Mother's Day gift ideas for aunts

[rnorwo1]

Hi,
I have 3 aunts who I like to buy something for Mother's Day... One has never been a mother, but she's mothered all of her nieces and nephews and now spoils all of our children; one is a widow whose three sons all died very, very young, so she's alone; and the other I'm just really close to and her children don't do much for her. In the past I've gotten them gift cards, candles, things like that. I thought of a plant/rose bush or something, but one will not use it and I would like to get all three the same thing. They have a pool they all use (on the family compound, I call it), but can't think of anything for that. A swim suit cover up? Two are very large and I would have to go to a specialty shop, which may be pricey. I would love to keep it around $15-20 each, but I'll go a bit over if it's an amazing idea. Thanks for any suggestions!!

 

[Megkel]

For Mother's Day this year I did a mug for my mom from Shutterfly. She drinks tea daily and I put pictures of her with both my daughters. The wording was completely customizable so you could write whatever you want. Then you could fill the mug with tea or coffee they like.

 

[Southernmiss]

Hi,
I have 3 aunts who I like to buy something for Mother's Day... One has never been a mother, but she's mothered all of her nieces and nephews and now spoils all of our children; one is a widow whose three sons all died very, very young, so she's alone; and the other I'm just really close to and her children don't do much for her. In the past I've gotten them gift cards, candles, things like that. I thought of a plant/rose bush or something, but one will not use it and I would like to get all three the same thing. They have a pool they all use (on the family compound, I call it), but can't think of anything for that. A swim suit cover up? Two are very large and I would have to go to a specialty shop, which may be pricey. I would love to keep it around $15-20 each, but I'll go a bit over if it's an amazing idea. Thanks for any suggestions!!

Pretty costume jewelry or summer scarves.

 

[LJSquishy]

Are they all local? Take them out for brunch or lunch if so. High quality nail polish maybe if they paint their toes or fingernails? Flip flops for the pool?

My parents & in-laws prefer us to just spend time with them on Mother's Day/ Father's Day rather than buying "stuff"...although my MIL loves going out to a meal, and my mother does love perennials for the garden.

 

[crisi]

Something like this? http://www.teaforte.com/store/tea-gifts/garden-harvest/garden-harvest-white-tea-medium-tin/

(If you haven't had tea forte teas, they come in - or at least the ones I linked to are in - little pyramid sachets. They are adorably cute and something I would never buy myself, but love giving as a gift because there is something about the sachets that is incredibly indulgent.)

 

[auntmeme7577]

I'm one of those aunts in our family
I always appreciate a flowering plant or hanging basket for my deck.
Just a beautiful card is perfectly loved as well

 

[rnorwo1]

Thanks for the ideas! There are several here that will work, if I just get them each something different. I've never heard of those teas, one of my aunts will love them, especially since Dr. Oz recommends them

 

[rnorwo1]

I'm one of those aunts in our family
I always appreciate a flowering plant or hanging basket for my deck.
Just a beautiful card is perfectly loved as well

Well, I hope you have a fabulous Mother's Day also! My aunts are very special to me, I'm sure your nieces and nephews feel the same!