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Whether you’re celebrating with the moms in your life in person or from afar, it’s important to find a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift. After all, mom has probably already told you that it’s the thought that counts. Instead of just getting some generic flowers, go above and beyond this year and get her something that she’s actually going to want—like a unique bouquet filled with her favorite florals and colors that pop, plus so many more meaningful, stunning presents we know she’ll love and feel pampered by. We also know that moms can be cryptic and notoriously difficult to buy for. Luckily for you, we’re here to help navigate the thousands of gift options available to you..
Best Mother’s Day Gifts at a Glance
Best Overall: Mother’s Hug Art Print by Artyguava, $20
Best for Jewelry Lovers: Waterford Round Ring Holder, $100
Best Everyday Bag Gift: Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Nylon Shoulder Tote, $145
Best Bodycare Gift Set: Osea Body Care Bestsellers Gift Set, $48
Best Flower Delivery: 1-800 Flowers, prices vary
Easiest Gift: Brooke & Jess Designs, Chaos Coordinator Mug, $19
Best Jewelry: Gorjana, Wilder Alphabet Necklace, $68
Best Cookware: Pioneer Woman, 6-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set, $27
Best Food Gift: Gold Belly, prices vary
Best Back Massager: Aerlang Shiatsu Back & Neck Massager, $27
Best for Coffee Lovers: Jot, Chocolate Hazelnut Instant Coffee, $26
Best Splurge: Splendid x Cellajaneblog Scuba Wide Leg Pant, $118
To inspire your shopping, we scoured the internet and rounded up some gorgeous gift ideas that any mom would love.
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Artwork for Mom
Moms who love to change the decor in their homes will appreciate the Mother’s Hug Art Print by Artyguava, available at Society 6. The print is incredibly affordable at just $20, but you can also choose a framed option for $55. While you’re at it, browse other Mother’s Day gifts at Society 6.
Mother's Hug Art Print $20
Photo : Waterford Crystal.
A Place for Her Cherished Rings
Moms will be excited and grateful to receive this unique gift this Mother’s Day. Waterford‘s iteration of the ring holder includes the most stunning crystal design that glimmers from every angle. The holder is crafted with a center spike that holds jewels securely in place so she can always find her rings. There is also a round tray, perfect for storing necklaces or earrings. In addition to its functional design, the ring holder makes the best decor piece in any room, displayed on a dresser or vanity.
Waterford Round Ring Holder $100
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An Everyday Tote Bag
Nordstrom has the best selection of Mother’s Day gifts, from effective beauty sets to tote bags; there’s something for everyone! This classic Le Pliage Nylon Shoulder Tote is “that girl” of everyday bags. It offers plenty of room to tote around your belongings and your kids’ snacks without carrying a bulky bag. It’s crafted with a sleek nylon fabric that is easy to clean, a water-resistant lining, and debossed leather trim. Plus, there is also a fold-flat design for compact storage. You can snag the bag in seven colors: Marine (shown), black, pepper, fawn, eucalyptus, tomato, and marshmallow.
Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Nylon Shoulder Tote $145
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Pampering Bodycare
As a busy working mom, I appreciate the few quiet minutes I have with my skincare routine. That’s why I love investing in products that nourish my skin. Once I discovered Osea body products, I always make sure to ask for the brand’s gift sets for every holiday.
You can’t go wrong with snagging this Body Care Bestsellers Gift Set for Mom this Mother’s Day. The gift includes four travel sizes of Osea’s Undaria Algae Body Wash, Undaria Algae Body Oil, Undaria Algae Body Butter, and the Salts of the Earth Body Scrub. The products are crafted with natural, gentle, and soothing ingredients for all skin types. —Taylor Lane, contributing commerce writer
Osea Body Care Bestsellers Gift Set $48
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The Best (and Most Reliable) Flower Delivery
1-800 Flowers has the best reputation for sending quick or even same-day flower deliveries in the most locations in the U.S., and it’s been my personal go-to for all occasions. I know that if I order a bouquet or gift to be sent on a certain day to a certain location, it’ll be delivered — super important when you’re dealing with a popular holiday like Mother’s Day (you don’t want your bouquet getting lost or delayed). I also love 1-800 Flowers because they have the most options for floral arrangements—at the best prices. Choose from their special Mother’s Day arrangements, or any of their other flower categories if you’re not feeling those offerings. Plus! If you want to add on sweets like chocolate covered strawberries, prepped meals, and gift baskets, you have that option to add on, and it’s really easy.
