Useful Gift Ideas for Mom (that she’ll actually like)

Mother’s Day is coming up and you know what that means- yes it’s time to go out to the store(s) (or open up a few new tabs on your computer) to find some gifts for your mom. Now of course gift shopping for your mom can be tricky, especially if she’s someone that replies to your inquiry of what she wants for special occasions like this holiday with “whatever you pick is fine.” Luckily we’re here to help you find useful gifts for your mom that she will actually really appreciate. Wanting to help out one of the people who raised you by giving them something they will use in their everyday life is a great idea. So here’s some ideas we’ve found making the rounds in “mom” circles.

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But before we dive into our gift guide, we should talk about GiftYa- (as we will feature this a few times throughout the article). GiftYa is an online distributor for thousands of eGift cards to restaurants, famous retailers, department stores, local businesses, online subscription services and shops, spas, hotels, airlines, and more. You can surprise a friend or loved one with a gift card whenever you feel like instantly thanks to GiftYa’s fast delivery system. All you have to do is go onto the website, pick a card they might like, choose an amount up to $250, customize it by adding a picture, video, and message, then decide whether you want to send it via text or email.

A Sunoco Gift Card

A free tank of gas for your mom on the go is definitely a useful gift!

Buy A Sunoco Gift Card

If your mom is someone that drives quite a lot then this is a gift she will definitely find useful. As we know in the US shops, restaurants, places of work, and even friend’s houses are spread apart far from each other, so that means depending on where you’re from you could be in the car more often than not. And when you’re driving more, you’re using gas more, and that means more trips to fill up. With gas prices on the high side, having a way to buffer that or pay for a tank in full is immensely useful. 

With a Sunoco Gift Card your mom can do exactly that.

Sunoco is a hugely popular gas station with over 5,000 locations scattered around the country. So that means you’re more than likely to have a Sunoco station close to you and if you have this gift card you’ll be able to help pay for your next tank of gas no problem.

You can Purchase a GiftYa Gift Card to Sunoco here!

A DIY “Chore” Gift Card

So the title might be a bit confusing, you won’t be giving your mom chores to do, no, instead you’re giving your mom a homemade gift card for you to do chores around the house. Mom’s notoriously have a lot going on all the time and the last thing they want to do when they get home is cook, clean, or run errands. That’s where your DIY chore gift cards come in.

1. First things first here’s what you’ll need: 

• Any kind of paper, it can be cop paper, construction, cardboard, or index cards.
• A writing utensil, this can be markers, pens, pencils, crayons- whatever you can write with, grab it.
• Optional: scissors and glue

2. Then you will write down the “free chores” you’ll do for her. Here’s some examples:

• “Free Laundry Day, use this card and I will do the family’s laundry for you from start to finish.”
• “Free Car Wash, use this card and I will wash your car.”
• “Free Car Wash AND Clean, use this card and I will wash your car and clean the inside too!”
• “Free Meals, use this card and I will cook the day’s meals for you.” (or if you’re not the biggest cook, you can pay for and order take out).
• “Free House Clean, use this card and I will clean the house.”
• “Free Grocery Shop, use this card and I will go out, grab, and pay for groceries today.”
• “Free Garden Day, use this card and I will cut the grass, pull out weeds, and make our garden shine.”

3. Obviously there are a lot more ideas out there but these are a few to get your started. 
4. Optional: Decorate the chore card how you want, cut it into a fun shape, add some sparkle, glue some art down on it. Get creative.

5. Hand her this along with a homemade card for the special occasion.

A DoorDash Gift Card

No need to preheat the oven, not when you can get your favorite meal delivered to you!

Text A DoorDash Gift Card

Speaking of meals and grocery shopping. This gift will add-on beautifully to your DIY chore gift card because this keeps the party going. DoorDash is the online food ordering and delivery service that takes away the stress of having to go out and get food or groceries. Using the DoorDash app your mom can look up a restaurant that she loves, pick her favorite meal, and get it delivered right to her door. She can also do the same with her grocery list and any convenient store necessities she may need. That way even if you aren’t home, you can still help out your mom when she’s super busy.

You can Purchase a GiftYa Gift Card to DoorDash here!

An Indoor Garden

Keeping on with the unintentional food trend we’ve started, this next gift is a future money saver and great for those who love all things plants. 

This is the Smart Garden 3 from Click & Grow. It’s an indoor garden where you can grow almost anything you want year-round. Love the taste of fresh ingredients? You can grow your own herbs. Or if you’re someone that likes to grow their own food but hates the winter months then you can use the Smart Garden 3 to grow fruits and veggies. Using biodegradable plant pods you’re able to grow exactly what you want when you want. This model comes with a space for three pods and complimentary 3x basil plant pods, it comes in white, grey, or beige and costs $99.95.

