Mother's Day 2025
The Gifts Your Mom Actually Wants
30+ editor-approved Mother’s Day present options from good sons
Mother’s Day is May 11th this year, so it's time to start thinking about your gift options. But instead of thinking of Mom as the lady to whom you owe a phone call, think of her as an actual person. Is she the type of woman who appreciates a luxury perfume or the indulgence of a cult-favorite Japanese teapot? Is she the active type always on the move or a homebody who'd like to spend an afternoon painting? Or does she adore (yet never treats herself to) the finer things like French confections? The key is to think of the way she lives and then find something that would suit her. It's been a tough year ... let's treat our mothers to something special. Here are our tried-and-true gift ideas for every type of mom on your list.
The Best Mother’s Day
Gifts in 2025
Paper peony bouquet,
$90 by Unwilted
This handsome set includes the very best essentials for her kitchen.
Chef's Kiss set,
$130 by Flamingo Estate
Watercolor paint set,
$35 by Kuretake
Gold-plated fountain pen, $29.49 by Kaweco
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Mini Welden leather tote, $425 by Moore & Giles
Silk tee short set,
$198 by Lunya
Aquamarine moon cycle necklace,
$160 by Julia Szendrei
Smart bird feeder with solar roof,
$299 by Bird Buddy
Square-framed photo,
$60 by Framebridge
Jadeite mixing bowl,
$28.36 by Tablecraft
Embellished chocolate collection,
$55 by Spring & Mulberry
Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, $49.99 / $37.99 by BYASKZIV
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Mama gift set, $65 / $50
Custom pearl bracelet,
from $175
The perfect Mother's Day gift set, $140 / $105
Affirmations gift set,
$75 / $60
Gisele pajamas,
$148 by Eberjey
Classic hair brush,
$200 by Mason Pearson
Reversible silhouette features a suede side and a full-grain side, so you can switch it up.
Reversible leather tote,
$275 by Moore & Giles
Dream Cooker, $199 by Our Place
Oversized cotton shirt,
$98 / $89.50 by Madewell
Golden State nourishing facial oil,
$48 by Onekind
Wool and silk throw,
$129 by CB2
Coco Mademoiselle perfume set,
$155 by Chanel
Hyde Park paddle, $68 by Recess Pickleball
For the mom who’s always on her feet, this offers instant relief, with five pressure settings and a wireless remote.
Foot massaging machine,
$249 / $159.99 by MIKO
Preserved lemon paste,
$14.50 by New York Shuk
Runabout 25mm watch,
$695 by Shinola
Choisya candle,
$76 by Diptyque
“Mother Sauce” cookbook,
$35 / $26.98 by Lucinda Scala Quinn
Make That Resy
Don’t make her cook on her day. According to a survey by the National Restaurant Association, 34% of people make plans to go to a restaurant for Mother’s Day, while 13% will order takeout.
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