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50 Mother’s Day Gifts That Left Parents Crying Either From Joy Or Laughter (New Pics)
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and people are scouring stores and the internet for the perfect gift. You can’t go wrong with buying her favorite flowers or treating her to a day at the spa.
You don’t necessarily have to get her something pricey and fancy. As you’ll see from these photos, some of the most appreciated gifts are simple and tug on the heartstrings because of their meaning and symbolism.
This list is part of Bored Panda’s series of articles celebrating Mother’s Day. To all the awesome moms out there, this one’s for you. And if you’re one of those still lost on what to give as a gift, feel free to pick up some ideas.
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#1
My First Ever Mother’s Day Gift. I’m A New Stepmom
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#2
Finally Finished My Mother's Day Gift
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
My cousin's g/f crochet's all the time. I have several Christmas ornaments she has made.
#3
I Embroidered My Mom's Dog For Her For Mother’s Day
The flower business is booming every May. In 2019, fresh-cut flowers accounted for 80% of purchases on Mother’s Day in the United States. Outdoor bedding and garden plants come in second place at 40%.
Florist supplier Fifty Flowers ranked the top Mother’s Day flowers and their meanings. Roses, which remain everyone’s favorite, symbolize elegance and appreciation. Carnations, on the other hand, denote beauty, while peonies embody prosperity and good fortune.
#4
My Brother (14) Told Me He Was Making My Mom A Cutting Board For Mother's Day. Both She And I Were Very Impressed
cerinamroth 1 year ago
Well, it's easy to conjure up a beautiful chopping board when you're Harry Potter ;-)
#5
Persian Tiles Blanket, Completed Just In Time For Mother’s Day, And Kitty-Approved
Joe Reaves 1 year ago
I absolutely love it but I hope that's a smart cat. I'd give it a week before the furry idiots I know had a claw stuck in it. At most.
#6
My Aunt Recently Died. I Made A Clock Using Her Most Worn Watches. Gifted To My Mom For Mother's Day
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
And each watch has the hour set in the right place! Clever!
#7
I Started This Swing Arbor Project On Mother's Day As A Gift To My Mom And Finished It A Week Ago
Tamra 1 year ago
That is fantastic! I'd plant wisteria next to it, and enjoy the shade and blossoms.
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Wisteria would choke out that old tree, no? Honestly curious, I'd always been told they are big plant bullies, but I'm beginning to realize my mother was a bit plantist (plant racist).
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Instead Of Buying An Expensive Bouquet Of Flowers For Mother's Day, I Made This Instead For My Mom
Mary Kelly 1 year ago
the lavender rocks are a great accent...i wouldn't have thought would work, but it so does
#9
A Cutting Board I Made For My Mom For Mother's Day. Made From Black Walnut, Sapelli, And Oak. I'm 14
Indeed, flowers have been a go-to gift option since the early days of Mother’s Day celebrations. But back in the day, children were more hands-on when giving gifts.
London’s Appleyard Flowers shared that traditional British practices involved baking a simnel cake, a light fruit cake with almond paste and marzipan balls. Children offered it to their mothers for what is called Mothering Sunday (a.k.a Refreshment Sunday), which happens on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
#10
I Made My Mom A Paper Cut Version Of Her Wedding Bouquet For Mother's Day
#11
She’s Going To Be Spoiled
Comfortably Numb 1 year ago
But it's from the kids. Like, to their mother. I think they probably know if it's ok...or they're children and really it's from the Dad. Don't jump to conclusions and write off something without thinking about it for a second.
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tuzdayschild 1 year ago
I received a German Spitz for my birthday 9 years ago. That swamp witch is sprawled out on my new comforter as we speak.
Hannah Taylor 1 year ago
Mom must have been hinting at wanting a furry friend for quite a while. I don't think that this was an impulsive gift.
#12
Flower Arrangement I Made For My Mother On Mother's Day
#13
Made This For Mother’s Day. It’s My First Time Trying Faces Rather Than Leaving It Blank
#14
I Made My Mom A Thing For Mother's Day
#15
Either She Will Love It Or I'm Dead
Sven Grammersdorf 1 year ago (edited)
Hoarders usually don't take too kindly to people messing with their stuff
Load More Replies... Mary Kelly 1 year ago
that is the best gift you could give...you really took something huge off her plate...i would love this!
Melissa Schermerhorn 1 year ago
If she doesn't think this is the best gift ever, I'll be your new mom. Love this, sending you a big hug.
