This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 14. As a team of product-testing experts, we know a thing or two about finding the best Mother's Day gifts. The perfect gift for Mom should feel intentional, thoughtful, curated, and specific to her interests. It should be indulgent, but at the same time, useful. We put together the ultimate guide to Mother's Day gift ideas based on our team's expertise, even drawing inspiration from unique gifts we've given our own moms.
From outdoorsy adventures to culinary delights, fitness gear to skincare indulgences, there's a Mother's Day gift here for every kind of mom. If you can, we recommend pairing whatever gift you choose with an offer take just one thing off her plate for a day (or a week, or longer). Physical Mother's Day gifts are great, but there's probably nothing she'll love more than the gift of time.
And by the way, if you're on a budget, you can also explore our guide on the best Mother's Day gifts under $50 or affordable gifts for moms under $25. From classic Mother's Day flowers to convenient and easy-to-order Mother's Day gifts from Amazon, we've got you covered.
Our picks for the best Mother's Day gifts in 2023:
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Food and beverage gifts
Beauty and skincare gifts
Subscription boxes and services
Pet mother gifts
Self-care and mindfulness gifts
Tech gifts
Fitness and wellness gifts
Outdoorsy gifts