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1. A trinket dish with a sweet message for your mama, because sometimes it's the little things that count, and she'll definitely think of you every time she tosses her little things into this little thing.
Promising review: "Great Mother’s Day gift! The box is so cute and the dish is bigger than I expected. It’s going to be perfect for her to put jewelry in and remind her that we love her." –Glutenfreegirl12
Shipping: Arrives within six days; also available for free 1- and 2-day shipping with Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in different mom-themed messages).
2. A pair of long-distance touch lamps so even if you're far away from your mom, you can simply tap your lamp which will make hers light up in return. It's a simple but meaningful way to let your her know you're thinking of her, and vice versa!
Each person has to set up their lamp with Wi-Fi. It has a rainbow of colors that you can assign so when they tap their lamp, yours lights up with their shade and you'll know exactly who tapped it. The lamps have a default timer to fade in 1.5 hours but you can set it fade in half-hour, 1.5 hours, 8 hours or 24 hours. And BTW, we've got you covered with a full roundup of long distance gift ideas for Mother's Day.
Promising review (for the box-shaped lamp): "We love being able to tell Mom we love her with a touch of a hand! And, the kids love seeing the lamp change when Mom is thinking of us!" –KC
Promising review (for the spiral-shaped lamp): "My family is spread over six households. We use this to remind each other that we are thinking of each other, even when life makes it busy to call or send a message. We absolutely love knowing we are in each others' thoughts." –Paige McC
Shipping: Standard delivery takes 3–9 days with varying shipping fees for either sets of lamps, or get unlimited 3–5-day shipping with Uncommon Perks.
Get them from Uncommon Goods: the box-shape pair for $198 and the spiral-shape set for $250 (both are also available as singles).
3. A customized print from Ideal Bookshelf to feature all of their favorite tales in one place, i.e. their ~ideal bookshelf~. Great for a bookish mom whose library card takes the priority spot in their wallet.
Ideal Bookshelf is a woman-founded small business that creates custom book-themed prints.
Promising review: "My print was even better than I’d hoped! The art is absolutely beautiful and the print and frame are both very high quality. I couldn’t be happier with it and have recommended it to friends, and the person I gifted it to absolutely loved it. It also arrived even faster than I expected, which was great because I couldn’t wait. Thank you!" –Emily
Shipping: Unframed prints typically take 2–3 weeks before shipment, while framed prints typically take 4–6 weeks. Additional alterations can be made upon request, but will add an extra week to the process.
Get it from Ideal Bookshelf for $105+ (available in different sizes, styles, customizations, and framed or unframed).
4. A rustic, personalized recipe binder so all of Chef Mom's delicious recipes can be kept in one beautiful and important-looking place. As they should!
Enjoy The Wood is a an Etsy seller that creates a variety of unique wooden products and decor. Be sure to check out some of our other gift recommendations for moms who love to cook.
Promising review: "Beautiful and well made! Matches the description and photos well. Got this for my mother-in-law hoping that she'll pass it down through the generations!" –sabrinakayab
Shipping: Arrives within 12 days.
Get it from Enjoy The Wood on Etsy for $19.50+ (available in three sizes, styles, and in different paper and divider options).
5. Or a personalized cutting board with a handwritten recipe engraved in the wood to highlight a special dish in your family. Add sentimental value to any recipe, whether it's your mother's signature or just one of her personal favorites.
Unique Anomaly is an Etsy seller that uses laser engraving to create unique, personalized products.
Promising review: " It was perfect! Amazing quality and was exactly as it looked on the website! It completely met my expectations - I looked exactly like the picture I sent in of my husband's grandma's meatloaf recipe! Thank you so much!!" –Nicole
Shipping: Free; arrives within one month.
Get it from Unique Anomaly for $39.99+ (available in three shapes and two engraving options).
6. A custom novelty mug for your all-time favorite superhero whose powers include giving the best hugs and instinctively knowing when you're overdue for a haircut or doctor's appointment.
7. A digital smart frame to instantly share and display photos via the cloud, so Mom can stay up to date on kids, grandkids, and pets no matter the distance.
If you like the sound of this, take a look at our picks for tech gifts for Mother's Day.
