66 thoughtful gifts for every kind of mom

• Style gifts
• The gift of comfortable loungewear
• A diamond charm of her initials
• Leggings fit for workouts and lounge sessions
• A pair of cozy, eco-friendly slip-on shoes
• A luxurious bathrobe
• A pendant necklace
• A proud sweatshirt for the southern mom
• A roomy work bag with tons of pockets
• A comfortable, ethical sandal
• Pearl hoop earrings
• A pair of sunglasses to block the sun in style
• A gold square watch to keep track of time
• A beautiful scarf with her birth-month flower
• Save 20% on the top 5 products at Senreve
• Luxe slippers with a cozy cashmere blend
• A leather wallet that can be monogrammed with Mom’s initials
• A personalized T-shirt
• A crossbody bag with a hand-painted monogram
• A passport cover and luggage tag
• Food and kitchen gifts
• A gift card to buy whatever food they’re craving
• A delicious treat from Milk Bar
• A cocktail maker that mixes drinks in seconds
• A wooden gift crate with 2 pounds of cheese inside
• A cookbook focused entirely on vegetables
• A Dutch oven they’ll have for the rest of their life
• A cutting board in the shape of the state Mom calls home
• An indoor herb garden that requires zero effort
• A tasty baking cookbook
• A durable water bottle
• A delicious wine-mimic for healthy nights off
• Tech gifts
• A voice-assisted remote for all Mom’s streaming needs
• The Amazon Echo
• Alexa-enabled glasses
• A digital box to send sweet messages
• A digital picture frame for remembering the good times
• A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite
• A rejuvenating, at-home foot massager
• An alarm clock that uses light to wake her up gently
• A mini massage gun
• Home gifts
• Fresh flowers delivered to their door
• A candle for your favorite spot together
• A set of luxurious sheets
• A custom map poster
• A hardcover photo book for any mother figure
• A cute potted plant instead of flowers
• A weighted blanket to help her sleep better
• A jewelry holder
• A personalized photo calendar for her desk
• A coffee table book for the mom who loves photography
• Otherland Candles
• Beauty gifts
• Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
• A silk pillowcase to upgrade her beauty sleep
• A face mask set for at-home spa days
• A two-in-one hair dryer brush for easy at-home blowouts
• A luxurious facial treatment device
• The weighted sleep mask that’s the ticket to instant sleep
• A floral fragrance with a pear and white freesia scent
• Hobby-related gifts
• A pass to access almost all the National Parks
• A monthly book or e-book subscription
• A yoga mat for the fitness enthusiast
• A year-long MasterClass membership to learn new things
• A jigsaw puzzle featuring a family photo
• A daily planner for the busy mom
• A health and ancestry genetic test kit
• A personalized video message from her favorite celebrity

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Shopping for your mom can be a struggle. She could claim she doesn’t want gifts at all, prefer minimalist fare, or have very specific tastes.

Whether it’s her birthday, Mother’s Day, or just because, these gifts are a sweet way to show Mom or a mother figure in your life that you care. They also make great gifts for any mothers in your life, whether you have a friend who’s a new mom or a mother-in-law you’d like to celebrate.

Whether she’s a bookworm, a techie, a fitness fiend, or a luxury lover, we have rounded up the perfect gifts for every type of mom below.

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Style gifts

The gift of comfortable loungewear

Best for: The mom who loves to lounge

The Insider Reviews team is positively smitten with Tommy John’s loungewear and underwear — so much so, we named the latter one of the best women’s underwear brands in our buying guide, so you can be sure Mom will love it too.

A diamond charm of her initials

Best for: The mom who loves personalized gifts

Quite a few mothers rock necklaces with their initials — or, sometimes, even their children’s or spouse’s. It’s sweet and sentimental, but also really chic, especially when the charms are these diamond ones from Mejuri. Pair it with one of Mejuri’s dainty chains so it’s ready to wear or let Mom add the charms onto one of her own necklaces.

You can also browse more jewelry gifts for mom here.

