Mother’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 10th. And it’s THE perfect excuse to celebrate the mom who does everything, and I mean EVERYTHING. Here’s a pic of me with my own beautiful mom this past month while we were in Virginia for my cousin’s wedding!
Of course, Mother’s Day can mean many different things to many people. For some, it may feel tender, complicated, or like a reminder of someone deeply missed. And for many, the women who have mothered us may not have always been our biological mothers at all.
Sometimes the ones who shaped us are grandmothers, stepmothers, a favorite aunt, an older sister, a coworker, a teacher, or just a female friend who always showed up when it mattered most. The one who checked in, cheered you on, fed you, guided you, prayed for you, or loved you like her own.
This gift guide is for celebrating all forms of mothering love—the women who nurture, support, protect, and care in ways both big and small. However this day looks for you, there is always room to honor the women who helped shape your life. I hope that my kids feel that I have always been their biggest cheerleader, just as my mom did for me.
Whether she’s into skincare, makeup, wellness, reading, or just loves feeling a little extra polished, here are 13 wonderful gift ideas that will make any special lady feel beautiful. Or maybe that special lady is YOU 😉 *totally here for treating ourselves when we feel we deserve it!!
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1. The Chic SKINCARE SET
Tatcha Mini Favorites Set, $65 (value $102).
For the mom who loves elegant packaging and glowing skin. Tatcha is always a crowd pleaser, and I got one of these 6-piece sets months ago and enjoyed every single product. Enough so that I went back and bought the full-sized Dewy Skin Cream!
2. The Wear With Everything BRACELETS
BudhaGirl Etoile All Weather Bracelet set of 6, $120. Every time mom adorns her wrists with these trendsetter bracelets that are weatherproof, weightless,TSA approved, and oh so chic, she’ll think of your thoughtfulness. With over 20 colors to choose from, you’ll probably want to buy a set for yourself too! I’m a size medium, so be sure to pick the correct size.
And if she likes to mix and match her gold and silver bracelet styles, these stretchy type bangles are also comfy and chic from Ettika at Nordstrom in a set of 3, $50. I wear these all the time and love to stack the more the merrier!
3. The SMELL GOOD GAL
The Sephora Fragrance Gift Set w/ Redeemable Voucher, $98. Perfect for moms who don’t leave their house without wearing perfume. This is a set of seven sample-size fragrances from fruity floral perfumes to gourmand scents. She can then choose her favorite, and take the included scent certificate to any US Sephora store or Sephora.com to redeem for a full-size of her favorite featured fragrance, at NO extra cost!
4. The Five Minute GRATITUDE JOURNAL
Found on Amazon, $28, this journal has truly changed my daily life for the better as a mom. It gives you easy prompts of what to write daily, and helps me to reflect on what I want out of that very day. If taken seriously and written consistently, it can really help garner a more positive perspective on starting AND ending your day as a mom. Over 3 million sold, so it’s obviously a winning gift!
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5. Stylish SLEEP WEAR
These Print Fresh pajamas (varied pricing) are so luxurious, come in the cutest pattern options, and will surely make her feel like she got her beauty rest in style! And Print Fresh is offering free expedited shipping up until 5/4, so order quickly to get her pjs in time!
6. Beauty SLEEP MASK
Staying with the beauty sleep train, the Sleep Nod weighted sleep mask, $38, from Nordstrom is one of the most underrated wellness gifts. Better sleep with some shut eye = better mood, less stress, less anxiety, better everything. This is the ultimate mom gift!
7. Colorful BAUBLES Babe
Bauble Bar’s Beaded Necklaces, $40-$68. I wear my initial BB necklace all the time because it literally matches everything in my closet! A multi-colored necklace will brighten any mother’s day or wardrobe. I am a loyal fan of this brand and how well-made their pieces are at affordable price points.
They’ve also dropped these new initial totes that can be ordered in 3 varied sizes ($68-$98) and colors which could make an awesome personalized gift as well. Because we all know how much moms like tote bags!
8. Mother MUGS
Anthropologie mugs, (varied pricing). It’s the universal gift that any mom could use – whether she puts tea, coffee, juice, or even her wine in it, it’s got her initials in goldor an I Love You note on the front to bring joy every time she sips from it!
9. Hold My MONEY
Every mama needs a good sturdy wallet, and every time I pull out my Kate Spade one, $65, I get compliments on it! Such a practical and useful gift. You might even want one for yourself 😉 Or even the slightly smaller LZip wallet, $42.
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10. Her Love Language Is FOOD
This mom loves the kitchen and keeping her family well-fed. Might as well have a little fun while doing so with these witty items like hilarious oven mitts, $17, (we all need them), and unique aprons, $15, to keep her from messing up her clothes! And a super practical idea, not glamorous, but I use this chicken breast shredder constantly, $21, and now I buy one for all my girlfriends!
11. The “LET MOM PICK” Option
Thank mom with a Sephora gift card or Ulta Beauty gift card with a handwritten note, never fails. Sometimes choosing your own beauty treat is the best gift of all.
12. The DOG MOM
Anthro Dog Mugs, $18 or personal watercolor mugs on Etsy, $19. I have human children, but I’m also crazy about my dog Taco, and love anything personalized with him on it! What dog mom wouldn’t want to drink their morning coffee out of one of these cutie pie mugs??
13. Quality MAKEUP BRUSHES for the professional or the amateur!
BK Beauty is having a sitewide Mother’s Day sale with 35% off their brushes + collection sets. And if you’ve been here for any length of time, you know I don’t do my makeup without their brushes. I own almost all of their styles of brushes. This is the type of beauty gift that keeps on giving and if taken care of, can last 10+ years of doing makeup.
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If you missed last week’s “Blurred Makeup Trend is Perfect For Mature Faces,” be sure to go check it out for some new makeup techniques + products you could start using this spring and summer! And remember that the best Mother’s Day gifts aren’t about age—they’re about helping moms feel seen, pampered, and pretty. And every single mom or motherly type figure deserves that.
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