Editor-Vetted Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Mom

“If I can’t be home with my mom on Mother’s Day to make her breakfast, I love to send her baked goods so she still feels pampered. Zingerman’s is my go-to and their nationwide shipping is a lifesaver!” says W+G’s Senior Food Editor, Betty Gold. The Brunch Bakery Basket contains loaves of sourdough and banana bread, almond and orange brioche, four assorted scones, a mini tea cake, an oatmeal raisin cookie, a raspberry-filled hand pie, and apricot rugelach cookies.

If mom is always on top of the latest trends, she'll adore these chain hoops from Melinda Maria. They're classy, yet playful, and the use of synthetic "diamondettes" (versus real diamonds) means the price tag is a beauty too. Available in gold and silver.

If my mom has it her way, she’ll spend at least part of her Mother’s Day putzing around the garden. If that sounds familiar, I’m here to remind you that a pair of gardening gloves is always a good idea. These durable and cute gloves come in two different sizes (medium and large) and a variety of pretty floral patterns. Throw in a gift card to her local nursery and she’ll be one happy sunflower.

Maybe your mom is better keeping her distance from foliage, and that’s OK! Easyplant offers a variety of gorgeous potted plants that need minimal (like, minimal) care. Each gorgeous plant-child comes in a self-watering pot that only requires her attention once a month. I have a ruby ficus from Easyplant and let me tell you, it is flourishing and I really can’t take much credit at all. I just fill the water container once a month and keep it in the type of light Easyplant suggested. Also worth noting: if something does go awry with your plant in the first 90 days, the company will send you a replacement.

If soft and snuggly is her game, this waffle-knit pullover from Negative will deliver. It's made with a blend of soft cotton and spandex and has a slouchy silhouette that looks great on any bod. Available in sizes XS-2XL and six colors.

This gorgeous, champagne-colored coffee cup from Corkcicle will keep mom's cuppa joe hot for five hours. Whether she's sliding it into her car cupholder or toting it on the train, she won't spill a drop thanks to the grippy bottom and leak-proof, spill-proof lid. I recommend adding a bag of her favorite coffee beans to really round out this gift.

This portable hammock chair is perfect for moms who love to travel (or just love to sit in a hammock wherever they please!). It's beyond easy to set up and includes a handy backpack-style carrying bag so she can tote it just about anywhere. The handwoven bed is super soft and durable and is available in a variety of colors to match her personal style.

This gorgeous minimalist watch from Citizen is a timepiece she'll have forever. It has classy coin-edge detailing and roman numerals for an elevated look that will go with any of her stylish 'fits. Plus, it's powered by light, so she'll never have to replace the battery.

Neendi's jammies are made with a silky soft and breathable blend of rayon and viscose to keep her comfortable in any season. With an oversized, drapey fit and adorable patterns (I have the Abstract Daisy pair and I *love* them), she'll never want to take them off. Available in XS-XL.

I never thought I’d be typing “designer bug spray,” but here we are. If your mom likes to spend time outdoors but is always complaining about mosquitos (“they love me”) you’ll absolutely want to consider getting her this fancy-pants insect repellant. The only ingredients are essential oils that are blended in organic, non-GMO sugarcane alcohol, so you don’t need to worry about icky Deet or other chemicals. Your mom is sure to love its woodsy, cedar scent. And most importantly? It doesn’t smell like bug spray.

I’m late to the scalp brush game, but holy moly I now see why everyone loves them: scrubbing those little silicone teeth all over my head is easily my new favorite act of self-care. If your mom could use a little de-stressing, a scalp massage (which also exfoliates the scalp and helps remove product residue) might be just what the doctor ordered. Best of all, this one from Ceremonia is under $20.

If your mom loves nothing more than to spend copious amounts of time on her skin-care routine, she’ll appreciate this trio of bestsellers from Beauty Pie. The set includes the brand’s Japanfusion Cleanser, Super Healthy Skin Deluxe Moisture Body Cremé, and Super Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Cream (you might want to point out that she doesn’t *need* that last one). All three products are safe for all skin types and are jam packed with skin-care ingredients she knows and loves.

Ok this is a splurge, but hear me out. I always thought juicing was going to be a loud, labor intensive endeavor, but the Nama J2 changed that. The design literally cuts and loads your fruits and veggies so you don't have to babysit, and it can also be used to make nut milks, sorbet, and more. Best of all, it is *so* quiet and relatively easy to clean for a juicer. If your mom is a farmer's market regular, she'll absolutely love this juicer.

How freakin' cute is this shell-shaped clutch from Ann Taylor? The wicker material is perfect for the warmer weather ahead, and it even comes with a detachable gold chain strap so she can style it as a clutch or a shoulder bag.

If your mom has always wanted a diffuser but hasn’t wanted to give up the counter space, she’ll love the Pura 4. It’s a plug-in smart diffuser that holds two different scents at a time and can be easily controlled via the Pura app. The scents are high-end fragrance blends from brands you know and love (think: Capri Blue, Brooklyn Candle Company, Tommy Bahama) and the device also has a cute nightlight feature. Best of all, right now you can save 20 percent on sets and subscriptions for Mother’s Day.

