Mother’s Day Gifts to Give Your Wife

Essie Clambake may be discontinued, but this orangey red, Geranium, is a good alternative. “So good for spring,” says nail artist Gina Eppolito.

This silk floss is plastic-free and comes in an elegant-looking silver tube.

Just a couple spritzes on the bottom of her feet should help her get a good night’s rest.

So she can join in on the discourse, buy her Yesteryear, a novel about a tradwife influencer who wakes up in the 19th century with none of her modern conveniences.

If her group chats aren’t talking about Yesteryear, they’re certainly discussing Strangers, a memoir about a woman whose husband walks out on her after decades of marriage, blowing up their family. We know it’s a lot, but we’re suggesting because Strangers has reached “Gwenyth Paltrow is doing the film” levels of chatter (not because we want anyone dropping hints).

Senior writer Lauren Ro uses this alarm clock, which has a large display and a USB port so she can charge her phone.

Writer Erin Schwartz says this Japanese incense is “at the sleep-sexy nexus.” Opera singer Joyce DiDonato is also a fan: “They’re really potent and wonderful. It’s lit every day at some point,” she says.

She can store everything she needs in this wash bag, which opens almost flat.

We have only great things to say about this K-beauty Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream — it keeps skin supple even in the harshest of winds.

Lots of fun from something very simple.

A set of mother-of-pearl spoons for scooping salt (or caviar) is a truly charming gift.

This teeny nightlight cycles between a whole rainbow of shades once plugged in, casting a soothing glow while she drifts off.

This wearable book light paired with noise-canceling headphones makes the perfect gift for the wife who snuggles up with a page-turner while you snore.

In the words of Janelle James — who recommended this sauce to us — “You know when you go to a restaurant and they’re like, ‘You want truffle?’ And you’re like, ‘The fuck? I’m not paying that much for a mushroom.’ Then they give you some so you’re like, ‘Oh, that shit is good.’ That’s what this does, in a cheaper version.”

A Hobonichi Techo planner can restore a sense of order for the wife with a snowballing to-do list. We should know — it’s made its rounds among a dozen Strategist staffers over the years.

This will help to reset her hair after all that styling.

Strategist writer Kitty Guo likes these because you get the benefits of mouth tape (better sleep, decreased dry mouth) without the super-constricting feeling.

This ultrathin, bateau-neck top is beloved by fashion girls. Updates coordinator and very stylish staff member Najwa Jamal swears by it, calling it “undeniably flattering.”

A spritz of hypochlorous-acid spray helps to keep sweaty skin bacteria free.

This moisturizing lip balm doubles as a gloss and has a refreshing minty scent.

Based on cryptic clues and psychic wavelengths, this grown-up board game can be played in rounds of half an hour.

Strategist staffers adore the sippable Owala (which is why it’s on the desks of 14 of us — and counting).

This gift-ready candle is a favorite of director Roman Coppola, who says it evokes memories of “classy, beautiful settings.”

A pair of Loops is an essential for wives who know prevention is the best cure.

Prop a candle, Kindle, and even a glass of wine on this bamboo bath tray.

This watercolor set will keep her occupied and off TikTok for a few hours.

Don’t be alarmed if she spends hours — if not days — with her new (virtual) family.

Sure, you could buy her a plastic headband, but we think these Mackenzie-Childs shakers, from the same brand as the teapot spotted in the show, would be a nice, less-obvious option.

This silk mask is squishy and blocks light, so you can still scroll away as she drifts off.

After using this, her skin will be baby-smooth.

So she can take her library holds on the go.

This wand uses heating and cooling technology to reduce puffiness and boost circulation.

Lots of Strategist writers (including myself) own and love the Hatch Restore, which can be programmed without a phone and has a wide variety of sleep sounds.

Solid gold earrings — that will make their way into her rotation — for under $100.

This bathrobe is a unicorn: actually comfortable, but not at all frumpy. Perfect for the wife who likes to be put together.

We named these the best cooling PJs — the breathable, moisture-wicking bamboo viscose means she won’t wake up drenched in sweat.

Cozy platform UGGs that are also errand appropriate.

The heated rolling spool of this foot massager can soothe her aching feet before bedtime.

Our kitchen and dining writer, Emma Wartzman, calls the Made In skillet “truly a professional-grade piece of cookware.”

Each cooking enthusiast our kitchen writer interviewed about this pepper mill says “it’s worth every penny.”

This walking pad is our top recommendation because it’s sturdily built and will work well for years to come.

I’ve been eyeing this Tory Burch tote for summer, which is roomy enough to fit a laptop and made from a sturdy nylon fabric.

Serious bakers fawn over pictures of my KitchenAid like it’s a small child.

The Supersonic is beloved by celebrity stylists and beauty columnists due to its rapid drying time, low-heat settings, and quiet motor. It also has its own adoring fan base on TikTok, so it’s probably already on her wish list.

Our Best in Class headphones strike the delicate balance of excellent sound quality and comfort.