Perfect Mother’s Day gift ideas for every type of mom

Mother’s Day is the second Sunday of May each year. No matter who your mom is or what her interests are, here are some perfect gift ideas she'll love this Mother’s Day!

Is your mom always up bright and early for her cardio classes? Does she love living an active, healthy lifestyle? Then celebrate her interests this Mother’s Day!

• Juicers
  What better what to stay healthy and enjoy a delicious drink in the process? Research juicers online and find the perfect model and price point. Maybe even throw in a bunch of bananas and a package of exotic fruit to get mom started.
• Gym equipment
  Fitness products like yoga mats and walking shoes could be just what your mom wants this year. Jump ropes also make inexpensive, kid-friendly gifts that every fitness mom will use and enjoy.

The possibilities are endless if your mom loves to cook. Consider her cooking style: does she specialize in a certain kind of cuisine or does she love to bake? Then, visit your local culinary store.

• Kitchen tools
  Maybe it’s time to spare mom the work and get her a mixer this Mother’s Day. Perfect for baking, mixers save time and effort in the kitchen and produce evenly blended, often delicious, results.
• Special spices
  Everyone loves deep, rich flavours, but sometimes they’re hard to achieve. Invest in a few great spices and watch your mom enjoy her newfound culinary creativity.

If your mother would rather spend time in the beautiful Canadian countryside than at home, consider an outdoorsy and practical gift this year!

• Durable canteens and water bottles
  Help your mom stay hydrated as she hikes Canada’s beautiful trails! An extra canteen is always great to have on hand. Pair it with personal messages and maybe even a baggie of trail mix for a great gift your own Mother Nature will love.
• Propane tanks
  Available in a wide array of sizes, propane tanks are versatile and can be used to fuel a variety of camping tools like cookers. Always useful, your outdoorsy mom will think of you on her next camping adventure!

If your mom’s been plugged-in since you were a kid, take advantage of her connectivity and choose a great gift for tech-savvy moms this Mother’s Day.

Video greetings

• Use your smartphone to film short words of encouragement, messages of love or footage of her favourite places.
• Upload the clips to your favourite video streaming site and send your mom the link.
• Make a special playlist so mom can play the videos whenever she wants—in the middle of a stressful day, at home, or whenever she wants a smile from her loved ones.

Your mom might have everything she needs, but does she have everything she wants? There’s no better occasion than Mother’s Day to make a gift. Often inexpensive to put together, handmade gifts are perfect if you’re on a budget.

• Personalized picture frames
  A picture says a thousand words, but you can add lots more by handcrafting a frame or personalizing one you’ve bought. Fill it with a beautiful picture of you and your mom for a wonderful gift.
• A heartfelt note
  Sometimes it’s what we write that matters most. Take a moment to jot down what your mom means to you. Don’t be afraid to cross out ideas, make grammatical mistakes or even start over entirely. Fine tune your note and write it again on a piece of beautiful stationery. Much more personal and meaningful than the average Mother’s Day card, a simple note of thanks may be her favourite gift of all!

It goes without saying no two moms are alike. That's why this Mother's Day instead of "surprising" mom with a generic store-bought card and gift, give her something unexpected she'll really love that suits her interests.