The 75 Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

If you haven’t found a gift for the mom(s) in your life just yet, don’t panic. Instead, check out our list of the best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that’ll arrive in time, including a pack of sticky tabs for the meticulousbibliophile, a luxurious tube of French hand cream, and the “Best in Class” travel pillowrecommended by Rebecca Black.Read more here.

And if you’re looking for a last-minute gift that onlylooksexpensive, deals editor Sam Daly rounded up 21 thoughtful, tasteful gifts on sale that will still arrive by Mother’s Day. Most things from Amazon will still arrive in time, but Nordstrom and Walgreens also offer two-day shipping or in-store pickup on most items.Read more here.

If you can’t find anything you like that will arrive on time, an e-gift card is always a safe bet. It’ll arrive on time, let her pick whatshewants, and give her something to open on Sunday — even if it’s just an email. If you want to earn bonus points for presentation, we recommend taking the extra step of printing out the gift card and sticking it in a (thoughtful!) card. To get you started, Strategist writerKitty Guocompiled a list of dozens of different gift cards that will delight all the moms in your life, from the hiker to the avid cook to the book lover.Read more here.

And if you’re a bargain hunter with a set budget, Strategist deals writer Alexandra Polk scoured the internet for a variety of on-sale gifts — all of which will run you $50 or less. Whether you go with Emily Henry’s latest book, a TikTok-famous collagen mask, or some fancy Italian coffee, she’ll never know how much you saved (although she might be proud if she did).Read more here.

More on-sale picks for the bargain shoppers! It’s hard to go wrong with a piece of jewelry for Mother’s Day. Our resident jewelry collector, Ambar Pardilla, rounded up a variety of pieces that make mom-worthy gifts and that just so happen to be on sale. Whether your mom’s been hoping to practice her jewelry stacking skills or can’t pass up a statement earring, just be sure to take a peek in her jewelry box to confirm whether she’s team gold, silver, or a bit of both.Read more here.

[Editor’s note: At this point, you may need to upgrade to expedited or overnight shipping to ensure these pieces of jewelry arrive by Mother’s Day. Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s also offer in-store pickup.]

And if beauty is her favorite treat, we found lots of gift-y beauty items on sale that will satisfy both her and your wallet. I’m personally most appealed by thestrawberry fragrance set from Malin+Goetz, but theRevlon volumizer brushandWeleda’s ever-popular Skin Foodwould make a great at-home self-care gift set. Read more here.

Whether you’re shopping for the mom who can’t live without her beauty sleep or the one who commemorates every moment with a Facebook post, you’ll find a gift for her and then some in our gift guide for every type of mom. We’ve scoured the internet and our archives to find 52 stellar gifts, including alavender-scented stickthat acts like “Ambien without the side effects,” a charming fish-shaped carafe that our kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman spotted at a Los Angeles restaurant, and some reusable ear plugs that’ll protect her ears at summer concerts.Read more here.

If nothing above strikes your mom’s fancy, we’ve got even more ideas in our guide to all the best gifts for every type of mom — including the one who never misses aBarefoot Contessarerun, the one who cherishes her beauty sleep above all else, and the one who’s always down to try a new tinned fish.Read more here.

If you’ve got a set budget, writerBrenley Goertzenis here to serve. She found 50 Mother’s Day gifts that cost $50 or less and will please every type of mom. On her list are the clip-on book light writer (and author)Tembe Denton-Hurstprefers (best paired with a book by Mom’s favorite author); a rather chic citronella candle set; and a shoulder bag with plenty of pockets for the mom whose purse has seen better days.Read more here.

If you have a bit more to spend, writerErin Schwartzhas an even larger assortment of mom-friendly gift ideas that max out at $100. Their picks include an attractive and extremely loud bike bell for two-wheelin’ moms; a breezy sleep set for moms in need of a pajama upgrade; and a best-selling portable shiatsu massager that pretty much any mom will appreciate. Browse the full listhere.

Another good way to save money on a gift: Get her something small — literally. A miniature gift always has a high cuteness quotient, with bonus points awarded if it’s surprising, useful, or delicious too. WriterKitty Guorounded up 32 tiny, charming gift ideas that will delight any mom.Read more here.

WriterRachel Griffithshas plenty of ideas that forgo the predictable and ephemeral flowers-and-chocolate route in favor of things a mom will actually use — now, and for Mother’s Days to come. Honestly, whodoesn’tneed a durable travel umbrella, a set of do-it-all mesh pouches, or a classic,covetableskillet? We’re willing to bet mom will appreciate all three, but there’s plenty more to choose from on Griffiths’thoughtfully curated list.

No matter what type of mom you’re shopping for, getting her a gift you can do together shows you’re thinking of herandyou enjoy spending time with her. Of course, you’ll want to make sure she actually enjoys the activity, so if she’s a wiz at word games, get her a book of crosswords, and if she prefers a paintbrush to a pen, get her a set of watercolors.Read more here.

If you think about gifts as much as we do, you’ll know that there’s a big difference between something that’s worth the expense and something that’s just expensive to be expensive. So if you’re hoping to spoil your mom with something that actually merits the splurge, we’ve found a gamut of gifts that fit the bill, like a high-tech heating pad, a sleek electric kettle that we’ve called the “perfect marriage of form, function, and durability,” and a hotel-quality terrycloth robe with Pinterest-worthy patterns.Read more here.

