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60 Unique Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom

Here’s what to get the mom who has everything, no matter your budget.

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Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show how thankful you are for the nurturers in your life. Of these mother figures, Oprah says, “Y’all know I believe they are life’s greatest spiritual teachers. A mother’s role is so profound—they’re tasked with guiding and shaping a future generation with a loving heart and trying to raise kind people in the world.” So whether you want to honor your mom, sister, grandma, or best friend turned new mom, these unique Mother's Day gifts will help you communicate just how much you appreciate them and everything they do.

That said, mothers can be notoriously hard to shop for, especially when they claim they already have everything they need. While there's nothing wrong with giving your mom something practical, consider finding a gift that's a little more meaningful this year: a personalized piece of jewelry (or art!), a book that celebrates the special bond between mothers and daughters, a gourmet treat for your favorite foodie, or a new tree if she's got a green thumb. If your mom is more matter-of-fact than mushy, you might do better with a useful item (think cozy slippers or a dreamy eye mask).

No matter how many great ideas you have for a unique Mother's Day gift—breakfast in bed, a scenic stroll, a quiet staycation, or even a virtual celebration—it's always nice to treat mom to a thoughtful present you know she'll love. Check out our go-to picks below for spoiling everybody's favorite lady.

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Best Sentimental Gift for Mom

Eyp Publishing Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story by Jeffrey Mason

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Best Sentimental Gift for Mom

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This beautiful guided journal will help solidify the mother-daughter bond you two already have. Inside, she'll find prompts and questions meant to make it easier for her to share all the great stories and memories from her life.

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Best Gardening Gift for Mom

Uncommon Goods Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

Birth Month Flower Grow Kit
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Best Gardening Gift for Mom

Uncommon Goods Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

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If your mom is the proud owner of a green thumb, we bet she'll love growing the beautiful blooms associated with her birth month. Each kit comes with everything she needs, including seeds, a cork lid, potting soil, care instructions, and a glass grow bottle.

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Best Plant for Mom

Joel & Danny Trejo Meyer Lemon Tree

Meyer Lemon Tree
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Best Plant for Mom

Joel & Danny Trejo Meyer Lemon Tree

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Meyer lemon trees make good gifts because they can thrive outside or inside. The fruit they produce is a cross between sour lemons and sweet oranges, and Mom will absolutely love coming up with new ways to use her crop (cocktails, anyone?).

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Best Tech Gear for Mom

iWALK Portable Charger

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Best Tech Gear for Mom

iWALK Portable Charger

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This USB-C charger can take a phone battery from zero to 100 percent, and the digital display shows how much juice is left. Mom will love how easy it is to charge her phone while she's on the go, ensuring she's never out of touch with those she loves most.

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Best Gift for Busy Moms

WanderFull Crossbody HydroBag

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Best Gift for Busy Moms

WanderFull Crossbody HydroBag

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This elegant crossbody is ideal for the mom who's always on the go. In choosing WanderFull’s bag for her Favorite Things in 2023, Oprah said, “Now, this is a design I haven’t seen before—cute and multifunctional. It holds my water bottle when I’m hiking in Maui; for city walkabouts, the pocket holds a phone and a credit card.”

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Best Wellness Gift for Mom

Kanjo Memory Foam Acupressure Foot Mat

Memory Foam Acupressure Foot Mat
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Best Wellness Gift for Mom

Kanjo Memory Foam Acupressure Foot Mat

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Kanjo's memory foam mat has acupressure points designed to target sore spots. It's the perfect way for your mom to reduce pain and relieve tension, especially if she spends a lot of time at the gym. Bonus: She can travel with it, too.

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Best Flowers for Mom

Venus et Fleur Le Mini Round

Le Mini Round
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Best Flowers for Mom

Venus et Fleur Le Mini Round

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Flowers are always a tried-and-tested Mother's Day classic, but this pick takes things one step further. Venus et Fleur provides real blooms that last up to a year, giving Mom much longer than a week to admire and appreciate her favorite rose.

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Best Loungewear Gift for Mom

Softies Ultra-Soft Marshmallow Hooded Lounger

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Ultra-Soft Marshmallow Hooded Lounger
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Best Loungewear Gift for Mom

Softies Ultra-Soft Marshmallow Hooded Lounger

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If there's one thing Mom really wants for Mother's Day, it's to kick her feet up and relax (for once!). This soft lounger dress will help her do just that. Pair it with some cozy slippers or socks for a comfy and thoughtful gift that will encourage her to sneak in some R&R.

