Spring & Summer Gift Guide
Today, we’re excited to share our Spring & Summer Gift Guide ideas which is actually a collection of 66 ideas perfect for teachers, friends, coworkers, brides, aunts, sisters, and of course Mother’s Day!
I recently took a mini poll asking Moms what they really wanted for Mother’s Day this year. It probably won’t surprise you, especially if you’re a Mom, the answers fell into two categories:
- Gifts of time or service
- Luxury Gifts (as in a gift they wouldn’t normally buy themselves)
Choosing The Perfect Gift
I know buying gifts for that special lady in your life may not be as easy as stopping by the mall to pick up her favorite bottle of perfume or ordering her favorite candle online though.
So, today, I thought I would share a few tips and tricks to help you give a thoughtful gift she will treasure as well as a simple spring & summer gift guide.
Before you buy any gift for any occasion, think about these things…
- What does the recipient need?
- What does the recipient want?
- Is the recipient interested in anything special right now?
- Can I help the recipient make or do?
Gift Ideas You Can Put in a Box, Basket, or Tote
Once you come up with an answer to one or two of those questions, an idea or theme almost always appears! Depending on your budget you might even want to give gifts that complement each other.
For example:
- Journal and pen
- Planner with colorful markers and stickers
- Garden pots, plants, and gloves
- Beach bag, towel, cover-up, sunscreen
- Cooking lessons with a new apron
- Bathrobe with salts, a face mask, and a candle
- Travel book with a passport holder, and a plane ticket
- Monogrammed jewelry with a monogrammed gift box
- Weekend tote with a pre-planned getaway
- Stand mixer with a new cookie or baking sheets
- Camera with walking architecture or nature tour
- Date night plans with a pre-scheduled babysitter
You get the idea, right?
Make the gift all about what they want and make it as easy as possible!
This includes remembering to pick up everything that might go with your gift from batteries to camera SD cards to the ingredients for a special meal to the picture you’re going to put in a locket or picture frame.
Since we all have different kinds of women in our lives that deserve to be celebrated on Mother’s Day and throughout the season, I thought it would be helpful to put a few Spring & Summer gift guides together to help honor each of them.
Here are a few Spring & Summer Gift Ideas we spotted on Amazon…
(This post was updated April 2023)
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For the Cook or Baker…
Kitchen Towel Set * Stand Mixer * Soap, similar *
Cutting Board * Let Me Feed You * Set of Measuring Bowls *
Cake Stand * Market Tote * Dinnerware Set
For the Gardener…
Cut Flower Garden * Pruning Shears * Garden Hod
Gloves * Terrain * Garden Apron
Wellies, similar * Raised Garden Bed * Martha’s Flowers
For the Fitness Enthusiast…
Apple Watch, similar style * Blender * Running Shoes
Water Bottle * Eat What You Love * Leggings
Ice Roller * Sports Towel * Collagen Peptides Powder
Beauty & Skincare Finds…
Bubble Bath * Moisturizer * Dead Sea Mud Mask
Hyaluronic Acid Serum * The Pretty Dish * Vitamin C Serum
Clay Mask * Lip Balm * Drying Lotion
For the Nautical Lover…
Dress * Navy Flats * Striped Shirt
Shorts, similar * Pullover, similar * Sleeveless Blouse
For the Jewelry Lover…
Pearl Earrings * Bow Earrings * Studs
Bangle * Tennis Bracelet * Knot Bracelet
Bee Necklace (no longer available), similar * Solitaire * Tennis Necklace
As we’ve shared on our gift guides in the past, the most important thing you can give someone is the gift of your time.
Taking time to celebrate the women around you whether it’s your mom, sister, daughter, friends, neighbors, coworkers, aunts or grandmothers will always be one of the greatest gifts you can give.
Not only to yourself but also to the ones you love most.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money or plan anything elaborate. Just be thoughtful and sincere in your giving.
Then take an uninterrupted day to make special memories that will last a lifetime.
We hope you enjoyed these Spring & Summer Gift Guide ideas. Let us know what kind of goodies you’re finding to give to others!
A Few Other Mother’s Day Inspired Posts You Might Enjoy:
- 17 Easy Gifts to Make For Mother’s Day
- A Personalized Monogram For Mother’s Day
- Breakfast in Bed For a Mother’s Day Picnic
Many blessings,
CoCo
I love all of the gift ideas.
It’s very helpful!
So glad you like these gift guides, Lizzy! I know we all could use some extra help with ideas because there are so many fun events to attend in late spring and summer. Hope this helps! Hugs, CoCo
CoCo – we are so very excited and happy for Mary and her upcoming trip. We can only imagine how inspirational this trip will be for her. As always, your gift guide is full of fabulous ideas! Thanks so much for sharing. Much Love!
Thanks so much you guys! She is definitely excited to be going to the places she’s been studying about all these years. Even though we won’t be with her it’s going to make for an extra special Mother’s Day for sure. Hugs, CoCo
I have so many presents to buy over the next few months, this is really helpful, thank you
This is a great gift guide! I love the stand mixer idea. I’d fill it with brownie mix in a mason jar and a cute hand towel. ?
That sounds like so much fun! I love gifts like that Michelle. Thanks so much for the idea! Hugs, CoCo
Hi CoCo! Love all your ideas for pairing similar items together! You always come up with the best gift ideas! I hope you and your family enjoy all the spring and summer festivities to come! Blessings, Donna
Thank you so much, Donna, I hope you and your family have a fabulous spring and summer season as well. All your photos from Epcot were amazing! Hugs, CoCo