6 Mother’s Day Gifts That Are One Part Practical, One Part Meaningful

The best gifts tell a story. Give the wonder of love this Mother’s Day at Macy’s.

“A few years ago I picked up a dress for my mom for Mother's Day. I wanted to add a little something extra, so I spent time looking for the perfect accessory. I ended up snagging a scarf that paired perfectly with the dress. My mom loved them and texts me almost every time she wears it (often to tell me about all of the compliments she receives because of it). I was happy that my mom liked the gift, but even more so that it felt personal to her. Plus, it presents a consistently great opportunity for us to text!” —Kyle D.

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“When my brothers and I were younger, we saved our allowances and got a necklace for my mom for Mother’s Day. We were super into the idea because it was personalized: There was a tiny boy or girl with their birthstone in the middle.” —Caitlin C.

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“My last year before going off to college, I got my mother a watch for Mother's Day. It wasn’t expensive (but felt like a fortune at that age) and was one of the nicest things I'd ever bought her. I knew that my going to college was going to break her heart, so I told her I'd always be with her regardless of whether we lived in the same house.” —Johanna S.

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“Each Mother’s Day, I try way too hard to get a gift that is hyperpersonal, and in turn it ends up collecting dust. Last year, I decided to change tactics and do something personal I knew she would use every day. I bought her a bottle of her favorite perfume. Sure enough, some days I’ll get a text from her saying, ‘Wearing the perfume you got me, thinking of you!’ Sometimes the simple gifts are the best.” —Clark M.

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“When I spent a semester studying abroad in France, I was determined to get my mom the perfect gift. I wanted to find something really special and authentic. Wherever I went, I kept an eye on all the fashion and accessories that women her age were sporting. Finally, two days before my flight home, I saw it: a pristine handbag in a crowd of passersby. I flagged the women wearing it down and, with a semester of language immersion under my belt, was able to learn where I could find a similar one. I spent most of my last few days there in search of this quintessentially French handbag. Eleven years later, my mom still uses it — and loves to brag about how I had a conversation in French to track it down!” —Tory H.

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“I live in New York and my mom is still in my hometown in Pennsylvania so we only see each other in person a handful of times each year. A couple of years ago, I visited home, and my mom fell in love with a tiny floral coin purse I had. She kept telling me how cute it was every time I pulled it out. When Mother’s Day came around the year, I immediately thought of it as a gift. It took a little digging to track down the same one, but I found it and had it shipped to her. She was so surprised! Plus, you’re never too old to match with your mom!” —Dana V.

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