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Best Art for Mom

Minted Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art

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Best Art for Mom

Minted Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art

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How's this for sentimental? Upload 30 of your mom's favorite photos, and Minted will arrange them in a heart-shaped collage that your mom will treasure for years to come. Cue the happy tears.

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Best Belt Bag

lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

Everywhere Belt Bag
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Best Belt Bag

lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

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The popular Lululemon belt bag is water-resistant, has an outside pocket, and the adjustable strap lets her wear it at the hips or as a crossbody. Mom will like that it holds everything she needs while running errands or exercising.

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Best Self-Care Gift for Mom

Gaia Good Mornings, by Linnea Dunne

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Best Self-Care Gift for Mom

Gaia Good Mornings, by Linnea Dunne

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This book will help anyone who wants to start their morning on a high note. Packed with self-care rituals, it promotes mental and physical health, as well as enhances productivity. It's a great pick for the mom in your life who could use a little encouragement to pour back into her own cup.

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Best Footwear for Mom

Intelex Warmies Plush Slippers

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Best Footwear for Mom

Intelex Warmies Plush Slippers

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Looking for a quick way to soothe your hardworking Mom's aching feet? French lavender-filled slippers that heat up in the microwave (seriously!) should do the trick. These retain warmth for up to an hour of relaxation.

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Best DIY Gift for Mom

Pink Picasso Adult Paint-by-Numbers Kit

Adult Paint-by-Numbers Kit
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Best DIY Gift for Mom

Pink Picasso Adult Paint-by-Numbers Kit

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Consider this next gift an elevated version of adult coloring books. Instead of filling up the pages of a flimsy notebook, your artistic mom can use this paint-by-number canvas to end up with a professional-looking painting that she can frame and look at with pride.

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Best for Entertainers

VoChill Stemless Wine Glass Chiller

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Stemless Wine Glass Chiller
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Best for Entertainers

VoChill Stemless Wine Glass Chiller

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VoChill is one of Oprah’s Favorite Things from 2022, because as she says, “Picture this: You pour yourself a nice glass of chilled wine. But pretty soon, it’s warm. This crafty little device solves that problem.” It stays in the freezer until the wine is poured, and then the cradle doubles as a chiller.

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Best Journal for Mom

Knock Knock What I Love about You By Me Journal

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Best Journal for Mom

Knock Knock What I Love about You By Me Journal

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The easiest route to a meaningful gift for Mom is something sentimental. This fill-in-the-blank journal contains dozens of prompts that are sure to make her laugh, cry, and ask for a hug.

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Best Gift for Coffee Fans

Brümate Pour Over

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Best Gift for Coffee Fans

Brümate Pour Over

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Brümate's single-cup, barista-quality pour-over brewing system might be the new thing she can't leave the house without. She'll get excellent coffee on the go while she saves money and reduces waste in the process

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Best Gift from Children

I See Me! Custom Super Mom Book

Custom Super Mom Book
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Best Gift from Children

I See Me! Custom Super Mom Book

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Make Mom the hero of the story with the illustrations to match. Pick her nickname, skin tone, hair color, pronouns, accessories, and more. This customized adventure book is a heartwarming way to remind Mom of just how super she is—and give her something new to read during bedtime stories.

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Best Personalized Gift

Love Suna Personalized Mama Sweatshirt

Personalized Mama Sweatshirt
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Best Personalized Gift

Love Suna Personalized Mama Sweatshirt

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What better feeling than kicking back and relaxing after a long day of doing the most exhausting job of all—being a mom? Reward her with this cozy sweatshirt, perfect for lounging around as a family! For a sweet touch, the sleeve can be personalized with the names of her children.

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Best Shoe for Mom

Ubuntu Life Handmade Suede Espadrille Mule Shoes

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Handmade Suede Espadrille Mule Shoes
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Best Shoe for Mom

Ubuntu Life Handmade Suede Espadrille Mule Shoes

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If anyone deserves—actually, needs—these comfortable, handmade mules, it's a mom. "When I’m rushing out the door, I like something I can just slide on," Oprah said when she selected them for her Favorite Things list. They'll carry your favorite lady from morning errands to dinner out in a cinch.

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Best Sentimental Jewelry Gift

Pictures On Gold Custom Fingerprint Heart Pendant

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Best Sentimental Jewelry Gift

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With your fingerprint immortalized on a pretty personalized necklace, your mom will—quite literally—always carry a piece of you with her. It's a wonderfully sentimental gift she'll treasure forever.

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