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1. A marble cheese slicer with two replacement wires that's a *gouda* way to upgrade her already legendary charcuterie game.
2. A custom paint-by-number pet portrait for turning those 8 million dog photos living on mom's camera roll into a hand-painted art activity that'll be fit for framing.
Promising review: "This was so much fun! I tried three different photos using the tool they gave you and chose this one. It shows you a preview of each painting, which is really helpful when deciding which image to go with. Not every picture came out as good, so definitely try a few! Easy to use and fun to paint — excited to frame it! I actually have some paint left over and will try to do another one!" —Jonathan Kebert
Get it from Amazon for $39.99
3. An electric wine opener so she can crack open a bottle with just the click of a button. It looks very sleek sitting in the charging dock on a countertop or bar cart and includes a foil cutter for a clean slice every time.
I received this as a birthday gift, and though it is one of the most unnecessary things that I own, I LOVE it. It looks very cool and expensive in person. I can almost guarantee anyone who partakes in wine, even occasionally, will love this!
Promising review: "I purchased this product for my mom as a Mother’s Day gift. She struggles with regular corkscrews, so I wanted to get her something to make her life easier, and this electric wine opener did the trick! Super easy to use, and she no longer has to hassle with those pesky corkscrews. Highly recommend for any and all wine lovers!" —Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
4. An easy-to-install hummingbird feeder because any perfectly average window can be turned into a full-on bird observatory with 100% free admission and complimentary snacks (from her own kitchen).
Sweet Feeders is a family-owned small business that toured with their feeders at state fairs across Texas before moving the business online in 2017.
Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for a hummingbird and gardening fan. They have several hummingbird feeders, other bird feeders, and lots of garden decor, but they said they hadn’t seen one like this before. It’s a great unique item and was a Mother’s Day hit." —KK
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two materials).
5. An all-in-one hot air brush for helping mom style, dry, and add volume to her hair in one easy step. This gadget combines the heat of a blow dryer with the shape and bristles of a round brush to make at-home blowouts a breeze.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE working with this dryer!! I have short hair and was concerned that the barrel would be too large. However, it seems to work nicely and gives me just enough body. I have very fine hair but even with the fine hair, the brush grabs and holds. I do not have any issues with hair getting stuck or anything burning. The only issue and it really isn’t that big of an issue, is that the cord will get twisted up a little, but that is it!! It works so well on my hair and cuts my drying time in half. Even purchased the smaller barrel for my mom for Mother’s Day because I knew it would be something she would be skeptical of and not purchase. She absolutely loves it as well!!" —Kristy
Get it from Amazon for $37.25+ (available in nine colors and styles).
Some reviewers with 4a–c curls like the barrel brush, but if you're looking for something to blow out tighter curls or coils, consider checking out the Revlon one-step paddle brush, which is designed with curlier hair in mind!
6. A Yonanas fruit soft serve maker to turn any frozen fruit into a creamy, sorbet-like treat in minutes. This easy-to-clean machine is particularly perfect for vegans and anyone else with a dietary restriction keeping them from satisfying their ice cream cravings.
Promising review: "I bought this for my wife for Mother's Day. She absolutely loves it and uses it almost every day. It makes great-tasting snacks out of bananas mixed with other frozen fruits. It is easy to use and easy to clean. My wife likes it so much that she even took it on vacation with us. The only bad thing about it is the loud noise it makes." —Bay Boy
Get it from Amazon for $31.69.
7. A sentimental trinket dish if you're too far away to give mom her daily "you're great" reminders in person. This drop spot for her rings and other doodads can help pick up the slack.
Promising review: "Very nice little trinket dish! I ordered this for Mother's Day, and my mom LOVED IT! I was worried that since it was ceramic, it might arrive damaged, but it was well-padded in the product box. The workmanship is great! It was about 4 inches square and about 3/4 inches deep. The clear finish over the white/gold made it shine brightly. I think this was a great value and would purchase again." —Texaspup
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 39 styles).
8. An adorable dog biscuit baking kit that comes with two mixes and a pan so she can spend an afternoon whipping up delectable treats for her actual favorite child.
The kit contains a dog bone pan (that makes 16 treats) and two biscuit mixes — one with pumpkin and apples and the other with carrots and beef bone broth.
Promising review: "Great gift for dog owners and lovers. Easy to make, and my dogs loved them. They smell delicious." —Cindy F.
