29 Useful and Practical Mother’s Day Gifts
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Manymomswill say that they “don’t want anything” forMother’s Day. But if your mom is the no-nonsense, practical sort — the type who will see flowers or chocolates as a waste of money, and a gag gift as borderline offensive — you might be truly stuck on what tobuy her.
But a practical gift doesn’t have to be a Swiss Army Knife, or a new washer-dryer — there’s a knack to finding a gift that is useful yet stilltasteful. Below, some suggestions to suitevery price range(and every kind of mom).
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Eva Chentold us she feels like “there is not a thing in the world that would not be solved with a mesh pouch.” Practical moms will be inclined to agree. (Plus they’re far cuter than your average dollar-store utilitarian options.)
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If Mom commutes, she’ll appreciate thisbendy slabthat can be fashioned into a phone stand while on the go.
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Morandi Sticky Tabs
Writer Tembe Denton-Hurst has anarray of thingamabobsshe keeps handy when she reads. If Mom’s an annotator, or an “I’ll come back to this later” kind of woman, she’ll appreciate the author-approved sticky tabs.
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If your mom prefers ane-reader, my arthritic mom loves this handy Kindle sling. Sliding your hand between the straps allows you to hold the device without gripping or exhausting your pinky finger as a support. Great for longer reading sessions or for those who need a little support.
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We all getchapped, and this glossy, peptide-infused formula is a nice alternative to Vaseline.
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Another slightly more glamorous version of apurse staple, a status-y hand sanitizer from Touchland. It comes in non-sanitizer-smelling scents such as watermelon.
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Perhaps the most timeless useful gift, in my eyes. Mom can use it for a silly scribble from thegrandkidsor the annual Christmas photo.
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If she makes a lot of banana bread, she might like this handy way of storing her produce.
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Moms love Ottolenghi. His latest collection ofrecipescovers bakes to breakfasts, dahls to desserts (so sort of a gift for you, too, if Mom’s a generous host).
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Even chef-y moms find it impossible to eyeball an appropriateportion of pasta. Luckily, this sculptural-looking device can now do it for her.
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If Mom’s outdoorsy, she’ll appreciate this weeder. Strategist senior editor Jen Trolio wasblown awayby its strength. “It’s a very solid hook that will lift out whatever plant is bothering you by the roots,” she says.
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Strategist contributorChloe Anellohas gifted this indulgent Kate McLeod body stone to practically all of her female relations. “Not only does it look, smell, and feel nice, but the product works — three generations of lotion-averse women in my family can’t get enough of it,” she says.
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Your mom no doubt has a journaling system in place, but I think the Hobonichi Techo could be good enough to replace it. After all, it’s been ourtop plannerfor years and is owned by Strategist stafferscurrent and past.
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When I interviewedJennifer Anistonearlier this year, I was slightly surprised that a label-maker was one of her must-have items … Until I got one for myself. If Mom enjoys labeling any form of container in the house half as much as I have, she’ll be grateful for years.
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She cannot argue in the slightest that this sturdy, handsomeumbrellawas a waste of money (we’ve put it to the test, and it can put up with a battering of wind).
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It’s expensive, but practically everyone who tries this K18leave-inis a convert (that’s why it has its own cultlike fan base across Reddit and TikTok).
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These Old Navy sweatpants were the best thing writer Ambar Pardillabought in 2024. They could also be the best Mother’s Day gift Mom receives in 2025.
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For new moms, this nursing pillow has made its way onto ourBaby Registry 100. It’s comfy and has handy little pockets for storing bottles.
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Anotherultimate baby-registry pickis the L.L.Bean tote, which can be used as a more fashionable diaper-bag alternative (and then as a workhorse holdall, once potty training is complete).
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All moms crave a little tune-out time (don’t take it personally!). These tried-and-tested Loops are the mostcomfortableand effective option.
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A padded, silky pick that will be aserious step upfrom whichever drugstore option Mom is currently relying on.
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We like the piping of this cool cottonpajama set. For $10, you can also get it monogrammed — a nice, giftable, touch.
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A perfume that she won’t have to squish awkwardly into a ziplock bag atTSA.
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Winter is a while away, but this cotton crew is lightweight and slightly breezy. Plus, practical moms never leave home without asweater.
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For moms who missedLe Creuchellathis year.
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When compiling ourgift guide for gardeners, writer Erin Schwartz couldn’t decide between three pairs of rubber clogs. I could: These are definitely the cutest.
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Senior editor Hilary Reid can walk 60 blocks in theseorthopedic-ish Mary Janes(and receive compliments the whole way).
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House slippersthat mean business (and by that I mean they’re take-the-trash-out appropriate).
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Lo & Sons O.G. 2
Practical moms may be surprised to learn that you don’t need to sacrifice functionality when opting for acute weekender. This one can also be used as a carry-on.
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