10 solar-powered gifts to brighten up her Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is all about showing the moms in your life that you care about them—through gift-giving, of course. Every mom has her own unique personality, so we’ve selected gifts to match your mom’s special style. Whether you want to get your mom a fun, playful gift that meets her interests or something more functional to look out for her, we’ve got you covered. 

Celebrate your mom with one of these solar-powered gifts to really brighten up her Mother’s Day.

Bird feeders have existed for decades: People love to feed the local wildlife, and it brings us joy to look out the window and see a bird chowing down on the seeds we left out for them. But NETVUE’s smart bird feeder takes birdwatching to a new level. It includes a camera and will send notifications to your mom’s phone whenever a bird lands on the feeder.

The whole thing comes with a solar panel to keep it charged all day, so she’ll never miss a moment of bird-watching fun. What more could she want?

If your mom is outdoorsy and frequently spends weekends camping, she’ll love this portable solar lantern by BioLite. It’s waterproof and solar-powered, and it folds down, making it easy to store in a bag for her next camping trip. Plus, you can choose between eight bold hues, lasting six hours on a single charge.

What’s the point of having a porch if you don’t sit on it to read a book, drink coffee, or snoop on the neighbors? If your mom loves to do any of these things, she’ll need some outdoor lighting for when the sun sets.  These solar string lights from Brightown will keep her space well-lit and her electric bill down.

If your mom constantly forgets to charge her phone, it’s also very likely she’ll forget to charge any portable charger you buy her, making it functionally useless. With this solar charger power bank, she won’t have to worry about “charging” it ahead of time: It’ll stay charged as long as it’s in the sun. When her phone dies, she’ll simply plug it in— and then give you a call to thank you for the wonderful gift. 

When your mom lives alone, it can be worrisome for you and her. It’s better to be safe than sorry, and install a security camera outside her home. This one by SEHMUA is solar-powered, so she won’t have to worry about it ever dying on her. It has a 360-degree live view, 2k color, and night vision. There’s even motion detection so if anyone comes sneaking around her yard at night, she can turn the spotlight on them, send a voice message, and sound a siren.

You can never be too safe—buying this camera will give you and your mother peace of mind.

Have you always looked up to your mom’s gardening skills? Even if you have no idea how to keep a plant alive, you can help keep her garden looking amazing with this adorable solar watering can light from VOOKRY—even if you have no idea how to keep a plant alive.

It charges all day with the sun’s energy. At night, it lights up. When you hang it from the stand, it appears to be floating mid-air and pouring twinkling lights onto the flowers. This waterproof garden decor has over 3k 4.4-star ratings on Amazon, so it’s bound to be a hit with your green thumb mother.

Power outages are annoying and scary, which is why more and more homeowners are installing home battery systems to keep the lights on. Unfortunately, these systems cost more than the average Mother’s Day gift. But if you’re willing to splurge a little this Mother’s Day, BLUETTI’s solar generator will keep some of her critical devices running during an outage or an emergency.

It’s getting warmer out, which means your mom will be spending more time outside—and so will those pesky bugs. Everyone hates mosquitoes and horseflies, but outdoor bug zappers can draw a lot of electricity if left on for a while. Zechuan’s solar bug zapper is a great solution. In auto mode, it charges during the day (while it’s off) and turns on during the night. And, while it’s intended for outside use, the zapper can also be used inside, if desired.

If the mom in your life loves to have a nice-smelling car, Ceeniu’s solar car air freshener is a great gift for taming any odor. With a silent and sleek “UFO Design,” it’s a big upgrade from your average car air freshener. The reusable ceramic ring absorbs and diffuses whatever essential oils you add, keeping your mom’s car smelling fresh.

We always want what’s best for our parents, but as they age, their vision gets a little worse, making it dangerous to walk to the front door in the dark. Installing a few solar-powered walkway lights along the path leading up to their front door will keep it illuminated. With these lights from GIGALUMI, you won’t have to worry about mom tripping on the edge of the concrete because she can’t see where she’s stepping. Plus, they add some extra character to a boring, plain yard.