We’re loving this beautiful vase from Anthropologie. Handcrafted and available in multiple sizes, this will light up your mother's home—and I think it probably goes without saying, but you must gift this to your mom with flowers inside. Better yet, gift her a subscription to Bouqs so she can refill her vase on the reg!

Whether your design-loving mom leans more Joanna Gaines or more Architectural Digest, she no-doubt loves a chic bathroom setup. That means every little detail counts, from the vanity knobs to her facial cleanser. This set from Courtney Cox' home brand, Homecourt, won't just look beautiful, but the moisturizer is silky smooth and the scents are divine (I recommend Neroli Leaf!).

Jessica Willison Reyes, W+G Business Development & Ops Manager, wants a gift that’s representative of her daughter—and she has her eye on this birthstone pendant from Mejuri. Each of the 4mm gemstones sits in a delicate 14-carat gold setting. You can choose to add it to one of Mejuri’s bracelets or necklaces, or you can gift the pendant alone so mom can pop it on a chain she already owns. Oh, and a surefire way to make her cry? Get a piece for yourself with her birthstone.

“I’ve had my eye on breastmilk jewelry and this brand creates really lovely, classic-looking pieces,” says W+G Health Director, Kaitlin Ahern. A sweet and special gift for new moms, Gems & Juniper takes breast milk, preserves it, powders it, then hardens it into a stone. You can choose from four pendant styles, four chain styles and two 14-carat gold chain lengths. 

Ettitude is known for their silky smooth bamboo sheets, but they also make a really great bathrobe. Made with sustainably-sourced bamboo waffle fabric, it’s a supple, mid-weight robe that mom won’t want to take off. I can attest, I have the river blue color and it’s so buttery soft and snuggly, but still light enough for the warmer months. Available in four colors and four sizes.

If she’s really into astrology, why not let her learn a little more about her birth chart with this made-to-order book? Just provide mom’s birth date, time, and location, and sit back as Birthdate Co. creates a customized hardcover book with over 70 pages of horoscope readings. The fabric binding and intricate cover illustration will look gorgeous on her coffee table. Plus, it’s about her, so of course she’ll love it.

Nothing says “olive you” like… well, you get it. I love a pun and so does my mom. If that’s the vibe with you and yours, this is a silly-yet-awesome gift that will bring a smile to her face. Lounge on it while you throw back a few dirty martinis together, and you’ve officially crushed Mother’s Day.

Move over, Gordon Ramsay! Help mom level up her cooking game with this small-but-mighty food processor. I use this little thing all. the. time, and stand by the belief that everyone needs one. It holds 3.5 cups of anything (Make pesto! Chop nuts! Liquify stuff!) and comes in a bunch of pretty colors to match any kitchen aesthetic.

This beautiful walnut bread lame is another suggestion from Jessica Willison Reyes. “I love the idea of getting an ‘upgrade’ item—my mom bakes sourdough, so I got her a nice lame,” she says. The sharp blade helps slice into any dough (pro tip: it’s called “docking”) to help her create the perfect crispy-yet-moist loaf. It also comes with a box of razor blades and is packaged in a pretty foil-covered paper box, perfect for gifting.

Stereotypes be damned—some moms would rather spend less time in the kitchen, and Eva Rohan, W+G Director of Content & Strategy, thinks the Our Place Wonder Oven is the perfect solution. As the name suggests, this little oven is quite the wonder. It’s a 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven that also features steam infusion (can your air fryer do that?). Plus, it preheats 75 percent faster and cooks up to 30 percent faster than traditional ovens, so she can bust out a meal in a flash. We also love that it comes in six different colors and comes with four trays, a 100-day trial, and a 1-year warranty.

Give mom the gift of self-reflection and personal growth with this guided journal from Intelligent Change, the creators of the ever-popular Five Minute Journal. The “Becoming a Warrior Journal” includes over 100 thoughtful prompts to help her dig deep into her identity and beliefs, no matter where she is in life. The simple cover and cloth-bound design makes this a very pretty gift, too.

Whether mom’s into at-home workouts or hitting up her local yoga studio, having a good exercise mat is key. This foldable design from Stakt is great because, not only is it study, lightweight, and convenient, but it can be folded in sections to provide additional cushion (say, under your knees) or elevation (say, for triceps dips). It’s available in several different colors, ranging from a neutral charcoal to a pretty seafoam tone.

Have you ever bought a candle in a vessel you really love and felt sad when the wick met its end? Same. That's why my husband and I order candle refills from Siblings and use their non-toxic coconut wax candle kits to repurpose our favorite vessels. The scents are high-quality and stunning, and each bag comes with a wick and enough wax to create a 10-ounce candle. Best of all, the wax comes in a compostable bag from a company that offsets their impact by removing plastic from the ocean. The Spa Pack, which I bet any mom will love, includes three spa-worthy scents.