With Mother’s Day just a few weeks away, it’s never too early to start brainstorming gift ideas. If you’re like us, sometimes finding the perfect gift is difficult. How do you say thank you to such a strong, caring, patient, and loving person? This year, ditch the flowers and jewelry routine for something truly extraordinary: unforgettable memories!
With instant e-delivery and flexible booking options, experience gifts provide a unique opportunity to give all of the moms in your life a meaningful gift, even if you live miles away from each other. Whether your mom has an adventurous spirit or is all about relaxation and wine, we have gathered a list of the top 10 experience gifts that we know all of the mothers in your life will love.
1. LET MOM SET SAIL ON A SCENIC DINING CRUISE
If your mom is anything like ours, then she absolutely loves sightseeing, good food, and dancing. Lucky for us, these fun and vibrant dining cruises combine most, if not all, of these things and more! Take your pick of scenic lunch and dinner cruises or be extra fancy and treat her to some bubbly on a morning brunch cruise. No matter which excursion you select, your mom is sure to feel like a star as she sets sail into an unforgettable day on the water.
2. RAISE A WINE GLASS TO THE WORLD’S BEST MOM
Swirl, sip, and savor your way into your mom’s heart with a wine tour or tasting! If your mom is a wine-lover, then there is no better gift than a trip to wine country where she can indulge in local merlots, pinot noirs, chardonnays, and more! Don’t live near wine country? Don’t worry! There are plenty of other wine-inspired experiences across the nation that she will love, including paint n sips, wine tasting sails, and even subscriptions to Blue Apron Wine.
3. SURPRISE MOM WITH A HIGH-FLYING EXPERIENCE
Take mom to a whole new height this Mother’s Day with a scenic flight! Just picture your mom’s smile as she soars through the air, taking in the awe-inspiring views below her. With over 125 flying experiences to choose from, including scenic biplane rides, flights in historical WWII aircrafts, and even seaplane adventures, we’re pretty confident we've got a flight to lift your mom's spirits.
4. TREAT MOM TO A SPA DAY
More than anything, your hardworking mom deserves a relaxing day at the spa. Don’t just give her a bottle of bubble bath and a facemask, give her a gift that will allow her to truly take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. Choose from deep tissue massages, infrared sauna sessions, hot stone massages, and more! For the more adventurous moms, consider a float therapy session or trip to a one-of-a-kind beer spa! Whatever you choose, one thing’s for sure, your mom is going to feel like a whole new person and will be ready to take on the world.
5. SPLASH INTO A MOTHER’S DAY ADVENTURE
For the adventurous mothers out there, there’s no better way to explore America’s waterways than with a peaceful paddle in a kayak. Your mom will have a blast paddling her kayak while taking in stunning views and looking for wildlife in the water. Select from tours that range from just a couple of hours to multi-day expeditions! If you’re looking for something a bit more jaw-dropping, consider a bioluminescent kayak adventure. She will be absolutely riveted by one of nature’s most magical light shows as the water lights up around her with every paddle.
6. CELEBRATE MOM WITH SOME BREATHTAKING VIEWS
What could be more amazing than effortlessly floating through the air in a brightly colored hot air balloon? I can’t think of anything either! For a unique, bucket-list gift, think about giving mom a private or shared hot air balloon ride. From the inflation process and take off to gliding majestically over the countryside, you can be sure that her day up in the sky will be one that she never forgets.
7. INDULGE MOM WITH SOME DELECTABLE CUISINE
Even if your mom isn’t a self-proclaimed ‘foodie’, these food tours are perfect to do either by herself or with the whole family. Combining local flavors, history, and culture all into one, we offer food tours that will satisfy even the pickiest mom’s palate. With delectable experiences all over the nation, from Los Angeles to New York City, finding a food tour in your mom’s neck of the woods has never been easier! Don’t see a location close enough? No worries! Bring the food to her with a Blue Apron Meal Delivery Plan.
8. INTRODUCE SOME ADRENALINE INTO YOUR MOM’S LIFE
Who said zip lining is just for the kids? Be bold and treat that audacious mother of yours to a day of adventure with a zip lining tour or trip to an aerial adventure course! She will be equipped with a harness and helmet, and before she knows it, she will be zipping through the air. There’s no easier way to unleash your mom’s inner adventurer than with these undeniably fun zip lining and aerial experiences.
9. PADDLE YOUR WAY TO THE BEST GIFT EVER
Stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, provides a unique opportunity to explore and play in the water from a whole new vantage point–and it’s WAY easier than you’d think! If your mom enjoys a good day out on the water, then these fun and outdoorsy paddleboard trips are a must. Is paddling not really her thing? Consider a one-of-a-kind paddleboard yoga class instead and allow her to experience the benefits of unplugging and reconnecting with nature.
10. ALLOW YOUR MOM TO GET CREATIVE
Does your mom enjoy learning new skills? Does she love to channel her inner artist? Does she have a secret desire to learn how to scuba dive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then your mom deserves to try her hand at one of our many interactive, hands-on classes! Covering everything from cooking classes and online sewing courses to flight lessons and glass working courses, whatever she is into, we have a class to match her personality.
After reading these top 10 experience gifts, if you still aren’t sure what to buy for all of the mothers in your life, don’t worry! We have plenty more phenomenal Mother’s Day gift ideas for you to explore. Regardless of what you choose, be sure to take some time this Mother’s Day to appreciate your mom’s incredible strength, compassion, and unconditional love. Mothers truly are remarkable people–let's celebrate them!
