Introduction

Happy Mother’s Day Grandma and to all the other moms in the world, Mother’s Day is just around the corner (in eleven days!) on May 9, 2021. So I thought it would be helpful to post a Mother’s Day Gift Guide which would be appropriate for any grandma, first mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, etc. in your world. In this post, I will give you lots of gift options for the moms and grandmas in your life. (All of the gift ideas have bunches of positive reviews and many have free shipping which will allow you to shop for the product conveniently and allow for easy delivery to your house in time for the big day. For the personalized gifts I would strongly urge you to “pull the trigger” very soon so as to have this type of unique gift at your home when you need it.) As of this writing all of these items are available, but “crunch time” is fast approaching!

I was at the post office yesterday and was delighted that the line was taking a bit of time as I saw several really cute Mother’s Day cards on sale so I snatched them up! Cards can be expensive, but these were a reasonable price. BUT, IF YOU REALLY WANT CUTE, CHEAP CARDS, head over to Trader Joe’s. All year round they sell cards for most occasions, each for only one dollar!!!

Who Should Celebrate Mother’s Day?

I have celebrated Mother’s Day for most of my life as I remember celebrating my mom as a kid. When I was thirteen, I was actually an accomplished seamstress and I remember making my mom two jersey skirts from fabric I bought that weekend at Carson Pirie Scott! And then my dad gave me the money to purchase coordinating tee shirts to make my mom two cute outfits! (Ah, a budding stylist, even back then!) Since then, I have learned that not everyone feels it’s their necessary to celebrate this day. Some hubbies feel that since their wife isn’t THEIR mother, they shouldn’t have to buy them a gift. To that message, I say, “live and let live”. But, since I think life should just be a series of celebrations, AND since my blog IS on Dr. Julie’s Fun Life, I say, celebrate every mother, grandmother, birth mother, God mother, step-mother, etc. while you can! So with that sentiment in mind, here’s your list of Mother’s Day gifts:

Personalized Gifts

I believe personalized gifts are especially fun because they allows you to think of the gift giver every time you use the item. The photos of my grandkids never fail to lift my spirits. Someone sent me a platter of my babies from Etsy and I just loved it! The only problem with some of these items is it may take a few days to prepare, so don’t delay on these sweet treasures! I listed both a charm bracelet and a charm necklace because many grandmas officially have “every thing that they need”. And for some, space is at a premium. These two gifts are small and personal, making them likely great future keepsakes.

1. MyNameNecklace Personalized Custom Name Kid Charm Bracelet

I love this sweet charm bracelet. Each child gets a charm with their name on it as well as a Swarovski crystal charm with their birthstone. I love the colors of these crystals! Check this out. (This item has free shipping for Prime Members.)

2. Custom Mom Necklace with Kids Birthstones and Dainty Name Charms, Gift for Mother or Grandma

Celebrate moms with this personalized birthstone necklace with engraved name charms. Each pair of birthstone pendant and oval tag represents a person in the family. Keep the family close to Mom’s heart with this meaningful and beautiful family tree design. A perfect Mom’s Day Gift for any Mom, God Mother, Mother in Law, or Grandma, etc. This comes in sterling silver or 14 K gold. (This item has free shipping for Prime Members.)

3. Personalized Cutting Board

I think this is an item that would work in any type of home decor. I LOVE this particular cutting board as It’s message is so sweet, “Home is Where the Mom Is”. I think it’s especially rich in its details. It’s laser engraved and the materials are great. (BUT, it does have a $14 delivery fee. I always like to know that up front when I’m shopping.)

Gifts for the Grandma or Mom who Loves to Bake or Cook

5. Oven Gloves, Heat Resistant Cooking Gloves /Silicone Grilling Gloves/ Long Waterproof BBQ Kitchen Oven Mitts

These insulated gloves are the BOMB! I stumbled across these gems when I was at a friend's house for dinner. When I went to retrieve my contribution to the meal that was warming in the oven, I asked her for some hot mitts. She trotted these out and I fell hard for them. I love the protection from the oven burns that can occur and I love the dexterity of gloves over mitts. Check these out! (Free shipping for Prime Members.)