Say No to Downvoting 1 year ago (edited)
I just want to point out to the commentariat that there is a difference between a pathological, psychological hoarder and a disorganised person who’s dumping pile has gotten so out of hand they are just choosing to avoid it. Let’s stop the armchair diagnosing from a single picture with almost no other information about this family.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Have a friend who could be considered "hoarders" but it isn't that they don't want to get rid of anything, it's just that cleaning makes them anxious. He'd love this.
If you prefer a Mother’s Day gift that will last more than a week, you can go the practical route. Kristen McGrath, editor of the cashback website Retail Me Not, shared some suggestions that won’t break the bank.
"Whether you're shopping for mom or shopping for yourself, you can save on things like photo books, home goods, and beauty products. There's a lot of things that are on sale for Mother's Day that you might want to snap up yourself."
#16
I’m A Broke University Student So I Couldn’t Send My Mom To A Spa For Mother’s Day, But I Brought A Bit Of The Spa To Her! I’m A Beginner And Really Pleased With How This Turned Out
#17
I Bought My Mom A Succulent For Mother's Day A Year Ago, And It Has Flowered
linda harbin 1 year ago
Mom’s been gone 5 years now, but for many years I flew to Green Valley, AZ to visit her over Mother’s Day. Perfect time of year to see all the cacti in full bloom. I never knew the desert could be so beautiful until she moved there after retirement. She LOVED Living there. I miss you mom. ♥️
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
GUYS GOOD NEWS I FOUND WHAT PLANT IT IS: echeveria peacockii
#18
Embroidered Apron I Did For Mother’s Day! It Has Grains (Wheat, Millet, Oat, And Rice) For Her To Wear While Bread Baking
#19
My Daughter's Mother’s Day Gift
#20
My Friend Bought Me This For Mother's Day. Probably The Best Book
Luna Rue 1 year ago
Who cares. It's called being a human. We can't be perfect 24/7.
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#21
This Candle I Got For Mother's Day
But what do moms really want on this special day? According to survey responses, it’s not something you’ll find in a flower store or any gift shop: free time.
Mothers live busy lives, and it goes without saying. But if we’re looking at specific numbers, a 2018 study revealed that working moms render around 98 hours weekly. That’s equivalent to two and a half full-time jobs.
So, when asked what they want for Mother’s Day, 58% of survey respondents want to be able to “drop everything.” 42% simply want to enjoy a good book, while 11% prefer to do some form of mindfulness exercise.
#22
Mother's Day Gift For My Nan. Her Favorite Flowers Are Irises
#23
My Mother's Day Present! I Love Her Already
Nitka Tsar 1 year ago
Upvote just for the cuteness of this one. Otherwise I do not approve of animals as gifts.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
The "I love her already" implies she was wanting a pet already, fortunately. Otherwise I agree.
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
No, animals should never be "gifts". A new purse is a gift. A new dog is a living, breathing obligation.
Bored Trash Panda 1 year ago
Yes, nonapproved pets should not be given as a gift, but from the title I am assuming that it was an approved gift.
Stephanie Barr 1 year ago
I get not getting animals as gifts but, as a crazy cat lady, my kids could always get me a kitten.
Astar_ALT 1 year ago
It's 6 years old, no way in hell is it AI. Check before you go crazy
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These Answers From My 3-Year-Old Made Me Laugh And Cry
Doofnuts 1 year ago
I loved those days raising my daughters. (No, I'm not a Mom, but I raised them)
Amanda Fondaumiere 1 year ago
My daughter told her that my favorite thing to do is put rice in her lunch.
pepelaprawn 1 year ago
i remember doing this for fathers day when i was in prep. the results were hilarious.
#25
Late Mother's Day Gift, Madeline, Acrylic Paint
《¤Pookie¤》 1 year ago
For a second I thought it was a picture of their mother, not a painting! It's beautiful!
My O My 1 year ago
I'm sure your mom loves that you chose a scene that also shows the chaos 😂😂😂 that is how live looks like
#26
I Painted My Mom For Mother's Day
Upstaged75 1 year ago
I wish I was one of them! I always feel so useless when I see stuff like this. ;)
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I Embroidered This Photo As A Mother’s Day Gift For My Mom. It’s Written "Mommy Is Strong!" In Portuguese
#28
Finally Finished My Mother's Day Gift! 5th Ever Quilt, Very Happy With It
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
I don't have the patience for quilting. Made 1 when I was about 15 and never again
Brandi VanSteenwyk 1 year ago
I love how creative quilters get when they stray from the traditional (although they are also beautiful). Definitely works of art.
