20 Cutest Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Kids To Give Their Moms
She's the most special lady in your life!
getty Our mom was our very first valentine, loving us deeply enough to make us in the first place, and then taking care of us for years afterwards.
And whether you are now a kid buying a gift for your mom, a grown up adult helping your child buy gifts for mom, or an buying that gift and signing your kid’s name, that mom, more than anyone, deserves to feel loved and appreciated. That’s true on Valentine’s Day, but also every day.
Of course, for little kids, dad or another family member will have to get involved in doing the Valentine's Day gifts shopping (be it shopping online or in a physical store). And in helping your little ones to choose the perfect gift ideas, you should offer input but still let them have the final word. They have ideas of their own, after all!
To give mom the sweetest, most meaningful present this year, here are some fun Valentine's Day gift ideas for kids.
1. Asutra Share The Love Kit
Share the love this Valentine’s Day with the rose inspired kit from the self-care and wellness brand. Give Mom the well deserved gift of relaxation and pampering with The Share the Love kit, which features a rose quartz face roller, Love Your Skin Rose Body Oil, and Sensual Rose Body Scrub.
(Asutra, $60)
2. LA Trading Company 'Boss Lady' Robe
Who is more of a boss than your mom? She runs the house, gets you clean, feeds you, and showers you with love. So, get her this plush robe to show her you know who’s in charge every day.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
3. Moderne Monocle Emmeline Rose Gold Ruby Pendant
This collection of elegantly designed necklaces gives Mom a fashionable alternative to reading glasses. The perfect mix of form and function, these stunning necklaces have a pendant that doubles as a monocle. The necklaces come in a variety of gorgeous metals and semi-precious stones, and the monocles work for reading glasses.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
4. Frances Valentine Birdie Box in Pink
Perfect for the stylish mama! Inspired by vintage camera bags with everyday functionality in mind, this purse has a front zippered compartment with slip pocket, back zippered compartment with zip pocket, removable and adjustable crossbody strap, and comes in tumbled leather or patent.
(Shopbop, $268)
5. Wine Soap
If mom loves her wine and “me time,” she can stock these soap bars. Whether using in the shower or bath, help her drink in the skin-soothing benefits of wine turned soap. To craft these all-natural vegan soaps, creator Heather Swanepoel blends notes from popular red and white wine varieties with complementary scents and oils.
(Uncommon Goods, $30)
6. Chakra Bath Salts Set
Every mom needs a time out for some balance. Indulge her chakras with this shea butter bath salt set, featuring seven aromatic varieties blended with essential oils and tinted with all-natural micas for a beautiful glow. It features refreshing scents like eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, and more.
(Uncommon Goods, $24)
7. What I Love About Mom By Me Book
This little book contains fill-in-the-blank lines to describe why your mom is the simply the best. Just complete each line and voila! You have a uniquely personal gift she will read again and again.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
8. 'Best Mom Ever' Mug
There's no better way to tell her how much you love her than getting her a gift you know she'll use. And now, you can tell her she's the best mom ever with this cool mug. Whether she's drinking tea or coffee, this will remind her everyday how much she means to you.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
9. Mother of the World Necklace
This necklace by Kathy Bransfield is dedicated to mothers. Featuring the simple and memorable inscription, "To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the world" on a sterling silver medallion with a 22 kt gold-plated brass overlay of a heart-petaled flower, this piece encapsulates a powerful message to tell our mothers how much they're cherished.
(Uncommon Goods, $84)
10. Personalized Recipe Plate
Does your mom make the best dishes? Give her this beautiful keepsake so she'll always have your handwriting closeby. Whether from her own mother's recipes, or hers, all you have to do is send a photo or PDF of your recipe, and it's transferred onto the plate forever.
(Etsy, $66)
11. Amazon Home Cleaning Services
Mom definitely wants someone to clean the house for her, because she can only nag you for so long before you do your chores! While sending mom a vacuum for Valentine’s Day may not go over well, these cleaning services certainly will.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
12. SEVENS 'Mom I Love You' Picture Frame
Pick the most memorable photo for your mother and share a special moment in the picture frame. This frame is made of durable MDF wood and handmade cotton lines. Because the best way to express your love is with simple words and a heart pattern.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
13. Adult Coloring Book Set
Perfect for the mother who loves to draw and color, this book has over 120+ images of animals, mandalas, and scenery to color in. The stress-relieving patterns are for both beginners and enthused experts alike. And mom can also color the pages with her kids!
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
14. Knock Knock Vouchers
Whether it's breakfast in bed, peace and quiet, or a fun family outing, these personalized vouchers for Mom will allow her to do what she really wants to do, on her own schedule!
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
15. Ember Temperature-Control Mug
Her coffee will never get cold with this drink that keeps your hot drink at the exact temperature you prefer. Start with 135 degrees Fahrenheit and adjust up or down, then select your personalized LED color.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
16. Rothys Ivy Merino Wool Loafer
These are the loafers that Meghan Markle wore all through her pregnancy, and are known to be comfortable. They are also a great gift for mom to wear while she's running around taking care of the family. Let her be comfy and feel like a princess at the same time.
(Rothys, $195)
17. Artifact Uprising Wood Calendar
For the mom who really loves her family, this calendar can be personalized with 12 photos of whatever photos you choose. Whether it's photos of the kids, mom, or the family as a whole, it makes a wonderful keepsake.
(Artifact Uprising, $25+)
18. The Art of Blending Book
For moms who really love to cook, this is a fun, exciting, and much appreciated gift. Each of the blends in this book represents the author's memories, and also includes recipes and cooking tips, including from chefs Daniel Boulud, Eric Ripert, Michelle Bernstein and Paul Kahan
(La Boite, $27)
19. Secret Message Custom Pouch
When Mom unzips this leather-alternative pouch, she'll find a loving message printed on the cotton lining. Customize the color inside to make it an extra special gift, because we could all use a little inspirational message now and then.
(Uncommon Goods, $40)
20. Sunflower Garden Grow Kit
Is Mom a wonderful gardener with a green thumb? Now, she can grow flowers in her very own home with this Sunflower garden kit. Perfect for a mother-child activity together, this kit includes seeds for six heirloom varieties in an incredible range of colors, shapes, and heights, and a recycled egg carton to sprout them in.
(Uncommon Goods, $12)
Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who loves browsing for cute gifts (and great sales) on the Internet, so she found a way to make it part of her job! Find her on Twitter or via email.