The mother figures in our lives should be celebrated every day of the year, but Mother’s Day is one of those days when we can make them feel extra special — which is partially why searching for the best Mother's day gifts can feel overwhelming.
But don’t fret. Our Shop TODAY editors also shared the tried-and-true products they’ve gifted their leading lady over the years. Plus, expert-approved picks that Meaghan Murphy, editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day and TODAY contributor Chassie Post have previously shared on the show.
From affordable Mother's Day gifts to splurge picks, there’s something on this list for every kind of mom.
Editor-approved Mother’s Day gifts
Uncommon Goods Fowl Language Tea Towel
These tea towels are sure to be a hoot with any mom, but especially associate editor Lauren Witonsky’s mom — whom she’s putting together a cooking-inspired gift package for this upcoming Mother’s Day.
Zazzle Custom Citrus Lemon Pattern Recipe Binder
Page Laura Millar just bought this recipe binder to give to her mom for Mother’s Day this year. “Her mother (my grandma) has a ton of great Italian recipes she makes for us all the time. She’s talked about writing them all out, so she has them in one place,” she explains.
Millar jumped at the opportunity to personalize this binder. “I customized it so it says ‘Nonna’s Recipes’ on the front! It’s really cute and holds a lot.”
Beaulasting Preserved Roses
Associate editor Allie Wise gifted her mom these preserved flowers last year, mainly because they require little-to-no maintenance. “I figured my mom has enough to do, so this way she could enjoy an arrangement of gorgeous roses without having to take care of them daily...like she does with all her kids!” jokes Wise.
These long-lasting flowers are designed to live up to a year and make a stunning addition to any coffee table or windowsill. Each box contains seven roses and you can pick from vibrant shades like yellow and hot pink.
Soma Satin Long-Sleeve Notch Collar Pajama Top
"I put this sleepwear on my wish list from the moment I got a PR pitch about it — never have I seen pajamas in such rich jewel hues!" raves senior editor, Jess Bender. "Note: You can buy this PJ top solo, or you can pair it with either satiny shorts or longer piped pants."
Intelligent Change Becoming a Warrior Journal
The Shop TODAY team appreciates nothing more than a guided journal. It’s a new way to tackle self-care, and will promote Mom into dive in and take the time to indulge in some. The journal consists of multiple prompts that promise to encourage reflection and personal growth.
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
“My mom is a school teacher, so she is always on her feet and hardly has a moment to rest,” says editorial assistant Madison San Miguel. “But she always has a water bottle on hand to keep her hydrated and attentive all day — and this Owala one happens to be her favorite.” San Miguel also notes that the bottle has kept her mother’s drinks cool and leak-proof all-day, so it is perfect for moms who are constantly moving.
Belle Cheese Board Chevoo Mother's Day Gift Box
Bender's mom is "bound" to love this cheese board that comes with four different types of goat cheese and a box of biscuits.
Pair it with her favorite bottle of wine for any impromptu charcuterie board nights.
Duluth Trading Co. Heirloom Gardening Bib Overalls
If your mom is known for having a green thumb, this is the ultimate gift for her this Mother’s Day. Bender plans to give her mom a pair of these overalls after a fellow editor told her about them. Available in 11 unique patterns and sizes XXS-XXL, these gardening overalls are designed to fit women of many shapes and sizes
LAFCO New York Champagne Candle
Social editorial assistant Annie Shigo is planning to get her mom one of these LAFCO candles for Mother’s Day this year. “She is always buying candles and these scents are so universal that I know she will love them.”
This champagne candle has notes of ginger, grapefruit and raspberry for a rich, luxurious scent. Featuring hand-blown glass vessels, each candle is exquisitely unique in its own way to surely make mama feel special.
Amtrak Digital Gift Card
It’s no secret that traveling can be expensive, so help mom get to you with this digital gift card from Amtrak. “I’m always looking for ways for her to save some extra money when it comes to making trips back to New York, so I will surprise my mom with this in her email on Mother’s Day morning,” says Bender.
Hydro Flask 12 L Carry Out Soft Cooler
“My mom has recently moved to a much warmer climate, so beach outings are a regular part of her routine,” says associate editor Kamari Stewart. “I’m eyeing this bag to gift her this year so she doesn’t have to worry about hauling around a clunky cooler anymore. Plus, it’s so cute!”
According to the brand, it’s built to keep items fresh for up to 24 hours and has space for 20 cans without ice. It also has a small outer pocket that’s perfect for holding a phone or a slim wallet.
Olivieri 1882 Triple Chocolate Colomba
"This is such a great gift for someone who loves coffee and a pastry," recommends Shigo. "The flavors are very light but go great with a morning cup of coffee. Nothing beats getting a baked gift, and this one is very unique."
Brooklyn Bagel Par-Baked Bagels & Cream Cheese
“My mom (a lifelong New Yorker) recently moved out of state to a place that’s void of quality carbs,” says Bender. “In an effort to give her a taste of home, I’ll probably ship her a dozen bagels from one of my favorite haunts, along with plenty of schmear to hold her over until she makes her way back to the Big Apple.”
