Boost your points and miles with these Mother’s Day gifts

With spring in full bloom, Mother's Day is just around the corner. It's this Sunday — so if you haven't ordered your flowers or chosen a gift yet, you’re running out of time.

While it may not be your top concern, you can still earn bonus points or cash back if you strategize wisely. Here are four ways to make the most of your Mother’s Day spending.

Earn up to 25 miles for every dollar spent on flowers

If you're purchasing flowers online and can secure a last-minute delivery slot, you can rake in a significant amount of bonus miles on your order. Just click through to the major flower websites using the links below to complete your purchase:

• 1-800-Flowers: Receive 7 Alaska Airlines miles for each dollar spent
• 1-800-Flowers: Gain 8 American Airlines miles for every dollar spent
• 1-800-Flowers: Collect 20 American Express Membership Rewards points (or 20% cash back) per dollar through Rakuten
• 1-800-Flowers: Earn 7 Southwest Airlines points for each dollar spent
• FTD: Accumulate 10 Alaska Airlines miles for every dollar
• FTD: Gain 12 American Airlines miles per dollar spent
• FTD: Earn 20 Membership Rewards points (or 20% cash back) per dollar via Rakuten
• FTD: Receive 25 United Airlines miles per dollar spent
• ProFlowers: Earn 10 Alaska Airlines miles for each dollar spent
• ProFlowers: Collect 12 American Airlines miles for every dollar
• ProFlowers: Accumulate 8 Delta Air Lines miles for each dollar spent
• ProFlowers: Earn 25 Membership Rewards points (or 25% cash back) per dollar through Rakuten
• ProFlowers: Gain 7 United Airlines miles per dollar spent
• Teleflora Flowers: Receive 3 Alaska Airlines miles for every dollar
• Teleflora Flowers: Earn American Airlines miles for each dollar spent
• Teleflora Flowers: Collect 15 Membership Rewards points (or 15% cash back) per dollar through Rakuten
• UrbanStems: Earn 7 Alaska Airlines miles for every dollar spent
• UrbanStems: Gain 8 American Airlines miles for each dollar
• UrbanStems: Collect 15 Membership Rewards points (or 15% cash back) per dollar via Rakuten
• UrbanStems: Earn 5 United Airlines miles for every dollar spent

Keep in mind that flower purchases typically don’t qualify for common category bonuses, so you should use a card that provides the best rewards for everyday spending, like the Chase Freedom Unlimited® or Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.

Accumulate miles while shopping for gifts

Flowers aren’t your only chance to earn extra points or miles. You can also utilize online shopping portals to gain bonus rewards on other gifts. Keep in mind that the miles you earn here are in addition to the points and miles accumulated when using a rewards credit card.

Several well-known retailers are offering enhanced earning rates to celebrate the holiday, including:

Macy's

• American Airlines miles for every dollar spent
• 2 Membership Rewards points (or 2% cash back) per dollar through Rakuten
• Up to 11% cash back with TopCashback

Adidas

• 4 American Airlines miles for each dollar spent
• 15 Membership Rewards points (or 15% cash back) for every dollar through Rakuten
• Up to 16% cash back with TopCashback

Under Armour

• 4 American Airlines miles per dollar spent
• 6 Membership Rewards points (or 6% cash back) per dollar via Rakuten
• 5% cash back with TopCashback

Saks Fifth Avenue

• 10 JetBlue points for each dollar spent
• 2 Membership Rewards points (or 2% cash back) for every dollar via Rakuten
• 2% cash back with TopCashback

Don’t forget, if you have The Platinum Card® from American Express, take advantage of the up-to-$50 statement credit to save even more. Enrollment is necessary for certain benefits.

Bloomingdale's

• 10 JetBlue points for every dollar spent
• 2 Membership Rewards points (or 2% cash back) for each dollar via Rakuten
• 5% cash back with TopCashback

Bed Bath & Beyond

• 60 JetBlue points for every $10 spent
• 2 Membership Rewards points (or 2% cash back) per dollar through Rakuten
• Up to 10% cash back with TopCashback

Your best option is to utilize a shopping portal aggregator site like Cashback Monitor to compare returns and decide which portal to use for specific retailers.

Some shopping programs even enable you to earn bonus points and miles for in-store purchases — such as this selection of retailers via Alaska's portal. You’ll need to link your credit card and activate offers individually to earn rewards when shopping in-store.

Accumulate points on brunch

If you plan to treat your mother to brunch — whether dining out or ordering in — be sure to use a credit card that offers bonus points on dining. Here are some top cards to consider:

• American Express® Gold Card: Earn 4 Membership Rewards points for every dollar spent at restaurants (on the first $50,000 in purchases each calendar year; then 1 point per dollar)
• American Express® Green Card: Receive 3 points per dollar spent at restaurants
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Gain 3 Ultimate Rewards points for each dollar spent at restaurants
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Collect 3 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar at restaurants

The details regarding the Amex Green Card have been gathered independently by Dinogo. The information on this page has not been reviewed or supplied by the card issuer.

You can maximize your earnings on these meals and accumulate even more miles if the restaurant is part of a dining rewards network.

Beyond the rewards mentioned above, dining credit cards may offer you exclusive access to reservations at select restaurants and free or discounted food delivery.

Save using promo codes and special offers

Many retailers available through online shopping portals are also featured in various Amex Offers and Chase Offers. This means you might save on your Mother's Day purchases while still earning bonus miles.

For example, there's currently an Amex Offer on my Amex Platinum for 1-800-Flowers. If I spend $50 or more, I receive $15 back. This means I could potentially combine this card offer with a shopping portal to earn additional Membership Rewards points.

My Chase Sapphire Reserve card also provides a cash-back offer at 1-800-Flowers. So, be sure to review your credit card offers to maximize savings while shopping.

However, it’s essential to read the fine print. Sometimes, specific promo codes can make your order ineligible for extra rewards through Amex Offers or an online shopping portal.

In summary

There are numerous ways to earn valuable points and miles when making your Mother's Day purchases. With a strategic approach, you might even be able to double or triple your rewards. Just remember to place your orders early so that your gifts arrive on time!