Mother’s Day Gifts for the First Time Mom
All moms deserve to be honored on Mother’s Day, but new moms should definitely get some extra special treatment! If you’re wondering what to purchase for the first-time mama in your life—whether she’s your spouse, sister, daughter, or BFF—we’re here to help. Below, we’re rounding up five thoughtful gift ideas that come in at a range of price points and will make any new mom feel appreciated and loved.
STAYCATION BOUND // Help Mom say goodbye to those sleepless nights (at least temporarily). Treat her to a staycation so that she can relax and unwind in peace, no crying or dirty diapers allowed! Booking Mom a solo overnight stay at a nearby hotel is more than generous, but if you’re looking to take this thoughtful gift to the next level, why not treat your leading lady to a brand new weekender bag, too? Pair this Vera Bradley duffel (sourced at TJMaxx) with a cute Bando luggage tag (found at HomeSense) and she’ll be eager to pack up her things and hit the road! The duffel doubles as an excellent personal item to use during plane travel, too.
MOCKTAIL MOMENT // Mocktail loving moms will appreciate being able to whip up some festive drinks at home. Seedlip, which is available for purchase at Terrain, is an alcohol-free spirit designed to emulate gin. Featuring notes of Allspice, Cardamom, and Grapefruit, this mixer is versatile and perfect for warm weather season.
PICTURE PERFECT // Scroll through your camera roll full of family photos (you know you have hundreds on hand) and print out a favorite of you, Mom, and your little one. Then pop the picture into this chic marble scalloped frame from The Paper Source. Whether she displays it on her nightstand or her desk at work, Mom will always be happy to have her loved ones nearby.
SUPERWOMAN ESSENTIALS // Odds are, Mom’s constantly chugging coffee and making to-do lists, and you couldn’t appreciate her organization skills more. Make her day-to-day routine feel a bit more special by treating her to a pretty little notepad and flowery mug, both from HomeSense. Throw in a luxe-smelling candle from Anthropologie that she can light as she writes down her tasks for the day.
UNPLUG AND UNWIND // Just because Mom has her hands full with a little one doesn’t mean she has to give up her free time and hobbies forever. Encourage her to take some time to unwind and appreciate the simple things in life by presenting her with a coffee table book that appeals to her interests. We snagged this hot design title at HomeSense and saved big on retail price.
Sarah Lyon is a freelance writer and interior design enthusiast who currently lives in Washington, DC. Her work has appeared on websites including Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest Clever, Lonny, and MyDomaine. Additionally, Sarah’s own spaces have appeared on Apartment Therapy, The Everygirl, Houzz, and Washingtonian.com. Her Dupont Circle apartment was featured in both the spring 2019 print edition of Small Space Decorating and the January 2019 print edition of Washingtonian Magazine. Follow her on Instagram @sarahlyon9.
