What exactly do you give the single mom who is pulling double duty during this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic? She’s balancing work-life and home life in the most profound way, and a card doesn’t drive home how appreciative we are of her awesomeness.

We have put together the ultimate Mother's Day guide with practical gifts for the single mom who truly does it all.

Courtesy of Take A Chef

Take A Chef - Hire A Private Chef

Nothing says "I love you" like a home-cooked meal that mom didn't have to make. Take A Chef has 40,000 chefs in 100 countries who provide a unique private dining experience fit for a queen. Her private chef will craft a menu, prepare the meal at her home, handle table service, and clean up.

Find a chef by using the Take A Chef wizard by answering a few questions about budget, food preference, dietary restrictions, and more.

Courtesy of Ethel M Chocolate

Ethel M® Chocolates - Virtual Chocolate Tasting

Mom will receive a 12-piece custom collection that will include six of Ethel M Chocolates' mouth-watering curated pieces with wine pairing recommendations that will #LevelUp the experience.

The virtual Mother’s Day tasting experience for two will take place on Saturday, May 15 at 8.00 p.m. ET and is priced at $50.00. Spots can be secured here, and bookings must be made by Sunday, May 9, with spaces extremely limited. Use promo code MOM21 for free shipping on any orders of $70.00 or more on EthelM.com. This offer expires May 9, 2021.

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Winc - Wine Delivery Service

Help mom get through the trials of life with a monthly Winc subscription. Choose from various options to satisfy her tastes and dietary restrictions, including vegan, organic, low sugar, low alcohol, and sustainable wines.

Winc’s membership is free, but she will receive three bottles each month for $39 + shipping. Winc offers both gift boxes starting at $50 and personalized gift cards mailed to your recipient. Cheers!

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Oak & Luna - Custom Rings and Necklaces

Let mom know how special she is with a one-of-a-kind keepsake she will treasure forever. Oak & Luna's custom rings and necklaces can be modified to include the names of one or all of mom’s children or an entirely different word or phrase. Choose up to 8 characters for each name/ word. Prices start at $70.

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Bloomscape - Plant Delivery

Upgrade your normal Mother's Day flower game with a gorgeous houseplant by Bloomscape. Each plant is shipped with care directly from its greenhouse and is carefully packaged in a pot. If mom is not a green thumb, don’t worry! Each Bloomscape houseplant comes with care instructions and customer support. Small plants are as low as $35.

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Bae Planner - Daily Dating Planner

If mom is into journaling and you want her love life to be lit, the Bae Planner is the perfect Mother's Day must-have. A dating expert-curated each section to maximize efficiency. It’s like a handy guide you wish your mama gave you before pushing you out into the real world.

The Bae Planner comes in various colors with tips, tricks, and tools to help mom manage her (hopefully) very busy dating life. Planners range from $25 - $38.

Courtesy of Keurig

Keurig K-Mini - Single Serve Coffee Maker

The Keurig k-mini coffee maker is the perfect gift for a mom on-the-go. This adorable one-cup maker can fit anywhere and brews any cup size between 6-12oz. This sleek and modern style coffee maker comes in an array of colors and is built with planet-conscious materials.

Courtesy of Masterclass

Masterclass - Gift Card

Give mom the gift of knowledge with a gift card to Masterclass. Learn from the world's greatest minds on cooking, writing, photography, branding, gardening, tennis, and so much more. Membership to Masterclass is $15/month billed annually.

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Buttah Customizable Skin Kit

If mom loves a great moisturizer, she will love Buttah’s complete customizable kit. It includes a gentle skin cleanser, vitamin C serum and moisture-infused, Coco Shea Revitalizing Cream or rich, moisture-locking, Facial Shea Butter. Priced at $59.99, you can't go wrong.

Courtesy of Barefoot Dreams

Barefoot Dreams - Relaxation Set

Mom will love this exclusive set that includes Barefoot Dreams' best-selling robe and socks in their ultra-soft heathered CozyChic fabric. This gift set comes with a Barefoot Dreams logo gift bag and tissue paper for at-home gift wrapping. Valued at $172.00, but priced at $155.

tl;dr:

Here are some practical gift ideas for Mother's Day for a single mom:

  • Gift certificates for a private chef or meal delivery service so she doesn't have to cook.
  • Virtual wine tasting experience for a fun and relaxing activity.
  • Subscription to a wine delivery service to enjoy different wines each month.
  • Customizable jewelry with her children's names or a special message.
  • Houseplant for a beautiful and low-maintenance gift.
  • Dating planner if she's interested in dating.
  • Single-serve coffee maker for a quick and convenient cup of coffee.
  • Masterclass gift card to learn a new skill or hobby.
  • Customizable skincare kit to pamper herself.
  • Relaxation set with a robe and socks for ultimate comfort.

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