Yes, originally this was a Mother’s Day post, BUT… It definitely works for the holidays, too! Who wouldn’t want a cute bag they could keep? And the drugstore products I’ve selected are amazing.
I know I titled this post “Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas” but…Who really needs another basket? I don’t. When I take all the goodies out, I hate trying to find a use for the basket.
So instead, let’s…
Think outside the basket!
All of the ideas in this post will certainly work as Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas, but I’m also throwing out some other ideas. Like one of the cutest gifts I’ve gotten, this useful monogrammed bag.
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Tuck a gift card into any of these 3 gift bag ideas!
1 • Mani/Pedi Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas
Adding a gift card to your mom’s favorite nail salon is a great idea. Maybe salon visits aren’t something she likes to spend on. Mother’s Day is a great time to spoil her!
Fill the bag, or just pick up a couple items. All items pictured above are from drugstore brands, and they are all FAVORITES of mine. There is nothing better than that Seche Vite Clear Top Coat. And for cleaning up mistake, pop some pointed-tip cotton swabs into the bag.
The pointed-tip cotton swab is the unsung hero of at-home manicures.
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2 • Hair Care Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas
Find out where your mom has her hair done and pick up a gift card to put into the bag. Add a few hair care items and you’ve got a lovely, personalized gift that she will actually USE.
All products in the picture are from drugstore brands and they are absolutely amazing. I’ve been using it’s a 10 for years.
Fill the bag with travel sized hair products so your mom can try what’s new.
If you haven’t tried the The Wet Brush, you should. I have a full sized brush and a travel size for my purse. They have significantly decreased the amount of damage to my hair from brushing. It very effectively detangles hair, wet or dry, without pain and without breakage.
Another idea for this gift basket is an organizer…
3 • Makeup/Skincare Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas
An Ulta gift card would be perfect in this gift bag. But how about tossing in some fun new products to try? Make it feel more personal and more fun to open!
I get it, it’s hard to buy makeup and skincare for other people. You might not know their skin type or the colors that flatter them. But never fear, I have suggestions.
Maybelline has tested their amazing lipstick on 50 diverse skin tones, and…
These 7 colors were flattering on EVERYONE.
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I really love this elf Contouring Palette. I use it for very subtle countouring, as I wouldn’t call it super pigmented. But for an everyday look, I really don’t need powerful pigment. I’ve used it as eye shadow and bronzer, too. It’s just a nice palette of neutrals than have many uses.
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Other ideas to replace a basket with something more useful…
This year spoil mom with with the products and/or services she won’t spend on. Mix and match items from this post to create the perfect gift for your mom. Get creative! Think outside the basket!
