5 Presents for Mom to Create Lasting Memories

When it comes to creating lasting memories, choosing the perfect gift for Mom is key. Explore our heartwarming gift experiences for Mom that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Our arts, crafts, and cooking classes both in-person across the U.S. and online, offer a delightful way for your mom to enjoy a fun and inspiring experience while picking up new skills that she'll cherish for years to come. Not only will she have a great time during the classes, but she'll also get to take home a handmade souvenir like a bar of DIY soap, a beautiful acrylic pour painting, homemade chocolates, and so much more. Make her day extra special with a gift that keeps on giving!

Stepping outside of the norm to explore activities you've never done before is a great way to ensure you'll have a memorable day. Things that are novel and different tend to stick in our minds. Because of that, experience gifts are presents for mom that last well beyond the date of the activity. 

We offer both in-person and online classes in a wide range of subjects. Our virtual experiences provide an opportunity to learn new skills from the comfort of home, perhaps while connecting with friends and family around the country who can all tune into a shared Zoom classroom. Our in-person experiences give you the chance to get out and experience fun and exciting activities in the art studios, kitchens, and workshops where our teachers host classes. We offer classes coast to coast, from NYC to LA. It's a great way to do a bit of off-the-beaten-path local tourism! 

If you're looking for ideas for good Mother's Day gifts, or something special for her birthday, Christmas, or any other occasion - maybe even just to say, "I love you!" - check out these top five presents for mom that are bound to create lasting memories. 

1. Learn a new favorite family recipe in baking and desserts classes

A favorite dish has a special way of bringing back memories every time you taste it. With our baking and desserts classes, you can give mom a gift experience where she will learn how to make something sweet and delicious that she'll want to incorporate into her collection of beloved family recipes to pass down for generations. Whether it's a dark chocolate mousse or a loaf of Italian potato bread, we have baking and desserts classes to suit any sensibility.  

Baking is a great way to explore new restaurants, challenge yourself to new techniques, or learn iconic baking recipes. Try this bagel baking workshop in NYC, for an authentic New Yorker experience. Or explore one of the hottest dessert trends: vintage inspired cake decorating in this San Francisco workshop! 

One of the best parts about our gift experiences for mom is that you can sign up for a class together and share quality time. You can learn how to bake something special that becomes your special shared dish together, which will be sure to put a big smile on her face every time she makes the recipe in the future. You will also just get to keep cherished memories of using a frosting piping bag to decorate cupcakes, or rolling chocolate into homemade chocolate truffles - these are images that will stay in your mom's head for a long time to come. 

2. Make a miniature world of plants with a DIY terrarium 

Do you have memories of playing with toys with your mom from when you were a child? Whether it was Legos, dollhouse furniture, action figures, or stuffed animals, chances are your mom found ways to help these special toys come alive for you. Now, you can evoke a similar sense of delight by booking into a nf!terrarium making workshop with mom. Using succulents, rocks, mosses, and cute decorations such as small plastic animals, crystals, and figurines, you and your mom can make cherished memories by learning how to make a terrarium together. It's a nature-focused, whimsical activity that is sure to be unlike anything else she has done recently. You'll have a blast deciding how to arrange your miniature ecosystems in class, and then you'll get to take them home to care for and enjoy. Terrarium workshops make really cute gifts for mom, and you can be sure that every time she goes to gaze at it or water it, she'll be reminded of the fun time she had building it with you. 

3. Explore flower design and make a unique bouquet

With our hands-on floristry classes, mom can immerse herself in the beautiful colors, textures, and scents of flowers. Especially when it comes to Mother's Day gift ideas, it's great to take things a step beyond the traditional option of buying mom a nice bouquet of flowers. Experience gifts such as flower arranging classes give her the chance to learn new skills and make memories by trying out novel experiences. Not only will she learn how to style a gorgeous bouquet, which she'll get to take home and enjoy, but she'll learn about flowers and be able to identify her favorites in the future - which will remind her of the fun time she had in class. This Mother's Day floristry class with Luludi Living Art in San Mateo, even comes with tea, pastries, and mimosas, so you can treat your mom to all of the finer things! 

4. Treat her to a DIY perfume class

Scent is one of the most evocative senses when it comes to sparking memories. If you're looking for creative gifts for mom that will be sure to leave lasting memories, taking her to a perfume making workshop is a great option. With a talented instructor leading the way and tons of scents to choose from and mix together, mom can create a custom scent that is the perfect representation of her. And, because the sense of scent is so evocative when it comes to memories, she will surely be reminded of this fun class every time she spritzes herself in the future. This perfume making class in Los Angeles will even come to you, so if you want to host a cozy Mom-and-me afternoon, this is the perfect addition to your agenda. 

5. Light up mom's life with homemade candles

Learn how to make candles is one of the best gift experiences for mom, and makes a great option if you're looking for DIY projects to do at home. With our online candle making classes, a friendly and experienced teacher will walk you through the process of making candles. You'll get a candle making kit shipped to you prior to the class, which will have all the ingredients and materials you need. It couldn't be easier!

We offer a variety of different candle making classes, so you can pick your favorite. From different wax types, such as soy or beeswax, to unique shapes such as geometric candles made with silicone molds or even one that looks like a hot cocoa! You'll be able to find a workshop that fits your schedule, style, and, pace! 

If your mom is the type who loves to feel comfortable and cozy at home, booking into a candle making class online is a wonderful way to say, "I love you." You can take the class with her, either by joining her at her place or connecting virtually from yours. One thing's for sure - every time she lights one of her homemade candles, she will remember this fun experience and feel close to you! 

With in-person workshops in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, NYC, online, and more, you'll be able to find the perfect Mother's Day gift idea in 2024 that will treat your mom to the special day she deserves. Whether she's a nature lover itching for a floristry or terrarium workshop or she's a cozy crafter looking for a relaxing DIY project to do at home, there's an inspiring, invigorating, and unique experience for every mom out there. Want more gift ideas that you let you join the fun? Take a look here!