8 Mother's Day Gifts That Aren't Stupid

Aka predictable, basic, or unwanted

May 2, 2021

It’s Mother’s Day again! A day JUST FOR US! I love those days. For reference, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th.

If you’re wondering what to tell your husband/wife to get you for your *special day* I have rounded up some creative ideas that aren’t the tired flowers or diamonds or day-at-the-spas. Although all those things (diamonds especially) are nice.

Listen…I have no shame in asking for gifts. I will never be the one to say things like, “Oh, no, it’s okay, I don’t need anything.” Where is the fun in that? Because we do need things, and we damn well deserve them.

That said…

Here Are 8 Creative Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

A personal branding photo shoot

If you’re a business afficionado or creative entrepreneur on the rise, what could be better than a personal branding photo shoot? Not only is this a smart investment, it will be oodles of fun to play dress up and pretend you’re a celeb for a day.

A beauty makeover

Whether you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on microblading or you just want good makeup, a beauty makeover is a really cool ask that will lift your mental health spirits for months to come (years if you do microblading).

Maybe you’ve been using the same straightener you’ve had since high school (raises hand). Put it on your beauty makeover checklist. Perhaps you’ve had your eye on a fancy blowdryer but haven’t gotten it because you only buy things for your kids. Whatever your beauty wish is, ask and you (hopefully) will receive.

A personal stylist appointment

While I have yet to experience the luxury of a personal stylist, I’m a big fan of people in this profession. Whether you need help cleaning out your closet or have the itch to completely reinvent your look, I would go the personal stylist route because they will get you to your style dreams a hell of a lot faster, and will provide you with lifelong fashion tips that will save you from saying, “I have nothing to wear.”

If not a personal styling appointment, give a subscription service like Nuuly a go. I haven’t done this either, but am very intrigued by the concept, and know from a few friends that it is *well worth it.*

A vacation with your girlfriends

I feel like I don’t need to explain this one further.

A weekend trip with your partner

This one either. The gift of experience is truly the best gift.

Tickets to a broadway play

Plays are coming BACK, girls. And I am here for it. Check your local theatre listings and book that shit because I have an inkling people are going to be rushing back to *The Arts* the first chance they get — myself included.

A tattoo

Once I’m done with this pregnancy, I’m getting a “Be You” tattoo on my wrist, and a writerly tattoo on my other wrist. Tattoos are the ultimate form of rebelling for yourself, and serve as constant reminders to do and be whatever the hell you want to do and be in your life. I highly recommend them.

A house cleaner

CANNOT recommend this one enough. We have someone come deep clean our place once every two months, and they are my favorite days ever. Having someone professionally clean your home is a lifestyle investment WELL WORTH IT.

Whether your budget lets you do this weekly, monthly, quarterly, or whatever, everyone in your family benefits from this.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Recap

Personal branding photo shoot
Beauty makeover
Personal stylist appointment
Vacation with your girlfriends
Trip with your partner
Tickets to a broadway play
Tattoo
House cleaner

Happy Mom’s Day

There you have it. Let me know what you get. Or what you gift yourself! Happy Mom’s Day to all of you hardworking ladies. Embrace the mom that you are.

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Xo, Ash

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