Get it from King Arthur Baking Company for $40.85.
9. A collapsible silicone popcorn popper from BuzzFeed's Goodful collection if mom's favorite big screen is the one in her living room. This will give her the movie theater popcorn she craves with all the convenience of the microwaveable stuff.
PHEW — it's dishwasher-safe for easy clean up!
Promising review: "I didn't think I'd be happy with any method other than stove popping, but this is far better! Much better also than my air popper. Pops every kernel. I love being able to also put the butter on the lid to flavor while it pops, comes out flavorful and fluffy/crispy, and is so convenient." —jae.t
Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in three colors).
10. An insulated picnic backpack so your adventurous mom is always prepared for a park picnic, beach feast, or any type of outdoor dining their heart desires. It comes with everything necessary for a four-person picnic, including the blanket, an insulated main compartment for food, and a detachable bottle bag for her favorite rosé.
This set includes everything necessary for a four-person picnic: four sets of stainless-steel flatware, napkins, plates, plastic wine glasses, a cutting board, corkscrew, cheese knife, refillable salt and pepper shakers, with an insulated (and detachable) wine/bottle cooler bag, and a rolled fleece picnic blanket.
Promising review: "This thing is awesome. If you like having a picnic on a bike ride, hiking, around town, etc., this is a great little bag to have. Love the sturdy, non-plastic cutlery and the ability to have dry storage, wet storage, and wine cooler. Blanket is a little small but not bad for two people. Highly recommend." —Mike A
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in six colors).
11. A scrumptious variety pack of Reese's candies for the mama who doesn't care for random trinkets but will certainly never say no to chocolate — especially peanut butter-laced chocolate.
The pack comes with 30 treats, including classic Reese's Peanut Butter Cups as well as PB Crispy Wafers, White Crème Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Butter Cups stuffed with Pieces candies, Reese's Pieces, and Big Cups.
Promising review: "I bought this as a present for my mom, who loves Reese’s. She was thrilled at the variety. Product arrived quickly and was fresh." —S
Get it from Amazon for $28.39.
12. A lightweight folding rocking chair that's a perfect stand-in for mom's favorite indoor chair when life takes her into the great outdoors. Soccer matches, campfires, and barbecues just got a lot more comfy with this portable seat around.
Promising review: "I bought a red one two years ago and another for one sister's birthday. We both love the comfort and like that it rocks well, even in grass. Folds and stores great. Very happy with size and strength, holds large men. Bought this for another sister's birthday also." —Roxy
Get it from Sam's Club for $59.98 (available in five colors).
13. A heated Shiatsu massage pillow to gift her the next best thing to a personal masseuse. It offers soothing at-home relief from the daily aches and pains that come with having a body and being alive.
Fire this massage pillow up with the included power adaptor and enjoy pre-timed 20-minute sessions with auto shutoff and overheat protection!
Promising review: "I received this item as a Mother's Day gift from my daughter, and I am so impressed! I have back and leg pain, and this little device really helps to relieve that pain. I use it on my lower, mid, and upper back, and even up around my neck, though it's pretty intense up there. I also use it on my legs and feet. My favorite aspect of this massager is that you can use it in the car. I plug it into the adapter, and long car rides become much more tolerable. What a helpful gift! I love it!" —MusicDoc
Get it from Amazon for $59.95+ (available in four colors).
14. An Atlas Coffee Club subscription because you can't buy mom a trip around the world, but you can gift her a global coffee tour with single-origin java from Tanzania, Colombia, Kenya, or one of the world's other iconic coffee-growing regions.
To customize the subscription, you choose ground or whole beans, light or dark roast, and how many bags you want per shipment (a half to two full bags). At checkout, you can also decide if you want to send mom the first shipment (if you have time for it to arrive before Mother's Day) or if you want to email her letting her know she's been signed up.
Promising review: "Got this for my stepmom, and she loves it! Says the coffee is very good, and it is fun to get it from a new place every month." —Elise Koob
You can select email delivery at checkout, and choose the email delivery date that works best for you. If you want something physical to give the giftee, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month gift announcements are available to print at home!
Gift a three-month subscription to Atlas Coffee Club for $60 (also available in 6- and 12-month subscriptions).
15. A plant-based jewelry cleaner and brush duo if mom loves multitasking almost as much as she loves sparkling rings. This gentle wash works while hand washing to keep jewelry of all kinds clean and looking its best.
