These 58 Mother's Day Gifts Will Make You Son of the Year, Guaranteed

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The working list of reasons why moms are incredible, badass, and worthy of celebration is an endless one. Perhaps that's why finding an awesome Mother's Day gift for mom can seem so daunting. She kept you safe and alive when you were a tiny, rambunctious human. A $5 mug reading "#1 Mom!" doesn't quite cut it.

Forget gifting a cheap "spa day" set from a big-box store or a heart necklace from CVS as well. A perfect gift for mom deserves some thought and planning, especially when it comes to the sole calendar day of the year that's designated for celebrating moms. But fear not! You've come to the right place if you need Mother's Day gift inspiration this year.

Whether you're in the market for a sentimental keepsake, a useful tech upgrade, or something luxe and special to affirm your standing as her favorite child, we've carefully put together a list with gift ideas for every budget and personality type. From customized candle sets and 14k gold necklaces to beauty products she'll actually use, the list ahead has you covered with gift ideas for new moms, seasoned moms, stepmoms, your mother-in-law, honorary moms, grandmas, and literally any other motherly figure in your life.

Here, our guide to the best Mother's Day gift ideas for moms in 2023. Just don't forget a greeting card and make sure you let her know she's celebrated year-round.

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Thank You, Mom Candle

In just three words, the name of this candle says it all without any whiff of cheesiness. Perfect for Mother's Day and spring, 'Thank You, Mom' is a floral scent with notes of bergamot, lavender, sandalwood, and musk.

Personalized Family Print

Gifting art to another person can be tricky, but this personalized illustration is so thoughtful that it's failsafe. Illustrations from this Uncommon Goods artist come framed and(!) can include pets.

'The Provence' Bouquet and Vase

In lieu of a trip to the south of France, give her a beautifully presented bouquet of lavender to transport her to the rolling lavender fields of Aix en Provence.

Machine Washable Lightweight Picnic & Beach Blanket

Time spent outdoors sans tech screens is time beautifully spent. Here, a reviewer-loved picnic blanket (we're talking 4.8/5 stars) to help make that happen for your mom.

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Wine Pairing Chocolate Bars

If your mom's great loves are chocolate and wine, you're morally obliged to buy her this set of chocolate bars, sons. Per Williams Sonoma, each handcrafted bar has been formulated with specific flavor profiles that pair perfectly with different wines. *Drools.*

2-in-1 Backgammon & Checkers Set

You've never seen a backgammon set like this—and neither has your mom. A checker board on one side backgammon on the other, this gift is well-suited for the mom who makes for a fearsome gaming opponent.

Womens Slipper Socks

These sock-like slippers solve the dilemma of wanting to lounge on the sofa with a book or cup of coffee in a curled up way that's logistically infeasible with regular slippers. These come in a handful of other colors in the pastel fam as well.

14k Solid Gold Custom Sideways Initial Necklace

A personalized touch goes a looong way in making a gift feeling extra special. For one that'll last forever, turn to this top-rated Etsy vendor who makes customized necklaces in 14k gold. This design is a thoughtful gift for moms in particular as shoppers can have the initials of everyone in their family included.

10 Foot USB-C to Lightning Charging Cord

Measuring 10 feet long, this MFi-certified iPhone cable eliminates the you-pick-two struggle of choosing between charging one's phone, using one's phone, and comfortably sitting down with any awkward neck straining. Compatible iPhones include the iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 11, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max, XR, X, 8, 8 Plus, iPhone SE (2nd generation). It's also compatible with the iPad 8, iPad mini 5, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.

Organic Kitchen Herb Garden Kit

If she has a green thumb, check out Hortiki Plant, an Etsy shop sells curated plant sets. The Kitchen Herb Garden Kit has basil, chive and oregano seeds, along with planter pots, soil and drainage trays so all she has to do is plant and watch them grow in the windowsill.

Candle Trio with Limited Edition Mother's Day Artwork

No such thing as too many nice candles. This Mother's Day, cult-loved brand Otherland is offering gift sets with special Mother's Day packaging where you can select the three candles you think your Mom will love most. For no extra charge, you can also include a gift note up to 300 characters long.

