The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

Each year as the month of May approaches, we try to accomplish the unattainable: Find a wonderful gift for an incredible woman who has filled our lives with love, wisdom, and unwavering support. Once I became a mom, I thought it would be easier to figure out what a mom wants and thus could use this knowledge when purchasing my own mother her gift. I was WRONG! The main point in the art of giving a great gift is to think about what the recipient will use and appreciate. While my mother and I have the commonality of being mothers, we are in different stages in our life. She gets her grandkids, spoils them, treats them, and allows them to get away with stuff I never was able to….as she should. I am grateful my kids have such a wonderful grandmother!

Motherhood, on the other hand, is a balance between giving your kids what they need versus what they want. It is challenging, chaotic, fun and rewarding. The ultimate Mother’s Day gift for me would be consecutive moments of silence and a good book with a cute, filled wine glass and an uninterrupted meal.

Finding the perfect give to convey your appreciation for your mom, mother figure or a cherished friend can be a dauting task. That is why I have curated a thoughtful and heartfelt Mother’s Day gift guide filled with ideas to pamper, inspire and delight the special women in your life. Let’s embark on a journey to find the perfect expression of gratitude for the women who mean the world to us.

For the One With a Green Thumb (or who aspires to have one)

For the One Whose Main Focus is the Health of Planet Earth

For the One Who Loves to Cuddle up with a Good Book (or Kindle)

Literary Clock

This timepiece showcases literary quotes instead of conventional numbers to indicate the moments of the day. Every minute, a new handpicked story excerpt appears on the display, synchronizing with the current time. Built-in WiFi technology allows the clock to update all software and content on its own. Choose how often quotes are displayed: every minute, five minutes, 30 minutes, or hourly.

LED Neck Book Reading Light

The ergonomically designed light is adjustable with 3 colors and 6 levels of brightness. Each light head also has its own independent switch. This is perfect for the special person in your life who likes to read. This rechargeable light can last up to 80 hours.

Bamboo Wooden Lap Book Holder

This bamboo holder is perfect to hold books of all sizes. With a surface area of 15.3 x 11.4 inches, it can also be used to hold laptops. This ergonomic book support holder allows hands-free reading and can make reading in bed more enjoyable.

For the One Who Feels That You Can Never Have Too Many Kitchen Gadgets

For the One Who Wants More Beauty Products to Add to Their Collection

Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette

An everyday Naked palette with smooth ivory, smoldering browns, deep reds, and copper eyeshadows.

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask

Wake up to soft lips every day with the Laneige Dreamy Lip Kit! Featuring our beloved Lip Sleeping Mask in 4 juicy flavors – Berry, Sweet Candy, Mango, & Peach.

Olaplex Strong Start Hair Kit: Repair & Style

A limited-edition healthy hair repair routine for all hair types featuring OLAPLEX bestsellers and styling products to support stronger, smoother, shinier hair. Perfect try-me sizes or travel sizes.

For the One Who Always has Travel Plans

For One Who Needs a Self-Care Day

For the One Who Seems to Have Everything

From the Kids to Mom with Love

For the One Who is Always Fashionable