50 Really Great Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is one of those holidays you don’t want to goof up.

I mean, you can say Mother’s Day is just a Hallmark holiday, but really, who doesn’t want to be acknowledged for the hard work that mothering is?

Whether you’re buying Mother’s Day gifts for your own mom or mother-in-law or sending hints to your spouse, these are a dozen plus of the best Mother’s Day gifts that are thoughtful, useful, and fun.

I hope these suggestions will help you be a rockstar when May 10th rolls around (always sooner than you expect, of course).

50 Really Great Mother’s Day Gifts

Mapiful Maps
Have you seen these gorgeous custom maps that showcase anywhere in the world that’s meaningful to you? You can choose where he was born, where you met or married or any other place you want in a variety of gorgeous designs. We have two of these in our home and I love them.

Flecks of Gold Journal
I don’t listen to a lot of podcasts (too many audiobooks to get through!) but I do love 3 in 30 and I love the journal she launched to help moms notice and remember the best parts of being a mom. This is an heirloom quality book and Rachel got every detail JUST RIGHT. They’re $5 off right now, plus use the code everydayreading for an additional 10% off.

Book of the Month Club Subscription
You know those people who love to read but you’re afraid to buy them a book because what if they already have it? A Book of the Month Club subscription solves that problem – they pick five new releases each month and then every subscriber gets to choose which of those five books they want. So smart! I wrote a full post about Book of the Month Club here with all the details about how it works.

Two Peas and Their Pod Cookbook
This is my #1 cookbook right now. It’s beautiful and has a full range of recipes from breakfast to dessert, vegetarian and main dish desserts, and salads, soups, and snacks. I’ve made a slew of recipes from this book and you just can’t go wrong with any of them. It’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the home cook, or mom who likes to put cookbooks on display.

Glass Mixing Bowl
This is the bowl I reach for EVERY time I’m baking – I love how it looks and it’s just so easy to use because of the handle and the markings on the side. And it’s super affordable. One batch of muffins, coming right up.

Book Labels
I made a bunch of these book labels for our Book Swap party a few years ago and I’m OBSESSED with them. They’re totally reasonably priced, there are a million great designs, and you can personalize them however you’d like (“This book belongs to Susan Clark” or “Return this book to Jane Rogers or else. . . “). And you can just put them in an envelope with your Mother’s Day card and it will cost you zero extra shipping dollars. Or bundle them with a book for super bonus points (here are the ten books I recommend most frequently!)

Ecco Sneakers
I looked at these Soft 7 Sneakers for MONTHS before I finally purchased them and they are worth EVERY PENNY. They are crazy comfortable, require no breaking in and are perfect for days of walking. I took them to London straight out of the box and wore them brand-new for 10-12 miles a day and not only did they not hurt my feet, my feet weren’t even TIRED at the end of the day. I can’t say enough good things about them.

Necklace Holder
In our last house, all my jewelry was in a dresser drawer and the necklaces especially were a complete disaster. I actually had to throw away about a dozen of them because they were SO TANGLED that there was no hope for ever getting them undone. When we moved into this house, I bought this necklace hanger and I absolutely love it. It’s so clean looking, nothing gets tangled and the base is perfect for holding my rings and bigger bracelets. It comes in white, black and brass.

I Chart You Geneology Chart
My sister found these charts a few years ago and we gave one to my parents for Christmas and it was STUNNING. I have my own now and I’m obsessed with it and it makes for a perfect Mother’s Day gift. Use the code JANSSEN for 20% off!

Neck Book Light
I was SO dubious about a book light that went around your neck instead of clipping to a book, but I was 100% wrong. It makes it feel like you’re living in the stone ages when you use any other ones – this one is just such a great design and so much better than anything else I’ve tried. I promise, you might be dubious, but it’s a winner – more than 45,000 reviews can’t be wrong. Also, it’s great for close-up work like jigsaw puzzles and embroidery or knitting.

Facial Sunscreen
I’ve raved about this before multiple times, but it is just, hands down, the best facial sunscreen I’ve ever used. It goes on so easily, acts as a great primer for my makeup and is a mineral sunscreen rather than a chemical sunscreen. It gives such great coverage, I often wear it solo (and other days I layer on a BB cream for more coverage). Now you can prove to your mom you’re following her advice to wear sunscreen everyday. 