Leggings fit for workouts and lounge sessions

Best for: The mom who prioritizes comfort

Vuori is well-known for its super-soft fabrics and flattering cuts, and the Daily Leggings are just another example. This style looks like a pair of joggers but fits like a pair of leggings. The high waistband and drawstring allow for a snug feel while the brand’s smoothing technology gives an airbrushed appearance.

A pair of cozy, eco-friendly slip-on shoes

Best for: The mom who loves sneakers

Keep mom looking cool and feeling comfy every time she leaves the house with these slip-on sneakers. Made with cozy soft merino wool inside and out, these shearling shoes are ideal for cool fall days running errands or meeting up with friends for lunch. The best part: The entire shoe is machine washable.

A luxurious bathrobe

Best for: The mom who takes self-care seriously

A plush bathrobe will make every shower feel like a trip to the spa. Parachute’s soft Turkish cotton robe comes in four great colors: white, mineral, blush, and stone. This cozy gift for Mom will become her go-to pick.

A pendant necklace

Best for: The proud mama

Your mom will want to keep this pendant necklace very close to her heart. It’ll sit lightly around her neck and be a subtle reminder of her special bond with you.

If this is quite her style, you can browse more jewelry gifts for mom here.

A proud sweatshirt for the southern mom

Best for: The mom with Southern pride

Any Southern mom will adore this loud-and-proud declaration of their heritage. She’ll be as comfy as she is cheery in this yellow “y’all” soft cotton terry sweatshirt.

A roomy work bag with tons of pockets

Best for: The mom who’s picky about bags

Dagne Dover’s Allyn Tote is a sophisticated and spacious work bag with a padded laptop sleeve, water bottle holder, and other thoughtful interior pockets that will keep Mom organized and always ready to go.

A comfortable, ethical sandal

Best for: The mom in search for a good summer sandal

Nisolo is known for its ethically and sustainably made footwear. The aptly named Go-To Flatform Sandal is a basic summer staple that can be dressed up or dressed down — a practical wardrobe necessity.

Pearl hoop earrings

Best for: The mom who loves minimalist jewelry

Get your mom a beautiful pair of earrings or a necklace with her zodiac sign that she can wear every day. Mejuri is a favorite jewelry startup of ours, so your Mom will likely enjoy this Canadian company’s delicate jewelry, too. You can also browse more jewelry gifts for mom here.

A pair of sunglasses to block the sun in style

Best for: The mom who loves the sun

Sunglasses are spring and summer essentials and a perfect gift for Mom. GlassesUSA carries a wide variety of popular brands, including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Muse, Prada, and more. If you want a pair for yourself too, you can buy one and get one free with the code BOGOFREE at checkout.

A gold square watch to keep track of time

Best for: The mom who hates using her phone for a watch

This elegant square watch bears a minimalist and luxurious design that elevates any look. The gold watch is so impossible to miss that she’ll now be on time for every occasion with it as a reminder.

A beautiful scarf with her birth-month flower

Best for: The mom who likes sentimental gifts

Give her something beautiful to wear that will remind her how thoughtful you are every time she wraps it. This scarf is patterned with the flower of her birth month, a nice touch of under-the-radar personalization.

Save 20% on the top 5 products at Senreve

Best for: The mom who hates lugging stuff on her shoulder

A purse is an obvious gift for Mom if she has an eye for handbags, but you can mix things up by giving her one that’s both a purse and a backpack. The Alunna by Senreve is versatile and stylish, and it can be worn on her back, hand, over the shoulder, or across the body. Plus, it can organize all of Mom’s essentials with its two interior pockets and exterior cardholder.

Luxe slippers with a cozy cashmere blend

Best for: The mom who refuses to walk barefoot on hardwood floors

Made from a soft wool-cashmere blend and cushiony foam padding, Margaux slippers feel like stepping into a cloud. Mom will enjoy wearing any of the three styles — Slide, Ballet, or Cozy — around the house.

A leather wallet that can be monogrammed with Mom’s initials

Klyde Continental Wallet, available at Leatherology, from $140 (+ $10 for monogram)

Best for: The mom with the wallet that’s falling apart

A sophisticated leather wallet instantly elevates a busy mother’s everyday style and keeps her organized when she’s constantly moving from place to place. You can get this leather wallet from Leatherology in 11 colors and three different personalization options.

