Shopping for Mother’s Day is always a daunting task. At some point you can’t help but question how well you even know the beloved mother you’re shopping for.
Take a deep breath. Remember, whatever gift you end up picking for the mother figure in your life, all that truly matters is that you picked out something with her in mind.
Ahead, shop 21Ninety’s Mother’s Day gift guide. We’ve rounded up items at various price points. No matter what your budget, there’s a gift you’ll mom is sure to love.
Best budget gifts: $5 – $50
One of the easiest gifts to give is a bottle of wine. So, might as well make it a bottle of McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Red Blend 2019. The garnet-colored wine boasts notes of black cherry and red plum for a fruity full-bodied drinking experience. The 750ml bottle contains 13.5 percent ABV.
The Cozy Earth, Plush Modern Crew Sock can be worn inside or outside. Mom can enjoy the breathable comfort of the bamboo-based fabric wherever she is. The crew length is not too long or too short and can be worn with sneakers and boots with ease. These socks comes in five single color three-packs and two multi-color packs. Best of all, they come in women’s sizes six to 10 and men’s sizes eight to 12, so if she has larger feet, grab the same color in the larger size range.
Uniqlo’s Round Mini Shoulder Bag is for any mom that is in need of a close-to-the-body crossbody bag. Plus, it can wipe clean. The curved bag is 11 inches at its widest point, about seven inches tall, and nearly four inches deep. The bag is covered in a water-repellent finish, too. It comes in eight colors!
Muk Luks Womens Lesedi Shearling Slipper is comfortable and functional. It features a plush faux fur lining with a secure crossover detail over the top of the foot. The shoe’s foam insole will keep mom stable. Plus, it has a textured thermoplastic rubber outsole so she can wear this slipper around the house or while out running errands.
Uncle Funky’s Daughter Ultimate Travel Kit has all your curly hair essentials. The five-piece set includes a leave-in conditioner, leave-in revitalizer, shine cream, moisturizing cream, and curl stimulator. The travel kit size is perfect for the mom that’s always on the go or frequents the gym. She can throw what she needs in her bag and then go knowing her curls will always be defined.
Leyoue Wax Melting Heater is a wax melting machine with an aesthetic edge. The iron and crystal-made cylinder is about six inches tall and 4.5 inches wide so it can easily rest on a side table to fill the room with fragrance. It also comes with a 120v bulb so your mom can enjoy the sparkle of a candle without worrying about a flame. It comes in two colors: black and golden.
If your mom is a southern mom, or she loves the scent of the south, this is her wax melt set. The Candle Daddy Southern Wax Melt Sampler Combination Set has Georgia peach, sweet tea, whiskey, cherry tobacco, and caramel pecan scents. Best of all, mom can customize how she enjoys these wax melts. So, encourage her to blend a couple scents. A Georgia peach, sweet tea is a great start!
If the mom you’re shopping for rarely has time away from her little ones, this is the candle for her. The warm woody earthy notes of this candle is a great reminder that it’s grown folks time. Whether that’s curling up with a good book or watching her favorite show, the scent of the candle will consistently hold down the calming mood.
Zend Coffee Balanced Blend takes a different approach to a cup of joe. This particular brew comes in four blends: coffee only, beauty, recovery, and serenity. The beauty blend supports healthy hair, skin, and nails. Recovery aims to reduce inflammation while supporting mobility. Serenity helps to alleviate mom of all the stress she goes through on a daily basis. And coffee is just that, a caffeinated cup of coffee.
Wallet wiggle room gifts: $51 – $100
The Lululemon x Saje The Relief Kit restores the body from the inside out. The set includes a coconut and shea body butter, a grounding woody citrus oil, a face and body mist, and a spike ball. All wrapped up in a dark-green case.
Clinique’s Au Naturel Eyes Makeup Set has everything mom needs for a neutral eye look. The kit includes an eyeshadow palette, double-ended brush, mascara, and makeup remover. Plus, the makeup remover is the brand’s beloved, Take the Day Off. Your mom can use it with the included makeup or any other long-wearing makeup she loves.
The MeUndies Women’s Modal Jumpsuit has pockets! If that wasn’t enough to convince you to get this for the mother figure in your life then check out these other details. The jumpsuit has a removable belt at the waist, the aforementioned pockets, calf-length wide-legs, and a scoop neck tank style top. All mom has to do is step into the micromodal-rich fabric. It’s available in sizes XS to 4XL.
Sometimes, the best gift to give is one you already know your mom is going to love. That’s where the Philosophy Pure Grace Eau de Toilette 3-Piece Gift Set comes in. This gift set comes with the eau de toilette, body lotion, and the three-in-one shampoo, bath and shower gel. What makes this gift super easy to give is not just the clean light floral scent, but the fact that all of the pieces already come in a gift box.
