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As we grow older, so do our moms. Many of us adult children move to new cities, states, and for the adventurous, different countries. While mom has grown accustomed to the empty nest syndrome, there's sure to be an extra tug in her heart during Mother’s Day. If you can’t be home with your mom during Mother’s Day, sending a thoughtful gift (we’re talking more than a bouquet of flowers) is a touching way to remind her how much you care. To help you select the best Mother’s Day gifts for older moms, we’ve curated a thoughtful list of long distance Mother’s Day gifts.
When is Mother’s Day 2024?
This year Mother's Day falls on Sunday May 12th, 2024.
How can I make Mother's Day special long distance?
Older moms can feel neglected during Mother's Day since they no longer have their children around to spend time with. You can still make mom feel special by showing her how much she means to you:
- Give her a call to wish her happy Mother's Day
- Mail her a handmade card
- Book a trip for her to visit you
- Send a thoughtful gift
10 Best Mother's Day Gifts for Long Distance Moms
Whether your mom is in a different city across the state, or home is on a different side of the country you'll find plenty of ways to make her feel special this Mother's Day, here is our list of long distance Mother's Day gifts to the mom who lives far away.
To the mom who always asks for more pictures
Smart Home Hub: Make mom feel like part of your new life by uploading your favorite photos and casting them in her home. You can select which photos to upload, and bonus points you can surprise her with weekly video calls!
To the mom who misses you
Personalized Airline Gift Card: The best idea for a quality time gift for Mother’s Day, is simply being together. If you can’t make it home why not send mom an airline gift card so she can visit you? Personalize this custom gift card with a photo and message, and she can book a trip to visit you whenever she likes.
To the mom you call for her secret recipes
Cook Book: Find a specific cuisine for her to master, or select a cookbook with a variety of global delicacies. The added benefit are all the new tasty dinners you can sample when visiting home.
To the mom who asks for a grandchild
A Plant: A simple, kind gesture to tell mom you’re just not ready but she can become a plant mom in the meantime. Select from a variety of beautiful household plants and elegant pots that will ship right to moms house!
To the mom you call when you need advice
Spa Treatment: Let’s be honest we put a lot of our stress on our moms, and while she will happily take it all, mom deserves a moment of relaxation too. Check out local spas and book her a rejuvenating treatment and massage to melt all her tension away.
To the mom who still reminds you to wear a jacket
A Nice Coat:To be fair, she’s probably right. But, now it's your turn to return the favor with this multi weather resistant and stylish jacket. Through all kinds of climates, she'll be the most fashionable woman on the street!
To the mom you gossip with
Chocolate and Wine Mother’s Day Gift Set: Picture it now, a late evening video call with the wine and chocolates you sent her for Mother’s Day. You can fill her in on all the new gossip from work and she can tell you what your highschool teacher's daughter is up to.
To the mom you travel with
Hotel Gift Card:Looking forward to your upcoming trip with mom? Make it even more special with a hotel gift card, so she can pick any luxury stay she desires. Indulge in plushy bathrobes and scenic views together with over 750,000 hotels to choose from!
To the mom who sends you too many memes
A Book: This might help your DM’s that are flooded with memes that only moms find funny. Jokes aside, Reese's book club has a phenomenal list and community of women who love to read. Pick any book from her curated list, and you mom is sure to love it.
To the mom you wouldn’t be here without
A family photo album: One of the best gifts for older moms is a collection of photos from when you were children. Take the time to dig through old and new family memories and go old school with a custom mom gift.
Which Long Distance Mother's Day Gift Will You Choose?
What mom's really want this Mother's Day is quality time with you, and if that's not an option these gifts are a great second best! Wherever you live and wherever mom lives, make sure to make her feel special this Mother's Day. Whether you give her a more luxurious gift or a trip to visit you, she is sure to be touched at the extra effort you put in this year to let her know how much she means to you.