A personalized T-shirt

Best for: The new mom beaming with pride

You can personalize this comfortable Pima cotton tee with “mom” or “mama” — or any other name that’s under nine characters — in cute, loopy cursive.

A crossbody bag with a hand-painted monogram

Best for: The practical yet stylish mom

This leather crossbody bag comes in tons of colors and is great for travel and daytime outings — for an extra $50, you can customize it with a gold foil or hand-painted monogram.

A passport cover and luggage tag

Best for: The mom who travels more than you do

Mom might be planning her next trip out of town, and what better travel accessory to have than a personalized passport cover and luggage tag? She’ll be less likely to lose her passport or suitcase thanks to these colorful accessories that also sport her initials.

Food and kitchen gifts

A gift card to buy whatever food they’re craving

Goldbelly Gift Card, available at Goldbelly, from $25

Best for: The homesick foodie

If your mom has a favorite city or place that she misses (or just craves a food she can’t easily get where she is), a Goldbelly gift card goes a long way. Goldbelly is one of our favorite services when it comes to delivering regional meals, meal kits, and desserts, be it Maine lobster rolls, Southern BBQ, or NYC bagels.

A delicious treat from Milk Bar

Best for: The mom with the sweet tooth

Milk bar cakes topped our list of the All-Time Best things we’ve tested and these treats will definitely satisfy Mom’s sweet tooth. Choose from a limited-edition Strawberry Shortcake Cake, the bestselling B’Day Truffles, and plenty more. We break down how to shop for Milk Bar online, here.

A cocktail maker that mixes drinks in seconds

Best for: The bartender mom

Summer’s almost here, which, for some moms, means it’s time to break out refreshing cocktails. This cocktail maker will make Mom’s life a whole lot easier, since all she has to do is pop in a cocktail capsule, choose her preferred strength, and press mix. She’ll be sipping a margarita, cosmopolitan, or gin martini in seconds.

A wooden gift crate with 2 pounds of cheese inside

Best for: The mom who *always* says yes to cheese on her pasta

Cheese lovers will find a lot to like in this wooden gift crate (yes, crate) from Murray’s Cheese, which includes two mouthwatering pounds of English cheddar, brie, cave-aged Gruyere, and one-year-aged Manchego along with snacks to pair with each cheese: spiced cherry preserves, sea salt crackers, and Marcona almonds.

For more of the best from Murray’s Cheese, check out our guide to the best cheeses you can buy online.

A cookbook focused entirely on vegetables

Best for: The vegetarian chef

If your mom is a vegetarian (or just trying to do more Meatless Mondays), this cookbook takes inspiration from the many ways in which vegetables are celebrated by different cultures around the world.

A Dutch oven they’ll have for the rest of their life

Best for: The mom with chipped pots

At $160, this Le Creuset dutch oven might be the most expensive piece of cookware in Mom’s kitchen, but it’ll also be the most used. It comes in tons of colors, so you can choose Mom’s favorite. We’ve even ranked it as the best overall in our guide to the best dutch ovens. It’s one of the best products we’ve ever tested.

A cutting board in the shape of the state Mom calls home

Best for: The mom full of state pride

Available for all 50 states as well British Columbia, Puerto Rico, Long Island, and Ontario, this uniquely shaped cutting and serving board doubles as kitchen decor.

An indoor herb garden that requires zero effort

Best for: The mom who loves a fresh garnish

Every chef knows that cooking with fresh ingredients like basil can make a big difference. The Click & Grow Smart Garden is a self-watering system that allows even the most amateur gardeners to quickly and effortlessly grow herbs and vegetables. We tried it and were impressed with how well it worked, as well as the truly effortless process.

A tasty baking cookbook

Best for: The mom who bakes all the time

For the mom who adores baking, this dessert cookbook has plenty of baking recipes to satisfy the family’s sweet tooth. It offers recipes and guidance on how to bake sweet and savory treats whether it’s a caramelized honey pumpkin pie or English muffins.

If she already has it, here are some of the best baking books recommended by professional bakers.