Milk + Honey Art of The Bath Gift Set will make sure mom takes the perfect bath every time she soaks in the tub. The gift set includes a palo santo bundle, milk bath, body polish, candle, body brush, and a bath and body oil. Plus, all of the products are meant to calm your mom’s senses so she can have a relaxing spa experience in the comfort of her own home.
The Customizable Crew Set by Ami Colé has everything mom needs to complete her makeup look. Each kit has a skin-enhancing tinted moisturizer, lip oil, and a highlighter that won’t leave her looking greasy. There are only six shades of the tinted moisturizer, which makes picking your mom’s perfect shade a lot easier.
A little something something: $101 – $200
The Pattern Blow Dryer takes the guesswork out of finding attachments that work with your mom’s hair. Along with the blow dryer, she’ll get a diffuser, concentrated nozzle, brush, and comb attachments. No matter if she’s prepping her hair for a silk press or diffusing her natural curls, there’s an attachment that’ll work for her.
The Cozy Earth Rib-Knit Bamboo V-Neck Tank Lounge Dress effortlessly skims the body. Wear this dress out to run errands or at home for a personal spa day. The bamboo-rich fabric offers the perfect amount of ventilation. It comes in four colors in sizes XS to XXXL.
Made of bamboo-derived viscose, the Cozy Earth Womens Stretch-Knit Bamboo Kimono Robe is the perfect gift for mom. The fabric offers just enough cozy comfort so that your mom won’t be too hot or too cold. Plus, it has pockets! It comes in sizes XS to XXXL in three colors.
Jungalow by Justina’s Blakeney Hypnotic Quilt Set delivers cozy comfort right to your mom’s bed. The colorfully geometric three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillow shams. It comes in three colors so that you can pick what will match your mom’s home the best.
Keurig’s K-Café Single Serve Coffee Latte and Cappuccino Maker brings the cafe experience to your mom’s home. On one side she can just pop in a K-Cup. On the other side she can add her favorite milk and froth it up for the perfect cup of coffee. Tip: if you really want to make her day, let her open the present first. Then, you can make her a cup of coffee to enjoy.
Fenty Beauty didn’t lie when the brand dropped The Gift Of All Gifts: Eau De Parfum, Scarf Wrap, Icon Lipstick Set. As the name states, in one kit you get the fragrance, brown silky scarf, two lipstick shades (blue red and light pink nude), and the metallic finish lipstick case. With this set, you can wrap everything in the scarf and hand it to your mom on mother’s day.
Of course your mother deserves the Mothership VII Eyeshadow Palette by PAT McGRATH LABS. The splay of 10 pink, brown, and golden shimmer and matte shades will give your mom endless options to create soft and bold looks.
Luxe Gifts: $201 – $1,000
Kate Spade’s Lemon Drop Raffia top-handle bag is for the mom that loves to show off her personality. The vibrant lemon-yellow raffia bag features a leather trim of the same color. It features a coordinating Kate Spade logo in the lower center lemon wedge, an interior zip pocket, interior slip pocket, a magnetic closure, and optional crossbody strap with a 20-inch drop.
If your mom has the 41mm Apple Watch, it’s probably time to get her a new watch band. Why not opt for the Apple Watch Hermès Swift Leather Attelage Double Tour? The double-wrapped leather band comes in nine colors and secures onto the wrist with a subtle logo engraved metal clasp. If she has a different sized Apple Watch, there are plenty of luxurious Hermès bands to choose from on the Apple site.
Forget a glass slipper, the Nalebe Aurum 90MM Crystal-Embellished Satin Pumps adorns your mother’s feet in gems. These green satin shoes feature a bold crystal broach above the toe and a glistening crystal heel that matches the satin. If green isn’t your mother’s favorite color, know that Nalebe makes the sparkling shoe in other colors, finishes, and silhouettes.
Drape a stunning jewel around your mother’s neck with Mateo’s La Barre 14K Yellow Gold and Malachite Bar Pendant Necklace. The sleek pendant necklace has an adjustable chain that lays anywhere from 16 to 18 inches on your mom’s décolleté. Featuring an easy to close lobster claw clasp, your mother won’t have to fuss to get this necklace on or off.
Lemlem’s Jemari Plunge Neck Dress has a silhouette akin to a more refined caftan. The multi-striped frock boasts a relaxed over-the-shoulder dolman sleeve that’s trimmed in a coordinating ribbon, an angled cinched waist, and a one-tier skirt. This cotton-acrylic dress is available in sizes X-Small to Large.
At this point, if you’re still stumped on what to get your mom, turn to a classic – flowers. These Magnificent Roses Preserved Spring Floral by 1-800-Flowers arrive at your mother’s door in a decorative hat box. With proper care, these flowers can last for up to a year. If your mother isn’t a fan of pastels, 1-800-Flowers has a bounty of colors available on the brand’s site.
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