Moms. They really are the best. While it doesn’t have to take a special day to celebrate how wonderful they are, there are definitely times when we need to go the extra mile – and come up with the perfect gift. After all, it goes without saying that she’s one of the most important people in your life. Whether you’ll be hand delivering a gift, or need something to send from across the miles, we’ve chosen 16 gift ideas that will let her know she’s always in your thoughts. The good thing? These gifts can work for any type of mom, from the new mom who needs five minutes to herself with an eye mask, to the mom of four who just wants to hide in a closet with her own snacks for a few minutes (hours?). From gifting experiences, to sending personalized gifts with heartfelt messages, these will remind her just how much you love her – any time of year!
It always feels like the pressure is on when it comes to choosing a gift. To help you narrow down some ideas, we’re including a well-rounded list of inspiration like:
→ A face mask for the perfect at home spa day (snag one for yourself too!)
→ The prettiest laid back gold jewelry, ideal for stacking or wearing alone
→ A cheese delivery service (goes without saying)
→ A must have gadget for at home iced coffees
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MasterClass Online Classes – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for the mom who loves to learn
Starting at $15.00 a month
When your mother has everything, we love the idea of gifting an experience. Thanks to the super popular online MasterClass option, for a monthly fee (billed annually), she can learn anytime, and at her own pace. Subscribers can choose from thousands of lessons, taught by experts in their respective fields. Categories include lifestyle, business politics & society, music & entertainment, writing, film & T.V., science & technology, culinary arts, sports and games, and design, photography & fashion. We’d say that just about covers it!
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Baguette White Topaz and Diamond Ring – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for the mom who loves dainty jewelry
$200.00
This ring comes in 14k gold, and has the perfect balance of shimmer and sparkle. There are so many cool pieces at Gorjana. They carry dainty, gold pieces – at various price points, so you can find something adorable that fits your budget. The best part is that their styles are made to mix, match, and layer. In addition, they sell stackable and layered sets – so it takes the guess work out of putting pieces together.
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Murray’s Cheese – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for the charcuterie obsessed
$130.00
Murray’s Cheese had tons of options to choose from. Mom can enjoy everything from best sellers, to full-on cheese boards. File this under “can’t go wrong.” Just add wine! Oh, and maybe she’ll even share some with your dad, too. Not likely.
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Nodpod Weighted Eye Blanket – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for a time-out from the world
$34.00
We really are obsessed with ours. Anthropologie has these in pink, gray, and cobalt blue – and they really are a dream, especially if you’re prone to headaches, or sinus pressure. The four equally weighted eye pods (ha!) contour to your face, and is strap free. The dual sided texture allows you to choose between cotton jersey or microfiber fleece, and the pull through loop works well even for side sleepers. This eye blanket, along with your AirPods, music, meditation app, or complete and total silence are like a mini vacation. Goodbye cruel world!
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Secret Message Personalized Pouch – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for a personalized pouch
$48.00
Available in different color interiors, you can have your own personal message printed inside. Now she’ll think of you every time she peeks inside. Favorite child status achieved!
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HidrateSpark Steel – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for smart water bottle
$64.99
Let’s face it, moms are busy, and most of us could use a little help when it comes to increasing our water intake. We love a motivational water bottle that keeps us on track. These are available in two lid options, and two sizes, and comes in 10 different colors. Stainless steel vacuum insulated means it will keep your water cold for up to 24 hours. The LED smart sensor “puck” glows to remind you when it’s time to drink more water, and tracks your water intake by syncing (via bluetooth) to the Hidrate app. You can even customize the glow colors!
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New Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for the Apple lover
If your mom is tech savvy and into the latest technology gifts, this latest version (Series 6) will allow her to call, text, stream music, monitor exercise, monitor her heart rate, blood oxygen, and so much more! Choose from a variety of different colors.
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Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Heathered Bathrobe – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for comfiest robe
$135.00
Now mom can stay toasty warm, and cozy during all her essential lounging this season. It’s like warm hugs! Available in other colors.
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Hyperchiller Instant Coffee Cooler – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for making iced coffee at home
$24.99
Perfect for the gal who likes their coffee and beverages chilled all year long. This chills their coffee or preferred drink in 60 seconds.
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Hanacure Face Mask – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for the at home mask with a visible difference
$110.00
Half the fun is in the creeptastic drying of the mask. If you know, you know. It’s a cult favorite, with over 8,500 glowing (see what we did there) reviews. This 30 minute facial really does help to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and definitely adds a youthful glow. Not that she needs to. Snag a little extra off your Hanacure order when you refer a friend, and you can send “facial drying” selfies to each other.
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The Five Minute Journal – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for a positive headspace
$28.99
Everyone can spare five minutes, right? We figured if we can scroll, we can jot. This motivational journal uses the science of positivity to increase happiness, and is designed to boost happiness by spending 5 minutes a day with the thoughtfully designed prompts, like: gratitude, prioritizing your day, 3 amazing things, inspiring quotes, daily affirmation, and an end of day self reflection. We’ve gifted this one several times, with much success!
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Made by Mouth: Yum to Mama – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for shippable snacks
$63.50
Mouth curates their picks with a team of people who search for the best small-batch products across America. This box features cool and unique snacks, like rich chocolate sables, savory-sweet rosemary parmesan brittle or juicy pate de fruit.
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Grow a Gift Basil Seed Kit – Shop it Here
Hand-picked favorite for the gardener
$16.99
This cute little kit includes the ceramic pot, soil and seeds, and allows you to grow fresh herbs, right on your counter top. Also available in parsley, these kits are perfect for the cook who loves to have fresh ingredients handy.
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YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for taking any beverage on the go
Perfect for the mom who always needs to take her stuff on the go (most moms!). These must-have YETI ramblers are available in tons of fun colors, as well as larger sizes. These tumblers are a vacuum insulated and feature a MagSlider lid – but most importantly, these nail it when it comes to keeping hot beverages hot and cold beverages cold.
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Made by Mom Sewing Labels – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for the mom who sews and crafts
$19.99
We love these woven cotton tag, available in several color combinations. These measure 2.36 inches x Height 0.59 inches and are perfect for crafts, projects, and clothes.
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Historic Women Who Dared Wine Glasses – Shop It Here
Hand-picked favorite for the proud female
$60.00
Let’s hear it for smart, courageous women in a set of 4! Cheers to those who dared to challenge social norms and pushed for progress. And you really can’t go wrong with gifts that include wine ideas. These glasses are also available to be purchased individually.
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