Let's be real: Mother's Day gifts tend to get thrown away (cough flowers cough) or put in the back of the closet. It's not that our moms don't appreciate our kind gestures; it's just most Mother's Day gifts don't serve a whole lot of purpose. That's why this year, we're thinking of skipping the chocolates for something a little more practical. We're talking about the things she uses every day, what she can't live without, and what she's obsessed with. Does she love cooking? Are her slippers a little worn? How's her favorite coffee mug holding up? Think deep: you know her best! Here are 30 useful gift ideas to help you get started.
— Additional reporting by Nicole Yi and Macy Cate Williams
The Still Standing Self Care Kit ($43) has everything your mom needs to rest and relax.
Great for spring and summer, this Kate Spade New York Insulated Lunch Tote ($30) is a stylish way to store food.
Build a keepsake that she'll always treasure with this Mother and Daughter Letter Book ($40) that gives written letters a home.
If Mom's a cheese-lover, this Marble and Copper Monogram Board ($40) will make her happy.
Show her how much you appreciate her grocery shopping with this Personalized Notepad Market List Stationary ($15).
This blooming Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai ($58) has the prettiest pink flowers.
If she loves to cook, this cookbook by Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Table, Volume 2 ($30), is filled with delicious recipes.
She'll save so much money on coffee with this Primula Copper Coffee French Press ($25).
Add a little luxury into Mom's home with the Wild Fig & Cassis Home Candle ($67) — you can even engrave it with her name to make it extra special!
Her hands will smell of lemon, orange, bergamot, and jasmine fragrances with this high-quality Sunny Orange Citrus Hand Soap and Dish Soap ($38).
These Emu Australia Mayberry Slippers Sheepskin Slippers ($60) come in so many fun colors.
Help her stay cozy in these Nordstrom Lingerie Moonlight Short Pajamas ($49).
This adorable Mother's Day Beauty Blooms Gift Set ($68) has all the beauty treats she'll love.
She'll love snuggling up on this Nordstrom at Home Kennebunk Bliss Plush Throw ($40).
This Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Cap Bottle ($45) is always a great gift, and it comes in so many fun colors.
This bestselling Parachute Classic Bathrobe ($99) will help her stay cozy around the house.
This Instant Pot Duo 6qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker ($80, originally $100) will change your mom's kitchen game forever. Gone are the hours waiting for her favorite stew to be done in a slow cooker; this nifty pressure cooker gets things done in under an hour.
Treat her to a little R&R with this Umbra Me Time Bamboo Bath Tray Caddy ($49).
The hostess with the mostest will appreciate The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails ($20) that's full of delicious handcrafted drink and cocktail recipes.
Over 2,400 buyers have reviewed this Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer ($57), and 73 percent of those people gave it a perfect five stars. What makes this tool unique is that it's a brush and blow dryer in one product. The oval brush is designed for smoothing the hair, while the round edges create volume.
She won't be able to refuse these UGG Genuine Shearling Slippers ($120).
She'll want to get organized with this bright, fun Clare V. for Anthropologie Monogram Journal ($24).
If she's always worried about water rims on the counter, give her this Marina Monogram Coaster ($14).
Let her sip her morning coffee out of this bright, happy Rifle Paper Co. for Anthropologie Garden Party Monogram Mug ($14).
Who could resist this HoMedics Bubble Bliss Deluxe Foot Spa ($25)?
Pick mom up a few of these Bow Scrunchies ($6) in her favorite color; hair elastics are always needed.
This YnM Weighted Blanket ($63) will keep her warm and comforted and is perfect for a movie marathon.
This Lauren Knotted Headband ($18) comes in so many cute colors that'll go with all her outfits.
Beauty sleep is not far away with this Slipsilk Pure Silk Sleep Mask ($50).
The Stars Above Perfectly Cozy Lounge Jumpsuit ($28) is so comfy, she'll want to wear it every single day.