Promising review: "Wonderful product! I purchased this as a mother's day gift for my grandma. The best feature of this frame is being wifi enabled and pictures being uploaded via the app or sent to the email connected to it. I had multiple family members send family pictures of the grandkids and there were no issues for them uploading via those two methods. They went straight to the frame no problem. The app is easy to use and doubles as a second remote. The remote is magnetized so that was a neat feature. The instructions are easy to understand and setting up the frame was really easy. I absolutely recommend!" –Michelle
Shipping: Arrives within 6 days; also available for free 2-day shipping with Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $139+ (available in five sizes and three styles).
8. Or an ornate picture frame with intricate detailing to preserve one special memory in one beautiful place.
Promising review: "Very nice frame. Love the floral background too. Was looking for a vintage-style frame to put a picture of my mom as a child. Looks great." –Sabbywabby
Shipping: Arrives within four days.
Get it from Anthropologie for $20.80+ (available in five sizes and styles, and in two finishes).
9. A Homesick candle inspired by your mom's home state so they can be transported back to the good ol' days with just one whiff of its nostalgic scent.
We also gave Homesick a shoutout in our roundup of the best candles available on Amazon!
Promising review: "Gifted this to my mother-in-law after she moved from New York. She had lived there her whole life, so I gave her this as a little taste of home. She seemed to enjoy it!" –KK
Shipping: Arrives within 6 days; also available for free 2-day shipping with Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in all 50 states as well as certain cities and other locations).
10. A custom pet portrait because there's a new sheriff in town, and it's the fur baby at your parents' house who gets spoiled rotten. Remember when that was you?
Just Artin Around is a Virginia-based small business that makes all kinds of custom prints, from pet portraits to star maps.
Promising review: "I gifted this to my parents as we had to say goodbye to our family dog this past summer. It was the perfect gift for them, there were tears all around! The art was done so beautifully, the eyes were spot on and really captures our sweet boy. The best gift I have ever given, so personal and special." –Natalie Adams
Shipping: Arrives within eight days.
Get it from Just Artin Around on Etsy for $39.99+ (available in six sizes and in different text and color options.
11. A pair of Mama Bear slippers to let everyone know exactly who's the ursine alpha in the house (and, you know, keep their feet all snuggly n' cozy).
Promising review: "My daughter ordered these for me for Mother's Day. They are so soft and comfortable. I wear a size 8 shoe and the large fits perfectly." –trudie
Shipping: Arrives within six days; also available for free two-day shipping with Prime.
Get them from Amazon for $12.12+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 10 styles).
12. An above-and-beyond Mother's Day pop-up card with a paper basket of flowers and butterflies that'll last wayyy longer than, say, a real basket of flowers and butterflies. Plus, you can never go wrong with a nice card to tell someone how much you care!
Promising review: "Sent to my mom for mother's day because she already has a bunch of indoor plants in her sunroom. That way she could put them in any room she likes because they don't need sunlight/water." –Tamara S.
Shipping: Free standard shipping of 3–8 business days.
Gt it from Lovepop for $13 (or add a personalized message for an additional $5).
13. A ticket stub diary for your mom to preserve (like a scrapbook) the tix to some of her most memorable concerts, trips, movies, sporting events, museum visits, and much more.
You may want to pick up some extra refill sheets to the diary, while you're at it.
Amazon shipping: Arrives within six days; also available for free two-day shipping with Prime.
Bookshop shipping: Varies.
Get it from Amazon for $9.42+ (also available in a hardcover format) or from Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $13.75 (originally $14.95).
14. An adorable MAMA barrette from Motherfigure to give back to your childhood hairdresser, even if your scalp is still healing for all of the times your mom "did" (or as I like to say, "aggressively slicked") your hair into some kind of do.
Motherfigure is a woman-owned small business that makes eco-friendly and accessible maternal wellness products. Their full shop features a wide range of products for pregnancy and postpartum. And if you like the look of this barrette, check out some more hair accessories and claw clips we're loving right now.
Shipping: Free shipping on all orders, which take up to 72 hours to process. From there, orders will be delivered within 3–6 days.
Get it from Motherfigure for $15 (available in four colors).
