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Mother’s Day gift picks: Top gifts for every mama in your life

A collage of gifts including a water bottle, slippers, glasses and more.

Written by Jennier Heilbron

On my very first Mother’s Day, I expected something BIG. Something shiny. Something I could brag about to my other new mommy friends. With a little luck (and endless amounts of hints and pictures), my baby daddy gave me said big, shiny, brag-worthy bracelet and I felt like queen of the world, mommy with the mostest. Fast forward 16 years and 3 children later, we have moved out of showering mommy with gifts on Mother’s Day to mommy begging to take a shower on Mother’s Day. They spoil me rotten, what can I say?

 

Alas, if I could wave a magic wand and a fully loaded credit card, there ARE quite a few gifts I wouldn’t mind getting and giving. From a sister, to a mother-in-law to your mom and their grandma, I’ve rounded up some fabulous gifts for every type of mom that’ll definitely have them feeling like mommy with the mostest, too.

Your mom (their grandma!)

1

Portable Charger

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$

$

Your mother can never find her charger let alone her phone. Help her out with a portable charger so she can keep her phone charged and ready for when you text her to come and babysit!

2

Quilted Jacket

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13.75

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This chic-looking quilted jacket is less bulky than a puffer but will still keep your mom toasty when she comes to those early morning soccer games to cheer on the grandkids!

3

Brightland Olive Oil

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74.00

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Help your mom update her pantry and recipes with some top-of-the-line olive oil. Not only is Brightland a great quality oil, but the bottles will look beautiful on the counter!

4

Frozen Soft Serve Maker

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$

34.30

$

Instead of giving them ice cream, grandma can whip up the kids a healthy sweet treat using this frozen dessert maker! Plus, it doubles as a fun activity for when the grandkids come over.

Your sister (their aunt!)

1

Trench Coat

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$

79.99

$

You love your sister, but apparently she doesn’t know that doing drop-off in a robe is a meme, not a theme. Update her carpool coolness with this trench coat she can throw over pajamas…if she must!

2

Pajama Set

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44.99

$

We love a matching pajama set and your sister will love this one’s softness and almost-acceptable-to-wear-in-public vibe (under the trench coat)!

3

Fuzzy Slide-On Sandals

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19.99

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A few seasons back, Hermes did a fuzzy slide and these are giving that same vibe at a fraction of the price but with the same softness and hip appeal. You just gave your sister a head-to-toe look!

Mother-in-law

1

Stack of 3 Bracelets

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74.47

$

Since your mother-in-law is always asking about your jewelry (and wondering if her son bought it for you), treat her to her own stack! This set can be worn together or individually.

2

Skinny Leather Belt

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23.99

$

She’ll love this gorgeous belt to wear with all her “trousers” or even with jeans for a casual and on-trend look.

3

Blue Light Reading Glasses

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19.99

$

Your mom loses her phone, his mom loses her glasses. It’s a thing and you’ll be there one day, too! These stylish glasses come in a pack of 3 and you can choose the appropriate magnification!

4

Monogrammed Travel Jewelry Organizer

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$

14.95

$

Perfect for any long weekend trip! This is a super thoughtful gift that’ll also become one of those seriously helpful items they actually use on the regular.

Best friend

1

Makeup Bag

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$

18.99

This makeup bag is not only super spacious, but it’s giving major Louis Vuitton vibes and will look great on the sink of the hotel on your next girls’ trip with your bestie.

2

Straw Tote

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$

45.99

Again, for that vacation you’ll never get to take together. This straw tote feels like Prada but won’t actually break the bank.

3

Studded Gold Starbucks Tumbler

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$

69.95

When you can’t find your bestie, you know it’s likely she is on a Starbucks run! Get her this fabulous Starbucks tumbler so she can start making her iced coffee at home (and save money for a vacay!).

4

Adult Coloring Book

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$

7.99

Without your best friend, who would you complain to about everyone all day, every day? Give your girlfriend a good laugh and an actually therapeutic way to destress.

For the new mom

1

Oversized Leather Tote Bag

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$

49.99

This bag is so chic, it’s giving quiet luxury vibes similar to the totes we are seeing from The Row or Loewe. Perfect for a new mom who needs to schlep lots of stuff!

2

Temperature-Controlled Mug

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$

113.00

Welcome to motherhood, the land of microwaving the same cup of coffee 14 times before 11 a.m.! Not anymore with this temperature-controlled mug! Her coffee will stay warm all day.

3

LED Face Mask

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$

69.99

All new moms feel like they could use a pick-me-up! Give her a “glow up” with this highly rated but affordable LED Face Mask!

For the active mom

1

Stanley Cup

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$

31.47

Keep her hydrated during her workouts and all day long! The Stanley is life support for every mom and your active mom friend will be sincerely thrilled about this gift.

2

Weighted Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders

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$

35.99

She lifts heavy and goes hard, but she doesn’t take a lot of time for herself. This heated and weighted neck pad is a great way to help this mama mend and take care of her body!

3

Gua Sha and Ice Roller Set

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$

5.59

There is no better way to de-puff than with an ice roller and a gua sha. This two-in-one set is incredibly inexpensive and definitely a guaranteed-to-be-used gift!

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Jennifer is a writer, mom of 3 and shopaholic. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, 3 sons and endless amounts of Amazon deliveries.

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