The 40 Best Mother’s Day Gifts

Let’s start with the ultimate styling tool. This is something she’s always wanted but never bought for herself.

This Japanese exfoliating washcloth is pretty life-changing. It’s a touch rougher than a regular loofa or washcloth, so it’s great for buffing out skin to a nice soft and smooth texture.

Pro tip: Get one hard cover in case Tucci ever rolls through her town for a book signing. But also buy it on audiobook. He reads his own audiobooks, and that voice is undeniable.

Actually it’s also the first Mother’s Day since Ina Garten released her memoir. A one-two of the Stanley Tucci memoir and this one is catnip for moms.

You can’t go wrong with a tennis bracelet. I’m especially fond of smaller diamonds here. First, because that’s what my mom would wear, but it’s because bigger diamonds can make a tennis bracelet too much. This one is dainty and classy.

If you want to buy her a luxury, there’s two options in my mind: jewelry or small leather goods. For jewelry, you can go a few different routes. For small leather goods, nothing is going to surpass Hermès. This little Calvi cardholder is the perfect wallet, especially if you’re not buying her an Hermès bag.

My mom called to ask about “the shoes with the weird logo” that all her friends are wearing. She was, of course, talking about On sneakers. These are a go-to for moms anywhere.

These sorts of swivel cheese boards are sold all over the place now. The formula is the same no matter where you buy, but I like this one off Amazon because of the quick shipping.

My mom is a YETI woman, through and through. When she goes to the pool, she’s got this YETI tote for gear, a small YETI cooler for drinks, and a YETI tumbler for water. Comical, yes, but the gear is so good I support her on this one.

This is a quick comparison, but Orphéon, when worn by women, hits me like a new-school Chanel No. 5. It’s fresh at the top with juniper, dries down with jasmine, and lingers for a few hours with tonka bean and cedar. It’s a gin and tonic in a jazz club, perfect for a woman like her.

Of course, nothing is going to replace a classic. If she’s a Chanel No. 5 woman, you better get her a new bottle.

There’s not a more iconic bracelet than the David Yurman braided bracelet. My brother bought my mom one a few years back and she’s worn it pretty much every day since. On this one, the rose-gold center station adds a nice touch.

Everywhere you look, there’s poly-blend blankets. Mom deserves better than that. A plaid Irish mohair-blend blanket will fit any decor. And since mohair is lighter and silkier than other wools, it’s a wonderful all-season blanket.

A skin-care mask with three modes that fight fine lines and wrinkles, tighten up skin, and minimize dark spots. It’s an investment, but affordable compared to the price of consistent LED treatments. Plus, it’s just as good.

Last time I went home, my mom saw the Sabah’s I use as house shoes and instantly put in an order to my brothers and me. Chances are your mom would love a pair too.

This is, honestly, the perfect beach bag. It’s big, sturdy, and looks good. Plus, it’s made of vinyl instead of the canvas you typically get from Steele. That means it’s ridiculously easy to clean. A must for any mom that spends summers at the beach or by the pool.

For the sake of transparency, I’ll tell y’all this is the exact gift I’m getting my mom this year. (She won’t read this, don’t worry.) It’s beautiful, like anything Hermès, but more casual and affordable than some of the other things you can buy. Bonus points for the stirrup-inspired clasp, an obvious nod to the company’s equestrian heritage.

If Gucci is more mom’s speed, we love this heart pendant bracelet.

I mean, the least you could do is a give her a call…. Get this box of crisp, refreshing sauvignon blanc if you want to go above and beyond.