1-800 Flowers Flower Delivery $Prices Vary
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Vintage-Inspired Tupperware
In case you don’t know (but we’re guessing you probably do), Pioneer Woman has the cutest bakeware and cookware, including this vintage-inspired set of food storage containers made of durable stoneware. They look straight out of a ’50s kitchen. This six piece set stores easily, and has snap-shut plastic lids that seal in food with no spills.
Pioneer Woman Fancy Flourish 6-Piece Ceramic Storage Set $28
Photo : Brooke & Jess Designs.
Chaos Coordinator Mug
Nobody can have too many mugs—especially ones with funny-but-true sayings like this one. Every mom is a Chaos Coordinator, and it’s time she got (more) credit for it. Let her sip her coffee in peace with this 14 oz. classic camper-style mug that’s dishwasher safe. It also comes in three other colors (teal, white, and plum).
Brooke & Jess Designs Store $19
on Amazon.com
Photo : Tiny Tags.
Round Mini Locket Necklace
If your mom loves jewelry, we highly recommend this chic and subtle mini locket from Tiny Tags.
Mini Locket Necklace $155
Photo : Kissxiaoya.
Really Cute Slippers
Whether it’s summer or winter, you can’t go wrong with a fluffy pair of slippers she can throw on in the morning while she’s making coffee, or taking out the trash (although on Mother’s Day, she better not touch either of those things—that’s *your* job, reader). The wool fleece upper feels like a sweater on her feet, and the rubber soles are nice and grippy—plus, they’re made with memory foam, so they’re foot-friendly.
Kissxiayoga Retro Slippers $14
on Amazon.com
Photo : Gorjana.
Initial Jewelry
Initial jewelry is a classic, everyone-loves-it option that she can easily layer with her other pieces. One of our favorite affordable jewelry brands is Gorjana: They make high-quality, dainty pieces that are incredibly timeless. This necklace is made with 18k gold plated material, and is adjustable. Plus, it’s lightweight, making it an easy, everyday necklace she can wear all the time.
Gorjana Wilder Alphabet Necklace $70
Photo : Summer Fridays.
A Viral Lip Balm, Naturally
If it’s good enough for Sofia Richie, then it’s good enough for us. And the mom in your life will certainly appreciate it. It’s always out of stock, and it’s a little bit too pricey for lip balm, but I promise you it’s worth it. Summer Fridays’ Lip Butter Balm gives your lips the glossiest, juiciest appearance, and they leave ’em feeling softer and more supple after every wear. What I love most about these, is the shade range: They’re just stunning. My recent favorite is Birthday Cake, which is a light pinky-sparkle, but if that’s sold out, Poppy (coral) is my runner-up.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm $24
Photo : Taylor Swift
For the Swiftie Mom
The Torturned Poets Department has arrived, and if the mom in your life loves Taylor, she’s likely already binge-listened to the album on her music streamer of choice — but if she’s a real fan, she’ll appreciate this gorgeous collectible.
Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department + Bonus Track “The Manuscript” $46
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Lululemon Dual Pouch Wristlet
Everywhere Belt Bag, who? Lululemon’s Dual Pouch Wristlet is the new IT bag for busy moms on-the-go. It features two zippered pouches to fit your keys, a credit card, some cash, lip balm, and an ID. It’s perfect for the mom who only needs to carry around the essentials.
Lululemon Dual Pouch Wristlet $48
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Instant Coffee
Jot deliveres fresh, coffee shop-level iced coffee in a bottle: It contains a concentrated blend that you mix with water, and it tastes delicious. You get about 14 cups in a single bottle, and the brand has several flavors, including this new Chocolate Hazelnut, which, yup, tastes just like Nutella. (I had the opportunity to test it right before it launched, and can vouch for its deliciousness.) If the mom in your life has a Lorelai Gilmore need for caffeine, get her this. In fact, get her a few bottles.
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A Tumbler Better Than Stanley
You heard me. This insulated tumbler outperforms my Stanley, and I will not, cannot stop recommending it to all my friends. Which is why I’m here, telling you to buy your mom this Brumate Era 40oz tumbler, which will become the designer water bottle of her dreams. It’s completely leakproof (I’ve tested this!), has a ColdKey metal straw (but a silicone tip for ease of sipping) which means you don’t have to actually taste silicone or plastic, and BevGuard insulation tech to keep your bevvy ice cold all day long. It’s available in a wide array of colors, too.