15. A splurge-worthy string of pearls that's as timeless and elegant as your stunner of a mother. It's a little sentimental, a little nostalgic, and majorly stylish.
These 4-mm freshwater pearls are strung on a 14k yellow-gold cable chain. One of the many great things about Mejuri is that they ethically-source their materials and offer high-quality pieces at a fair price. This pearl necklace has an estimated retail value of $700, which is $300+ more than what you can get it for at Mejuri. Check out our shoutout to Mejuri in our picks for cool fashion brands to keep on your radar.
Promising review: "I spent a long time trying to find a solid gold + pearl combo, and let me tell you they’re hard to come by… not that you should wear pearls in the shower (you shouldn’t), but I like to have solid gold and short of making one myself this was by far the best option. Super dainty and adjustable in length." –Shin H.
Shipping: Free expedited shipping on all orders; ships within 3 days.
Get it from Mejuri for $395.
16. A birth month flower kit to celebrate the unique life that comes out of each month of the year in more ways than one! It's also a great way to say happy Mother's Day to Mother Nature.
Promising review: "I bought this for my stepmom for Christmas. Her birthday is in December too so it was a perfect gift! She had been wanting to get back into gardening and growing plants, and this was an all-in-one seeds and pot growing kit." –Christie
Shipping: Standard delivery of 3–9 days, or get unlimited 3–5-day shipping with Uncommon Perks.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $35 (available in 12 flowers for all 12 months).
17. A "What I Love About Mom" fill-in-the-blank book that'll give you the creative reign tell your mom what you love about her in either the funniest or mushiest ways possible.
Promising review: "I got this for my mom on Mother's Day and she loved it so much! I was able to get my siblings to fill in some blanks so we all pitched in and it made her really happy. It's just a nice, fun way to show your mom in what ways she makes an impact on your life and how much she means to you. 100% recommend! She won't be disappointed." –Rachel Wright
Shipping: Arrives within six days; also available for free 3-day shipping with Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $10.
18. A gorgeous tea set reminiscent of the one you used to play with when you were a kid. Now you and your mom can enjoy a non-imaginary cup of tea without any teddy bears present!
Promising review: "This teapot hit the spot — it is stunning in its design! The spout is a bit short so it doesn't pour as nicely as a longer spout but I didn't care because it is such an outstanding design, I just make sure I have paper towels in the event it spills. I didn't need it all the time and overall, I simply loved this teapot!" –katwalk
Shipping: Both arrive within six days and are available for free 3-day shipping with Prime.
Get the teapot for $58.26 and the matching cups and saucers for $49.95, both from Amazon.
19. And some custom shortbread cookies to complete your tea party. These cookies feature a personalized message, so you can expect a gasp when your mom opens the box, as well as an "mmm" when she bites into the first one.
Love these? Head over to our full roundup of foodie gifts for Mother's Day.
Promising review: "I love these so much that I sent so many as gifts. Arrive in a beautiful box and never broken. Just delicious!!" –Loves Cookies
Shipping: Only available for US shipping; ships within 8 days.
Get a box of 24 cookies from Uncommon Goods for $38.
20. A mini Fujifilm Instax camera that'll let her capture memories in a fun and nostalgic way (and *not* on a smartphone, if that's not her thing).
Promising review: "My niece and nephew visited me this summer and I thought it would be a fun way to document the things they did. They enjoyed the pictures and making a book with all the activities they did with family and friends. It's easy to use. The instructions are small so you might need a magnifying glass for them, but once we figured it out, we have taken it everywhere with us." –Amazon Customer
Shipping: Arrives within six days; also available for free 2- and 3-day shipping with Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $66.95+ (available in five colors).
21. A baby keepsake library for a new mom to store all of those special "firsts" and other cherished memories. It's equipped with tons of storage, as well as folders and envelopes so they can hang onto anything from hospital keepsakes to outgrown booties.
Promising review: "This has been an excellent product that continues to be a great gift for new parents — well received! Would order again, very happy with it!" –SK
Shipping: Standard shipping of 3–9 days, or get unlimited 3–5-day shipping with Uncommon Perks.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $90 (available in two colors).
