Cool Mother's Day Gifts
Cool Mother's Day Gifts That You'll Actually Want to Open (Hint: They Aren't Appliances)
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Long gone are the days of buying Mom a household appliance for Mother's Day. (That said, the best gift I've ever received is a Roomba, so no hate to the moms who want a vacuum this year.) Instead, on the day you're honoring your mother and your own kids are (hopefully) showering you with endless affection, behaving like perfect little angels, we think opening a chic, trendy gift that you actually want is a hell of a lot more fun.
To get some inspiration for what to ask for this year or for what to pick up for your mama, look no further than this handy guide of cool gifts. The best part? You can buy one of these for Mother's Day now, then bookmark this page to help with the year's birthday and holiday gifts as well, because you don't have to be a mom to love everything on this list. Happy shopping!
For the Mom Who Needs a Break: A Pamper Gift Box
Pretty much every mom would love to kick her feet back and relax with everything in this Pamper Pink BoxFox ($65).
For the Mom Who Loves Plants: Faceted Terrariums
These gorgeous West Elm Faceted Terrariums ($29-$44) would look amazing in any mom's home (but maybe on the top shelves, where the kids can't knock into them!).
For the Fashionista Mom: Statement Earrings
Even in her athleisure best, a pair of BaubleBar Gabriela Tassel Stud Earrings ($48) will make her feel that extra bit of chic.
For the Makeup-Loving Mom: High-Quality Makeup Brushes
If Mom never leaves the house without her face on or just loves to spend some time getting made up before date night, this trendy Artis Makeup Brush Set ($170) will not only make her makeup go on flawlessly, but it will also look beautiful on display.
For the Skincare Junkie Mom: A Baby-Soft Moisturizer
Nothing says relaxation like a calming skincare routine at the end of a long night. If Mom's a skincare junkie, she'll love this high-end Créme De La Mer Moisturizing Cream ($85).
For the Zen (or Wannabe Zen) Mom: A Stone Oil Diffuser
Even with the kids running around and the house a mess, this Vitruvi Stone Oil Diffuser ($119) will at least make Mom feel a bit more zen as she passes by its steam.
For the Mom on the Go: A Trendy Water Bottle
If Mom is running her own taxi service carting the kids back and forth to school, classes, and sports, keep her hydrated and on-trend with this darling Bkr Spiked Glass Water Bottle ($42).
For the Fit Mom: A Fitness Watch
Whether Mom is fully into fitness or just wants to get her 10,000 daily steps counted in style, the Fitbit Versa Watch ($200) comes in a bunch of on-trend colors, has a battery that lasts over four days, and features 24/7 heart rate, phone-free music, apps, coaching, and more.
For the Techy Mom: A Chic Laptop Cover
Be gone, smudgy kid fingerprints all over Mom's laptop! Whether Mom works from home or packs her computer to take to work, she'll love working on it (and carting it around) with this adorable Gray Marble Cover (51) on top.
For the Music-Loving Mom: A Pair of Wireless Headphones
Mom can take her music with her wherever she goes with these rose gold Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones ($198). The best part? They're pretty close to noise-canceling, so she can *pretend* she doesn't hear the "Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom!" coming from the next room.
For the Fixer-Upper-Obsessed Mom: A Piece From the Hearth and Hand With Magnolia Line
Whether Mom's in mourning over the Fixer Upper series finale or just loves a beautiful piece of home decor that her kids can't immediately destroy, this matte black Vase With Flower Frogger ($17) from the Hearth and Hand With Magnolia collection at Target helps with both.
For the Bookworm Mom: A Book Subscription Box
If you can find Mom reading every chance she gets, help supply her with a new read every month, thanks to the Book of the Month Club ($45-$150), which will send her a list of five titles she can choose from. The one she picks will get sent right to her doorstep, ready to be devoured!
For the Mom Who Lives by the Pool: A Trendy Pool Float
With this Wine Bottle Pool Float ($30), Mom can spend her sunny Summer days floating in the deep end (with a glass of wine in hand, perhaps?).
