PSA: Mother's Day is creeping up, and no, she probably doesn't want another mug.
(Okay, wait—if she does love mugs, get the mug. Some of us are novelty mug collectors and would absolutely lose it over a cute one. This is your know-your-mom moment.)
But if you're looking to switch it up this year and surprise her with something that feels a little more thoughtful, a little more practical, and a whole lot more her—we've got ideas.
Here's your officially unofficial guide to great Mother's Day gifting:
1. Take candid photos of Mom (no selfies allowed)
She's always the one behind the camera—this year, catch her in the moment. While reading to the kids. Laughing in the kitchen. Holding hands at the park. No posing. No pressure. Just her, in her element, with the people she loves.
2. Book her car in for a full detail
After a long winter of goldfish crackers, rogue socks, and that rogue pea gravel that won't seem to stay at the park. This one's a win. It's not fancy—it's functional. And trust us: it's the refresh she didn't know she needed.
3. Plan a no-pressure outing
Ice cream, thrift shops, a drive with a crispy soda. The magic isn't in the extravagance—it's in the fact that she didn't have to plan it herself.
4. Let the kids make her something... and clean up the mess
Handmade gifts are adorable—but they're even sweeter when Mom doesn't have to wipe paint off the walls. Let them go all out. You handle the glitter fallout.
5. Gift a subscription to something she'll love
Candy (obviously), self-care boxes, meals... anything that brings joy beyond just one day. It's the kind of gift that keeps on giving—literally. Check out our Candy Subscription options here.
6. Send a surprise candy drop to her doorstep
Because candy is never just candy. It's colour, comfort, flavour, and a full-sensory mood boost. Especially when it shows up without warning. (P.S. We rock at that.)
At the end of the day, the best gifts say:
"I see you. I appreciate you. And I didn't leave this to the night before."
So here's to the moms, stepmoms, aunties, grandmas, and bonus moms doing the most—and to you, making this year a little sweeter.
Check out our favourite gifts for Mother's Day here!
