- As with all gift shopping, you might run the risk of giving Mom a gift that someone else already has.
- These 26 personalized gifts, however, would undeniably belong to her, whether because they’re personalized with her name or they feature her favorite combination of colors.
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Editor’s note: It’s likely that many families will be spending Mother’s Day apart this year due to the impact of coronavirus. Nothing takes the place of time spent together, but if you’re looking to send a gift to Mom in lieu of a visit, we hope this list will help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
A personalized item, even if it’s the simple addition of a monogram, goes a long way in showing that you put thought into the gift. It makes the recipient feel special whenever she uses or wears it, and one person in our lives who undoubtedly deserves to feel special is Mom.
From monogrammed suitcases for the world traveler to photo gifts and special maps that could only belong to her, these personalized gifts take the extra step to make a big impact.
The top 5 personalized Mother's Day gifts:
- A dainty letter charm necklace
- A custom map of her favorite place
- A cozy, monogrammed robe
- A photo calendar filled with memories
- A personal styling service
Get creative in personalizing these 26 Mother's Day gift ideas:
A letter charm necklace
Personalize the Mini Gold Letter Charm Pendant at AUrate, $200
This 14-karat piece of gold jewelry is sure to make your mom feel special every day.
A set of custom bookends
Personalize the Metal Text Bookend Set at Etsy, $89.99
What better way to hold up Mom's collection of hardcovers than with a custom set of bookends? Choose a name, an important place, an inside joke, or really whatever you'd like to fill out the set.
A custom box of M&M's
Personalize the M&M's Candy Gift Box, from $24.99
Satisfy Mom's sweet tooth with some customized candy. You can choose the colors of the M&M's and then personalize them with any pictures or writing you'd like.
A personal-styling service
Gift a Stitch Fix gift card, from $20
Shopping can be difficult and time-consuming, which is where the stylists at Stitch Fix come in. A great gift for busy moms, the service delivers the newest trends and styles to fit any occasion and price point.
A monogrammed leather makeup bag
Personalize the Large Clamshell Makeup Bag at Leatherology, $100 + $10 monogram
Choose up to six characters and the color for the monogram of this leather bag. The size is perfect for travel-sized toiletries and makeup and it has a waterproof lining to protect the leather.
A pair of Nike shoes
Personalize a pair of sneakers at Nike, from $75
Whether she runs occasionally to clear her mind or is the family's resident marathoner, she'll love a pair of shoes to truly call her own. More than 70 styles, including casual walking shoes, soccer cleats, and basketball shoes, can be designed from outsole to laces.
A travel-planning service that does all the work for her
Personalize a travel itinerary at Journy, $25 a day
An expert trip designer will curate the perfect travel experience based on her interests and preferences, and can even help make hotel or restaurant reservations.
A photo calendar
Personalize the Brass Easel and Calendar at Artifact Uprising, from $49
This classy, solid brass piece makes a beautiful desktop display, and the pictures add warmth and familiarity. But choosing only 12 of your favorite photos could prove to be difficult.
A constellation map
Personalize the Constellation Print at Etsy, from $50
This Etsy shop lets you choose three different locations of significance. You're in charge of the color, location, exact text under each map, and font style, and the artist will take care of the rest.
A custom map of anywhere in the world
Personalize a map print at Grafomap, from $49
If the stars aren't aligning for you, try this type of map instead. After choosing a design theme, zoom out to your mom's favorite country or get hyperlocal and zoom in to an exact neighborhood.
A monogrammed water bottle
Personalize a water bottle at S'well, from $35 + $10 monogram
These sleek colors and shapes bring a new elegance to an ordinary water bottle. S'well's bottles keep beverages cold for 24 hours and hot for 12.
A photo throw pillow
Personalize a throw pillow at Canvas Pop, from $54
Upload your own image to the front and back of the pillow to create a piece of home decor that's sure to become her favorite in the house.
An engravable watch
Personalize a watch at Timex, from $75
The dial, case, and strap can all be customized, plus adding an engraving on the back is free. Whether you want to make a time-related pun, engrave simple initials, or squeeze in a concise message, the back is yours to own.
A hand-painted monogrammed suitcase
Personalize a suitcase at Away, from $225
Hand-painted by a lettering artist in New York City, these monogrammed suitcases take two to three weeks to ship, so plan accordingly. With their smart features, compact design, and array of colors, they're worth the wait.
Another suitcase she can customize beyond a monogram
Gift a Roam Gift Card, from $100
If you think she'll want to go beyond a simple monogram, she's better off with a Roam carry-on. Nine parts of the lightweight hardshell suitcase are customizable, allowing her to flex her creative color chops.
A custom quote print
Personalize a quote print at Minted, from $32
Spotlight a quote from her favorite film, book, or song, or even quote mom herself. There are many font colors, sizes, and frames to choose from.
A monogrammed mirror tray
Personalize the Mirror Tray at West Elm, $59-$89 + $12 monogram
The elegant script goes at the bottom of this pretty mirror tray, which can hold anything from entertaining essentials to jewelry and trinkets.
A T-shirt
Personalize the Fitted Crew at Known Supply, $32 + $10 monogram
Let the world know who your mom is with this comfortable Pima cotton basic tee embroidered in cute, loopy cursive.
A vitamin-and-supplement subscription
Gift a Care/of gift card, from $30
Before Care/of, gifting a pack of vitamins would be strange, but the company has somehow normalized the process with its personalized packaging and even more personalized vitamin plans. After taking a quiz, she'll learn which vitamins and supplements she needs most and can get them conveniently delivered to her house.
A monogrammed spa robe
Personalize the Organic Spa Robe at Pottery Barn, $129 + $12 monogram
Is there any feeling more relaxing and luxurious than slipping on a heavy spa robe? Every day can feel like a spa day thanks to this monogrammed, organic cotton robe.
A monogrammed leather tote
Personalize the Cuyana Medium Carryall Tote, $215 + $15 monogram
This everyday bag is made from Argentine leather and is available in classic black, navy, or a variety of warm pastels.
A sound-wave art print
Personalize the Sound Wave Art at Etsy, from $70
This one-of-a-kind gift is a visual piece with a surprising auditory twist: the artist converts the audio file of anyone's voice into a sound wave.
A journal
Personalize the Macaron Française Journal at Minted, from $16
This charming French-inspired book can be turned into a journal, address book, or planner. You're in charge of renaming every macaron (if you want), as well as designing the inside cover.
Fluffy, embroidered hand towels
Personalize a pair of hand towels at Weezie, $40 + $15 embroidery
More than 300 style combinations are possible with Weezie's personalization options, which let you choose the piping color, embroidery style, and embroidery color of the soft, durable cotton towels. You can go simple with a block-letter monogram or more fancy with a 12-character script.
A photo phone case
Personalize a photo phone case at Casetify, from $29
Casetify's easy-to-use design interface offers tons of options to turn an ordinary phone case into a completely unique one. You can connect your Instagram account to make choosing photos a breeze.
A personalized body care set that uses her favorite scents
Personalize a Mad Optimist body care set, from $30
The Mad Optimist is a startup that makes all-natural, fully personalized body care products - from your preferred scents and ingredients to custom labels.
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