Choose from her favorite flavors like cinnamon raisin, everything and blueberry to curate her own mouth-watering bag of bagels. It’s a great gift for the mom who is a total foodie. Plus, it means she won’t have to cook breakfast on her special day.
Guerlain Rouge G Customizable Care Lipstick
If mom loves a bold lip, writer Jannely Espinal suggests gifting her with this lipstick that makes it easy to apply on-the-go, thanks to the included mirror.
You can choose which shade of lipstick to gift, as well as the topmost part of the case, that opens to reveal a mirror.
Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club
One thing San Miguel’s mom always requests for Mother’s Day? Fragrance. “She especially loves unisex and layerable scents, which this one is.”
Maison Margiela’s Replica Jazz Club is one of the brand’s most popular fragrances because of its delicious notes of clove oil, chestnut accord and vanilla accord. Any mom who is into warm and spicy scents will surely enjoy everything this one has to offer.
Linens & Hutch Chantilly Lace Style Pattern 4-Piece Sheet Set
Described as “lightweight and so comfortable” by editor Vivien Moon, she says these sheets are most ideal during the summer months, because she doesn’t wake up trapped in heat. Moon also notes that she would 100% gift this set over and over again.
“I am so impressed that I don’t feel sticky from sweating all night when I wake up which is usually the case with a lot of other sheets so I will be turning to these more and more as the summer gets closer,” she says.
Andine Soleil Tuscany Pant
Who said you can’t wear pajamas in public? Have your mom stay cozy while she’s running errands or conducting meetings in Andine’s Soleil Tuscany Pant. “These are so soft, and make the perfect gift for a mom who is on-the-go, but still wants to wear something cute,” remarks Shigo. “You can wear them to bed and out-and-about.”
Petite Plume Pima Wide Leg Pajama Set
Shigo is a big fan of these wide-leg pajamas from Petite Plume that are available in eight color/pattern options. “I think these are so personal with a monogram and a great gift. The fabric is really cooling and makes you feel so put together to go to sleep,” she says.
These comfortable pajamas are made of 100% Peruvian Pima cotton, according to the brand, and come in sizes XS-XL.
Fresh Sends "The New Baby Send" Bouquet
This bouquet will bring a smile to any new parent's face. It comes complete with a bouquet of flowers as well as two Tubby Todd products — the All Over Ointment and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste.
Stewart is thinking of gifting this to one of her friends who's a new mom, but it's a sweet sentiment for anyone who added a new family member this past year.
Camplux Propane Fire Pit Table
Wise’s mother Cindy notes that her favorite summer accessory isn’t sandals or a pair of sunglasses. Rather, it’s this gas fire pit table, because it brings her family together during both warm and cold months, which is the best gift of all.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Associate editor Sierra Hoeger chipped in with her sister last year to buy her mom this Kindle for Mother’s Day. “I swear I got my love of reading from her, so it was an obvious choice in terms of gifts!” she says. This Kindle features an adjustable warm light for nighttime reading and comes in three hues.
“While she loves a physical book, she’s constantly traveling to my sister’s basketball games and the Kindle just makes sense for reading when my parents are driving at night,” Hoeger says.
Hand and Stone Wellness Gift Card
“My mom loves a spa day together, and we’ve done facials/massages here a few times,” says Witonsky. Choose from relaxing services such as hot stone massages and facials in order to give back to the one woman who has given you so much over the years. Every woman deserves a little pampering, right?
Jolie The Filtered Showerhead
“I’m very practical when it comes to gifts. At the top of my wish list this year is the Jolie filter showerhead,” explains deals editor and (mother of two) Rebecca Brown. “Mother’s Day is a day I block off for uninterrupted self-care, and if that means I get to install a new showerhead that’ll not only give me softer hair but remove harmful chemicals from the water, I’ll be the happiest mom in town.”
Laura Elizabeth Jewelry Wendi Ring
"All of my jewelry is gold, and while I’m fine with a gold plated/faux necklace, bracelet or earrings, I can’t do faux rings," says Moon. "However, this gold-plated ring is the only one I’ve managed to wear happily and without concerns of tarnishing either. It’s somewhat adjustable so I can take it off easier and if my finger somehow gets thicker, I can expand it to fit better which is why I think it would make for a good gift for many people in your life; it’s great quality and adjustable."
Béis The Ultimate Diaper Bag
Senior photo editor Rebecca Delman is already dropping hints as to what she wants this Mother’s Day, and this diaper bag is at the top of her list. Delman is a mom of two infants, making this bag perfect for parents who are juggling a lot.
It comes equipped with a dedicated changing pad area, laptop compartment and an insulated pocket for keeping bottles and snacks chilled.
Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum
"In my opinion, fragrance is always a great pick for gifting!" says San Miguel. "This is a popular scent from Parfums de Marley, with notes of florals, vanilla and white musk that will surely appeal to even the pickiest fragrance lover. It’s a splurge but the scent lasts all day long."
Expert-approved Mother’s Day gifts
“My Mom: A Keepsake Interview Journal” book
This interview-style journal is one way to keep all of your memories and sentimental moments in a single location. Whether it be an adventure you had with Mom or some advice received from grandma, the book captures it all so you can get to know her in a different light.
Wavytalk Ionic Thermal Brush
The Wavytalk round brush has been all over social media because of all that it does for an affordable price point. “What fans love so much about this brush is that it’s a shortcut — it gives you that gorgeous, smooth and voluminous blow-out look and fast,” Post highlights. “And the best part — with minimal effort — no blow dryer required!”
Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Variety Pack
You might recognize Magnolia Bakery for their cupcakes and cakes, but their banana pudding is one to drool over, too — it even happens to be an all-time fan-favorite. “In fact, the brand told us that in 2023, Magnolia Bakery sold 2.2 million cups of banana pudding, which is equal to 275 tons of bananas!,” says Post. “That’s enough bananas to go around the earth 55 times!”
If that doesn’t convince you enough, the set comes with three of their top-rated flavors, including two Classic Banana Pudding cups, two Red Velvet Banana Pudding cups and two Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Pudding cups. Yum!
The Monogram Corner Beachcomber Straw Hat
Mom will be extra fabulous on your next tropical vacation with the Beachcomber Straw Hat. “It’s that super-stylish lifeguard style hat that has been such a big trend,” says Post. But what makes this hat extra special is that you can monogram it with her initials. Add two or three initials from 25 drop shadow colors to make this unique to her, no matter if she wears it onshore or poolside.
Mark & Graham Ceramic Wave Vase
“Mom gets so many flowers on Mother’s Day, [so] she needs a pretty and personalized place to show them off,” notes Murphy. This vase comes in three colors and patterns and is lined with a gold rim. They can also each be personalized with a monogram or single initials for an additional $12.50. Although this is meant for flowers, Murphy suggests that Mom can use it as a wine chiller, too!
Keurig K-Iced and Hot Coffee Maker
Moms will receive the best of both worlds with this Keurig coffee maker: It serves hot and iced coffee! It does this with just one push, as the machine can adjust the brewing temperature “for any craving in minutes,” notes Post. For instance, your coffee will start off hot so you get the full flavor, but the coffee maker will cool down to minimize ice melt if you opt for an iced version. Talk about useful!
Giftzza Self-Care Package
If Mom doesn’t have a sweet tooth or simply deserves some well-deserved “me-time” (or both!), the brand offers a pack full of essentials for a relaxing at-home spa day, too. Every mom deserves some extra relaxation, don’t you think?
BFFs & Babes Love on the Cuff Sweatshirt
Add a personalized touch to her closet with BFFs and Babes’ bestselling Love on the Cuff Sweatshirt. “They are called the ‘Love on the Cuff’ sweatshirts because not only can you customize the front, but you can customize the cuff on the sleeve with all Mom’s loved one’s names,” explains Post. In fact, you can add up to 15 lines on the sleeve to include everyone in the family and include Mom’s name along the chest.
Juju + Stitch Cool Mom Sweatshirt
You might recognize the famous movie quote: “I’m not a regular Mom; I’m a cool Mom.” (IYKYK.) For the mom who might relate, this cozy sweatshirt is the perfect opportunity to subtly declare her cool Mom title. The text is lightly embroidered on the left of the chest with a dainty pink heart right next to it.
Harry & David Spring Brunch Hat Box Gift
“A special breakfast is a Mother’s Day must, but let Harry & David do the cooking!” exclaims Murphy. The brand says this easy-to-prep brunch deal consists of Wolferman’s English Muffins, Marionberry seedless preserves, easy-bake triple cheese quiche, sliced Canadian bacon and lemon poppyseed cake. Yum!
Glory Haus The Big Hug Blanket
There’s nothing better than a hug from a loved one. Now, Mom can always be reminded of and wrapped around your affection with this Big Hug blanket. Each one comes with 12 soft, writeable tags that you can attach to the blanket to make this gift extra sentimental. “You can write notes of love and gratitude, or be as elaborate as you like and use iron-ons, paint, rhinestones, glitter and more,” says Post. That way, Mom is always covered with love!
The blanket is also available in a sage green version.
How we chose
The Shop TODAY team relied on on-air talent to gain insight into choosing the right gift for Mother’s Day, including this season’s most trending products and styles.
We then scoured the internet and chose shopper-loved items that met the guidelines provided by the experts. We also shared a few of our personal favorites.
Meet the experts
- Chassie Post is a Shop TODAY contributor, TV host and lifestyle editor. Whether she’s talking fashion and beauty or home and entertaining, Post is known nationwide for covering the latest trends with her keen eye.
- Meaghan Murphy is the editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day magazine.
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