34 Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas
Updated: Apr. 22, 2024
You'll score major points when you show up to your mom's house with a Mother's Day gift basket in tow.
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If you want to show your gratitude towards mom with more than a solitary Mother’s Day gift, look no further than a gift basket. Each of these editor-selected presents contains an assortment of well-deserved goodies for the beloved woman in your life. Expect to find self-care essentials, charcuterie must-haves and desserts galore.
Don’t stress searching for the perfect gift (or gifts!) this year. She’ll be delighted to discover one of this shippable Mother’s Day gift on her doorstep come Sunday, May 12. Bonus: They all pair well with a flower delivery!
For the Hostess With the Mostest Mom
Boarderie Charcuterie Board
Boarderie charcuterie boards aren’t just for hosting—they also make a great Mother’s Day gift basket! Mom will enjoy an assortment of artisan ingredients, freshly packed and secured so it stays fresh in transit. These ready-made boards include an arrangement of items like crackers, cheeses, meats and even some serving ware. The best part? She gets to keep the board! Read our review of Boarderie for a deep-dive into the service.
For the Bookworm Mom
Blind Date With a Book
If mom loves kicking back with a book and a snack, the Blind Date With a Book box is the gift for her. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Just choose her favorite genre from the list and let reading experts do the rest. She enjoys two handpicked novels every month for three months, plus a few snacks as she enjoys her RnR time. It also makes an excellent care package for friends!
For the 5 O'Clock Mom
Gourmet Craft Cocktail Set
This gourmet craft cocktail kit is a perfect pick for the mom that’s always enjoying happy hour. Choose from a cocktail box that includes barware, or opt for the more inexpensive version if she already owns a barware spoon and jigger.
Inside is a jar of cocktail cherries and a glossy gold serving spoon from Cellar Door Preserves, Good ‘Old Fashioned’ Chicago cocktail syrup, strawberry lavender rosemary tulsi tea from Enroot, Sweet Haven Tonics ginger lime and peppercorn concentrate and the Disco Citrus variety pack by Earl Giles Bottling Co. Not her garnishes of choice? Check out our other favorite cocktail kits.
For the Mom With Baking Chops
Crumble Crate
Crumble Crate isn’t the average baking box. This baking kit comes with all the dry ingredients required for a specialty dessert, plus a baking tool like a pastry tin or rolling pin. Each box contains 12-24 servings, meaning you might get to enjoy some, too!
For the Global Foodie Mom
Bokksu Japanese Snack Box
No need to hop on a plane—Bokksu brings an assortment of gourmet Japanese snacks right to mom’s door. This gift-of-the-month-club has a new theme each month, centering on a specific Japanese holiday or seasonal celebration. Each box is brimming with over 20 different treats to try, making it a great find for those curious about global foods.
For the Breakfast in Bed Mom
Mix & Match Bakery Box
Wolferman’s bakery gift boxes are sweet, elegant and entirely delicious. Their mix and match box lets you curate a collection of six delightful breakfast desserts that she’ll happily devour. When you can’t make her breakfast in bed, it’s the next best Mother’s Day gift basket.
For the Minimalist
Mother's Day Gift Box
This dainty gift box is designed specially for Mother’s Day, and it features a variety of beautiful products curated with moms in mind. It comes in a pretty package that reads “Happy Mother’s Day” on top and is filled with a ring dish, beaded bracelet, lip balm and candle tin. Simple and sweet—exactly what a Mother’s Day gift basket should be!
For the Wine Drinker
Spa & Sparkling Wine Gift Box
Put the happy in happy hour with this lovely present. The well-rounded package includes chocolate, lotion, a bath bomb, a brightening face mask, a candle and sweet and fizzy Moscato. The sweet final touch is the reusable diamond Mother’s Day gift basket tote that holds her treasures!
For the Home Cook
Kitchen Harvest Gift Set
A plant-themed gift box is ideal for garden-loving moms or those who like cooking with the freshest ingredients. This Mother’s Day gift basket includes everything your mom needs to grow fresh basil right in her kitchen, including a hydroponic grow kit, pruning sheers and a pull-and-pinch dish. There’s even a cute herb-themed dish towel in there!