Shinery is a woman-owned and veteran-operated small business that sells a line of multitasking solutions that clean your jewelry while you wash your hands.
This kit includes the Radiance wash solution and a cleaning brush.
Promising review: "I was pretty skeptical about this product, but I did the simple hand wash, and not only was my diamond super sparkly, but my hands were also super smooth. It's my new 'must-buy' for girlfriends." —Chris Voelker
Get it from Amazon for $56.
16. A game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza that's super simple to learn, great for all ages, and anything but boring. Play this fast-paced party game once, and she'll be begging to bring it out at every future game night.
The rules are simple. Deal the deck out to all players (works with 3–8 players). Everyone keeps their mini deck facedown and goes around the table flipping a card face up and saying one of the five keywords (taco, cat, goat, cheese, and pizza — in that order). Once the card played matches the word said, it's a race to slap that center card. Whoever taps in last has to take the center stack, and the round starts over. Whoever gets rid of all their cards first wins!
Promising review: "This card game is perfect as a filler or starter game because it's fun for everyone and very light (simple) to play. It's a game of reflexes essentially, and kids seem as good or better than the adults at it! I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a fun, quick card game for parties or family game nights." —Rob
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
17. An island-themed spa gift basket packed with everything mom needs (and then some) to indulge in an at-home pampering sesh, even if the nearest spa is hours away.
The basket contains body lotion, body scrub, body wash, a wood-handled pumice stone, an eye mask, a bath sponge, exfoliating towel, and a bath mitt!
Get it from 1-800 Baskets for $79.99.
18. A pair of Adidas Cloudfoam sneakers so mom's morning stroll with the girls can feel like she's walking on clouds instead of the cracked sidewalk that's been woefully in need of repair since you were born.
FYI, these are included in Prime Try Before You Buy, so she can give them a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "Purchased these shoes for my wife as a gift for Mother’s Day. She loves the shoes. They are very light and comfortable. She says it is like wearing slippers. Great product." —Jimsgmctruck
Get them from Amazon for $48.72+ (available in women's sizes 5–10 and in white or black.
19. Or these slip-on cork sandals for a warm-weather staple that's waaayyyyyy more comfortable than her go-to pair of flip-flops.
FYI — a whole bunch of reviewers compare these to Birkenstocks, saying they offer loads of comfort for a great price.
Promising review: "It’s true these are more comfortable than Birkenstocks. I will be buying more of these — they are extremely comfortable right out of the box, unlike Birkenstocks, which take several weeks to break in. The footbed is soft and cushy; even on your heels, it has a cushion. I do not know if they will last as long in Birkenstocks, but for the price, you can’t beat it." —Ashley
Get them from Amazon for $29.99 (available in women's sizes 6–12, two widths, and in 20 colors).
20. An electric fondue maker to upgrade date night, ladies night, or watching The Bachelor alone night with easy-to-make chocolaty (or cheesy) goodness she can whip up and serve in the same dish. We know mama hates mess.
The electric warmer, center compartment, and serving tray all come apart for easy cleaning. It also comes with a set of four fondue forks!
Promising review: "I got this for a date night, and I was so impressed. I added the chocolate first and prepped my fruits while it heated up. It took maybe 20 minutes for the chocolate to melt. I left it on heating until I was ready to serve, and even once I turned it to warm, it stayed perfectly melted. I'm going to try it with cheese next. Very satisfied." —BigRed
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
21. A 2-in-1 chair and cargo cart because mom always gets stuck lugging everybody else's crap, and this convertible lounger will help take the load off (and facilitate some much-needed R&R).
Promising review: "This thing is so cool! I bought it as a Mother's Day present to myself because I'm over carrying my crap, the kids' crap, all the crap. I've only been able to use it a few times, but I love it! The chair part is comfortable, and it folds up easily into the wagon. It has a removable net to carry everything, and it can hold ALL YOUR KIDS' CRAP. The wheels are big and sturdy, so I think it would do well for ocean beach–type sand. I live near freshwater lakes, so it's easy to pull along, but I definitely recommend it for the BEACH beach." —Rachelle
Get it from Amazon for $166.97.
22. A Bluetooth-enabled Kodak instant printer that makes it easy to print high-quality photos straight from her phone so she can take her scrapbooking to new heights, or just spam the fridge with all her favorite family selfies.