#29
Made A Cake For My Mom For Mother's Day
With different world cultures come various practices, including the celebration of Mother’s Day. In Peru, people also honor moms, grandmothers, and sisters who have passed on, as many countries do on the Day of the Dead. And they share food and drinks while they’re at it.
Thailand, on the other hand, does it differently. For one, Thai people commemorate their mothers on August 12th, which is also the birthday of their former queen Sikirit. It is also a national holiday where children pay homage to their moms during school presentations.
#30
Mother's Day Gift. It Was A Lot Of Work, But Totally Worth It
#31
Nothing Fancy. Wife Requested A Potting Cart For Mother's Day
Mark Alexander 1 year ago
Spar varnish is literally made to protect ship masts from weather. Wood is a miracle material.
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A Talented Daughter
#33
Made My Mom This Floral Heart Magnet For Mother's Day
#34
My Husband Got Me A Bouquet Of Mushrooms For Mother's Day
Dnd Panda (she/her) 1 year ago
That’s really cool but my mycophobia is saying NOPE NOPE NOPE (I love it, otherwise. Very creative!!)
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
The grey, pink, and white ones are oyster mushrooms and are safe to eat. I don't know what the tan mushrooms are though.
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#35
A Friend Of Mine Got His Mother A Bunch Of Flours For Mother's Day. That's Not A Typo
Leonard Hamers 1 year ago
She is NOT happy, and she shouldn't be. This is an insult. Hope it was a joke and the real flowers were given to her later.
Dragon mama 1 year ago
She may be in on the joke and making the face for the sake of the pic. I would.
Auntriarch 1 year ago
My dad would have loved this when he used to bake bread. My mother however would have been deeply unimpressed
Bored something 1 year ago
With any luck the giver of these flours made them into cookies and cake for her.
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#36
My Mother’s Day Present From My Husband, Who Makes Lovely Wooden Pens (Usually). Anyone Else Enjoy Getting Crochet-Related Gifts?
#37
Microwave-Dried Flowers From My Garden. Mother's Day Gift
#38
I Hope My Mom Likes What I Made Her For Mother's Day
#39
I Crocheted A Monarch Butterfly Shawl For My Mom For Mother's Day, Modeled By My Daughter
#40
Mother’s Day Gifts I Made For My Mom And 3 Sisters
Like Thailand, France does not celebrate Mother’s Day like the rest of the world. Instead, it takes place on the last Sunday of the month unless it falls on the same day as the Christian Holiday of Pentecost. In this case, Mother’s Day moves to the first Sunday of June.
France’s gift-giving tradition for Mother’s Day began in 1920 when the French government gave medals to mothers of large families as a show of gratitude for those who helped rebuild the population. It has since evolved into flower-shaped cakes.
#41
I Painted This Watercolor For A Mother’s Day Gift
#42
My Four-Year-Old Just Gave Me This For Mother’s Day. Everything Is Totally True
Lene 1 year ago
Why are these questionaires so low on the list? They are so amazing and lovely!
Hannah Taylor 1 year ago
BP is probably giving us the opportunity to decide which ones should be higher.
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#43
Finished My Mother’s Day Gift Just In Time
#44
Mother's Day Gift. I Like Gifts Like This Better
#45
Mother's Day Gift. First Time Doing A Lace Effect
Like most countries worldwide, Ethiopia commemorates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. However, their celebration lasts three days and is accompanied by a feast called “Antrosht.”
Since Mother’s Day in Ethiopia also marks the end of the rainy season, people find immense joy in going home with their families once the weather clears. From there, they prepare large meals and share good memories together.
#46
For Mother’s Day, I Asked My Husband To Make A Bloody Mary With An Unhinged-Looking, Over The Top Lattice Of Garnishes. The Man Delivered
#47
I Made This Arraignment And Plant Stand For My Mother's Day Gift. The Plant Stand Is Made With Pallet Wood. I Did It Without Any Screws, Only Dowels And Glue
#48
I'm Beyond Proud Of The Card I've Made For My Mom For Mother's Day. This Is The Nutmeg Company's Pop-Up Lighthouse Bay Greeting Card
#49
I'm So Excited To Use My Mother's Day Coupon For A Year Of Snagls And Greld Chees
Marcellus II 1 year ago
One year of free snacks?! This is why businesses fail soon after starting, lack of financial planning.
Italy prioritizes providing mothers with much-needed respite. “Festa della Mamma” occurs on the second Sunday of May, and children give roses and write poems for their mothers.
