15 Long Distance Gifts For Mom

Whether you’re next door or thousands of miles apart, it’s never too late to do something to make Mother’s Day, mom’s birthday, or any occasion for mom special. You might be scrambling to think of that perfect Mother’s Day gift or taking your time to plan ahead – Christmas in July anyone? For Americans in the UK, you likely have to do a bit of both!  Here are 15 thoughtful long distance gifts for mom.

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Do you need 1 or 2 long distance gifts for mom?

Mother’s Day is earlier in England than in the USA. For Brits Mother’s Day is always the fourth Sunday of Lent, while for Americans it’s on the second Sunday in May. Although it might be annoying for an international or expat dad to have to remember both, and totally confusing for everyone else, it’s pretty freaking awesome for the expat mom.

For the American and British mom split across multiple countries, Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to claim two Sundays.  Breakfast in bed times two, please. ☕️

After all, mums are superheroes.  And they deserve to be spoiled on their special day. 🌸

Reserved For Mum Pillow At Cositas.co.uk

On the flip side of the occasion, Mother’s Day might seem difficult or a painful reminder just how far away that special woman in your life really is, or not at all.  And if feeling distant on one Mother’s Day is hard enough, add another and you might feel downright miserable. 😔

But the thing is, Mother’s Day is the perfect reason to celebrate.  You, your mom, and all those mothers you absolutely love – whether with you physically, virtually, or spiritually.

Find a passion, turn your energy towards that amazing mom you love, and gift something special.  No matter the distance.  Wherever you are.

So, let’s get planning.

The Best Gift For A Long Distance Mom: A Card

First things first. Always send a card.

If you live in the UK, stock up on Mother’s Day cards in March.

If there is one thing I’ve learned as an American expat in the UK is to buy those Mother’s Day cards in March. Once Mother’s Day is over in the UK, so too aren’t all the lovely cards. You’ll be making your own in May if you don’t take advantage of all the options available now because they are impossible to find once all the mum fun is over in England.

And you don’t want to miss out on the cards.  British cards are 1000x better, wittier and cuter than American ones.  And believe it or not, but they are cheaper!  It’s not intuitive given the UK is an island, but paper gifts seem less expensive in the UK than the US.

Four great places to find cards in the UK: Marks and Spencer, Oliver Bonas, Waitrose, and Paperchase.

Once you’ve acquired that awesome sparkly card, move onto choosing the best mom gift.

15 Fabulous Long Distance Gift Ideas For Mom

Whether you’re shopping for mum, mom, mommy, mama, momma, mother, grandma, nana, nanny, grams or perhaps yourself, here are 15 fabulous mother’s day gifts, birthday gifts, and Christmas gifts for mom across the miles. Most ship internationally.

Sweets & Treats

Biscuiteers Mother’s Day Letterbox Biscuit is completely adorable. For the mom that can’t travel, visit England, or simply doesn’t have the time, send her a bit of Notting Hill and sweetness with this colorful biscuit.  Add their signature tea or a few extra sweets.  Orders ship internationally for delivery within 2-3 working days.

Friend In A Box is a fab gift idea that offers a little bit of everything and totally unique.  With its pretty packaging and your choice of tea or even Mermaid Gin, this gift idea for mom covers it all.

Mermaid Gin for mom that ships abroad

For the American stateside mom, send her a different kind of English cake loved by Oprah herself: Maine wicked whoopie pies.

Flowers

With the season turning from winter to spring, flowers are always a perfect long distance Mother’s Day gift.  And with the amazing varieties available in the UK that are only dreamy in America, it’s hard to not lean on flowers during this blooming time of year.

A Bloom & Wild letterbox is fun.  From succulents to a bottle of wine flattened to fit through a letterbox, you don’t have to worry about Mom being home to receive it. And it ships to several European countries.

Bloom Magic PARC FLORAL DE PARIS for £59.  I just love the box to hold keepsakes once the flowers are long gone.

As much as I wished my favorite flower spot, the Flower Box St Albans, and these above mentioned British flower shops shipped to the US, you can still order great fresh flowers on Amazon for prime delivery.  Try this pretty bouquet or better, a colorful succulent puzzle that’ll bloom all year long.

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Posh Mom Gifts Make Fun Long Distance Mom And Daughter Gifts

Let mom know how posh and stylish she is with a gift membership to Rent The Runway.  Or if in the UK, it’s equivalent: Little Black Dress.  👗

One of my favorite gift ideas for mom is taking her out to eat somewhere posh where she can dress up. But if she’s too far away to do that, buy mom a gift card to her favorite restaurant with some fun accessories that totally spotlight her day.

• Play up mom’s appearance with a fun Derby or British-inspired hair fascinator.
• Get mom a personalized clutch and she’ll be the poshest mom ever!

Active Gifts For The Mom Who Just Doesn’t Stop

For an active mom, totally pump up her daily walks and spoil her with a pair of Apple AirPods – plus, she’ll probably hear you better for those long distance mom and daughter phone calls!

For yoga mom, help her balance her mind and her best yoga pose while showing off her personalized yoga mat.

And don’t forget hydration.  With a collapsible water bottle, she can take this with her anywhere.  Perfect for mom who loves to travel – and visit you!

Pamper Mom From A Distance That Gives Her Exactly What She Needs

You might not be able to take mom to a spa but you can send the spa to her.

Give mom all the spa time she deserves with a luxury bath caddy.  She can read, sip on bubbly, and simply relax with everything at her fingertips!  Add a few bits for her first soak, and this might be her favorite long distance Mother’s Day gift ever!

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And keep posh mom safe and ready to tackle any mom obstacle with posh hand sanitizer that slimly fits into any mom bag or pocket.

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Sensitive Mom Gifts

Send a nostalgic reminder or memory of a special place the two of you share with a Homesick Candle.

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Or send something that will 100% satisfy her request for more pictures of the grandkids.  Buy her this digital picture frame that allows you to add digital pictures remotely: Nixplay Digital Photo Frame.

And if it’s to capture the grandkids in person to showcase on the fridge, try Instax Mini.

Gift Ideas In Memory Of Mom

If your heart can handle it, here are a few ideas to acknowledge mom on her special day:

• Light a special candle.
• Buy her favorite flowers and put them around the house.
• Plant a tree.
• Let off biodegradable floating lanterns in her memory.

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Final Thoughts On Long Distance Gifts For Mom

Despite that distance, there are many companies, some included above, that makes long distance mom gifts across borders easy and affordable.  Between Amazon and loads of global-minded companies in the UK and USA, you can send a little piece of something local without ever stepping on a plane.

With so many options that ship to Europe and the USA, plan your Mother’s Day gift now. Make her day as lovely as she is. You might be physically miles apart, but let her know you’re near with one of these 15 fabulous gifts for long distance mom.

Looking for more gift idea inspiration?  Try these.

• 6 Fab Essentials Every Expat Woman Needs
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