Brumate Eras Water Bottle 40z $45
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A Very Good Moisturizer
Lately, my pregnant complexion cannot get enough hydration, no matter how much water I consume. So, every morning and night, I’ve been slathering my face with Avene’s Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream. This French drugstore skincare brand has the *best* ingredients (people used to travel all the way to Paris to swipe this stuff!), and the Cicalfate is no exception. It’s sensitive skin-friendly, and crafted to restore dry, irritated skin back to its happy baseline. Within a few days, my face feels softer, brighter, and healthier. Get this for anyone, but especially get this for your mom. She’ll appreciate you forever, and she’ll feel ultra pampered.
Avene, Cicalfate Restorative Protective Cream $42
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Keurig Coffee Maker
For the home, the office, or the home office, a Keurig K-Express single serve coffee maker is a great gift for moms who can’t get enough caffeine (raises hand).
Keurig K-Express Essentials Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker $40, was $59
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A Mom-and-Baby Essentials Set
As a mom-to-be who’s working on her registry, I know I would appreciate some basics that I won’t have to think about when Baby comes. Like this Weleda set that comes with sensitive skin-friendly body wash, shampoo, and the Ultra Rich Cream. I like that Mom and Baby can share, and the formulas are safe and gentle enough for both.
Weleda Mama and Baby Essentials 3-Piece Set $47
on Amazon.com
Photo : Bath & Body Works.
The Best Body Lotion
My SheKnows co-workers and I were talking about how amazing this scent is, and how it brings us all back to middle school/high school. Whether you’re shopping for a millennial mom, boomer mom, or Gen X mom, Japanese Cherry Blossom of Bath & Body Works is universally beloved: Beautifully floral (but not overpowering), it’s a mix of Japanese cherry blossoms, Asian pear, mimosa petals, white jasmine, and a hint of sandalwood. I’m honestly buying a few more bottles for myself.
Bath & Body Works, Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion $15
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Gold Belly
Ship desserts and meals, from iconic rainbow cookies and deli pastries in New York to trendy cakes from Los Angeles, to your mom’s door. Coordination is incredibly simple, and the variety of types of treats and bakeries/restaurants is seemingly endless. This is why I love the internet (and Gold Belly).
Photo : Aerlang.
A Very Good Back Massager
In a perfect world, we’d get back massages every day. But it’s not. So we’ll settle for at-home back massagers, and this one from Amazon is a life-saver. I’ve been using it for a few years now, and it kneads my knotted, sore muscles and applies heat to my stiff lower back—I use it just about every day now that I’m in my second trimester and Baby is pushing on my spine. Get her this heavenly tech ASAP.
Aerlang Shiatsu Back Massager $30, was $35 $35.99
on Amazon.com
Photo : Moon Juice.
A Drink That’ll Give Her Some Zzzzs
Magnesium has been my BFF during my pregnancy, and it’ll be hers, too, if she has trouble sleeping (who doesn’t?). Moon Juice’s Magnesi-Om magnesium supplement comes in powder form that transforms into a drinkable bevvy that tastes like blackberry lemonade. Packed with photomelatonin, a non-laxative magnesium, and L-theanine, this mocktail will lull her right to sleep. This stuff has been my nightly treat before going to bed (and probably the only reason why I’ve actually been able to get a full eight hours during my second trimester).
Moon Juice Magnesi-Om $38
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The Only Pan She’ll Ever Need
HexClad (which you may have seen in Costco, or being raved about by celeb chef Gordon Ramsay) is very much worth the hype. As someone who’s married to a professional chef, I can confirm: This pan deserves the accolades, since it’s actually a performance pan. Crafted from HexClad’s proprietary hybrid material, it has the durability of stainless steel and the ease of non-stick. It’s the best of both worlds. Fry an egg and you don’t have to worry about the whites sticking — and you can use a metal spatula (it won’t ruin the coating). Spoil Mom with a pan that’ll stand the test of time — and make her life easier when she cooks.
HexClad Hybrid Fry Pan $179
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A Super Soft Nursing PJ Set
New moms will love you for this: The Cosabella Bella Nursing 3-Piece Set comes with a robe that says “Let Me Sleep” (maybe you should pair this gift with watching the little one for awhile so she can sleep). Cosabella is tried-and-tested by SheKnows editors, and we can confirm that these PJs are the softest of the bunch.
Cosabella Bella Nursing 3 Piece Set With Print Robe $175
Photo : Beautifuly by Drew.