22. A bookshelf edition set of board games with a vintage flair that'll upgrade family game night and make up for all of the pieces you lost when you were little (and irresponsible with Monopoly money).
The set includes bookshelf editions of Monopoly, Clue, and Scrabble.
Promising review: "I bought this for my in laws as a gift. We spend a lot of time playing these kinds of games together so they were perfect for the family get together. And everybody loved how they look. Throw 'em on a shelf and you can’t even tell the difference. These will be great for years." –Fletcher723
Shipping: Free; arrives within six days.
Get it from Amazon for $109.99.
23. A succulent and greeting card gift set to celebrate your mama because your life would totally *succ* without her.
24. A deck of daily affirmation cards with beautiful sayings and designs so mom can practice some mindfulness and self-empowerment each and every day.
Promising review: "I send these to my mom daily whom I live away from to motivate her during a trying time. They’ve definitely made an impact. The quality and phrases are great. I highly recommend!" –Ashleigh B.
Shipping: Arrives within 6 days; also available for free 2- and 3-day shipping with Prime.
Get the deck from Amazon for $16.95.
25. A sweet and simple block sign that'll serve as a reminder of how much you love her. It spans miles and altitudes and atmospheres, that's for sure!
Promising review: "Cute little box sign I got for my mother as a present for Mother's Day, being that we say this to each other all the time. Its petite in size, which is great - she can stick it on her desk at work or on her vanity at home. She loves it, and it's made beautifully." –Alexx
Shipping: Arrives within six days; also available for free two- and three-day shipping with Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $9.78.
26. A cozy throw blanket that gives new meaning to the phrase "air hugs." This gem of a gift will make her feel *extra* loved when she settles in for her nightly HGTV binge.
Promising review: "I got this for a homesick friend who recently moved across the country, and he absolutely loved it and said it was very cozy." –Stephanie
Shipping: Standard delivery of 3–9 days, or get unlimited 3–5-day shipping with Uncommon Perks.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $108.
27. A hidden message ring with a pretty external design and an even prettier note on the inside that she can keep with her on and off the go.
J Lynn Creations is a small business based in Ohio that makes personalized jewelry.
Promising reviews: "I’m in love with the ring! It is so beautiful and well made and just perfect! I love that it is adjustable so that I can wear it on any of my fingers. Thank you thank you!!!" –Christine
Shipping: Arrives within 12 days.
Get it from J Lynn Creations for $14+ (available in two metals and in sizes 5–11, including half sizes).
28. A unique family tree wind chime, which includes the names of all of your family members on the handmade ceramic leaves. It'll make a show-stopping and meaningful piece of decor in your mom's outdoor sanctuary.
Promising review: "Excellent quality...exceeded my expectations. Added all the grand and great grandkids names. The lettering was crystal clear. The color was exactly as show. And the chime actually sounded terrific. It should be a go to for anyone looking for a unique gift to personalize. Ordering my sis one with her pets names (past and present). Thanks Uncommon Goods, keep finding special gifts for me to give!" –Natalie
Shipping: Arrives within 1.5 months.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $95.
29. Or a family tree charm bracelet that features the birthstones and initials of each of your family members because there's nothing like a little sentimental bling.
Delezhen is a Boston-based small business that makes unique personalized jewelry.
Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful bracelet. It arrived with all the requested stones. The recipient loves it. I would definitely order one of these again. Thank you!" –DesigningMelissa
Shipping: Arrives within nine days.
Get it from Delezhen on Etsy for $26.35+ (available in two metals and sizes, and in a variety of charm styles and quantities).
30. A 23andMe kit so your mom can take a deep dive into her personal ancestry — you never know what you're going to find out! She'll have a blast sharing her findings with the whole fam, so you may even want to pick up your own kit to keep up!
Promising review: "I found my mom’s cousins! She was so happy to have them in contact again after tons of years. The cherry on the cake is the health! I’m obsessed! Everything they show me is correct and also I learn another sickness that can happen with me so I can correct it now. Also when you think you have everything you need they still keep you send you emails with more information they get about my DNA and new relatives. You should try!" –CINDY CARDENAS
Shipping: Arrives within 6 days; also available for free 2- and 3-day shipping with Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $199.
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