7. "Wife Mom Boss" Apron

I love aprons, and this one is terrific! Wife, Mom, Boss, oh, if it were all true!!! Check out this cute and fun apron for the mom who sometimes makes a mess in the kitchen.

9. Ladies of the House by Lauren Edmonson

Set in high society-Georgetown, this irresistible family drama about two sisters and a public scandal is described by the reviewers as a modern day retelling of Sense and Sensibility. This is a novel that celebrates sisterhood. This, too is a debut novel for this author. Buy it for the mom in your life, but maybe quickly read it first. It's so fun! (This has free shipping for Prime Members.)

Gifts for the Coffee or Tea Lover

10. I'm A Grandma What's Your Superpower?

A great 12 ounce Ceramic Marble Coffee mug Tea Cup. I love pink and I love a mug with a lid as it keeps my drinks warm longer. This beautiful mug, lid and spoon make tea or coffee drinking a more special ritual. I always think mugs are fun. This one is classy too! I love the packaging of this present. (This has free shipping for Prime Members.)

11. Tea Bags Sampler Assortment Box

This is a great gift for the tea loving Grandma or mom in your life. 80 tea bags packed in a neat bamboo box. These are the flavors: Passion Fruit, Mint, Peppermint, Peach, Mango, Ginger, Orange, Lemon, Hibiscus, Earl Grey, Jasmine, Raspberry, Caramel, Chamomile, Pomegranate. Yum! Great for the woman who loves tea parties! (This has free shipping for Prime Members.)

12. Mothers Day Dog Mom Coffee Lover Coffee Gift Basket with 8 Delicious Fresh Roasted Coffees with Humorous Canine-Inspired Names

Self-care Gifts For Grandma and Mom

13. Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap

This is always a good gift for the woman who wants to stay flexible, fit and fabulous! We all need to maintain our balance and this yoga mat will help that cause. With high density eco friendly material, the 1/4'' thick premium mat comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees and elbows on hard floors while keeping us balanced. With double sided non-slip surfaces, this premium exercise yoga mat comes with an excellent slip resistant advantage to prevent injuries. (This has free shipping for Prime Members.)

14. Jo Malone Candle Red Roses Home Candle

Beautiful candles are an incredibly popular gift between women. (I unfortunately suffer from migraines and fragrances are a big trigger for me) But I appreciate the ambiance that candles bring to the home and I especially love the quality of this brand. This Red Roses fragrance is very popular and the glass jar is very classy. This candle is seven ounces. (Please note however, that this gift carries a $5.99 shipping charge.

15. Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Throw Dove (Gray)

Have you ever purchased any thing from Barefoot Dreams? Several years ago, my girlfriend Molly bought me an oversized black cardigan from this company and it is still soooo soft and is truly my favorite slouchy, comfy sweater to curl up in. This throw is an incredibly fluffy, drapey throw that is so luxurious that when you're using it, you don't want to ever get up from the couch! I bought this very throw for my daughter-in-law for Christmas, and she loved it, as do my grandsons! So cozy. I know it's pricey, but boy is it ever terrific!

Well that's a wrap of Mother's Day gifts for Grandma! Please do me a favor and tell me which of these items do you think would make the biggest hit as Mother's Day gifts for Nanna? And please let me know in the comments below if I missed the boat on some other cool gift ideas.

I hope all the mothers reading this post will have a wonderful Mother's Day! I know I, personally, would MOST enjoy hearing from all of my kids and grandkids on this special day. Did you know that Mother's Day is the most popular day of the year for "phoning home"? I'm actually heading home to Chicago for the weekend and hope to see the three kids who live nearby and their lovely families. I'm so glad that Mr. G.Q. and I are fully vaccinated which will make it safer to travel home by air. (Of course, we'll socially distance and mask up!) On Mother's Day 2020, due to the pandemic, we were unable to see any of our kids, so this year will be particularly special. It's truly lovely to be able to share in celebrating Mother's Day with my daughters and daughter-in-law. They all do a great job in their roles as Moms.

XO

Dr. Julie (Mom, Step-Mom, and Grandma)

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