A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. – Honore de Balzac

Mother’s Day is the dedicated day when you show your mom a little extra love and attention. Of course, this usually involves a special gift. But, if your mom is hard to buy for you may need some help with ideas. Here are a few gift ideas that might work for your mom this Mother’s Day.

Flowers and Plants

You can never go wrong with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. If you live far away from your mom, you can order flowers from a wide variety of sites so they’ll be there in time for mom’s special day.

If you don’t want to purchase your mom a bouquet of flowers, how about a potted plant or flower? This way she’ll have something to always remember you by – and she can show off her green thumb, too.

Fitness Tracker

Is your mom active? Does she love to count her steps, go for a run or take a hike? Maybe she’d enjoy a fitness tracker or smartwatch in order to see how active she really is. You can do some research and find a tracker that would fit your mom’s needs and lifestyle.

Jewelry

Jewelry is always a popular Mother’s Day gift. Think about your mom’s style when it comes to picking out a piece of jewelry for her. Does she like silver or gold? Does she love earrings or would she prefer a necklace? Should you get something engraved or would she prefer a little bling? The great thing is you can head to your favorite jewelry store and be sure to have lots of choices.

For the Kitchen

If some of your fondest memories of your mom stem from her time in the kitchen – and she still loves to cook – then maybe a new gadget or item for her kitchen is in order. You could grab her a new cookbook and book stand, or a marble rolling pin for those delicious pies she makes. Food subscription boxes are also popular and, with a gift subscription, she’ll receive a new surprise each month.

A Donation

If you have the type of mom who has everything, and you absolutely can’t think of one more thing that she needs, consider a donation to her favorite charity in her name. She’ll be honored by your thoughtful gesture, and a great organization will be thrilled with the donation.

Experiences

Does your mom enjoy trying new things? How about giving her the opportunity to “experience” something new? If she loves animals, you might arrange for her to be a “zookeeper for the day.” Or, how about a cooking class? If she loves to travel, how about a pass to the National Parks? How about tickets to a play or musical? No matter what your mom enjoys, you’re sure to find a new experience for her to try.

Time with You

If you ask most moms what they want for Mother’s Day, they will tell you they’d like to spend time with you. Nothing could be easier than planning to spend the day with your mom. Brunch or dinner and plenty of good conversation are sure to make her happy.

This year you are ready with plenty of ideas for Mother’s Day. Remember: Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be expensive and lavish – they just need to be thoughtful and caring.