What to Give Mom This Year

A curated edit of elevated essentials and small luxuries

April 26, 2026 at 5:01 pm

Emile Henry’s cork fruit bowl (~~$199.95~~ / $185.16) blends beauty and utility perfectly—for the no-nonsense mom who still appreciates a little elegance.

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Published

April 26, 2026

Published

April 26, 2026

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Mother’s Day is May 10. Make a note or ask Siri to set a reminder. And start looking for a great gift or two now. Whether you’ve got just one mom to spoil or several generations of life-givers and mother figures to honor, you’re not going to want to show up empty-handed. When it comes to gifts (and there should always be gifts), a hand-written card and some beautiful flowers will never go out of style. But if you want to spoil them with something special, we’ve rounded up our team’s current favorite options that are sure to result in some delight.

The Best Mother's Day Gifts in 2026

Pickleball set,

$59.90

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Quince

If she lights a lot of candles, she’ll appreciate this handsome helix cloche filled with silver matches.

Amber glass match cloche,

$31

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CB2

Brother Automatic label maker,

$69.99

/

$59.99

at

Amazon.com

Oversized pearl studs,

$118

at

Mejuri

Ninja SLUSHi drink maker,

$349.99

/

$249

at

Amazon.com

Carver digital photo frame,

$180

at

Aura

Pajama set,

$158

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Hommey

Special Promotion

Give Mom the Shortcut to Better Skin

For the mom (or mother of your children) who deserves a little glow-up, consider the cult-favorite essentials from Summer Fridays. After all, this is a brand that’s built a loyal following around clean, skin-loving formulas and effortlessly chic packaging. From the ultra-hydrating Jet Lag mask (the product that put the brand on the map) to the always-sold-out Lip Butter balm and brightening CC Me vitamin C serum, these best sellers are designed to deliver that coveted dewy, well-rested look with minimal effort. Whether she’s streamlining her routine or indulging in a little self-care, these are the tried-and-true staples beauty insiders—and moms alike—keep coming back to.

Jet Lag mask,

$49

at

Summer Fridays

CC Me serum,

$68

at

Summer Fridays

Sunlit Vanilla eau de parfum,

$82

at

Summer Fridays

Jet Lag hydration serum,

$44

at

Summer Fridays

Jet Lag essentials set,

$34

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Summer Fridays

Neapolitan lip trio,

$60

at

Summer Fridays

CC Me serum,

$68

at

Summer Fridays

Sunlit Vanilla eau de parfum,

$82

at

Summer Fridays

Jet Lag hydration serum,

$44

at

Summer Fridays

You can’t give her more free time, but you can ensure her time off is as relaxing and luxurious as possible.

Bubble cuddle blanket,

$228

/

$193.80

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Cozy Earth

A different way to give her “flowers”.

Floral truffle gift box,

$64.95

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Compartes

Get this zippered tote monogrammed or stitched simply with “MOM”.

Boat and Tote,

$49.95

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L.L.Bean

La Crème Main hand cream,

$62

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Chanel

Custom framed photo,

$65

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Framebridge

Dried hydrangea and eucalyptus wreath,

$120

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Afloral

Jo Malone London Peony and Blush Suede cologne,

$92

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Blue Mercury

Special Promotion

The Smartest Mother’s Day Gift? Better Sleep

For the mom who’s running on fumes (and doing it beautifully), Happiest Baby’s Mother’s Day sale is less about splurging and more about survival—with a little luxury baked in. Built around the brand’s cult-favorite sleep solutions, from the app-connected SNOO Smart Sleeper to its lineup of swaddles and organic bedding, everything here is designed to do one thing: help babies sleep better so parents can, too . Whether you’re gifting a new mom, upgrading your own setup, or finally pulling the trigger on that sanity-saving bassinet, consider this a practical indulgence that pays off nightly.

SNOObear 3-in-1 White Noise Lovey,

$59.95

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Happiest Baby

SNOO Organic sleep comforter sack,

$44.95

/

$33.71

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Happiest Baby

Sleepea 5-Second baby swaddle,

$29.95

/

$22.46

at

Happiest Baby

SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet,

$1,695

at

Happiest Baby

SNOObie Smart Soother,

$69.95

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Happiest Baby

SNOO Organic bassinet fitted sheet,

$19.95

/

$14.96

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Happiest Baby

Mother’s Day 6-pint collection,

$89

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Jeni's

Personalized Heirloom tomato candle,

$92

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Flamingo Estate

‘Mother Sauce’ cookbook,

$35

/

$19.48

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Amazon.com

Emile Henry Cork fruit bowl,

$199.95

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$129.99

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Amazon.com

Special Promotion

The Chicest Thing You Can Gift Her

Skip the predictable bouquet this Mother’s Day and give her something she can wear multiple ways over and over again. Jessie Zhao New York’s silk scarves blur the line between accessory and artwork, each one crafted from 100% mulberry silk and finished with vivid, hand-drawn illustrations inspired by nature and imagination. Lightweight, versatile, and undeniably special, they’re the kind of thoughtful upgrade that elevates everything from a simple tee to her favorite spring dress.

Midnight garden double-sided silk scarf,

$79

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$63

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Jessie Zhao New York

Jungle night double-sided silk scarf,

$149

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$129

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Jessie Zhao New York

Tree of Life double-sided silk scarf,

$149

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Jessie Zhao New York

Polka dot bloom silk scarf,

$69

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Jessie Zhao New York

Yellow garden silk scarf,

$79

/

$65

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Jessie Zhao New York

Leopard silk scarf,

$79

/

$63

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Jessie Zhao New York

Birdbuddy PRO Solar smart bird feeder,

$299

/

$239.99

at

Amazon.com

SleepPhones Wireless headphones band,

$99.95

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Amazon.com

Make That Resy

Don’t make her cook on her day. According to a survey by the National Restaurant Association, 48% of people make plans to go to a restaurant for Mother’s Day, but earlier dinner times (we’re talking 5 pm) are trending.