A durable water bottle

Best for: The mom who needs to hydrate

Hydro Flask water bottles are one of the All-Time Best products we’ve ever tested and have a cult following for a number of reasons: The double-walled vacuum seal keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for hours on end, many products come with a lifetime warranty, and the bright colors add a bit of fun to something that’s otherwise thought of as ordinary. You can hear more about why we love this water bottle in our guide to the best travel mugs.

A delicious wine-mimic for healthy nights off

Best for: The sober mom

If mom loves vino, she’ll love this tasty non-alcoholic substitute for nights where she’s craving a glass but wants to stay sober. Created by a British wine critic, Jukes Cordialities are thoughtful and complex — the closest to the real stuff we’ve tried.

We personally love the full red mimic, Jukes 6, which is deep and spicy like a glass of Rioja, and pairs well with food in the same way wine does — all without the buzz and with the added health benefits of organic apple cider vinegar (the base).

Tech gifts

A voice-assisted remote for all Mom’s streaming needs

Best for: The mom who watches everything

She can access hundreds of streaming services, including Hulu, Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and more, with this affordable entertainment hub. Plus, Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes with Amazon Prime Video. This model supports up to 4K Ultra HD. You can read more in our guide to the best streaming devices.

The Amazon Echo

Best for: The mom who wants some hands-off help

There’s an ever-so-slight learning curve in figuring out what Amazon’s Alexa can and can’t do, but once that’s passed, the Echo can forecast the weather, read an audiobook, order a pizza, tell jokes, or any number of things Mom should find charming.

Fitbit

Best for: The fitness enthusiast

If your mom’s looking to stay on top of their health, we highly recommend gifting a very practical Fitbit. The Charge is one of our top picks for covering all the basics — counting steps, tracking sleep, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, tracking 20 different exercises — without breaking the bank, and all with an easy-to-read display and sleek design on the wrist.

(If she’d want smartphone notifications on her wrist, too, we recommend the Versa 2, which has a bigger display but is still reasonably priced.)

Alexa-enabled glasses

Best for: The mom who wants the glasses of the future

If your mom loves tech, they’ll think these smart glasses are from the future. Amazon’s Echo Frames allow for open-ear audio, hands-free calling, and access to thousands of Alexa’s skills.

A digital box to send sweet messages

Best for: The mom who loves being reminded of how much you love her

Moms love nothing more than being randomly told their kids love them, and this creative box lets you do it in a way more special than just a text. When you send a message, the heart on the box will spin and she can open it up to read the digital display of your loving words.

A digital picture frame for remembering the good times

Best for: The mom who can’t decide on one photo to frame

It’s hard to find a mom who isn’t obsessed with taking photos and displaying them all around the house. But instead of buying tons of picture frames, she can show off all her family photos using this digital picture frame. You can upload an unlimited amount of pictures to the Aura app, connect the frame to Wi-Fi, and she’s all set.

A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite

Best for: The avid reader

If your mom’s tired of lugging around heavy hardcovers, the Kindle Paperwhite is an extremely thoughtful and practical gift. The latest version is waterproof, too, which is a huge bonus.

A rejuvenating, at-home foot massager

Best for: The mom who loves an at-home spa day

Treat her to a spa day any (and every) day she wants with this at-home foot massager. It’s a full-service Shiatsu device that offers kneading, compression, and heat therapy. We love that it encompasses your ankles too for extra relief, all of which is why it’s our top pick.

An alarm clock that uses light to wake her up gently

Best for: The mom who struggles waking up in the morning

Just because Mom has to wake up before the sun rises doesn’t mean they have to awaken to the blaring of an obnoxious alarm clock.

Philips makes a lovely alarm clock that gradually lights up to mimic the sunrise. The light alarm clock also displays the time and has customizable sounds, so Mom can wake up feeling rested and ready for the day. You can find out why we recommend this alarm clock in our guide to the best sunrise alarm clocks.

A mini massage gun

Theragun Mini, available at Therabody and Amazon, from $179

Best for: The mom who’s always working out

If she’s achy from regular exercise or a pulled muscle, every type of person will see benefit from using a massage gun. We love the Theragun Mini because it’ll work out kinks and aches anywhere you place it with a powerful motor and easy-to-hold grip.