For the Coffee Connoisseur
Deluxe Coffee and Chocolate Tasting Box
If coffee and chocolate are two key food groups in your mom’s diet, this gift box is the optimal choice for her. It includes samples of four artisan coffees from award-winning roasters, as well as four culinary-inspired chocolate bars. You have the choice of ground or whole-bean coffee, and the gift box comes with tasting notes to help you pair the coffee and chocolate together. Talk about a gift for coffee lovers!
For the Meat and Cheese Mom
Charcuterie Bouquet
Sure, Mother’s Day flowers are a classic choice. But why not shower her with meat and cheese, too? The fun and fantastical charcuterie bouquet comes with meat sticks of varying flavors, Gouda cheese, bacon garlic almonds, seasoned pretzels and a package of dry salami. This Mother’s Day gift basket will give her a chuckle, plus she’ll enjoy the assortment of flavors from spicy to sweet.
For the Francophile
Tour de France Gift Crate
Ooh la la! The Tour de France gift crate is the ultimate gift for any aspiring Parisian. It includes a package of silky and delicate Daniel Boulud smoked salmon, trout roe, Brillat-Savarin cheese, pork paté and some French blinis for serving. Bon appétit!
For the Movie Buff
Popcorn Sugarwish
Turn her home movie nights into blockbusters with a box of flavored popcorn from Sugarwish. Simply supply Sugarwish with her phone number or email (or choose to send her a link or print a card) and they take care of the rest. Mom chooses her own popcorn picks from the flavor library, which includes mouth-watering choices like caramel apple, cheesecake, loaded potato and dill pickle.
For the Pet Parent
Dog Mom Box
Whether she’s skipping kids altogether or filling her empty nest with a parade of pups, she’ll go barking mad for the Dog Mom box! Each assortment arrives with an array of three to five dog-themed items for her, plus doggy treats and a toy for her fur baby. Options for shirt sizes, dog sizes and gender offer a custom twist to this tail-wagging gift.
For the Gluten-Free Gourmand
Gluten-Free Gift Basket
Don’t let dietary restrictions ruin her day. Instead, opt for this gluten-free gift basket. Inside are sweet and savory finds like trail mix, fruit and even cookies. She’ll appreciate the effort, and you’ll get to be her favorite child for the day. Find even more delicious gluten-free gift baskets.
For the Matcha Mom
Matcha Okurimono Gift
“Okurimono” means “gift” in Japanese, and this matcha set certainly fits the bill. Whether she’s new to this healthy beverage or already a fan of the bitter green drink, she’ll have everything necessary for her foray into the world of matcha. Each beautiful box contains two types of matcha powder, a ceramic matcha bowl, matcha whisk, whisk stand and scoop.
For the Outdoorsy Mom
Around the Campfire Gift
Don’t let Mom leave for her next expedition empty-handed. Send her an outdoorsy gift box brimming with a camp-ready Miir enamel mug, foraged Juniper Ridge hand soap, jerky, a handkerchief and some Intelligensia Instant Coffee packets for ’round the fire sipping. Everything arrives in a reusable box—perfect for the sustainable mommas out there.
For the Munchy Mom
Mother Snacker
Foist some well-earned self care onto the mother that never takes time for herself. Filled with up to seven artisan treats, Mother Snacker’s upscale essentials come from small, women-owned businesses, so you can feel good about supporting fellow moms.
For the Cookie Monster Mom
Custom Picture Cookie Tin
Show her she’s your number one with this thoughtful tin of Mrs. Fields’ classic cookies. Not only is this sweet cookie delivery a surefire way to make mom smile, but the tin is also totally customizable. Upload your favorite photo of you and her for an extra dose of “aww” when she unboxes her treats.
For the Crafter
Adults & Crafts Crate
If she enjoys keeping her hands busy, she’ll adore this adult crafting crate. Each gift for crafters (sent either once or on a monthly schedule) comes with all the tools, instructions and materials to make one special DIY item. Each is a surprise, so she can look forward to picking up new skills like wood burning, sewing and engraving!
For the Savvy Snacker
Gourmet Gift Tray
Surprise mom with a gift that keeps on giving! This thoughtful treat box comes with its own snacking tray filled with chocolate, crackers and caramels. She can lift the legs and balance it on bed with her while she enjoys Netflix (and perhaps a celebratory glass of champagne to go along with her snack). Bonus: It doubles as a reading or breakfast-in-bed tray, so she can enjoy a little “me” time whenever the mood strikes.