“If there’s one thing that pretty much anynew momcould use, it’s a break,” says writer Liza Corsillo. And while you can’t give them exactly that, Corsillo found 60 thoughtful, fun, and decadent Mother’s Day gifts that come close, like Goldbelly gift cards so they can order dinner in from their favorite place; nice-looking zip pouches for snacks, toys, and more; and a smart mug that tackles every new mom’s biggest struggle: to finish a cup of coffee before it gets cold.Read more here.

And if nothing above is quite right, Strategist writer Lauren Ro surveyed both new and seasoned mothers about the stuff they truly want, for Mother’s Day or otherwise. Along with an ice roller to de-puff and refresh her skin, Ro recommends surprising this supersoft swaddle blanket or these highly recommended supplements for postpartum hair loss.Read more here.

When it comes to finding a Mother’s Day gift for your spouse, you’ll want to find a gift that displays your listening skills and conveys the sentiment “I appreciate all you do for our family,” according to Strategist writerTembe Denton-Hurst. With that in mind, Denton-Hurst compiled a list of thoughtful items that’ll show your partner that you’re paying attention and trying to make some aspect of her life easier or more delightful. A sampling of her picks: Strategist-favorite Tevas for summer; better–than–Swedish Fish gummies for the mom with a sweet tooth; and arguably the best statuswater bottlefor the well-hydrated mom.Read more here.

If nothing above speaks to your wife’s taste, Strategist writerRachael Griffithsalso rounded up more than 60 gift ideas for every type of wife, including the one who throws on her comfy clothes when she gets home, the kind who requiresat leastan hour to get ready, and the one who knows every after-school activity like the back of her hand (but would appreciate a place to write them all down).Read more here.

If trying to find a gift for your mother-in-law is enough to give you stress hives, Pardilla has a foolproof plan for you: “Give her something she’ll actually use and doesn’t already have.” That means if she’s always popping Advil, go for a cheerful pea-pod-shaped pill case to store it in, and if she has trouble falling asleep (or shares her bed with a snorer), try our best-in-classwhite noise machine. For even more ideas,check out the other “won’t-returnables” that Pardilla found for even the pickiest MILs.

While most grandmothers will tell you that your presence is the best present, a physical gift is a great way to show the grandma in your life how much you care about her. Still, it can be difficult to find something for the grandma who has received an entire lifetime’s worth of gifts, so we asked grandmothers (and a few reliable grandkids) about the things theyactuallywant. As it turns out, it’s hard to go wrong with grandchild-focused gifts, like a picture frame for finger paintings and doodles and a cookbook–slash–board book full of kid-friendly recipes. Though if you’d like to branch out, we also recommend an ultrasonic cleaner that will have her jewelry and glasses sparking in just three minutes.Read more here.

Even the mom who tells you not to buy her anything will be pleased with a bouquet of flowers, whether it’s delivered in person or ordered online. While the deadline has passed to order most fresh bouquets online, we found a variety of beautiful options, including a cheerful bouquet of sunflowers, some mini-succulents, and a box of (practically) immortal roses. Just don’t wait too long to order to ensure you get a delivery date before or on Mother’s Day.Read more here.

If the way to her heart is with a sweet (or salty) treat, why not surprise her with a gift she can eat? Strategist senior kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman turned up 37 Mother’s Day gifts for a variety of tastes — literally — including something for the mom who’s fussy about her olive oil, the one who knows the origin of her (cocoa) beans, and the one whose Dry January is still going strong.Read more here.

[Editor’s note: At this point, a lot of food gifts may not arrive in time or require overnight shippng. Check carefully before checking out.]

Personalized gifts take more time to make — if you haven’t already missed the cutoff for delivery by Mother’s Day, you’ll definitely need to pay extra for rush shipping. Still, if you’re determined to accessorize her luggage with some custom tags, put her favorite photo on a puzzle, or get a quality rubber stamp she can use over and over again, we see nothing wrong with gift wrapping the receipt in advance of the final product.Read more here.

[Editor’s note: At this point, a lot of personalized items may not ship in time. You may need to upgrade to ensure arrival by Mother’s Day, so check carefully before checking out.]

If you’d like to take your personalized gift to the next level, try a piece of jewelry, which will be cherished for decades if chosen well. To help guide you toward the right piece, Strategist senior writerLiza Corsilloreached out to a bunch of stylish people and jewelry experts to ask about their favorite personalized jewelry, like Mejuri’s gold-vermeil zodiac pendant and Catbird’s itty-bitty alphabet charms and dainty cygnet rings. Some items can still arrive by Mother’s Day if you act fast. If not, you can always follow our rec for personalized gifts and wrap the receipt — we’re pretty sure mom won’t mind waiting a few extra days for any of the items onthis list.

[Editor’s note: At this point, a lot of personalized items may not arrive in time. Check carefully before checking out.]

What better way to make mom feel special than with a subscription box that’ll keep the Mother’s Day festivities going for months to come? (The promise of perpetual gifting also makes up for the fact that, by now, you’ve likely missed the cutoff for pre-holiday delivery.) For the mom whose obsession with the royal family manifests in a taste for tea, we recommend this Tea of the Month Club membership with single-origin teas from around the world. If she’s always trying new treats from the grocery store, consider this snack box that includes a variety of edible goodies sourced directly from small family businesses in Japan. And if she’d prefer a non-edible gift, we found a History by Mail subscription that sends detailed replicas of historical documents to history buffs.Read more here.

[Editor’s note: These subscription boxes won’t arrive by Mother’s Day, but they’ll keep the festivities going long past her special day.]