The compact, Bluetooth-enabled device can be controlled via the Kodak app (both iOS and Android compatible), where Mom can add frames, stickers, or filters before printing her fave pics on 4x6-inch fingerprint-proof photo paper.
Promising review: "This was an amazing purchase. If you have someone in your life that likes taking pictures please buy this for them. It prints one color layer at a time and is fun to watch but it’s also so easy to use the Bluetooth print feature. I purchased it with the extra cartridges and paper, which was also a good value, and the people I gifted it to very much enjoyed it." —Heidi
Get it from Amazon for $127.99+ (available in two sizes).
23. Or a Wi-Fi-connected digital picture frame so she can show off an unlimited number of photos without the hassle of getting them printed. Plus, you and other family members can send pictures to her frame, giving mom a personal photo feed that only features her favorite people.
Promising review: "We bought this for my mother for Mother's Day, and she loves it. She is 84 and, to put it nicely, technically challenged. Now, the family can send her photos anytime from anywhere. The frame is a good size, so the pictures look really nice and are so much easier for her to see than those sent by phone. This product is so easy to set up and use — it didn't even take five minutes. You can schedule the on and off times as well, which is nice. She doesn't have to do anything except enjoy the photos we send. I definitely recommend this product." —MandaLynne
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
24. ORRR a personalized crystal photo block for transforming her favorite photo into a multidimensional keepsake with the option to add an illuminated base that shines a range of multicolor options through it.
Promising review: "I uploaded a photo of my mother and me when I was about 13 months old. My favorite photo of us...I sent it to my mom for Mother's Day. She opened it today and instantly started crying! It's BEAUTIFUL! I wasn't even sure how it would turn out because I actually took a picture of an old Polaroid picture. That's right, a pic of a pic from 1980. I can't believe how wonderful it turned out! It's worth every penny! I got the medium size. Don't underestimate these guys! They are very good at what they do! You won't regret it!" —Gee
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in eight sizes and with or without an illuminated base).
25. A custom cityscape ring to give your mom a little piece of her favorite place that she can take anywhere, whether that's where she grew up, her favorite vacation destination, or the city where she raised you!
Caitlyn Minimalist is a Los Angeles-based, Asian woman-owned small biz headed by Kate Kim that's creating beautiful, dainty, go-with-everything jewelry with a personalized touch.
Promising review: "The packaging is SO BEAUTIFUL, and the ring is so comfortable!! I love my city skyline, and now I get to see her on my hand all the time eeeep." —Leyna Brock
Get it from CaitlynMinimalist on Etsy or Amazon for $31.50 (available in sizes 4–13, in three finishes, and a wide selection of city styles, including custom).
26. The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook with 150 different recipes that incorporate ~delish~ ingredients from the World's Best Grocery Store™
Promising review: "For Trader Joe's lovers everywhere, this is a fantastic cookbook! It is filled with hints and tips, shopping guidelines, nicely organized recipe categories, and beautiful mouthwatering pictures. I love how the recipes are noted, if they are gluten-free or vegetarian, etc. I ❤ Trader Joe's and I ❤ this cookbook!" —Love My Bookish Life
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
27. A monthly book subscription that'll send mom a hardcover book of her choice every month. It takes the scary guesswork out of offering book recs and gets more great titles in her hands for less $$$.
I received a three-month Book of the Month subscription for Christmas one year, and it was the best surprise! I really underestimated how much I would enjoy having books picked out for me. It’s like never having to choose where to eat ever again. A dream come true! Also, two great things will happen when you have a BOTM subscription: 1) You’re going to discover new, amazing authors (ily, Sally Rooney). 2) You’re going to become the friend who already read that amazing book before it got popular. Who woulda thought a book subscription could up your cool factor so much?
The giftee will receive a current, bestselling book of their choice (from a rotating selection of five to seven titles from different genres) every month for 3, 6, or 12 months.
Need more details before taking the plunge? Head to our more in-depth Book of the Month review for more deets!
At checkout, you'll have the option to notify the giftee via email, a print-at-home card, or a physical gift card. Boxes will then ship five to seven business days after making your purchase.
Gift a 3-month subscription to Book of the Month for $59.99 (also available in 6- and 12-month subscriptions).
28. A petite waterproof JBL speaker for listening to her favorite cheesy romance novel on Audible in the bath, where the rest of the family can't judge her.