Cabana Anthology

Does your mom love interior design? If the answer is an emphatic yes, consider your Mother's Day shopping done and dusted with this coffee table fixture that chronicles some of the most drool-worthy interiors featured in legendary design publication Cabana over the years. For the uninitiated, back issues of the British magazine can fetch as much as $450 on eBay.

Classic Bathrobe

The gift of a fancy hotel-like bathrobe is the gift that keeps on giving. Boasting 24k ratings at the time of publication and famously amassing a 2,000-person waitlist before it even launched, Parachute's Classic robe is the crème de la crème when it comes to quality and comfort. 4 other colors are available as well in sizes XS through 3X.

Yellow Scented Candle

CLR Los Angeles celebrates the fun and luxury of color. The brand was launched in 2020 by a team of women, LGBTQ+ people and people of color. It sells a rainbow line of candles that have signature scents to match each color, like the warm and spicy yellow candle with notes of water orchid, basil and patchouli.

Customizable Love Across States 3D Art

Small in size but huge in heart, this customizable 3D work of Art makes for a heartfelt Mother's Day gift if you're not going to be able to celebrate together in person this year.

Heart-Shaped Tea Bags (Set of 15)

Here's a heartfelt gift (literally) for the mom who tolerates coffee but LOVES tea. Created by Jacqueline Aliotti, an artisan who grew up spending time at her parents' tea shop in Lyon, France, this set includes 15 heart-shaped teabags. Tea flavors include English Breakfast, Organic Earl Grey, and Organic White Berry.

The Midi Skye Wallet

Worn by the likes of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, DeMellier is a woman-founded British handbag brand that offers complimentary monogramming(!!) as well as free worldwide shipping. The brand has a handful of under $150 styles, which includes this sleek leather wallet.

Strøm Vase

This colorful earthenware vase doesn't even need flowers to look beautiful. A handful of other colors are available on Farfetch as well just in case orange isn't your mom's thing.

Special Connection Set

Lisa Li, the creator of The Qi, founded the wellness brand on time-honored Eastern holistic healing wisdom. The Special Connection Set includes a glass server, two small glass cups with gold rim, a bamboo tong and nine individually packed tea flowers for a tranquil tea ceremony.

Makeup Organizer Travel Bag

If your mom’s collection of miscellaneous beauty products could use a more organized home, this travel-friendly makeup bag will do the trick. It features removable organization dividers and pockets for brushes. Hardly a well-kept secret on Amazon (quality makeup bags tend to be expensive), this style boasts over 13,000 ratings at the time of publication.

Weekender Tote Bag

It all started when Zane Wilemon took a flight to meet Jeremiah Kuria in Kenya. The two formed a powerful friendship, which led to them co-founding Ubuntu Life. The brand employs local artists to creates shoes, bags and jewelry, providing sustainable and meaningful jobs. These tote bag comes in multiple colors and incorporate leather, cotton and canvas for a functional and stylish carry-all.

Lit Up Highlight Stick

This highlighter stick in the aptly named 'Lit' shade creates a naturally glowing look. Whether your mom loves makeup or barely wears any, this is the rare beauty gift that has universal appeal.

Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof Mascara

Editor's note: If your mom loves mascara, I swear by the wizardry that goes on inside this silver tube. This mascara delivers volume and length in a single swoop, never clumps, and, best of all, has proven itself to actually be waterproof during sweaty summer commutes, sob-inducing movies, and hearing my best friend exchange her wedding vows.

Packlite Chair

Easy on the eyes and easy to travel with, L.L. Bean's 'Packlite Chair' is well-suited for anyone who loves spending time in the great outdoors. Whether your mom is an avid camper or likes the idea of maybe camping one day and for now loves outdoor get-togethers, this chair will come in handy.

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Floral Print Silk Scarf

Just like your mom, silk scarves are forever chic. This option from French ready-to-wear brand Maje has a '70s inspired feel, which is huge right now.

