do you two bond over or have shared interest in? Use this basket as a chance to show them how much you see, know and love them.
• Make it useful for them. In this age of social media ads and an overwhelming number of options online, we’re pressured to buy stuff just to have stuff. Keep your gift basket in check by making sure everything you put in it has a need or function that your recipient will appreciate. Sometimes, the reason to have something is that it makes you smile, and that’s OK, too. In general, though, stick to items that can be purposefully used, consumed or integrated into daily life.
• Give them a gentle nudge. If you’ve heard your recipient talk about that hobby they’ve always wanted to try, or they wish they had more time to do this, or a task that has been on their to-do list for a while…this is your time to support them with whatever is holding them up. Put together a starter kit for the hobby they want to start, buy the not-so-fun tool they need, or give them a coupon for your time that they can redeem when they need help.
• Surprise them with something fun. Sometimes, it’s hard to think of what to get for a person who has everything. If that’s the mom in your life, think about something they want but would never get themselves. It doesn’t have to be extravagant! Pick up the next fun, little thing you see that makes you think of them.

All about presentation

When making a gift basket, the basket itself matters just as much as what’s inside. Think about a container they can use after they take all the gifts out. It can be a box they can use to store photos and mementos, a tub or basket that will help organize a space or even a reusable tote bag!

For the mother-daughter besties or just the fans of fast-talking wit, a Gilmore Girls-themed basket is the perfect way to share your love of the show…especially since this year is the 25th anniversary of the premiere! Start with the bingo game pad for your next binge and add the Stars Hollow appetizer plates set to hold all your snacks. Drink as much coffee as they do with this stackable mug set, and when you want to switch to wine later, make it fun with this Luke’s Diner charm that goes with our Charmers glasses.

Round it out with some cute stuff for their home—a tea towel and spoon rest showing off all the town favourites and a Lorelai and Rory Better Together plush that lets them hang out with their favourite ladies anytime.

We all know the mom that not only raises her kids but also raises plants—she has a thriving indoor plant collection or backyard garden. For those blessed with green thumbs, you can use their love for plants as the theme to curate gifts together.

Start with a cute planter so they have a reason to buy a new plant. Add a watering can and potted plant Better Together plush for a sweet way to highlight their hobby. Help them decorate their garden with stepping stones and windchimes. And of course we think you can gift ornaments year-round—this greenhouse is a cute decor piece to show off their love of plants in their home or office.

Prefer fake plants?

If you know someone who loves the look of plants but struggles to keep them alive, paper pop-up plants are a perfect alternative. We have lots of options to build your own bouquet, also perfect for the mom who doesn’t like to receive flowers.

Bridgerton fans know that beyond the romantic relationships, the show also celebrates family and shows strong matriarchs protecting those they love.

For the mom who reminds you of Lady Violet, wrap their favourite bottle of wine in this tea towel and pair it with this Love Conquers All wine glass. Gift them something to keep cozy with this Bridgerton silhouettes blanket, some comfy socks and the perfect mug for them to enjoy a steamy…cup of tea. Don’t forget about this sleep mask to make their nights extra dreamy.

When all someone wants for Mother’s Day is a really good bite to eat, curate a basket with high-end snacks and some kitchen accessories. You can throw in some favourites from the chips and candy aisle, but this is also the time to spoil her.

Find local chocolates, pick up some jams or honey at the farmers market, ask the person at the cheese counter to point out the good stuff, and get some artisan crackers. Add a lovely charcuterie board for presentation and pick out a tea towel to make her smile. Bon appétit!

Mother’s Day takes on a new meaning when a mom also becomes a grandma. Celebrate her new title with a gift basket full of things to help her embrace the new role.

Start with a new mug that shows off her status as grandma, nana or another term of endearment. Add a trinket dish that will make her smile every time she puts her jewellery in it. Gift her a book that compliments all the love and fun she brings to the family. And top it off with a sentimental picture frame that holds a special memory of her and her new grandbaby.

This year, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are celebrating 75 years! Ramp up the nostalgia with this puzzle that shows comic strips through the years.

Gift her this fun Snoopy plush who moves and makes sounds with his typewriter. Deck out the kitchen with a mug that has Snoopy through the decades, an appetizer plate set, or this book of tear-out coasters. And keep her feet warm with these fun Snoopy and Woodstock socks.

Whether you’re budgeting or not, a gift basket full of handmade goodies can be fun to make and a meaningful gift. Start with a letter of appreciation from you or the kids. Find an old shoebox and transform it into a memory box she can fill up with photos and treasures. Return to old-school crafts and make a picture frame from wooden sticks bedazzled with stickers, glitter and pompoms.

You could also fill a jar, or make a paper garland, with paper slips that each have a compliment or something you love about her written on it. She can read these whenever she needs to know how loved and appreciated she is.

Does your gift recipient get instantly happier when there’s a good drink in her hand? You can make sure her Mother’s Day is perfect with a gift basket all about wine, coffee or tea.

Remind her she is the Best Mom Ever with this Charmer that goes with all our glasses or even a wine bottle stopper base. A coaster book is the perfect thing to share with her friends at their next happy hour or coffee date. Make her laugh with a funny or oversized stemless wine glass.

For the coffee and tea lovers, pick out a mug that will be the perfect addition to their collection and throw a tea party. And a fun pair of socks can show everyone around them what their priorities are.

Don’t forget the card!

The perfect finishing touch to all these basket ideas is a nice Mother’s Day card. Need help with what to write in it? We’ve got you covered.

When you know that the person you’re making the basket for loves pretty little things, lean into florals as a theme. A soft, floral-print blanket is perfect for bringing the outside in when the spring weather is chilly. Grab a travel tumbler so she can take flowers with her everywhere (and stay hydrated!) This apron and oven mitt bundle reminds everyone that she’s in charge of dinner.

A cute pink frame can hold a picture of her kids to make her smile. A couple more accessories, like a butterfly plant stake and a flower gift card holder, can round out your basket.

Sometimes she’s coach, sometimes she’s team transport, sometimes she’s the medic… but she’s always Mom. If sports are a big part of her life, whether helping her kids follow their athletic dreams or keeping up with her favourite teams between errands, make a gift basket that supports her love of the game.

Let her know she’s the MVP with a cute baseball or football decor piece. Get her a new ball cap to rep her favourite team on the go. If she’s a coach, think about what would make life on the sidelines easier. And if you never see her without a smartwatch to track her steps, consider a custom watchband or a new design you’ll know she’ll love.

If your gift recipient is in the phase of momhood where a little hand is always reaching for hers, consider activities that the whole family can do when you’re putting together this basket.

Pick out a puzzle they can do when boredom needs busted. Make getting ready for bed more fun with a hooded blanket. Add an interactive stuffed animal that will bring a fun new element to playtime. Our friends over at Crayola have everything you need for sharing a love of imagination and creativity!