The Bluetooth-enabled speaker can stream audio from any smart device, and it delivers 12 hours of playtime before it needs to be charged.
Promising review: "My mom loved my white one so much I bought her the prettier blue one. I almost want to steal hers! Love these handy little speakers; they have wildly better audio quality than my Echo/Alexa devices, and I love just carrying them around with me. I find I can concentrate while working from home better with this speaker. Bluetooth could be a bit better range-wise, but it would still be plenty fine for a day at the pool." —Diana M.
Get it from Amazon for $89.73 (available in 13 colors).
29. A pair of fluffy slide slippers so she can treat her toes to the coziest cushioning this Earth has to offer in a style that reminds her she's not a normal mom — she's a cool mom.
FYI, these are included in Prime Try Before You Buy, so you can give them a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "Loved them!!! My Mother’s Day gift! They are fluffy! Super extra 😅 still trying to figure out what kind of outfits to wear with them. But very cute! Comfortable and no breaking in needed!!" —Stephanie O.
Get them from Amazon for $78.68+ (available in women's sizes 5–15 and 29 colors).
30. Or some supremely comfortable ankle socks for cushiony comfort wherever she goes. Active mamas will love how well these socks stay in place and the pain-free power of the built-in blister tabs.
For every pair of socks that's purchased, Bombas donates another pair to shelters and community organizations.
Promising review: "These are my favorite socks. They're super comfortable and padded. They don't slide down in my shoes. I can even wear them in my tap shoes, and I'm confident that they won't get worn down from all the dancing I do." —Tanya R.
Get a four-pack from Bombas for $52 (available in women's sizes S–L and two color schemes).
31. A long-lasting preserved floral bouquet to do the classic Mother's Day thing but waaayyy better since this beauty is going to stick around for a good long while without any constant tending.
Promising review: "The actual product is better than I could have imagined. The stock picture shows a pretty arrangement, but they exceeded my expectations in every way." —lisa m shafer
Get it from Amazon for $54.94 (available in three colors).
32. Some Baked by Melissa mini cupcakes because mom spent years bankrolling your sweet tooth. It's time you return the favor with a sampler of bite-size treats. She'll love trying all the different flavors (almost) as much as she loves you.
The sampler comes with all of the bakery's bestselling flavors, including Tie-Dye, Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Cookie Dough, Triple Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Chip Pancake, Red Velvet, Mint Cookie, S’Moreo, Caramel Cake Batter, Psychedelic Snowcapm and Cotton Candy.
Promising review: "Whenever I have an occasion coming up, this is my go-to gift. Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, everything! Everyone loves these treats!" —Hayley
Get them from Baked by Melissa for $37+ (available in trays of 25, 50, or 100).
33. These breathable bamboo bed sheets that are cool to the touch and wick away moisture if your mom is constantly complaining about your human furnace of a father making the bed unbearably hot.
Promising review: "These are the softest and most luxurious sheets I've ever known! I can't believe they only cost $39.99...I will be buying more as gifts for friends and family! Also, I did tumble dry them when it was recommended air drying is best. Didn't harm them, but next time, I will air-dry them and see if they feel even softer. I slept like a baby!" —Darin watkins
Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in sizes Twin–Cal. King and 22 colors).
34. Plus, a pair of Beckham Hotel Collection pillows because, chances are, your mom could use a new one, and *no one* likes spending their hard-earned cash on things like pillows, so you'll be doing them a major favor.
Promising review: "Got two sets: one for myself and the other for a Mother’s Day gift. And we both LOVE THEM. They’re so good for back and side sleepers like us. You just descend into a pile of clouds. I know, dramatic. But they’re that good. My mother said it eases her neck pain (the reason I got them), so I’m happy." —Melanin Dragon
Get a pair from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two sizes).
35. A subscription-based letter service to stock mom's mailbox with fun, weekly recreations of historical letters instead of just bills and catalogs she never subscribed to. Each letter comes with an informative postscript to provide added context for each letter.
Letterjoy is a small business creating physical reproductions of historical letters covering a variety of timely topics and events from the 1600s onward. Each letter comes with a postscript to give the letter additional context. According to Letterjoy, recent themes have included Supreme Court battles, the birth of the automobile, and Civil War spies.
Letters are mailed weekly, and newly activated orders usually go out in the first mailing of the month selected at checkout.
Gift a 3-month subscription to Letterjoy for $49.99 (also available in 6- and 12-month subscriptions).
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