
These Are the Best Mother’s Day Gifts to Give This Year
They’re impressive and thoughtful, so what more could you ask for?

It’s time to start thinking about Mother’s Day (which is on May 14 this year in case you didn’t know). So what are you getting your mom, grandma, or mother figure in your life? There are plenty of gifts to impress them, no matter their hobbies, passions, or preferences. Got someone in your life who is a bookworm? Get her a book subscription. Or maybe you know a mom who needs her caffeine fix every morning. A fancy coffee maker might be the perfect present. And what if you just want to treat that special person in your life? You’ve got self-care gifts galore.
Take a look at some of our favorite picks below.
OSEA Bestsellers Body Care Set
This California-made brand is known for its luxurious and effective seaweed-infused skincare. This bestsellers set contains the brand’s must-haves: Undaria Algae Body Oil, Anti-Aging Body Balm, Salts of the Earth Body Scrub, and Undaria Algae Body Butter. All the items come in a vegan leather bag that can be used for travel.
The Sunset Box
Our subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving. Every quarter, they’ll receive a box full of editor-curated goodies, like food and kitchen tools, gardening gear, outdoor and camping products, home goods, and even self-care finds. Plus, every box comes with an exclusive puzzle featuring one of our archival covers. For the Best of the West box, it’s $69.99 quarterly and $59.99/box annually. And for the Premium edition, it’s $149.99 quarterly and $134.99/box annually.
The Now Nourish by the Now Self-Care Kit
Originally founded in Los Angeles, massage boutique The Now has locations all over the U.S., including in Arizona and Colorado. Get mom a gift certificate for one of the signature massages; she’ll definitely appreciate it. If you don’t live near a location, the brand has lots of self-care items, like this kit which features a dry brush, eye masks, and lip salve.
Molly J. Sparkling Sampler Chill Formula
Sometimes you just need to chill out and these delicious CBD gumdrops will do the trick. They’re THC- and gluten-free, and they contain natural fruit flavors and colors. This sampler box features three sparkling gumdrop flavors: Sparkling Pomegranate, Elderflower Grapefruit, and Pear Ginger.
Flamingo Estate Mother’s Day Limited Edition Soap Box
These bar soaps from Los Angeles brand Flamingo Estate are just heavenly. The ingredients are so unique—the set includes Rosemary & French Clay, Charcoal & Lavender, Exfoliating Morning Bar Soap, Tomato Leaf, Eucalyptus & Smoke, and Black Sage. Plus, they’re truly made with with love since they’re handmade, hand-cut, and hand-wrapped.
Homesick Thank You, Mom Candle
Homesick is known for its inventive and fun offerings, some of which can cause major nostalgia in the best way possible. You can gift mom one of the many city or destination candle scents the brand has, or its astrology and new Winnie the Pooh options. Or you can just get her a candle that says it all—Thank You, Mom, which has notes of bergamot, lavender, sage, jasmine, ylang ylang, sandalwood, musk, and lily.
Book of the Month Subscription
Equally for the voracious reader and the person who wants to read more, a subscription from Book of the Month will be greatly appreciated. Each month, they’ll be able to choose a new book that will be sent to their front door. You can buy a three-month, six-month, or 12-month subscription.
Vintner’s Daughter The Travel Set
Vintner’s Daughter founder April Gargiulo’s background in winemaking inspires the uncompromising principles for her skincare products, which feature high-quality, effective ingredients and are made with sustainability in mind. You can start mom off with the travel set, which features small versions of the popular Active Treatment Essence and Active Botanical Serum. Both products work together to hydrate and moisturize, leaving the skin extra radiant.
Wander + Ivy Mother’s Day Box
Ever craved a glass of wine but didn’t want to open a full bottle because you only wanted one glass? Wander + Ivy has solved that dilemma with its single-serve glass bottles. The Mother’s Day box comes with a Rosé, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The bundles come with 8, 16, or 24 bottles.
Brightland The Luminous Capsule
This sunshine-y set from Brightland is just perfect for the upcoming summer months. It comes with the Awake Olive Oil (bold and robust and great for grilling and roasting); the Parasol raw Champagne vinegar (fermented with California Chardonnay grapes and juicy Navel and Valencia oranges); and California Orange Blossom Honey (with a citrus finish).
Kiehl’s Mother’s Day Gift Set Essentials
Whenever I’m stumped on Mother’s Day gifts, I know I can rely on one of my mom’s favorite skincare brands, Kiehl’s. The Mom’s Daily Essentials kit has six bestsellers: Ultra Facial Cleanser, Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Retinol Skin Renewing Daily Micro Dose Serum, Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Midnight Recovery Cream, and Ultra Facial Cream.
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