Home gifts

Fresh flowers delivered to their door

Best for: The mom who loves the classics

We’ve ordered bouquets from UrbanStems and it offers gorgeous flower arrangements, potted plants, and even dried bouquets, and they’re delivered quickly, too. A bouquet of flowers is a classic gift for Mom that she’ll love on any given day. Its bouquets are one of the best things we’ve ever tested.

A candle for your favorite spot together

Best for: The mom who loves reminiscing

Whether your best memories are childhood ski trips, your annual beach vacation, or just baking in the kitchen together, share the sentiment with mom. Homesick makes a deliciously-scented candle for nearly every memory — and if that doesn’t work, it also has a candle for every state and city, astrology sign, and even one that simply says, “Thank you, Mom.”

A set of luxurious sheets

Best for: The mom who needs to be comfier

Brooklinen’s luxe sheets are the ones we always recommend to friends, family, and readers, for their affordable price, sophisticated look, and comfort.

The Hardcore Sheet Bundles have everything she needs to completely makeover your mom’s bed — and stay nice and cozy all year long. Each bundle includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, duvet cover, and four pillowcases. Brooklinen also sells comforters, pillows, candles, and blankets. This is another item that features in our list of the All-Time Best products we’ve tested.

A custom map poster

Best for: The mom who misses her favorite place

Grafomap is a website that lets you design map posters of any place in the world. You can make one of your mom’s hometown, college town, favorite travel destination, or the place she got engaged or married — you’re only limited by your imagination.

A hardcover photo book for any mother figure

Best for: The mom with 17 old photo albums

Honor any mother figure with a custom hardcover photo album that commemorates their best life moments. You can tie in her life story with a display-worthy dust jacket that puts her front and center. Choose from 11 fabric binding colors to complement her bookshelf or coffee table.

A cute potted plant instead of flowers

Best for: The mom who prefers long-lasting plants

The Sill is a relatively new startup that’s making the process of choosing and buying house plants much easier. This gift set is just one of many options you can choose from — you can even shop based on which plants are pet-safe.

A weighted blanket to help her sleep better

Best for: The mom who cherishes being cozy

Made of soft organic cotton just like her favorite T-shirt, this weighted blanket can help Mom fall asleep faster and its buttery softness is perfect for wrapping up in. We ranked it as the best weighted throw blanket in our guide to the best weighted blankets.

A jewelry holder

Best for: The mom who always loses her rings

This ornate swan is a subtle jewelry holder that’ll dress up any bathroom countertop or nightstand.

A personalized photo calendar for her desk

Best for: The mom who loves physical calendars

A desk calendar can add a decorative touch to her desk, but one that displays photos of family makes for an even better gift for Mom. She’ll love glancing at her calendar and being reminded of her favorite memories with you.

A coffee table book for the mom who loves photography

Best for: The mom who loves a good coffee table book

You can’t go wrong with a coffee table book gift for Mom, and this one is a true standout. The photography is sure to be top-notch, since National Geographic created this book. Moms often serve as constant sources of inspiration, so why not pass along this book of powerful women?

Otherland Candles

Best for: The mom who loves quality candles

Candles make any home smell great, and this fancy candle set from Otherland will look gorgeous in any room in her house. It includes three coconut and soy wax blend candles in beautiful glass vessels. Each candle burns for 55 hours — that’s a lot of time that your mom can spend enjoying this gift. We named candles by Otherland one of the All-Time Best products we’ve tested.

Beauty gifts

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Best for: The mom with chapped lips

If Mom is always complaining of rough or chapped lips in the winter, introduce her to her new favorite product: Laneige’s lip sleeping mask. All she has to do is apply it at night before going to bed, and she’ll wake up with smoother, softer lips.

A silk pillowcase to upgrade her beauty sleep

Best for: The mom who appreciates luxury

Upgrade Mom’s beauty sleep with a pillowcase or two from Slip. Not only do silk pillowcases look and feel luxurious, but because they’re made of a material that’s not too absorbent, they’re great for keeping skin and hair moisturized.