Book Journal
The beautiful little book journal has space to log 100 books (with one page for each) and each page includes space to share title details, dates, your rating (in a couple of categories), and your favorite quotes or thoughts from the book, plus how you found this particular title. It also includes a daily reading tracker and tons of great book lists. It’s just GORGEOUS. Here’s a full post and more pictures of this outstanding book journal! Great for the mother who is an avid reader!

Tabletop Terrarium
I know that plants are a crazy popular gift to give for Mother’s Day, but this tabletop terrarium puts a fun spin on that idea! Bart got me one for Christmas and I have loved it so much! Not only is it fun to pop cuttings into, it also looks great no matter where we put it!

Rotating Puzzle Board
I resisted a puzzle board for YEARS and then the moment I got one, I thought “Why in the world have I been holding out?” It is THE best to be able to be able to work on a puzzle and then put it away if we need the dining table. We store ours under our couch when we’re not using it (I got the 1500 piece one because a few of my White Mountain puzzles are SO BIG)! I also have this tilting puzzle board which is more expensive but is so much easier on my neck and back! 

Mini White Noise Machine
I bought two of these for our Croatia trip and every single day I congratulated myself on them! They are so tiny, run for 16+ hours on a single charge and have tons of sound options. We used ours every night of that trip and every trip since and now I need to buy 2-3 more so we always have one for every room when we travel. These would be the Mother’s Day gift for a woman in your life who loves travel or has small children!

Page Turner Remote for a Kindle
Take note that I thought this was the dumbest product ever…until I tried one. I bought one for me and one for my daughter for her 14th birthday and it really is the best thing ever! Great for any woman who adores her Kindle! (You can see it in action in this video!).

Snack Box
We use this constantly, whether it’s to make it easy to grab veggies from the fridge for an afternoon bite or take a bunch of fruit and veggie options on a road or boat trip or on a day out skiing! It’s only $10 and is a year round workhorse at our house! You’d be mom-of-the-year with this in your arsenal. 

Mike’s Hot Honey
We had a fancy pizza night with friends a few years ago and one of the couples brought a bottle of hot honey. Didn’t take me long to add my own bottle to my grocery delivery order and I have LOVED it (and now I never let it run out!). I drizzle it on pizza or meat or avocado toast and it adds a phenomenal little spicy sweetness that I can’t get enough of!

Crossbody Thread Bag
This is my go-to bag! It comes in so many great colors (some are 50% off), it’s incredibly affordable and the best part – my basic Kindle fits into it perfectly! I also love that it has just enough pockets for my phone, chapstick, keys and headphones to stay organized and not get lost! This is a no-brainer gift in my eyes! Use my affiliate code JANSSEN.

Fancy Salt
I ended up getting The Salt Bundle to give last year to several people on my list last year for Christmas and they have all raved about it! Once you use this freshly mixed salt, you won’t go back to the regular stuff. Use the code EVERYDAYREADING for 10% off your order!

Geometry Towels
I own so many of these towels and they live up to the hype! They’re the only towels I want to use now in the kitchen and they have such fun patterns that they make me happy every time I see them. This would make such a simple and easy Mother’s Day gift.

Frother
Bart bought me this for Christmas a couple of years ago and it gets used pretty much every day, whether for Bart’s morning Peachy Greens, a mug of hot chocolate for the girls after school, or mixing up a favorite protein mix. It’s super powerful, easy to clean and works like a charm. It’s a great kitchen gadget to have that you will find yourself using more than you ever thought!

Leather Heart Bookmarks
Who would I be if I didn’t have a book related gift somewhere on this list? These leather bookmarks are the perfect simple, yet thoughtful gift for any book lover. (Plus they are under $8 for 6 – so you could give one to every mother you know – sister, friends, grandmothers!)

Gel Pens
I’m a sucker for a good pen and these check all of the boxes. They’re super affordable, have a great weight to them and they are so smooth to write with. If you have a mom that likes making lists, writing in her journal, writing thank you notes, etc., these are a homerun gift.

Tarte Tubing Mascara
I have two favorite mascaras and one of them is this tubing mascara. Because it is a tubing mascara, it’s the one I reach for when I’m going to be swimming, going to the lake, or sweating a lot. No smearing or smudging – it is magical! You don’t have to be really into makeup to love this mascara.

Mini box cutters
This is one of my standard gifts and it’s just SO GOOD. I know it seems totally dumb (why would you even need box cutters?) but I promise, once you have a few of them, you’ll never go back. They’re so handy and the perfect little inexpensive gift when you don’t want something flashy or over the top, but that will 100% get used.