For the Light of Your Life
Candle Box
Light up mom’s day with a box full of toxin-free candles from Otherland. Their build-a-gift page lets you choose between one or three candles in a huge array of unique scents. Whether she’s a chalet cedar gal or more of a velvet persimmon person, Otherland offers a match made in scent heaven. Each box arrives with its own set of matches, making this an all-in-one present for any aroma aficionado.
For the Girls' Girl
Deluxe Mother's Day Gift Tin
Treat your mom to a little bit of everything with this oversized pink gift basket. It comes with candy, cookies, popcorn, fresh fruit, crackers, relish and even a bottle of wine. Everything in this Mother’s Day gift basket is packaged up in a festive floral tin.
For the Foodie
Favorite Desserts Box
This is not your standard Mother’s Day dessert. From Ferrara Bakery in New York City, the box of sweets includes a dozen cannolis, tricolor cookies, tiramisu and the bakery’s house espresso, as well as a tray of other traditional Italian cookies. Happy Mother’s Day and mangia!
For the Mom Who Has Everything
Lavender Gift Set
If you don’t necessarily want to get your mom a food basket, this lavender-themed gift basket is a sweet-smelling alternative. This Mother’s Day gift basket features a sleep mask, grow kit, candle and pillow spray. All the items are arranged in a sleek box, and the collection is sure to make her home smell lovely for weeks to come.
For the Chocoholic
The Ultimate Chocolate Gift Basket
If no occasion in your household is complete without chocolate, then who are we to steer you in another direction? This sweet gift box is brimming with cookies, potato chips, popcorn, biscotti, pretzels and marshmallows—all covered, dunked or drizzled in chocolate, of course.
For the Mom Who Needs a Reminder
Best Mom Ever Box
Show your mom just how much you love her with this cute gift box. It includes a set of coffee-lover socks, as well as other fun goodies like a pretty bracelet, tin candle and ceramic mug.
For the Mom Who Likes Variety
Bear Creek Gift Box
Mother’s Day falls right in the middle of spring, so this seasonal gift box is an appropriate choice for the holiday. It contains a variety of spring-themed goodies, including fresh pears and mixed nuts, as well as cookies, chocolates and cheese.
For the Fromage Fan
Cheese Sampler
If your mother prefers savory foods, you can’t go wrong with this cheese gift box, which is filled with best-selling varieties. She’ll get a half-pound of six different cheeses, including goat cheese, pecorino, aged Gouda and sottocenere. It’s a handy charcuterie gift if she’s planning to host brunch for Mother’s Day, as it’s enough to serve five to seven people.
For the Self-Care Queen
Spa Gift Box
Chances are, your mother could use a little R&R. Encourage her to indulge in a little self-care this Mother’s Day with a sweet spa-themed gift box. It comes with a cute candle, face oil, sugar scrub and oatmeal soap. And it’s all packaged up in a pretty box that’s ready to gift—no wrapping required!
For the One-of-a-Kind Mom
Happy Box
This is a totally unique gift for a totally unique mama. Think outside the box while handpicking items, such as candles, cookies, mugs, self-care essentials, stickers, pens, tote bags and so much more, for your gift box. She’ll have just as much fun sifting through the new goodies as you did picking them. This is just the start of personalized Mother’s Day gift ideas!
For the Tea Partier
Tea Gift Set
Your tea-drinking matriarch will be proud to raise her pinky and sip on the tea from this stunning gift box. The pretty set boasts orchard peach black tea and farmhouse breakfast black tea, plus some specialty tea honey and a honey dipper for serving. We’ll clink our teacups to that!
For the Globetrotter
Cozy Gift Basket
If your mom has eclectic taste, she’ll love this curated gift basket. The best-selling box comes with a variety of goodies sourced from all around the world, including a hand-painted mug from Morocco, a scarf from Thailand and cocoa powder from Ghana, all of which display in a colorful palm leaf basket.
For the Homebody
Hygge Box
Your mother will feel extra-cozy when she opens this hygge-themed gift box. Inside the package, she’ll find a pair of soft chenille socks, a hand-painted mug, a chocolate bar, several honey sticks and more. You even get to choose whether you want the box to contain tea, coffee beans or hot cocoa!
Originally Published: April 14, 2022
