So why, then, do we so often end up getting them such lame Mother’s Day gifts this time of year? More often than not, when you Google search gifts for moms, you’ll find a blasé selection of kitchenware, slippers, and one too many monochrome sweater sets. Yawn. This year, instead of going the easy route and writing just another gifts-for-mom round-up, we’re dedicating this guide to what our moms really want.
Whether your cool mom is into traveling, mid-century design, the art of salad making, or The Go-Gos’ debut album (ahem, Lorelai), one of these 33 gift guide options will surely speak to her.
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Hay Jug
For her daily fruit water concoctions.
Hay Blue Lid Carafe, $, available at
Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker
Not only is this a very sweet on-counter accessory, but it also just so happens to make a damn good cup of coffee.
Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker, 3 Cups, $, available at Amazon
Wildflower Pink Crazy Checkers iPhone Case
Now she definitely won’t lose her phone at the bottom of her bag.
Wildflower iPhone 12 Pro Max Case (Pink Crazy Checkers), $, available at Amazon
Dragonfly Inn Key Tag
For the mom who’s constantly locked out of the house, the car, the garage, etc. because she can’t seem to stop losing her keys, here’s a keychain that’s also a reminder of your close mother-daughter friendship. But if you two are more Sopranos than Gilmore Girls, here’s a keychain that’ll do just as well.
AllThingsHipAndCool Dragonfly Inn Key Tag, $, available at
Baggu Standard Reusable Bag
Obviously, she uses reusable tote bags.
Baggu Standard Baggu, $, available at
Otherland Chandelier Scented Candle
This candle smells as good as it’ll look on her mantlepiece.
Otherland Chandelier Scented Candle, $, available at
Nathalie Lete Mom Botanical Mug
A “coffee bowl” as Lorelai Gilmore would say.
Nathalie Lété Mom Botanical Mug, $, available at
Dyson V7 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
For the mom that has it all, gift her the best of the best in clean-up technology. Not only is this cordless vacuum extra chic and streamlined, but it’ll make her tidying up a breeze.
Dyson V7 Absolute Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at
Simon Miller Rib Alder Pants
The best in-quarantine lounge pants that have ever been created, hands down.
Simon Miller Rib Alder Pant, $, available at
Agolde Balloon Sleeve Sweatshirt
A modern take on a cozy classic.
Agolde Thora Balloon Sleeve Sweatshirt, $, available at
Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven
Improve their cooking game with this stew essential.
Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 3.5 Qt., $, available at
Away The Travel Wellness Kit
This mini suitcase, because she’s a boss lady who travels a lot for work (at least she did). Plus, her skincare routine is 10/10 and needs protection from the in-flight elements.
Away The Mini: The Travel Wellness Kit, $, available at
Dearfoams Shearling Foldover Boot Slipper
Since she’s not going anywhere anytime soon, you might as well give her the gift of comfort.
Dearfoams Perth Genuine Shearling Foldover Boot Slipper, $, available at
CBD Bath Bomb Trio
Treat her to a bit of self-care.
Shea Brand CBD Bath Bomb Trio, $, available at
Zara Oversized Knit Sweater & Culotte Pants
This matching sweater set has to be the perfect cool mom gift.
Zara Oversized Knit Sweater, $, available at
Zara Knit Culotte Pants, $, available at
Salad For President Cookbook
Salad inspired by artists? She will LOVE this.
Abrams Publishing Salad for President: A Cookbook Inspired by Artists, $, available at
Maison Margiela Replica Travel Fragrance Trio
For when your mom has better taste in perfume than you do.
Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ Travel Spray Set, $, available at
Ames Jipi Place Mats, Set of 6
Liven up her otherwise neutral tablescape with these handcrafted placemats made by artisans in Colombia.
Ames Jipi Plate Mat (Set Of 6), $, available at
Thrive Market 1-Year Membership
For the mom who drank non-dairy milk long before it was trendy.
Thrive Market Gift Card, 1 Year Membership, $, available at
Rosebud CBD Tincture
Has staying home been stressing your mom out? 350 mgs of CBD should do the trick.
Rosebud Original Strength Tincture, $, available at
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
Jazz up her at-home diffuser situation with this chic terracotta alternative.
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser, $, available at
Olive & June The Mani Serum Set
Although her regular trips to the nail salon may be a self-care treat of the past, you can still make sure her cuticles stay healthy with this duo of cuticle and hand serum.
Olive & June The Mani Serum Set, $, available at
Fellow Carter Everywhere Mug
Now she can take her coffee wherever she goes with this sleek travel mug that features a ceramic interior designed to retain the integrity of the brew’s flavor.
Fellow Carter Everywhere Mug, $, available at
Dr. Barbara Sturm Mini Calming Serum
Because times such as these can stress out even the chillest of moms.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Mini Calming Serum, $, available at
The Go-Go’s Beauty & The Beat Vinyl
We had to.
Go-Go’s The Go-Go’s – Beauty and the Beat Vinyl, $, available at Amazon
Longchamp Le Pliage Pouchette
The same bag all her friends carry, but tinier.
Longchamp ‘Le Pliage’ Pouchette, $, available at
Ganni Seersucker Check Maxi Dress
She might want to get dressed up sometime in the next few months. When she does, give her something comfy and cute to wear.
Ganni Seersucker Check Maxi Dress, $, available at
Slowdown Studio Colombo Throw, $, available at
’80 Bruce Springsteen T-Shirt
As a thank you for introducing you to the Boss.
Little High Little Low ’80 Bruce Springsteen, $, available at
Girlfriend Float Seamless High-Rise Leggings
Because your mom’s been working out more in quarantine than you have and deserves cute leggings for her hard work.
Girlfriend FLOAT High-Rise Legging, $, available at
The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease
Ease the aches and pains associated with sitting inside all day with this natural muscle oil.
The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease, $, available at
Reusable Travel Flatware
To help her cut down on waste even more than she already has.
Anthropologie Reusable Travel Flatware, $, available at
Everlane Rain Boot
When you’re wrangling a bunch of kids, your footwear needs to be both stylish and utilitarian.
Everlane The Rain Boot, $, available at
Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series
And we couldn’t finish off a mom gift guide without including this unbeatable box set. But since you likely don’t own a DVD player anymore (maybe your mom still does?), here’s one of those too.
Amy Sherman-Palladino Gilmore Girls Complete Season 1-7, $, available at
Eloquii Ribbed Tank Maxi Dress, $, available at
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