{"id":67324,"date":"2018-04-15T17:59:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-15T21:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.com\/?p=67324"},"modified":"2020-05-01T16:40:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T20:40:00","slug":"thoughtful-gifts-for-moms-who-live-far-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2018\/thoughtful-gifts-for-moms-who-live-far-away\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Thoughtful Gifts for Moms Who Live Far Away"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Endless FaceTime chats about everything, surprise care packages stuffed with your favorite treats, and veeery expensive plane tickets home are just a few familiar aspects of living far away from Mom. If you\u2019re doing the long-distance thing this year and can\u2019t spend the holiday together, you can still make her Mother\u2019s Day with these special gifts.<\/a><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0A smart lamp that\u2019ll make her eyes light up.<\/h2>\n

\"Long<\/a><\/p>\n

Set one up in your place and send the other to Mom. Anytime either of you touches it, the corresponding one lights up\u2014and warm, happy feelings are shared.<\/p>\n

Long Distance Friendship Lamp – $75-150<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Customized letters that give those standard greeting cards a run for their money.<\/h2>\n

\"Letters<\/a><\/p>\n

The gift that keeps on giving. This set of eight letters (filled in by you and wrapped up in a keepsake box) is meant to make Mom smile when she needs it most.<\/p>\n

Letters to My Mom – $16<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0 An elegant, interlocking necklace that symbolizes your stronger-than-anything bond.<\/h2>\n

\"We<\/a><\/p>\n

Better yet, this one was designed by a mother-daughter duo. We\u2019re not crying, you\u2019re crying.<\/p>\n

We Are One Necklace – $50<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0 Soy wax candles to evoke familiar feelings.<\/h2>\n

\"Homesick<\/a><\/p>\n

These hand-poured beauties are infused with hallmark scents from each state. Send one to Mom that represents where you are now, and keep one for yourself to remind you of home.<\/p>\n

Homesick Candles – $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0 A sentimental space for storing her little treasures.<\/h2>\n

\"Puzzle<\/a><\/p>\n

Because she\u2019ll always have a (very special) piece of your heart.<\/p>\n

Puzzle Heart Box – $38<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0 A necklace that\u2019s just as meaningful as it is beautiful.<\/h2>\n

\"Thank<\/a><\/p>\n

A sterling silver chain adorned with lapis lazuli and gold vermeil charms says enough on its own, but this gorgeous necklace also comes with a quote from poet Rumi: \u201cThe beauty that you see in me is a reflection of you, thank you for your part in my journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank You For Your Part In My Journey Necklace – $55<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0A new kind of instant message.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Lovebox<\/a><\/p>\n

Tap in a sweet message from an app on your phone, and it\u2019ll appear like magic on Mom\u2019s new Lovebox.<\/p>\n

Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger – $99<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0A handcrafted bowl that serves up a heartfelt poem.<\/h2>\n

\"Circle<\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks to this inscription: \u201cThis bowl shall have no owner, its journey never ends. It travels in a circle of our family and our friends,\u201d she\u2019ll think of you at all her future dinner parties.<\/p>\n

Circle of Family and Friends Serving Bowl – $85<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0A woodblock print of a timeless mother\/child scene.<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/a><\/p>\n

Like a hug from you on constant display.<\/p>\n

A Mother’s Love – $24<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0A clock with two time zones (so you\u2019ll always be in sync).<\/h2>\n

\"Love<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a subtle reminder that she shouldn\u2019t call before 9 AM\u2014your time.<\/p>\n

Love Goes the Distance Time Zone Clock – $75<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0A banana receiver that subs in for your smartphone.<\/h2>\n

\"Bluetooth<\/a><\/p>\n

Okay, even if she does call a little early in the morning for your taste\u2014peals of laughter will ensue when Mom uses her new banana phone to do it.<\/p>\n

Bluetooth Banana Phone – $40<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0A truly charming piece of window d\u00e9cor.<\/h2>\n

\"Glass<\/a><\/p>\n

When the sun shines through this glass heart, she\u2019ll remember your love and light no matter how far apart you are.<\/p>\n

Glass Heart Window Charm – $24<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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13.\u00a0A work of art that echoes how her love lifts you up.<\/h2>\n

\"Love<\/a><\/p>\n

Elephants are one of the most matriarchal species in the animal kingdom, after all.<\/p>\n

Love Carries All – $68-150<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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14.\u00a0A personalized mini map she can keep attached to her keys.<\/h2>\n

\"Bronze<\/a><\/p>\n

A reminder to coordinate your next visit soon.<\/p>\n

Bronze Custom Map Key Ring – $105-130<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

Miles and miles of more mom-wowing gifts ahead \u00bb<\/a>
\n\u2022 See all Mother’s Day gift guides here \u2022<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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