Mother’s Day Guide: Top Requested Gifts and Where to Buy Them

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we did a deep dive into the most requested gifts from moms. Whether your mom is the sentimental type, the practical type, the adventurous type, or anything in between, we’ve created a list of categories sure to please the mother figures in your life, or maybe just to give you some ideas on what you should be asking for on your big day.

Recent polls and data from various surveys in 2023 and 2024 show that for many consumers, quality time wins out over tangible gifts more often than not when it comes to celebrating mom. For those who love to give or receive heartfelt (or practical) items, other popular gifts include clothing, electronics, books, tools, jewelry, and flowers!

Annapolis Moms Facebook polls and posts, as well as consumer surveys, have provided an array of opportunities to make sure you get and give what is really wanted this year! Check out our categories below featuring local businesses to help make this year’s holidays extra special.

Handmade/Sentimental Items

Handmade gifts, especially those made by their children, are highly requested by moms. This includes handmade cards, baked goods, poems, stories, drawings, dinners, crafts, and beaded jewelry. Sentimental items such as framed photos and digital photo frames are also popular requests.

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Indulgent

Many moms love to receive indulgent items like beautiful floral arrangements, good books, mouth-watering meals, a nice bottle of wine, bath products, and skincare sets.

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Wearables

Wearing something special that a loved one gifted is a great way to carry the sentiment wherever you go. Birthstone jewelry, handwriting jewelry (like Pandora’s custom in-store engravable line), clothing, custom sweatshirts and tees as well as athletic wear are popular items.

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Services

Services such as a day at the spa, a massage, a facial, or a mani and pedi are frequently requested and gifted. House cleaning services, car detailing, and family photo packages are also high on the list.

We’ll dive into more spa options later on in the week. Here are other local suggestions:

Experiences

Many moms want to experience the fun and adventurous opportunities that life has to offer. Frequently requested experiences include day trips, classes or workshops, brunch cruises, a day at a winery, and an indulgent night away at a hotel to catch up on sleep and relaxation.

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