However, there is a special emphasis on relieving moms from any of their duties that day. Instead, family members cook meals and ensure the house is in order. Some take it a step further and treat mom to a day of pampering.
#50
What A Unique Gift
#51
Made A Mother's Day Bouquet Out Of Some Of The Flowers From My Yard
Regardless of the region in the world, all mothers would agree that the best way to spend Mother’s Day is with family. Louisa Kamps, a staffer for Oprah Daily, has a simple request: for her husband to either cook a meal or arrange a meal at a restaurant.
“I don’t want to arrange any of it—I want to be surprised by something new. Mostly, I would like to have the kind of loose conversation that flows over a good meal, with no one hurrying to get anywhere. Short of this, I would like tulips.”
#53
I Made Lemon Bars For My Mom For Mother's Day
Amalie Jaye 1 year ago
They look lovely! I thought it was one of those dish scrubbers to start with 😅
#54
Made This For My Mom For Mother’s Day
cerinamroth 1 year ago
That's me there, the black sheep of the family. But luckily I have a friend!
#55
When It's Mother's Day And Your 4-Year-Old Decides You "Need" A Giant Eevee Plushie
#56
I Made A String Art Of My Beautiful Wife For Mother's Day
Kamps’ fellow Oprah Daily staffer, Eleni Gage, echoed a similar sentiment, emphasizing the importance of doing absolutely nothing—not even the chance to think about what they plan to do as a family.
“I don’t care if we eat three meals, one meal, no meal, if we go to a restaurant, have a picnic in the park, eat a baguette on the couch (as long as I don’t have to clean up the crumbs). I don’t care what we do as long as there’s some fresh air involved. I just don’t want to have to think about it.”
#57
Mother's Day Gift Idea
#58
A Mother's Day Gift For My Mom
#59
Mixed It Up And Took My Mom To A Baseball Game For Mother's Day. We Are Definitely Starting A New Tradition
#60
My Daughter's Mother's Day Card To Her Grandmother
cerinamroth 1 year ago
Forgive me BP for repeating this anecdote but it seems apt here... This totally reminds me of my 4YO daughter when I was getting ready to go out in the morning. I hadn't slept much for months (difficult pregnancy for baby number two) and was generally knackered so I slapped a bit of makeup on to try and make myself look a bit more lively. She peered into my face as we set off and said "Mummy, are you wearing makeup today?" When I replied that yes, yes I was wearing a little bit, she brutally said "You need more."
What about you, dear reader? How are you celebrating Mother’s Day this year? Have you gotten your gift for mom yet? Let’s liven up this discussion in the comments!
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Dawn Chambers 1 year ago
Mother's Day 2005. Mom had cancer and would pass less than a month later. She hadn't had the strength to do anything with her garden that spring, so we (4 adult children, 2 DILs, 3 grands) came with flowers, mulch, and garden tools. One last hurrah that kept us all busy so none of us had to spend that precious time contemplating the loss to come.
ZGutr 1 year ago (edited)
You lot understand the true function, meaning and value of family and relations. (that day will remain one of the most valuable memory and will live with all of you for the rest of your lives)
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Peppy 1 year ago (edited)
Tell the people you love, that you love them, more often than you do, especially for no particular reason, you’ll miss it when their gone. 💕❤️😘
Emma S 1 year ago
Some beautiful gifts. Feels a bit strange reading this in the UK though, because mother's day was two months ago.
PrettyJoyBird 1 year ago
US mothers day is this Sun 5/12 this year. Mexican mothers day is today 5/10.
Load More Replies... Dawn Chambers 1 year ago
Mother's Day 2005. Mom had cancer and would pass less than a month later. She hadn't had the strength to do anything with her garden that spring, so we (4 adult children, 2 DILs, 3 grands) came with flowers, mulch, and garden tools. One last hurrah that kept us all busy so none of us had to spend that precious time contemplating the loss to come.
ZGutr 1 year ago (edited)
You lot understand the true function, meaning and value of family and relations. (that day will remain one of the most valuable memory and will live with all of you for the rest of your lives)
Load More Replies... Peppy 1 year ago (edited)
Tell the people you love, that you love them, more often than you do, especially for no particular reason, you’ll miss it when their gone. 💕❤️😘
Emma S 1 year ago
Some beautiful gifts. Feels a bit strange reading this in the UK though, because mother's day was two months ago.
PrettyJoyBird 1 year ago
US mothers day is this Sun 5/12 this year. Mexican mothers day is today 5/10.
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