These unique gifts will make every mom smile

Mothers know best. They extend the greatest care with those loving hands and their unconditional love. This time, it’s our turn to show her our love and appreciation by giving her the finest for Mother’s Day 2024.

Last-minute gift shopping for these superwomen? With the May 12 celebration fast approaching, it’s time for gift hunting to make her day grand.

Mother’s Day 2024 gift guide

Skip the basics and surprise your moms, sisters, mother-in-laws, lolas and titas with something extraordinary. We’ve rounded up the best gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2024 — a national celebration that began 1907.

1. Bespoke jewelry pieces for the style-savvy moms

Opt for custom-made pieces to elevate her treasure trove of jewelry. From customized birthstone rings to engraved pendants, these personalized items are sure to warm her heart.

2. Personalized wellness retreats for the health buff moms

Treat her this Mother’s Day 2024 with a day off from house chores. Book her an appointment for yoga, detox or meditation programs fitted for her health goals.

Remember to choose a serene space that matches her preferences — a mountain retreat or a beachside resort.

3. Subscription boxes for bookworm moms

If she’s the type who gets lost in novels, gift her a subscription to a book club specializing in her preferred genre. With these boxes that often come with themed goodies and exclusive editions, her reading experience will go up a notch.

4. A culinary experience for the food lovers

Reserve her a table at her favorite restaurant. Exert some extra effort and curate a full-course meal with her favorite dishes at her beloved restaurant.

If you’re around San Francisco, Abacá offers a four-course Chef’s tasting menu with customizable meals — a surefire way to put that wide smile on her face.

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5. Garden kits for moms with a green thumb

Check out artisanal garden kits available online with bespoke gardening tools and exotic seeds. From organic vegetables and fruits to herbal teas, these kits will make her day.

6. Kitchen gadgets for the chef moms

Undeniably, moms are the queens of the kitchen. Grab this chance to upgrade her kitchen with new measuring cups, high-quality non-stick pans or the latest air fryer oven to bring ease to her cooking escapades.

7. DIY strawberry jam for the breakfast lovers

Using just three simple ingredients, whip up your own homemade strawberry jam — guaranteed more love from mom. A simple and sweet effort that can bring joy to her breakfast or snacks. Be sure to encase it in a stylish bottle (a ribbon or note would be ultra sweet!) Click here for the recipe.

8. Luxury spa vouchers for the tired moms

Let this Mother’s Day 2024 be her pampering day. After all, she’s our superhero — adept at finding all things missing (even the ones we’ve been searching for hours). Gift her a spa voucher. From facials to massages, a day at the spa will make her feel loved.

9. Custom portrait sessions for all moms

Take this moment to capture your mom’s precious smile. Schedule a professional portrait session and remind her how beautiful she is — inside and out. Let her do a glamour shot followed by a family photo.

10. Coffee beans for the coffee connoisseurs

Give her a taste of home – Filipino coffee beans, renowned for their rich flavors and aromatic excellence. 

The key to finding the best gift lies in figuring out what makes her unique, and with this list we’re expecting a full-blown mother’s joy. This Mother’s Day 2024, we’re sending big love to all moms. Happy Mother’s Day!