A face mask set for at-home spa days

Best for: The mom who never passes on a face mask

Moms need time to themselves, too, and these face mask minis will have her and her skin feeling rejuvenated. She can kick back and relax with one of the black tea masks, the clay mask, the rose mask, or even the sugar exfoliator.

A two-in-one hair dryer brush for easy at-home blowouts

Best for: The mom who wants a salon blowout at home

If your mom has been eyeing the $600 Dyson Airwrap, this is a more affordable alternative that produces similarly easy blowouts at home. It’s our favorite blow dryer brush if you’re on a budget.

A luxurious facial treatment device

Best for: The mom who cares about her skin

Switch up her facial appointments with the ZIIP experience that beautifully improves your skin beyond your imagination with every use. The ZIIP devices employ energy from tiny electrical currents with a conductive gel to sculpt and tighten the skin for a radiant glow.

The weighted sleep mask that’s the ticket to instant sleep

Best for: The mom who prioritizes beauty sleep

Move over, weighted blankets. These eye masks have gentle weights with just the right amount of pressure to lull her to sleep. The four equally weighted pods let her rest easy no matter her sleep position.

A floral fragrance with a pear and white freesia scent

Best for: The mom who collects perfume

If she prefers a light yet luscious fragrance, this Jo Malone perfume makes for a lovely layer. This floral perfume accentuates her style with a smell of autumn from the freshness of the pear and freesias along with the subtle woodsy scents.

Hobby-related gifts

A pass to access almost all the National Parks

Best for: The road trip lover

For the mom who loves nature and road trips, it’s hard to find a better gift than an annual pass to most of the US’s national parks. It provides free admission to a car of up to four people to all participating parks and overall makes it so much easier to park-hop. It’s the best nudge to get your mom to finally plan that Zion and Bryce Canyon vacation.

A monthly book or e-book subscription

Best for: The book lover

If she loves to read and isn’t ready to go 100% digital, a Book of the Month membership is the perfect gift. This gift subscription gets Mom her pick of the best new books for $12.50-$15 a month, depending on the length of subscription you choose to give. She can also request extra books if she reads more than one book a month.

You can learn more about Book of the Month here.

A yoga mat for the fitness enthusiast

Best for: The yoga enthusiast

For the mom who starts every morning with yoga, this mat has just the right amount of padding, is made of eco-friendly materials, and has a no-slip grip texture. It has even earned the title of best yoga mat overall in our guide to the best yoga mats.

A year-long MasterClass membership to learn new things

Best for: The lifelong student

MasterClass, unlike many competitors, follows a format that feels like a one-sided conversation with your favorite icons rather than a traditional academic setting. You can get into the supplementary reading materials or just listen to their insight while running errands. An Unlimited Membership grants access to all the site’s online courses for the year.

Some popular courses include Neil deGrasse Tyson on Scientific Thinking and Communication, Malcolm Gladwell on Writing, Shonda Rhimes on Writing for Television, and Bob Iger on Business Strategy and Leadership.

A jigsaw puzzle featuring a family photo

Best for: The mom who loves a good puzzle

If your mom loves puzzles (and has finished practically all of them), this custom one featuring a cherished family photo will earn a spot on the wall when it’s done.

A daily planner for the busy mom

Best for: The journaler

Even the most organized mom could use the help of a trusty planner. This one from Panda Planner has monthly, weekly, and daily sections for all of her needs. She’ll have her schedule, tasks, goals, and projects all in one place. We like the layout of this planner so much that we include it in our guide to the best planners.

A health and ancestry genetic test kit

Best for: The mom interested in her family tree

This genetic test kit from 23andMe is a unique and cool gift idea for any mom who’s interested in learning more about her family history.

A personalized video message from her favorite celebrity

Best for: The celeb-obsessed mom

When trying to think of a unique gift for Mom, one that might not immediately come to mind is Cameo. The online service has tons of famous people she might want a personalized video message from, like her favorite actor from “The Office.” Whether it’s for her birthday, Mother’s Day, or a different milestone, there’s something for everyone on Cameo, with all types of categories and price points to choose from.

Read more about Cameo and how to use Cameo.