Jacquard Tote Bag

This jacquard carry-all tote from Sandro will make all of your mom's brunch friends green with envy. The nautical motifs are timeless, too.

Mayberry Sheepskin Slipper s

FYI: I gifted my mom a pair of these two seasons ago and have since been moved to order myself a pair because they're truly that comfortable and plush.

Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

If your mom loves cooking and is missing the latest Barefoot Contessa cookbook from Emmy-award-winning chef Ina Garten, Modern Comfort Food is a must. From chicken pot pie soup to black and white cookies, many of the dishes included have a connection to childhood.

Kitchenware Spatula Spoonula Set

For the mom who makes the best homemade meals, this set is the only thing she needs to showcase her cooking chops. Plus, they'll look seriously good in her utensil holder.

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The Always Pan

Speaking of gift-worthy kitchen products, maybe she needs a new one. Known as the pan that broke the internet, Our Place's Always Pan does it all. With a modern design and gorgeous colors, it's made to replace eight pieces of cookware. Your mom's favorite frying pan could never.

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"Lift Every Voice" Quote Black Canvas Tote Bag

Handcrafted in Brooklyn by founder Roachele Negron, Rayo and Honey creates totes decorated with affirmations and phrases from literature and pop culture to keep mom inspired on her daily adventures.

Custom Pet Portrait Phone Case

If there are more pics of your mom's dog on her phone than there are of you (which, fair), surprise her with a unique customized phone case featuring the other apple of her eye. Cases can be made for pretty much any iPhone or Samsung model, and the turnaround time for this top-rated Etsy seller is about 2 weeks.

Snoozewear™ Blanket Robe

Essentially a wearable duvet, Casper's blanket robe is elevated loungewear at its comfiest and most genius. Designed specifically with restful naps in mind, it happens to be fashionable in an avant-garde way too.

Paper Goods: Everything Roses Notebooks (Set of 3)

Design legend John Derian's eponymous brand is famously expensive, which is why this trio of beautiful blank notebooks is such a steal. If there's a special place in your mom's heart for vintage design, you can't go wrong with gifting these.

Women of Change 5 Bath Bombs Gift Set

This collectible bath bomb set features five courageous women who changed our world for the better: Frida Kahlo, Maya Angelou, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Rosa Parks and Amelia Earhart. Give mom a gift that's both relaxing and honors powerful women throughout history (just like her!).

Nest Entrance Mat

Armadillo rugs are beloved in the interior design world for their quality, and the entrance mats are no exception. If your mom's place could use a decor upgrade, this is a minimalist piece that makes a sleek impact. You can get a cheap non-slip rug pad off Amazon to go with this, too.

Glazed Earthenware Vase

Handcrafted in the Djurdjura region of Algeria using local manufacturing processes, this vase is stunning with or without flowers. Befitting aesthetes, it makes for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift.

The Classic Crewneck

Founded by a mother-daughter duo, All The Babies is an ethically-sourced LA-brand specializing in cozy basics for adults and babies. Note that all of their clothes (including this divinely cozy crewneck) are unisex in case you're after a loungewear upgrade for yourself as well.

Recycled Wool Blanket

Created by co-founders and co-parents Emma and Furgus Macdonald, The Tartan Blanket Co. takes inspiration from Scottish traditions. Their recycled wool blanket is a splurge you can feel good about as the brand has 1% for the planet, 1% for the people commitment, where 2% of all revenue goes toward helping to protect the planet and supporting people in need.

Nine Perfect Petals: The Enneagram for Flower Gardeners (The Enneagram in Nature)

Full of fascinating insights and beautiful illustrations, this coffee table fixture explores the Enneagram of Personalities. (Which, for the uninitiated, is a personality classification system made up of 9 different types that are all interconnected with individual strengths and pathways). The book makes it fascinating to figure out one's personality type and learn about those of their loved ones.

Hoya Heart Plant

Give your mom a token of your love with a small heart-shaped Hoya by The Sill. This tiny token only requires a watering every 2 or 3 weeks, so your love won't die on her.

