Mother's Day Gifts Ideas Because 'Deserve Ng Pamilya Ang Masaya At Magandang Mama!'

Every year, Smart Parenting asks its community of over 104,000 moms and dads what Mother's day gifts they want to receive. The usual top answers would be cash and sleep, so we removed them from the options, hoping to get uncommon responses. Nevertheless, some moms bargained that these two are what they really want and need! In the words of a Smart Parenting Village mom member, "Basta cash at tulog na lang! Wala nang bukod bukod, mi!"

Aside from cash and sleep, here's a roundup of the best Mother's day gifts you can give to your mom, wife, or any mother figure in your life, this May 12. 

Best Mother's Day Gifts, according to moms

1. Gift certificates to a spa or salon 

Topping the list this year on best Mother's day gifts moms want to receive are a trip to the spa or salon. Whether stay-at-home or working, moms are exhausted carrying their mental load daily and caring for their families. And aside from their birthday or Christmas, every Filipino mama would love to have some time to pamper themselves specifically on this day.

Pro tip: Buy these spa or salon gift certificate via Klook or Metrodeal to avail of promos and discounts!

2. Me-time and day-off

Some moms could only imagine what it would feel like to spend a day without actually thinking about their chores and daily tasks. And if this can actually happen, even just for a day, it's considered a gift. On Mother's day, give your moms and wives some time off and let them do whatever they want for 24 hours. Yep, we're talking about a whole day off here!

Pro tip: Gift your mom or wife this handy sling bag that can be their go-to bag for that precious day-off! Order it on Instagram and use the code ROAMforSPMOMS to get an exclusive discount!

3. A clean and tidy home

If every mom could have three wishes to be granted by a genie, we bet this one's there. As a mom in a yaya-less home, my every wish and prayer is that our home will be kept as clean as possible at all times so that I can use my time doing something else, say, start a hobby or just rest. 

Pro tip: Hire a professional cleaning service that can clean the house for you for a minimal fee like Ate Girl. 

4. A vacation trip

We all know that a trip with the whole family is not exactly what a mom means by having a vacation, right? A nice Mother's day gift idea is a kid-free trip to anywhere she likes! Remember JC Intal's birthday gift to his wife Bianca Gonzalez on her 40th birthday? A solo trip to Bhutan! Read here how Bianca prepared her kids for her six-day trip without the guilt.

Pro tip: Take advantage of piso fares and other promos from Cebu Pacific so you can make this trip happen without breaking the bank!

5. Kitchen items or appliances

We're moms, of course, we want gifts that make our life easier! Last year, we published a list of smart appliances that moms wish to have like dishwasher, air fryer, and more. An easy way to come up with the best Mother's day gifts is to do an inventory of your home--what chore does mom do that takes a lot of her time? Is it cooking? An air fryer or a magic pot would help! Is it ironing clothes? An automatic washing machine would work! Or is it washing the dishes? Then a dishwasher could be a great investment.

Pro tip: Compare prices from shopping malls and on e-commerce sites before buying so you could get the best deals! Also, throw in some of these aesthetic wooden kitchen items from this local seller to make her feel special! Shop on Lazada or on Shopee.

6. A wardrobe change

Moms love to buy their kids new clothes every now and then. Most of the time, like dads, they have been wearing their clothes from lifetimes ago. A mom wished for a change in wardrobe for Mother's day. She said, "I want to treat myself this coming month naman. Deserve ng pamilya ang masaya at magandang mama. Haha!" And we couldn't agree more. 

Pro tip: Check out these mom-recommended brands that sell pang-awra clothes online for moms!

7. Chocolates, flowers, cakes

Next on the list were the usual Mother's day gifts that moms receive year after year. The message here is that, they just want to be remembered on the day, whether their family has a gift for them or not. Anything will be appreciated, no matter how big or small.

Pro tip: Instead of buying flowers that will wilt or add clutter to your home, gift them a piece of art like this that she can keep forever and remind her that Mother's day or not—she is beautiful, special, and loved. Buy it here.

Whatever gift you can afford to give your mom or wife this Mother's day, one thing's for sure—the mere fact that you tried looking for one means you appreciate her. Go, give her a hug and tell her that she matters to you and your family every day, not just on Mother's day.

What's the best Mother's day gift you've ever received? Let's continue the conversation over at the Smart Parenting Village. Join the Facebook group here.