Gift Guide
The Gifts Your Mom Actually Wants
Well-vetted Mother’s Day present options from thoughtful sons
You’ve got less than a week to find a gift for the extraordinary woman in your life—Mother's Day is May 14th. But instead of thinking of her as the mom to whom you owe a phone call, think of her as an actual person. Is she the type of person who appreciates a quality leather tote or delectable coffee? Is she the active type, always on the move? Or does she adore (yet never treats herself to) luxe self-care products? The key is to recollect what she loves and then find something she enjoys. Hopefully, your mom always feels appreciated, but use this day to make sure she feels extra special. Here are our tried-and-true gift ideas for every type of mom on your list.
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts in 2023
Cooling down alternative pillows,
$89 / $61.37 (for two)
by Beckham Hotel Collection
Perfume subscription,
from $48 by Scentbird
Gourmet sea salt tub,
$14 by Maldon Salt
Smart Oven air fryer, $399.95 by Breville
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Calamondin citrus plant,
$59.95 by Via Citrus
Jasmine and rose-scented bath bombs,
$30 by Ouai
Give this with a good bottle of wine, or two.
“The Sommelier's Atlas of Taste”,
$24.49 by Rajat Parr and Jordan Mackay
French glass tumblers, $27.95 (for set of six) by Duralex
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Opus coffee conical burr grinder,
$195 by Fellow
Silver turquoise pendant,
$48 by j.Bee
Lightweight hiking fleece midlayer,
$188 by Hikerkind
Timber sunglasses,
$99 by Walden Eyewear
'Flamingo Estate: Friday's From the Garden',
$75 by Richard Christiansen
Always cast iron pan,
$155 by Our Place
Simple 35mm film camera, $32.95 by Kodak
Martha Stewart recipe meal kits,
from $64 (for four) by Marley Spoon
Shiatsu neck and shoulder massager,
$59 / $39 by Snailax
Chocolate and coffee pairing box,
$70 by Driftaway
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The Portia bouquet of purple scabiosa and roses,
$85 from UrbanStems
The Unicorn bouquet of
roses and purple lilacs,
$55 from UrbanStems
The Firecracker bouquet of
fiery roses, craspedia and thistle,
$70 / $68 from UrbanStems
The Springtime bouquet of
radiant pops of pastel roses,
$65 from UrbanStems
The Peony bouquet,
$88 / $85 from UrbanStems
The Buttercream bouquet of
delicate lisianthus and vanilla roses,
$68 from UrbanStems
Frida Kahlo De Reivera photograph,
$149 by Sonic Editions
Midland leather backpack,
$238 by WP Standard
Ceramic bud vases,
$36 (for a set of three) by Afloral
Harris sunglasses, $95 by Warby Parker
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Silver vermeil mama bracelet with gemstones,
$219 by Tous
Silver vermeil mom necklace
with cultured pearls,
$235 by Tous
Scoubidou tote bag,
$279 by Tous
18kt gold plated vermeil chain cord necklace,
$179 by Tous
San Valentín silver vermeil heart
bracelet with cultured pearls,
$129 by Tous
Silver mom necklace with
cultured pearls and gemstones,
$145 by Tous
Mariner jersey Breton tee,
$118 by Buck Mason
Corduroy slide, $96 by Desmond & Dempsey
Favorite hoodie blanket, $125 by Thuma
Paperclip chain,
$1,081 by Verlas
'Woman Made: Great Women Designers', $52.99 by Jane Hall
French linen short,
$78 by Alex Crane
“Sweet Spot” baked set,
$120 / $110 by Milk Bar
Monsoon moisture mask,
$30 by Dae
Picnic basket,
$140 by Flamingo Estate
Skin + lip rescue set,
$66 by Alpyn Beauty
Key necklace,
$95 by Lindquist
Lambskin sandal,
$328 by Beatrice Valenzuela
Votive candle set, $120 by Elorea
Aurora woven art,
$265 by Upton
Confetti trouser socks,
$19.50 (for two-pack) by Madewell
KBGV coffee maker,
$359 by Moccamaster
Make That Resy
Don’t make her cook on her day. According to a survey by the National Restaurant Association, 48% of people make plans to go to a restaurant for Mother’s Day.
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