Surprise mom with Mother’s Day

Last updated: April 13, 2026.

Mother’s Day is on May 10th! Maybe you’ve already thought of something to give your mom or to do with her. But for anyone who could use some inspiration, we’ve got some tips! Oh, and do you want to give the man (or men) at home a nudge in the right direction? Then have them read this blog!

Fun Gifts for Mother’s Day

Homemade crafts are, of course, the best gifts to receive on Mother’s Day. But if you really want to surprise your mom, wife, partner, stepmom, or mother figure, we have some tips for you. This will make breakfast in bed extra special!

An original photo gift

Do you have a nice photo that really makes your mom or partner happy? Then make sure she can see it more often! At YourSurprise, you can find all kinds of original photo gifts. You can even have photos printed on socks! But a fun house sign with a photo, a photo clock, or simply a personalized box of chocolates always go over well too. You’re sure to find something nice! There are many more companies that offer these kinds of fun gifts. Think, for example, of HEMA, Cewe, Greetz—you name it!

For relaxing

Surprise your mom or partner on Mother’s Day with a relaxing package. A selection of products from Rituals, for example, is always a hit. Or put together a package yourself with her favorite products. Don’t forget to include a nice exfoliating glove and a lovely body lotion. For inspiration, check out Etos, Douglas, or The Body Shop.  Blitz Skincare offers a wide range of skincare products. You can purchase these products in-store in Heemstede or order them online through our webshop. Is your mom or partner a fan of sustainable beauty products? Then we have some tips for you in our previous blog post. If you want to go all out, throw in a few extras. Put together a playlist on Spotify with some nice, relaxing music. Agree with your kids that they shouldn’t disturb Mom between a certain time and give Mom a few hours of “Mom-free” time. Just let things be for a while! We bet she’ll be refreshed and full of energy afterward!

Fun gifts

At Prachtig Kado, you’ll also find all kinds of fun personalized gifts for Mother’s Day. A cute mug with her name, a beauty gift with her name—you name it! Just browse the website for inspiration. We bet you’ll find something fun! You’ll also find all sorts of fun things for Mother’s Day at Megagadgets. For example, I was really impressed by the floating wine bottle holder. You’ll also find all sorts of fun and quirky gadgets for Mother’s Day at Radbag.

Surprise her with greenery on Mother’s Day

A beautiful bouquet of flowers is always a hit on Mother’s Day, but fun plants for indoors or outdoors are just as nice! You can find beautiful flowers and plants at the garden center, but you can also buy them online and have them delivered. Flowers and plants instantly brighten up the space they’re in, whether indoors or outdoors.

Give the gift of an outing for Mother’s Day

Doing something fun together might just be at the top of your mom’s or partner’s wish list. We previously wrote a blog about the best family day trips. Does your mom or partner enjoy an adrenaline rush? Then she’ll definitely love the tips in this blog! Or go for a nice picnic and bring a well-stocked picnic basket filled with treats. Spontaneously book a high tea at a nice high tea restaurant or tea garden.

Want to do something active? Then Fun Village in Rotterdam is a great idea! Here you can choose from all kinds of exciting activities like axe throwing (Real Axe Throwing), Prison Island, a large group escape room, and Prison Golf. For something a bit more laid-back but still fun: at The Boules Club Alkmaar, you can play a game of pétanque in a charming setting. Nice and relaxed, yet pleasantly competitive. Do you love exciting puzzles and riddles? Then Escaperoom TIME in Utrecht is highly recommended. They offer unique Virtual Reality escape rooms and city games for groups of 2 to 200 people.

Are you looking for an educational yet super fun day trip that the (grand)children will also enjoy? Then visit GeoFort in Herwijnen. This unique fort island is all about the future of the Earth, with themes like climate, energy, and water. Think of a 4D globe, a climate maze, a sandbox that changes color, and much more. Finally: for a true journey through time, Museumpark Archeon in Alphen aan den Rijn is an absolute must-visit. Step right into antiquity and experience prehistory, Roman times, and the Middle Ages with living reconstructions, activities like archery and canoeing, and charming restaurants in the park.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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