This Mother’s Day gift guide is one to end all gift guides. Mostly because I’ve tested these products out on a hard to buy for mom. If your mom is anything like mine, she’s chic and has a collection of handbags that is more valuable than my savings account. She loves travel and being pampered but it isn’t always easy to afford gifting her the luxuries she deserves. Luckily, that’s where this Mother’s Day gift guide comes in. For the moms who love to travel, good food and wine but also don’t mind getting their hands dirty in the garden, this gift guide will help you treat your mom on a budget, but she will never know! The chic mom’s gift guide!
Gifts for Mom, the Foodie
Anything Chef Gordon Ramsay stands behind is alright in my mom’s eyes. Hexclad was on top of the list for Christmas and still is for our Mother’s Day gift guide. He has been promoting Hexclad pots and pans for their temperature control and easy clean up with non-stick capabilities. They might be on the higher end of your budget for mom but these pans will go a long way and so will you in her eyes!
When in doubt, get a cookbook. Molly Baz is at the top of our list for the Mother’s Day gift guide and her colourful and bold cookbooks. Her latest is the perfect addition to any kitchen! It’s perfect for all learners with not only its visual imagery and clear instructions, but with QR codes that lead to audio or video, you’ll be hard pressed so mess anything up! This is one of the most fully immersive cookbooks we’ve come across, just short of the chef coming into your kitchen and guiding you.
Give mom the gift of a Sakuraco subscription box. This subscription box features new Japanese tea, sweet treats and savoury snacks delivered each month. Each box changes with the seasons and brings what is unique about Japan’s regional delicacies and treats to your door step. Additionally, you can also find the TokyoTreat Box if mom prefers something more adventurous!
This Japanese style apron is tres chic! Look stylish anywhere from the kitchen to the garden and avoid getting your clothes messy. But this is so cute you could sport it anywhere and still look stylish.
Gifts for the Traveler
Flytographer
Flytographer is an incredible service for those traveling and want to capture special moments. I know, as a mom myself, I am always behind the camera and the moment I am in front of it I am not ready. Flytographer takes special photos in special places around the world! If you’re a local or a tourist, get a photographer in the area to take photos of yourself or your family.
In October of 2023 we used Flytographer to capture my sister’s surprise proposal. You can watch our video above for how easy it was to book a Flytographer session. You can get a special offer during March and April when you use my code FOODIETOWNCA at check out. This applies to gift cards or bookings so you can book now or surprise mom for a Mother’s Day Photoshoot with her family in countries around the world!
We are all about maximizing our space on board the airplane and this super convenient weekend bag can fit underneath your seat or in the overhead compartment. It comes in a wide range of feminine colours or neutrals so she can be classic and chic. It has a large capacity and with the help of storage cubes you could easily bring this for a 4 day weekend in Vegas or to see the grandkids.
If your mom is anything like mine, she might roll her eyes at the thought of packing light. As a good daughter I still try to influencer her in the right direction. This full set of matching luggage comes with a weekend bag under the seat compartment, a small bag for electronics or whatever she needs to access immediately, as well as a carryon that can fit in the above compartment or check.
Lifestyle Gifts
The Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaning Machine allows mom to take care of her valuables from eyewear, watches to rings and even her grand kids’ toys.
I purchased this garden kneeler and seat for both my mom and mother-in-law last year. They are at complete opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to style, one lives on a property she likes to keep manicured the other lives on a farm. This garden seat and kneeler with gardening tools and garden tote was a huge hit with both ladies!