A Chic Electric Can Opener
Upgrade Mom’s can opener with this beautiful Beautiful by Drew electric can opener that comes in the prettiest colors. Sometimes the best gift is upgrading something she already has and making her life easier—plus, this comes with a built-in knife sharpener, and features a removable lever for simple cleaning, an auto-stop function for safety, and auto-turn that lets you open cans with the touch of a button.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, Easy-Prep Electric Can Opener $22
Photo : The Honest Company.
The Best-Smelling Cleansing Shower Oil
After a rough winter, her skin is probably parched. Help her rehydrate all over with this cleansing shower oil, which packed with vitamin E and avocado oil, getting skin clean without the need for harsh soaps. I love this stuff for how baby soft my skin feels, but I also can’t resist the subtle rose fragrance.
The Honest Company Honest Mama Clean Curves Cleansing Shower Oil $18
on Amazon.com
Photo : Splendid.
The Comfiest, Softest Pants in the World
I know, I know: You’ve likely seen the description “softest pants ever” before. But forget all that, because *these* are the softest. And if you’re wondering if they’re sweatpants or trousers, the answer is: both. Spendid’s Splendid x @Cellajaneblog Scuba Wide Leg Pant is an elevated loungewear pant that’s giving quiet luxury. It’s what Succession‘s Shiv Roy would totally wear to “unwind” on a Friday night with a glass of wine in hand, probably on a yacht. Made with a supersoft polyester-viscose-Elastane blend, you’ll want to live in these pants forever.
Splendid x @Cellajaneblog Scuba Wide Leg Pant $118
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Athena Club Razor Kit
This genius razor from Athena Club is the best razor I have tried and the kit comes with your razor, replacement blades, and a mountable magnetic holder for your razor. Give mom the gift of smooth, silky legs just in time for summer weather!
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A Salon-Quality Hairspray
I’ve been using Davines hair products ever since I got my hair done with their line…I want to say five years ago? I’ve been really loyal to this Italian haircare line, because it’s truly some of the best brands out there, and the ingredients used seems to really love my parched, damaged strands. If the mom in your life styles her hair, it’s likely she uses a hairspray of some sort. Get her the *ultimate* hairspray: The Davines This Is a Dry Wax Finishing Spray, a hairspray that holds hair in place while simultaneously adding more texture and dimnesion without the gross stiffness of cheaper formulas. (Yes, I am a hairspray snob.)
Davines This Is a Dry Wax Finishing Spray $38
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Miracle Balm
From the genius brain of Bobbi Brown, I introduce you to: Jones Road Miracle Balm. It’s a pigmented balm that gives you that just-pinched flush in your cheeks while adding a natural dewyness to your complexion. Make sure to “crack” open the balm (dig your fingers into it when you first get it, or instruct your mom to) otherwise won’t get any pigment. This stuff is magic, and makes me look alive again even if I could use two more cups of coffee. My current favorite shade is Pinched Cheeks (a soft, pinky pink that’s universally flattering), but I also love Magic Hour for a more highlighted look.
Jones Road Miracle Balm $38
Photo : Dedcool.
Her New Summer Fragrance
Holy WOW. I normally don’t recommend a perfume as a gift, because scents are so very personal—but the new Sunlit Blooms from clean perfume brand Dedcool is so universally gorgeous-smelling, I have to include it here. If Mom is a floral fragrance lover, Sunlit Blooms will probably be her new favorite go-to. Its top notes are orange blossom, with white floral middle notes, and bottom or base note of salty vanilla—so you actually end up smelling like a fancy creamsicle in a field of blossoms. It’s a wonderful scent for summer (and spring!).
Dedcool, Sunlit Blooms Perfume $90
Photo : Magnolia Bakery
A Delivery From Magnolia Bakery
Where were you *you* when you discovered you could get world-famous Magnolia Bakery sweets delivered straight to your door (no plane ticket to New York City needed!)? This dessert sampler (which includes a mix of vanilla and chocolate cupcakes plus two pints nationwide. Depending on where you live, you should be able to get these delivered within a few days (we’d suggest not procrastinating—you can easily schedule a convenient delivery).
Magnolia Bakery Mother's Day Dessert Sampler Pack $65
Photo : Balmuda.
A Toaster That Makes Perfect Toast
Yes, it’s $300 for a toaster. Yes, it only toasts. But, listen. If you want to really wow your mom, get her the Balmuda toaster (it’s the same one Emily Mariko uses, iykyk). The Balmuda uses steam technology to give you a very precise toast that’s crunchy yet still chewy—think about the last time you had a perfect piece of homemade sourdough at a restaurant. It’s like that.
