Useful Gifts for Mom She'll Really Love

Useful Gifts for Mom She'll Really Love


By Kiana Pontrelli

Having trouble finding the perfect gift for the woman who seems to have it all? We've got you covered with a curated list of thoughtful gift experiences for Mom that she'll truly appreciate. Forget the usual presents that end up collecting dust; instead, dive into a world of exciting possibilities with our selection of 2024 gift experiences tailored for Mom. Whether you want to learn how to DIY a handmade gift for her or treat her to a class where she can learn a new skill, we've got you covered! Explore the joy of gifting with experiences that she'll cherish forever.

If your mom is someone who loves to try new things, we have workshops in every category to set her up with a new hobby. From cooking to crafting, there are many workshops for beginners that she’ll love! With these gift experiences, she can spend a day at a local studio near her, learn a new craft, hobby, or recipe, and leave with a handmade takeaway. There are also many online workshops where she can work on her DIY project from the comfort of her own home with a craft kit sent to her. Taking a class is a great way to help exercise your brain and keep your mind sharp. Whatever class you choose for your mom, you’ll be helping her mental well-being!

Get ready to unleash your creativity and craft a one-of-a-kind present just for her! Discover the joy of making personalized gifts in the heartwarming and enjoyable craft workshops available across the US and online. Surprise your mom with a handmade gift that she'll cherish. Explore the world of custom scented candles, create luxurious beauty and bath products, or craft beautiful pottery for her garden. Whether it's Mother’s Day, her birthday, or any occasion to celebrate your mom, these workshops offer a variety of creative options she's bound to love and make thoughtful gifts for her.

Fresh handmade gnocchi is seen on a cutting board during an Italian cooking class.

Learn practical DIY skills in sewing classes

Gift experiences go much further than just the initial unwrapping. If your mom loves DIY projects, gift her a sewing class where she can learn practical skills and a creative hobby. In this sewing class in the Bay Area with Ase Arts, she can learn basic sewing skills by creating this adorable zipper pouch. In your guided sewing class, you will learn all the basic sewing skills to create the handmade project of your choosing. Sewing classes are great gifts for moms who love expressing their creativity, upcycling, and saving time and money over a trip to the tailors. 

Discover easy recipes in an Italian cooking class

Cooking classes are a great way to get connected with local businesses and restaurants. In these cooking classes, you’ll learn easy recipes to take home with you and basic cooking skills and techniques that will make you more confident in the kitchen. If your mom loves to cook, treat her to one of these fun Italian cooking classes where she can learn to make her favorite recipes. From Neopalatin pizza making in SF to Tuscan pasta making in NYC, authentic Italian cuisine can come to you whenever you are! Even if you believe your mom is the best cook in the world, there is always more to learn. In these immersive cooking classes, you will learn from professional chefs, discover new ingredients and flavors, and enjoy a delicious meal at the end of class with great company. Not only is it a lesson, but a fun hands-on activity that makes for unique experience gift ideas for mom! 

Make homemade aromatherapy with candle making kits

It’s safe to say that you can never have too many candles, especially one that is poured with love. Candles can create easy aromatherapy to help you with your mood, whether you are looking to destress or are hoping for a boost of energy. Candle making is an easy DIY project that you can do at home, join an online candle making class where you can turn your kitchen into a fragrance studio. To make it even more convenient, you’ll receive a candle-making kit delivered to your door so you don’t need to worry about tracking down special supplies and ingredients. Handmade candles make thoughtful and long-lasting gift ideas for moms. You can even pick out a custom fragrance that reminds you of a memory you’ve shared together. Every time she lights her handmade candle she’ll be reminded of her special bond with you!

Upgrade her beauty and bath products

Every mom deserves some time for rest and relaxation. If you're looking for Mother's Day gift ideas, there’s no better way to unwind than with a spa day. We offer many classes where you can learn how to make homemade bath bombs, organic skincare products, and even create custom perfumes and fragrances with your mom’s favorite scents! She’ll appreciate all the work you put into a spa day at home and she’ll be able to use these handmade beauty products long after her spa day celebration. Try a class that uses organic and natural ingredients in their products to ensure your mom gets the quality care she deserves. 

Bring fresh herbs into her home with a gardening class

Whether or not your mom was born with a green thumb, there are many gardening workshops where she can learn how to take care of her plants. Gift your mom an herb gardening class where she can learn how to grow an herb garden that’ll nestle conveniently on her kitchen window sill. These fresh herbs will make beautiful additions to her home cooking, and soon enough she’ll be wanting to plant more. Herb gardening is a fun hobby that will teach you patience and care and leave you with a bountiful reward.

A pottery student is seen shaping a clay bowl with her hands in a hand building pottery class.

Gift her handmade pottery

Moms never outgrow handmade gifts from their children, but it might be time to level up from your macaroni art days. With pottery classes in the Bay Area, you can learn how to make your mom beautiful pieces of pottery that are both functional and chic! In these classes, you will learn from expert pottery instructors who will help guide you through your new hobby. Whether you want to learn hand-building or take a pottery wheel class, there are many levels of ceramic classes in the Bay Area to choose from.

These experience gift ideas make for special presents that will show your mom how much you appreciate her! Whether it's giving her some time for herself, supporting an artistic hobby, or simply spending an uninterrupted day doing something together, these gifts are invaluable. 





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