3 Unique Mother's Day Gifts for Mom

Your Mother's Day gifts for Mom do not need to be expensive or fancy. Moms love gifts that are thoughtful, heartfelt, and unique. Instead of (or in addition to) the old standby of flowers and candy, consider giving your mother a gift that could only come from you. These three Mother's Day gifts for Mom will show you put a lot of thought into your gift and will surely melt her heart this Mother's Day.

Personal Handwritten Letter

Personal letters, particularly those that are handwritten, make great gifts for Mom. Choose a nice stationary and write your letter in permanent ink to make it a lasting memento she can enjoy over the years. If you've never written your mother a letter as a Mother's Day gift, some topics you can start with are memories of her as a mother while you were growing up, things you've learned from her, or what it means to you to have her as a mother. Even if you can't hand-deliver your letter, it will be a true gift for Mom from the heart.

DVD Slide Show of Old Photographs

If you are able to get your hands on old family photos, making them into a DVD is a wonderfully unique Mother's Day gift. There are services that can do this for you or, if you have access to a scanner, it is something you can do yourself. The themes available for your DVD are endless. For Mother's Day, you may want to stick to photos of your family growing up. You can also make a DVD of her mother if you have access to photos from her childhood.

A Story, Poem, or Song About Her as a Mother

Even if you aren't a writer or musician, you can still make this fun (and sometimes silly) Mother's Day gift for Mom. This is also a fantastic gift for Dad to put together with the kids as a family gift to Mom on Mother's Day. Have a brainstorming session about all the things you love about Mom, then set them to rhyme for your poem. To make it into a song, set the poem to a familiar tune. If you can't think of rhyming lines, you can craft your ideas into a short fairy tale or story about the greatest Mom ever. Making a video when you perform for Mom on Mother's Day is a great way to make this a gift the entire family can enjoy again and again.

Any one of these unique Mother's Day gifts will make this year's holiday a memorable one for both you and your Mom. Forget jewelry, flowers, or breakfast in bed this year and instead make a truly unique Mother's Day gift she will cherish for years to come.