Another Mother Day is upon us, and you have a unique challenge: you're not going to physically see your mom on Mother's Day. This might be because you are going to be on a trip over Mother's Day weekend, or maybe you just don't live near her and won't be able to come home. After all, if you live in New York City and she lives in Los Angeles, you probably won't spend every holiday with her. So what do you do on Mother's Day? You still want to make sure she gets a great gift so that she knows you're thinking about her. Leaving her feeling unappreciated is not an option, so here are three great gift ideas to send to the far-away mom.

Flowers

Flowers are a very classic gift on Mother's Day. They're also easy to send to someone directly. You could even have it delivered to her at work if you know she's not going to be home. There are lots of flower shop websites that allow you to choose a beautiful boutique (many even come with a vase included). You can also get a live plant if you know that's what she would prefer. This is a great gift with some room for different budgets too, as you can get her a huge expensive bouquet, or something more modest but still nice. Have it delivered with a thoughtful card or note, which will allow you to convey the sentiment you want and send mom a nice message to show your appreciation. This is the ultimate time saver of a gift, and flowers are always appreciated.

Stuffed Animals

If you want to send her something cute and sweet, a plush animal is a fantastic option. You can pair it with something like a flowers or a box of chocolates, or just send it on its own with a nice card. Some websites will even have an option where you can buy these items together. This is also an item that ships great. After all, stuffed animals aren't particularly fragile or perishable.

Also, if she has a favorite animal, like a stuffed horse or a plush cat, this can be an especially nice gift. There are many other things you can do to personalize it too. One particularly cute choice could include getting a nice teddy bear and attaching a Mother's Day card to the teddy's paws. This way it will look like the bear is actually holding the card! After all, if you can't hand her the gift yourself, this is the next best option!

Pre-Made Gift Baskets

This is another great option for someone who's low on time, and it always looks impressive. While you could assemble your own, many websites (including those that allow for delivery) have wonderful baskets that are pre-made. Get her a gift basket of things you know she'd enjoy. These could include spa baskets (soaps, lotions, bubble bath, etc.), gourmet food baskets, or even fruit baskets. Get her a selection of items and she's guaranteed to have a wonderful Mother's Day!

So there you go, three easy gift ideas for the far-away mom! Even though you won't physically be able to be with her this Mother's Day, send her a great gift to let her know you're thinking of her. Any of these options will brighten up an otherwise less than great day, so don't neglect mom this Mother's Day!