Finding the perfect gift to let that special someone know how much she is loved and appreciated doesn’t have to be hard!  Check out these unique Mother’s Day gifts for moms and teachers who deserve all of the love and kindness you can give!

Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation are right around the corner and as a mom and teacher, myself, I can say that the best Mother’s Day gifts and Teacher Appreciation gifts are the ones that I know someone put thought into what I would really enjoy the most.  Since you know your special someone the best, it’s a great time to think about what kind of thoughtful gift you can give this year to let her know she is loved and appreciated!

Hopefully these gift ideas for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation will spark some creativity and help you prepare a great gift without some of the stress that comes along with hunting for just the perfect gift idea!

​21 Favorite Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation

1. A stylish organizer for her water bottle

Chances are, your wife, mom, or child’s teacher depends greatly on her water bottle to get her through the day!  I know I can definitely tell when I haven’t used mine enough.  I can honestly say that it is a staple part of my daily life!  THIS set make great gift ideas for Mother’s Day and is a great way to help her stay organized in a sleek and stylish way with her water bottle as a carryall!

2. This magnetic water bottle phone stand

Or, check out THIS magnetic stand so she can use her water bottle for double duty!  So convenient!  I know I love anything that helps me be organized and functional while also still looking nice!

3. Beautiful wireless sconces for ambient lighting

Give her the gift of home with these beautiful wireless sconces.  Of course, these gift ideas for Mother’s Day keeps on giving when you hang them up for her.  Plus, she can enjoy the soft and peaceful ambient light year round!  I have these sconces in our master bedroom.  Not only do they look pretty, but they add a really soft and beautiful, functional light for the evenings and early mornings!

4. Favorite home decorating book

While we are on the subject of home and home decor, THIS book is my very favorite home decor related book.  It is so relatable and down to earth, made for “real homes.”  Plus, I find it to be uplifting, encouraging, and inspiring to read and browse through.  A definite “must” for anyone who enjoys making a house a home and great gift ideas for Mother’s Day or any other occasion!

5. Vintage style cozy mugs

Who doesn’t love to sit down with a cozy cup of tea or coffee?  These are cozy gift ideas for Mother’s Day that she can enjoy year round!  Treat your special someone with these gorgeous vintage-style mugs and stirring spoons!  Most of all, include a coupon to do a chore or task for her so she has time to sit down with that cup of tea or coffee!

6. Elevate the everyday

Speaking of coffee, this espresso maker has such incredibly high reviews!  Most of all, I’ve talked to quite a few personal friends who have and love it.  So, it’s going on my own list!  Combine it with the vintage style mugs for a really thoughtful gift!

7. Outdoor relaxation, ready to go

If you’re ready to go all out, snag one of these amazing outdoor pieces to help her get the porch and patio ready for a delightful late spring and summer season!  It comes in different colors and best of all, it can be configured in a lot of different ways, making it a smart choice for gift ideas for Mother’s Day!

8. Create a cozy scent

This is one of my favorite cozy things in our own home and I’ve given them for gift ideas for Mother’s Day also!  She will love using this candle warmer as soft, ambient lighting that can be controlled with a remote and set on a timer.  However, she will also enjoy making her favorite candle scent last even longer than burning it and in a more safe way too!

9.  Help her cool off for summer!

Skipping to something cool instead of warm…but in a good way!  We recently purchased one of THESE nugget ice makers and wow.  Do we ever love it!!!  It is compact and looks nice in our kitchen.  The best part is you get the same great nugget ice for a MUCH more reasonable price than some of the other ones I’ve seen.  We love this one and it works great for our family!  It makes really fun and enjoyable gift ideas for Mother’s Day!

10:  Home decor staple piece

Help her create a statement piece in her home with this big and beautiful mirror!  It will make a statement for many years to come since it can blend with a lot of different decor styles too!

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11. Pretty organization and decor

Does she love organization and pretty things too?  These gorgeous storage boxes make the best kind of functional decor and great gift ideas for Mother’s Day!  They are great to set on a coffee table or entryway table and could also work great on a night stand or in a bathroom for skincare or jewelry.  To make these even more unique gifts, tuck in some thoughtful notes for her to find when she opens the pretty boxes!

