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A Seattle Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Shop local and make her day even sweeter

Sarah Stackhouse By Sarah Stackhouse May 1, 2025

Two people stand side by side, one with an arm around the other, facing a body of water with a city skyline and bridge—capturing a perfect Seattle Mother’s Day moment.
Photo courtesy of Waterways Cruises and Events

I go through a lot of phases as a mom. When my kids were babies, all I wanted on Mother’s Day was to be alone, and my husband was left with any baggage the request created. These days, I’m looking for a chill family day — maybe a hike with some sandwiches I don’t have to carry. I’m pretty clear with my family about what I want every year (this year: a bike rack for the car). But for those of you who need a little inspiration for yourselves or your lovely, complicated mother figures, here are some ideas.

Two women sit at a table making candles, surrounded by bottles, containers, and tools, with one woman stirring wax and the other laughing.

Make a candle and a charcuterie board with her at Noir Lux Candle Co.’s Mother’s Day workshop, $75.

A woman in a sleeveless dark green jumpsuit holds a black purse with a tan frame and abstract light gray patterns.

Gift her a clutch from Boejack Design — the kind of handmade accessory that starts trends, $94.90.

A table set with pancakes topped with berries, a fruit bowl, French toast, a cup of coffee, a pink drink, and a bouquet of flowers.

Book a fancy brunch at the Fairmont Olympic, complete with a live jazz trio.

Two eye masks with colorful floral patterns are placed on a white marble surface.

Upgrade her naps with a floral cotton-silk sleep mask, $30.

A person wearing a dark green, patterned hooded jacket with a front zipper, standing against a plain light gray background—perfect inspiration for Seattle style or unique Mother’s Day gifts.

Help her brave spring showers with a new raincoat, $165.

Two women sit at a table by a window, smiling and holding drinks, with a cityscape and water behind them—capturing the perfect moment for a Seattle Mother’s Day gifts inspiration or your next Seattle gift guide.

Take her on a sunset dinner cruise with Waterways Cruises, $242+.

A brown cardboard box with a clear window displays three candles labeled Sage, Palo Santo, and Cashmere.

Light up her late-night reading marathons with a candle gift set, $59.

A glass of amber-colored liquid sits on a wooden surface; the glass features a mountain-shaped base inside—an inspired find for Seattle Mother’s Day gifts from any thoughtful Seattle gift guide.

A Mt. Rainier tumbler for summer nights and good conversations, $56.

Illustration features Seattle landmarks with Mount Rainier in the background, the Space Needle, and the text "KAVU Seattle Washington Since 1993" in yellow and white on a green background—perfect for Seattle Mother’s Day or as a unique addition to any Seattle gifts collection.

Send her on new adventures with a KAVU gift card.

A black baseball cap with the word "Movies" and three small stars printed in white on the front.

Grab a SIFF 2025 cap for movie-loving moms who prefer popcorn over peonies, $35.

A twisted skein of multicolored yarn in muted shades of blue, beige, and rust, placed on a white background.

Pick up a hand-dyed cotton-silk scarf or this cute stripe tote for her trips to the beach this summer, $78, $45.

A wooden board with nine bowls of assorted ice cream flavors, surrounded by fresh fruit slices, chocolate pieces, and mint leaves on a gray wooden table.

Pick her up a few pints from Seattle Sorbets and call it dessert for the week, $25.

A small group of people stands on a covered boat in a body of water with a city skyline and buildings in the background.

Rent The Beverly, a charming new electric boat perfect for a floating picnic, $450.

A soccer player in a green and blue striped jersey and blue shorts is running on the field during a match. Another player stands in the background, capturing the energy perfect for a Seattle Mother's Day gift or moment.

Give her an excuse to yell and eat hot dogs in the sun with tickets to a Seattle Sounders match during the FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field this summer, $63+.

 

Several bottles of Queencare Liquid Gold Hair & Body Oil are arranged closely together on a surface, with product labels visible.

Liquid Gold Body Oil, because queens deserve the good stuff, $9.99.

Hanging baskets with purple and white flowers in a greenhouse, surrounded by tables of potted plants and a person in the background—perfect inspiration for Seattle Mother’s Day gifts or your next addition to the Seattle gift guide.

Road trip to Skagit Acres for colorful basket blooms straight from the valley, $38.99+.

Woman with long dark hair wearing a white sleeveless top, gold hoop earring, and a gold necklace, looking down and touching her hair—perfect inspiration for your Seattle Mother’s Day gifts or exploring the ultimate Mother’s Day Seattle style.

Splurge on a pretty herringbone chain necklace from Valerie Madison, $475.

Customers order and baristas prepare drinks at the Anchorhead Coffee bar inside a modern café with warm lighting and hexagonal floor tiles, making it a charming spot for Seattle gifts or a stop on your Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

Or, a gift card for her favorite coffee shop so she can disappear with a book and no one asking what’s for dinner.

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