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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Won’t Disappoint

From once-in–a-lifetime adventures to cookie subscriptions, here are the perfect gift ideas to win Mother’s Day.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Won’t Disappoint
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Mothers everywhere have been challenged in endless, wildly unpredictable ways these past few years, so there’s no better time than Mother’s Day (which falls on May 8 this year, in case you were wondering) to shower moms with a little extra love. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gifts, from chic tabletop must-haves to personalized pieces she’ll wear for years to come, for every mom in your life.

For the Food & Wine Obsessed

Whether she’s obsessed with going to all the hot new restaurants, she’s an avid at-home baker, or a major wine enthusiast, here are some of our favorite options at every price point for the epicure in your life.

The Olive Oil

Pineapple Collaborative
$34

Quilted Oven Mitts

Cynthia Rowley
$105

King Wine Club

King Restaurant
$140

Dinner at COMAL with Virgilio Martínez

Chileno Bay Resort & Residences
$500

For the Entertainer

What does one get the hostess with the mostess? Something she can use for her many upcoming spring and summer soirees, of course. From colorful tabletop pieces to cheeky vases, here are the perfect gift ideas for the entertainer in your life.

Spotted Bud Vase

Paul Arnhold Glass
$200

Wave Pitcher

Sophie Lou Jacobsen
$225

Love Handles Vase

Anissa Kermiche
$468

Rinka Bowl

Kaneko Kohyo
$Price Ranging

For the Beauty Fiend

From instant trendy nails to a highlighter that offers an instant glow-up, here are some of our go-to gifts for the beauty-obsessive in your life. Bundle a few of these items for a beauty goodie bag she is sure to get excited about.

Study Hall

Chillhouse
$16

Miracle Balm

Jones Road
$38

Lit Up Highlight Stick

Westman Atelier
$48

Custom Lipstick

Bite Beauty
$60

The Body 3-Step

Necessaire
$50

Salt Eau de Parfum

Ellis Brooklyn
$105

Gift Card

HeyDay Skincare

For The Mom-to-Be

She might not have gained her "mom" status officially yet, but she certainly deserves to be celebrated. Opt for soft and cozy items to keep her comfy through the third (and fourth) trimester or, perhaps, something that will be extra useful once the baby is born, like an Artipoppe carrier.

Biba Latte

Apparis
$100

Must-haves Kit

Hatch Mama
$95

Diaper Backpack

Dagne and Dover
$200

For The New Mom

It’s her first Mother’s Day as a mom, so make sure to show her some extra love with something special. Whether it’s a cute headband (perfect for that postpartum hair loss or just making her feel put together when she doesn’t have time to take a shower–we’ve all been there), a postpartum recovery kit (not the sexiest gift but one she is SURE to appreciate), or a special piece of jewelry to celebrate the newest addition to the family, here are some gift ideas for the newly minted mom in your life.

The Alice Headband

Hill House Home
$50

Marina Dress

Maison Me
$118

The Eye Cream

Augustinus Bader
$215

Mommy and Me Pajamas

Lake Pajama
$Prices Vary

Crossroad Rings

Sarah Hendler
$2840

For the Chic Mom

Surprise her this Mother’s Day with a stylish new pareo to match all of her chic swimsuits, Chloe’s Nama sneakers, or on-trend accessories from Jacquemus or Bottega.

Angle

Bottega Veneta
$400

Miso Platform Slides

Larroude x Oscar de la Renta
$690

Corbeau Necklace

CVC Stone
$3560

For the Jetsetter

If she’s the type who always has her bags packed and her passport in her purse, you can’t go wrong with a luxurious pair of socks, an eye mask, or an Hermes Twilly scarf to pull together almost any look. Or, go big and book her the African adventure of a lifetime.

Twilly Scarf

Hermès
$110

Striped Cashmere Eye Mask

The Elder Statesman
$175

Dane

Teressa Foglia
$500

For the Mom Who Loves a Good Sweat Session

If she almost never misses a workout and lives in her leggings, gift her something that will make her sweat sessions feel re-energized, like Lululemon’s new running sneakers (the brand’s first foray into women’s shoes) or a new workout program entirely (cue: Megan Roup’s cult-favorite online workout, The Sculpt Society). Or, give her something she will want to throw on before and after class.

Yearly Subscription

The Sculpt Society
$180

For the One Who Has It All

When in doubt, give her something with a personal touch, a subscription that will make her think of you month after month or a unique experience she’ll remember for years to come. Think a framed photo of a memorable moment or a class on a subject she’s been dying to learn more about.

The Little Gift: 7x9

Frame Bridge
$49

Online Classes

92Y
$Prices Vary

Mama Love Crewneck

Lingua Franca
$320

Donation

Every Mother Counts

For the Pet Moms

Don’t forget to celebrate the amazing pet mom in your life! Gift her a custom pet portrait or a carry-all bag that connects to the leash to make her dog walking life a little easier.

Custom Pet Portrait

West & Willow
$65

Custom Pet Sweatshirt

Staud x C.Bonx
$195
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