12. Gorgeous planters to last for years

Does she have a green thumb or at least have fun trying to have a green thumb?  We own two different sets of these planters and absolutely love them.  They are extremely sturdy and durable, even in our harsh Florida conditions with the sun and rain.  Coming in black, white, concrete, and other color options depending on the style, there are a lot to choose from.  If you need unique gift ideas for Mother’s Day, this is a fun one!

For bonus points (and to make the gift even more thoughtful!), include a gift card to a local nursery so she can pick out pretty plants!  It’s the perfect present that she can enjoy throughout the whole season and for years to come too!

13. Give flowers that last!

Flowers are always good gift ideas for Mother’s Day and a gift Moms or teachers would enjoy, right?  Why not give the kind of flowers that even the non-green thumb type of mom can enjoy year round?!  THIS wreath is one of my own personal favorites.  It is large and easy to style both indoors and out.  Add it as a welcoming view on the door or use it to create a pretty centerpiece on a table; I’ve used my own for both!  It’s definitely the right gift for that special lady that enjoys decorating with prettying florals!

14.  The gift of cozy!

I have included my favorite throw blanket on other gift guides in the past but honestly, it is the best of all the cozy blankets and I wouldn’t be a good friend if I didn’t recommend at least one cozy blanket idea!  This soft blanket also looks great as decor, tossed over the corner of a chair or sofa, or even hanging on a hook!  It’s my go-to blanket for movie nights.  Also, it comes in a wide range of options for both colors and sizes!

15. Favorite home decor

I am including these gorgeous antiqued gold candle holders because they are one of my personal favorite home decor accents and one of my favorite things to use in my decor, whether on a mantel or console table.  I love gift ideas for Mother’s Day like this that may not make it onto the top gift guides out there but will be loved and enjoyed by your special women for years to come!  To me, thought thoughtful, out-of-the-box gifts are the best gifts of all because it tells me someone really stopped to think about what I would enjoy!  These candle holders are really fun to decorate with and definitely make a gorgeous statement as a centerpiece on a mantel, dining table, or even an entryway or console/sofa table!

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16. Beautiful cottage style baskets

I am including these gorgeous baskets, not because they are typical for a gift guide but. because personally, I am obsessed with them!  I love the pretty cottage style and the cozy texture they would add to any decor.  The best part is they can really be used!  I don’t know a mom or teacher…anywhere…that doesn’t love great storage and organization!  Perfect gift ideas for Mother’s Day!

17. Gorgeous wall clock for a statement piece

The gift of TIME!  Isn’t it the best?  Haha, see what I did there?!  But really, how gorgeous is this amazing vintage inspired wall clock?!  It would be a beautiful statement piece in any home and blends with a lot of decor styles.  It is very reasonably priced  and is a timeless (no pun intended) heirloom piece to be enjoyed for many years to come!

18.  Beautiful marble and glass cloche and base

This lovely glass cloche and marble piece is another timeless style that can be used in so many pretty ways around her home!  Of all of the fantastic gift ideas out there for moms, I think pieces like this are delightful to both give and receive because they can be so versatile in the home!  If you need styling ideas, you can see many ideas for how to style a glass cloche HERE and HERE!

19. Go coastal with this beautiful bowl

Transport her to another time and place of relaxation on the beach with this pretty, oversized bowl!  It is perfect to hold a candle, seasonal filler, or use as a jewelry or nightstand dish.  You could also use it as gift ideas for Mother’s Day it to that green-thumb mom to use as a unique planter!  I picked some up recently myself and they are so fun to decorate with!

20. Sentimental personalized wooden recipe cards

For more sentimental style gift ideas for Mother’s Day, these personalized wooden recipe cards are just gorgeous!  You probably think your own mother is the best cook but regardless, there are a lot of special bonds with family recipes, aren’t there?  Pass along that special bond with a unique gift that is so thoughtful and makes lovely kitchen decor too!

21. Create the cozy feeling of safety and convenience!

Do you need gift ideas for Mother’s Day techy mom?  Or one that would enjoy small conveniences and safety too?  This Smart Home bundle is the perfect way to let her know you care about her needs and concerns!  Make sure to allow time to help her set it up and get it all started too!

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Well, I told you it wasn’t a typical gift guide!  However, these are all favorite things and kinds of things that I enjoy, myself, in and around our home.  I hope it’s given you some gift ideas for Mother’s Day that help you put together a special, very well-deserved gift for that special someone, whether it’s your own mother, a mother figure, a teacher, grandmother, or even yourself!!!

Happy (almost) Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation!

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Blessings,

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