Photo : Pixi
The Best Swipe-On Blush
I’m such a huge fan of easy beauty products. And if there’s one thing most moms really appreciate, it’s easy beauty products. She needs something that she can swipe on and GO, and not worry about looking like a clown when she glances at her reflection in the mirror. This blush is idiot-proof, and it gives you the most natural glow and pop of color, ever. I wear it every day (mostly in the shade “Juicy”).
Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Blush $18
Photo : Tom Ford
A Luxurious, Long-Lasting Lipstick
Spoil Mom with a Tom Ford lipstick: Trust me. I’ve been testing this limited edition Slim Lip Color, and can attest it’s not only stunning (my favorite shades are Final Bow and Scarlet Rouge, but if your mom is more a neutral or pink gal, Iconic Nude and Rose Corset are beautiful), but it’s long-lasting and is easier to apply, thanks to the slim design. Bonus: The lipstick case itself, which is like a piece of modern art.
Tom Ford Slim Lip Color $50
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A Durable Work Tote Bag
Functional meets cute with this laptop bag from Kipling, offering the perfect amount of space for all her stuff. It’s an ideal everyday bag, with double shoulder straps to make lugging around her loot easier on her shoulders and back (we love a pretty designer bag, but their thin, stuff straps are painful), and lots of compartments that zip. Plus: It’s super lightweight. Swoon.
Photo : Gobble.
Gobble Meal Kits
Whether you’re shopping for a new mom, a working mom with little time to meal prep, or an older mom who’d enjoy a little more variety at dinnertime, Gobble’s 15-minute dinner kits make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Not only are there so many delicious meals to choose from weekly – from pan-seared chicken to vegetarian options – Gobble chefs do all the prep work so dinner will be ready in just 15 minutes.
Right now, Gobble is offering six meals for just $36 with free shipping (and free cookies!). If you’d rather let them customize their own plan, there are also gift cards available.
Gobble Meal Kits $36 for 6 Meals
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Getting a KitchenAid is a total game changer for people who love to cook. Mixing up cakes and frostings, bread dough and mashed potatoes, or even making homemade pasta with an attachment in this KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixer will make any mom who loves to cook feel like a pro this Mother’s Day.
KitchenAid Deluxe 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer $359.00
Hybrid Power Lantern
Whether your mom loves camping, has to get up early to do farm chores, or wants to keep the grilling area lit up late into the night this summer, a practical, powerful hybrid power lantern could be the perfect gift. It uses rechargeable batteries and alkaline batteries so it lasts for hours, it’s water resistant, and blasts 1500 lumens of light in a circle around itself. Brighten up all of mom’s summer adventures with this gift.
Ozark Trail 1500 Lumens Hybrid Power Lantern $35
Photo : Cariuma.
Cariuma Rose Canvas Slip-On
Cariuma is the cool, sustainable, vegan shoe brand beloved by celebs like Helen Mirren, Robert Downey Jr., and Pete Davidson. Just recently, the brand dropped brand new, low-top slip-ons that were inspired by the “ease of a warm California afternoon.” the shoes were designed to be both stylish and comfortable to wear. There are several colors to choose from including rose, green, and off-white.
Cariuma Rose Canvas Slip-On $79
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FabFitFun Box
If you’re shopping for a mom who loves to know exactly what she’s getting, the customizeable FabFitFun boxes are a great choice. Moms can choose from a number of options in beauty, home, fashion, tech and fitness categories to create their dream box. It comes with such great stuff, even Brittany Mahomes is a fan!
Photo : Artifact Uprising.
Modern Metal Frame
Can’t spend Mother’s Day together this year? Surround mom with love through custom framed photos of her family.
Photo : Birkenstock.
Birkenstock Waterproof Slide Sandal
Get mom pool and beach-ready with a pair of these colorful waterproof sandals from Birkenstock. There are several colors to choose from including candy pink, sky blue, and purple fog.
Photo : Le Mini Macron.
Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Kit
This adorable kit comes with everything mom needs for the perfect at-home gel mani-pedi. The LED lamp, shaped like a little French macaron, comes in vivid colors with gel polish to match!
Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Kit $38
Photo : Spafinder.
Spafinder eGift Card
This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to the gift of a relaxing spa day. A Spafinder gift card can be redeemed at thousands of day spas, salons, and more. The brand has partners all over the country, so there’s a good chance she doesn’t have to go too far to get that blowout or mani-pedi she’s been longing for.
From April 15 to May 31, you can even save 20% off gift cards over $200 using the code MAMMAMIA. That’s one deal you definitely want to take advantage of.
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