And if you think your mom would really like this gift but would want a bigger size, don’t worry because Click & Grow has this:

The Smart Garden 9 is their biggest and best option for indoor-garden fanatics. With automatic watering, pro-grow lights, the companion app to help you raise your plants right, and complimentary set 3x tomato, 3x basil, and 3x lettuce plant capsules. You’ll find the green thumb never goes away even when it’s dry and cold outside.

Comfort Gifts

Shifting away from food and gardening, we’re now going to talk about gifts meant for comfort.

Aches and pains come from many things, sitting at a desk all day cramped up, being on your feet running around from one place to another, and of course: getting older. So having a way to help relieve those aches and pains is key to more restful days ahead. This is the RENPHO Heating Pad for Back Pain Relief on sale for $37.99 (normally priced at $59.99) on Amazon. This heating pad can help loosen those tight muscles while you sit and relax at the end of the day. There’s a 30 minute, 60 minute, and 90 minute setting with temps going up to 150 degrees.

Therabody is most well known for their high quality massage guns and this is the Theragun Relief for $149, which comes highly recommended from many online sources. It improves circulation and helps get rid of muscle strain, tension, and it improves mobility which is great for anyone and especially great for moms on the go.

We’ve got something for your shoulders and back, but now we need something for the feet. The Theraflow Foot for Plantar Fasciitis Relief for $19.99 on Amazon is great for moms who have Plantar Fasciitis or simply have some aches and pains that need sorting. This can help improve blood circulation which can help you in the future.

We’ve never met anyone, not just including moms, who don’t love getting a new pair of comfy socks as a gift. You can never have too many pairs and you can especially never have too many pairs of Bombas socks. Known best for their optimal comfort and durability, the Women’s Merino Wool Blend Calf Socks for $22.00 are a favorite. And what makes them stand out from other socks is they actually stay up on your calves instead of slipping off. These socks come in three different sizes and eleven different colors.

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A GiftYa Select Gift Card

Unsure of what gift to get? Let her decide!

Email A GiftYa Select Gift Card

Our indecisive readers know how hard it can be to pick between gifts, trying to decide which gift card to go with when both places have their own set of benefits is a little touch and go. If you’re on crunch time and still aren’t sure then you might be interested in a GiftYa Select Gift Card as with this gift card your mom gets to decide which gift card from GiftYa’s catalog they want.

All you do is select the fun stuff, like how much money you want to give and the customization of the card itself and what it looks like when it’s sent over. The recipient will then be able to do all of these things with said GiftYa Select card:

• Select a merchant of their choice
• Activate to a Visa, Mastercard or Amex
• Use as an eGift
• Get a Visa gift card mailed to them
• Transfer to their Zelle Account

Makes for a great gift for Mother’s Day, her birthday, or any other special occasion in the future. 

You can Purchase a GiftYa Select Gift Card from GiftYa here!

An e-Reader

If your mom is a BIG reader and she has yet to discover the wonders of an e-reader then let us- let you introduce it to her.

Instead of being limited to only reading one book at a time or being able to only carry one book at a time to your next vacation, bring thousands instead with the Amazon - Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) at Best Buy for $159.99. Download as many books as you like and read them at your leisure. Read in any light, the screen will automatically adjust so you don’t have to strain your eyes. And it’s waterproof so you can go and float in your floatie relaxing the day away. 

A Portable Speaker

Gone are the days of carrying around a portable radio, now it’s time for bluetooth speakers you can carry with you almost anywhere!

The JBL - CLIP4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker on sale for $49.99 (normally priced at $79.99) at Best Buy is a great “on the go” or stationary speaker your mom can keep with her to listen to audio books, podcasts, or music. All she has to do is connect her phone to it and it’s hers to use with how she sees fit.

A Spotify or Apple Music Subscription

To go along with the gift above you can add-on a Spotify or Apple Music subscription if she doesn’t already have one. You can pay for it for her or gift her 3-12 months of service in advance, whatever you pick, you can change her music game forever.

A Custom Visa Gift Card from Gift Card Granny

She can use this card to go to all of her favorite stores and restaurants!

Buy A Visa Gift Card

Instead of getting your mom just one gift, give her the gift of many with a Custom Visa Gift Card from Gift Card Granny. This gift card works like any other but instead of being limited by one store, you can use the gift card at any place of business that accepts Visa.

This means she can go out shopping for a new perfume while using her new Visa gift card to pay for a meal with friends at a restaurant. As long as the business accepts Visa cards you’re good to go! With Gift Card Granny you can load up to $500 on the card and send it either to the person’s email or get it made as a plastic card that’s delivered via mail.

You can Purchase a Custom Visa Gift Card from Gift Card Granny here!

And there you have it! Those are some useful gift ideas for mom that cover quite the range. No matter what you choose she’s sure to appreciate the thought you put into the gift.