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Footnanny Olive Oil Pedicure Collection

This at-home pedicure set from Footnanny includes everything to make her life post-Mother's Day a little more relaxing: an unscented foot cream, basil/lemon soaking salts and sugar scrub, a foot buffer and file, a foot massager, and a pair of socks.

N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray

Few perfumes, if any, are more iconic than Chanel N°5. If a bottle of this forever chic scent is missing from your mom's collection, a 1.2oz bottle is a failsafe choice for any son to gift his mother this year. Also, fun fact: N°5 was first created in 1921, which means this year is its 101th anniversary.

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Vanda Cut Orchid and Mayfair Vase Set

For the mom who prefers orchids to traditional bouquets, this vibrant Vanda Orchid arrangement is sure to impress this Mother's Day.

Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Aside from their luxurious look and feel, silk pillowcases help improve the appearance of hydration in skin and retain moisture in hair. In other words, here's a failsafe gift for mom that'll win you a "son of the year" trophy.

Large Hoops in 14k White Gold

No such thing as too many pairs of hoops. This best-selling pair from DTC darling Mejuri is made from 14k white gold, which means your mom will be able to wear these everywhere without any fear of them tarnishing. A yellow gold pair is available for the same price, too.

Ultra Soft Marshmallow Hooded Lounger

Amazon reviewers are obsessed with this cozy loungewear dress. Fans also count Oprah, who included this marshmellow hooded lounger in her list of Favorite Things 2019.

Helping Hands Puzzle

Have a mom who loves the challenge of a puzzle? Get her this beautifully illustrated option. All of the proceeds from this puzzle are donated to Every Mother Counts, a non-profit that advocates for maternal health.

Kodak Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera + Photo Paper Bundle

Photos that can be tangibly held in one's hands just hit different. Compact in size, Kodak's Printomatic digital Instant print camera is easy-to-use and easy to travel with. This bundle includes 50 sheets of compatible photo paper, so your mom will be able to use this right away if she wants.

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Silk Eye Pillow for Sleep

This meditation-friendly and light-blocking silk eye mask is filled with lavender and flax seeds, making it a gift that looks and feels far more expensive than its $22 price tag.

Bangles

Bala Bangles are probably the most well-known (and most fashionable) wrist and ankle weights of now. With one and two-pound options, Bala Bangles come in a variety of different colors to up her workout in style.

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Cross Train Hoodie

For the fitness-obsessed mom, a cool new workout jacket is the way to go. This one from Sweaty Betty will not only last her years to come, but it's designed to be slightly longer in the back, which means it's flattering to wear with leggings.

3 Magic Steps to Perfect-Looking Skin Set

Whether she loves a spa day or would never dream of treating herself to one, this trio of Charlotte Tilbury skincare best sellers will be a thoughtful surprise. Contents include one Vitamin C face serum, one daytime moisturizer and one nighttime moisturizer (aka the brand's famous Magic Night Cream).

Personalized Cutting Board: Handwriting Handwritten Recipe

Give your mom a sentimental piece of family history with this personalized recipe board. The board can act as a decor piece or a serving tray, thanks to some nifty handles. Plus, the wood engraving is made to perfectly match the handwriting on the given recipe card.

Archer Cashmere Crew

$388 is undoubtedly a lot of money to fork up for a sweater. But, if it's within budget and you're after a gift your mom will be able to enjoy for years, Outerknown's cashmere is soft-to-the-touch, sustainably made and designed to last forever.

Low Socks (3 Pairs)

Even the mom who already owns everything doesn't have socks this sunshiny. In case your mom hasn't heard of eco-friendly small business Double Soul before, the brand makes wildly comfy and cushy socks that can be worn during workouts or with boots alike.

The Dream Slip Night Lip Treatment

Editor's note: I swear by this overnight lip mask's ability to hydrate and plump lips. If your mom would never treat herself to a $34 jar of anything, be a good son and surprise her with this wonder-working treatment.

Shine Bright Radiant Positivity Kit

This adorable set includes a sunflower grow kit, one facial mist and a brightening sugar scrub. If you've never shopped on Verishop before, I'm a big fan because they offer 2-day express shipping for free.

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