The best Mother's Day gift ideas will help make your mom's life easier and more enjoyable. Whether it's skincare she'll love using or a new pair of comfy sneakers, we've rounded up all of the best gifts for mom across tons of product categories.
We've also collected affordable gift ideas in our guide to the best cheap Mother's Day gifts, which are all under $25. If you're going the classic route with flowers, make sure to read about the best flower delivery services.
Classic gifts
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A gorgeous bouquetUrbanStems is our editors' favorite flower delivery service. With options for all budgets, brighten your mom's day with fresh flowers. -
Sweeten mom's dayFrom truffles to chocolate bars, Vosges Haut-Chocolat elevates your typical box of chocolates with its quality ingredients and chic packaging.
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A beautiful custom dried flower necklacePick two to three birth month flowers to include in this custom necklace. Add your siblings' birth month flowers to represent the whole family.
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An iconic candleYou can never go wrong with a fresh, classic candle on Mother's Day. The Capri Blue Volcano candle has notes of fruit and citrus.
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Add some greenery to her lifeThe Sill is our favorite place to buy indoor plants. From succulents to ferns, you'll find a plant that your mom will love.
Sentimental gifts
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A pet portraitFor the mom whose pet is house royalty.
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Commemorate your childhood homeGift mom a house sketch for the ultimate person gift. Whether it's the house where she grew up or your childhood home, she'll love this nostalgic piece of art.
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A personalized cutting boardWhether you use it or hang it on the wall, she'll never forget the favorite family recipe with this custom cutting board.
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Remind her of homeWith scents like Kansas and the Emerald City, The Homesick Location Scented Candles smell like her favorite real or fictional places.
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A bracelet of a loved one's handwritingAvailable in three colors, mom can wear a special message from a loved one in their own handwriting every day.
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A personal addition to her bookshelfWonderbly specializes in custom books, and this one is perfect for Mother's Day. Show mom how much you care with personalized pictures and messages.
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For the mom who loves her photo albumBook a photo session through Shoott. Whether it's for family pictures or solo shots of the kids, she'll appreciate having updated pictures on the mantle.
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To remind her of her favorite people every dayThe perfect addition to her office at home or work, this desktop photo calendar will look sleek on any desk.
Hobby gifts
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For the pickleball loverThe Wilson Juice Pickleball Paddle is ultra-lightweight with a comfortable grip.
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A pretty jigsaw puzzleChoose between a bookshelf, garden party, or maps design.
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There's nothing like a good bookSince she selects one of five offered titles, mom will always get what she wants from Book of the Month.
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For the mom with a green thumbYour mom can grow her own herbs and vegetables indoors with this hydroponic growing system.
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To help her learn a new skillFrom leadership to scientific thinking to cooking, MasterClass will help her learn a new skill or perfect an existing one.
Style gifts
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A fuzzy and customizable bathrobeYou can add a three-initial monogram to Crane & Canopy's bathrobe, perfect for a useful and personalized gift.
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A cozy pair of slippersOur all-time favorite pair of women's slippers, UGG's Tasman slippers are perfect to wear around the house.
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Comfy and durable socksBombas makes our favorite socks around. Hook your mom up with the best socks you can buy.
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Supportive, bouncy walking shoesOur top pick for the best walking shoes, the Adidas Ultraboost Light sneakers are remarkably light and comfortable.
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A new pair of pajamasHelp your mom have a luxurious sleep with this silk PJ set.
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A budget-friendly faux leather totePerfect for work and travel, this faux leather tote is stylish and useful.
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Designer-level accessories without the steep price tagThis jewelry rental subscription lets mom try a variety of pieces and then buy what she loves for keeps.
Beauty gifts
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A set of luxurious lavender productsThis set includes a pillow mist, hand cream, body lotion, and hand wash all infused with soothing lavender.
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A level-up from drugstore lip balmThe lip-balm version of Laneige’s cult-favorite Water Sleeping Mask gives softer, smoother lips overnight.
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Soothing face masks for an at-home spa dayFor a spa-like experience on a budget, this set of 10 face masks will help your mom relax and rewind.
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Discover new designer and indie fragrance samplesFor the mom who's looking for a signature scent, Scentbird's gift subscription pulls from over 500 fragrances.
Self-care gifts
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A stylish diffuserThis ceramic device fills the air with essential oils to freshen up her space. It doubles as a piece of decor too.
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A meditation subscriptionHelp mom start or build her meditation practice with a Headspace subscription.
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A tension-melting back massagerMom can have the relaxing, pressure-relieving benefits of a spa-like massage from the comfort of her own home.
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A luxurious sleep maskThis 100% mulberry silk eye mask will help her get those very well-deserved ZZZs whether she's at home or on the go.
Kitchen gifts
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For the home chefHedley & Bennett is one of our favorite brands for quality, durable aprons. Available in a variety of colors and designs, you're sure to find one for your mom.
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Add a custom message to a cast iron skilletIf your mom loves to cook, she'll love this cast iron skillet. You can engrave it with a special message.
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An assortment of cookies and trufflesMilkBar's Little Somethings Box is perfect for the mom with a sweet-tooth.
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A coffee tour around the worldEach month, she’ll get fresh coffee from a new country, accompanied by tasting notes, coffee history, and a postcard.
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One of our favorite wine subscription servicesAfter your mom takes a quiz about her taste preferences, she'll get a monthly box with six wines.
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For the mom who knows the Scoville scaleOur editors love the versatility and quality of Fuego Box's curated hot sauce selections.
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Gifts for mom's epicurean palateOur editors love this NYC cheesemonger's subscription box, which arrives monthly with 3-4 classic cheeses.
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For the mom who reigns supreme in mixologyTasty, at-home cocktails are easy with this kit that includes a recipe, its ingredients, and the alcohol.
Tech gifts
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A frame that holds thousands of photosBecause mom has too many great family photos to frame just one.
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A smart alarm clockThis smart light, sound machine, and sunrise alarm are sure to improve her sleep routine.
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Capture memories in an instantIf mom loves the nostalgia of instant film but can’t bother with the camera, this printer is the answer.
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A way to check in on her furry friendGive the gift of peace of mind with this camera that lets her check in on her dog wherever she is.
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Our favorite MagSafe wallet for momMade from vegan leather, this wallet has slots for three cards and cash and can adapt as a stand or grip.
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Smart trackers for the forgetful momAn upgrade from the previous Tile generations, these Bluetooth trackers pair with both Apple and Android phones.