Towel Warmer
I have talked time and time again about how much we unexpectedly love our towel warmer. We received it as a gift for Christmas a couple of years ago and use it non-stop! This would be such a fun way to add some extra luxury to any mom’s shower experience.

Fabric Shaver
The first thing I used this fabric shaver on was the egg chair in my office which I LOVE and also was extremely extremely pilled. Five minutes later and it looked brand new again with all those annoying little fuzz bobbles completely gone. It seriously is a miracle worker and the best $9 I’ve spent in ages. I’ve used it on all my upholstered furniture, my sweaters, throw pillows and anything else I can think of!

Electronics Organizer
I gave this to Bart for Christmas and then when he took it on our Costa Rica trip I was so jealous that I ordered my own in a different color – his cords were all organized and easy to access while mine were floating around in my bag!

Glass Olive Oil Spray Dispenser
I use olive oil constantly and I’d love this handy little gadget to keep me from flooding my croutons or other things that need a light mist rather than a bath. The perfect Mother’s Day gift for a home cook.

Rechargeable Hand Warmers
I know Mother’s Day is at the end of cold season, but I bet when winter rolls back around, they will be so ecstatic to own a pair of these. Cold hands are never fun for anyone!

Slim Wallet
I’ve been reaching for smaller bags lately (no desire to haul around something oversized), and switching to a slim wallet has made such a difference. It frees up space for the things I actually want to carry – like my Kindle.

Silk Pillowcase
I switched to a silk pillowcase a couple of years ago to prevent my hair from breaking as much, especially in the dry Utah air and I’m never going back! Plus, it comes in a million colors.

Victorinox Paring Knife
I know a paring knife doesn’t seem like an exciting gift, but I promise you will not regret giving this out. It is FAR superior than all other paring knives and it never gets dull! If you don’t get this for your mother, definitely get one for yourself! We have a dozen of these.

Gold Knot Earrings
I love some basic jewelry and having some solid statement pieces that make an outfit and these are exactly that! (Plus, I love that these are under $10 – so they make a really affordable Mother’s Day gift!)

Cozy Socks for Women
There is just something special about slipping on an extra pair of cozy socks during those colder months. I can see any female loving these!

The One Classic Necklace
I wear this necklace literally every day! I love that the diamond doesn’t slide along the chain, so it just stays put. This is one of those necklaces that goes with everything. You can use code: TAKE20 for a discount.

Wooden Digital Alarm Clock
If you’ve been around here for a while you know I’m a huge believer of having your phone charge somewhere that isn’t your bedroom. I’ve used this alarm clock for years and LOVE it! For the mom who wants to separate from their phone a little bit – I love this aesthetic option.

Spring Puzzle
One of my favorite things to do when the weather warms up is set up a puzzle on our back patio. Even better if I’m starting a springy puzzle to welcome in the good weather. There are lots of great options for spring puzzles and I want them all!

Bronzing Foam
This is my #1 favorite sunless tanner (and I’ve tried so many over the last decade). I use it once a week year-round for the most natural, streak-free glow. Perfect for any mother wanting to get her glow back after a long winter. My code is JANSSENB15

Jiyu Toner Pads
These have gone viral this year and for good reason. I’m on my third jar of these! This would be a great gift for a mother who is into skincare.

Dinner Napkins
I love these napkins so much – the prints are so pretty, they’re super soft, they wash well and they don’t need to be ironed! I’ve basically forgotten about all my other napkins since I got these. I know I would be over the moon excited to receive a set of these as a Mother’s Day gift! Use the code JANSSEN15

Chambray Wide Leg Drawstring Pant
These are new to my wardrobe this spring – they are so comfortable but look so put together and go with everything! I wore them all over France and they didn’t sag one bit. These would be a great closet staple to add to a mom’s wardrobe.

Salt & Stone Discovery Set
I usually can’t handle perfume (it makes me feel so claustrophobic) but this set changed my mind – I love it! I also love that you could divide this up into smaller individual gifts, if you are gifting to more than one mother. Use code JANSSEN15 for a discount.

I’d love to hear your favorite Mother’s Day gifts, whether they’re ones you’ve given or received or even just heard about!

P.S. If you want to get a jump on Father’s Day, one of my most popular posts is this one with really good gift ideas for men.

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