The 2013 Mother's Day Gift Guide
We're so excited to present our annual Mother's Day gift guide packed with awesome Mother's Day gift ideas. Find cool, creative gifts for new moms, not-so-new moms, homemade Mother's Day gifts, gifts for mom from the kids, gifts for grandmas, gifts for your mother-in-law, and even Mother's Day gifts for moms who need a little break from being a mom. (It's okay, we get it.) We've got you covered in every price range, with lots of indie picks to support smaller businesses and artists, plus of course, discount codes galore. (Yay!) And psst...be sure to click the ads of our generous sponsors. They stock some pretty swell gifts too if we do say so.
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Keepsake jewelry for a mom worth keeping
We think personalized jewelry for mom can be one of the best Mother's Day gifts there is, whether it's got her name on it, a nickname, or that funny thing the baby calls her.
thank you mom bracelet $48 at lisa leonard |
nest egg necklace $68+ at uncommon goods |
personalized name necklace $104 at anna bee jewelry |
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Gorgeous photo gifts, on the outside chance she's proud of her kids
Unique photo gifts are always a smart call, considering the number of photos we've all got jamming up our smartphones and computers these days. Here are just a few easy ideas that she'll treasure, whatever the price. (And psst, they're each just a little more interesting than the standard "picture in a frame" idea)
personalized mother’s day photo card $2.45+ at treat.com |
accordion brag book filled with photos $24.99 at pinhole press |
custom decoupage trinket or pencil tray $94 at ben’s garden |
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Unique personalized gifts to make a mom go "awwww...."
A truly special gift for mom? Something personalized or customized to reflect the family she loves. They don't even have to be expensive.
custom textile collage of the kids $35 at cara carmina |
custom mom throw pillow from the family $49.95 at red envelope |
custom family portrait $160 (varies) at henry james paper goods |
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Gifts that give back to women + children in need
For the mom who's a giver herself, you can always offer up a charity gift card or a donation in her name to a favorite org. But we like these gift ideas which support other families, and will remind her of the kindness every time she takes it out.
soapbox soaps 3/$17.95 with 3 donated to children in need |
fashionABLE scarf $65 at fashionABLE with 100% supporting the women who make them |
sterling locket $295 from monica rich kosann with 25% of proceeds to women in need |
Sweet treats made just for Mother's Day
Of course you can always make your own homemade Mother's Day cakes and cookies, but we also love these bits of deliciousness, where the work (and shipping!) is done for you. Don't feel guilty if you can't whip up your own petit-fours!
mothers day petit fours $40 at dean & deluca |
sublimely sweet gift tote $75 at dean & deluca |
custom cookies from child’s artwork $120/24 (varies) at rolling pin productions |
Memory books that become family heirlooms
We find the best memory books are the ones that you spend time on together. Hand these to Mom and make sure you set aside time to help her through the writing prompts. You'll end up with a treasured heirloom for generations.
my mom: her stories, her words $6.28 on amazon |
mother daughter letter book $38 at uncommon goods |
archival quality leather album: just add photos. $173 kate’s paperie |
Homemade Mother's Day gift ideas from the most thoughtful kids
Gifts from the kids for Mother's Day don't have to come from a store. Kids love getting involved, getting messy, and you know...any excuse to get out the glitter glue. Aside from crafting a handmade card out of construction paper, here are a few DIY gift ideas that even the littlest kids can make for mom or grandma--well, maybe with your help.
recipe at martha stewart |
tutorial at hello bee |
$20/kit at curious doodles |
tutorial at martha stewart |
tutorial at bhg.com |
$12.50/kit at curious doodles |
tutorial at kiwi crate |
tutorial at martha stewart |
tutorial at let's lasso the moon |
For the mom who cooks with style
We admit it, we can't resist gorgeous kitchen gifts on Mother's Day--provided we're not the ones doing the cooking and cleaning that day. There's always time on Monday.
chevron oven mitt $16 at pasqueflower |
laguiole steak knives $78/6 at anthropologie |
le creuset antique rose casserole $169.95 at broadway panhandler |
| pasqueflower - 15% off $10+ purchase with "COOLMOM15" |
The prettiest paper goods for the sentimental mom
Consider getting mom a gorgeous Mother's Day card or original piece of artwork that she can frame and admire forever. All you need is the frame or a shadow box for a gift that's just a little more thoughtful.
frame-able papercut mother’s day card $7.07 from sarah louise matthews |
custom papier-mache heart $28 at paloma’s nest |
original mother’s day papercuts $75 at magicpaper |
Gifts for moms who'd rather cry with laughter
Are all moms sentimental? Well, yes, but not all of us will admit it. If you've got a mom who loves to laugh, these 3 gift ideas will be right up her alley. (And psst...call your mother anyway. Yes, you.)
if mama ain’t happy tea towel £15 at twisted twee |
liquid freud bath trio $49 at not soap radio |
call your mother pillow $98.85 at red envelope |
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Mother's Day breakfast in bed recipes - practically a requirement
We've pared down some of the very best breakfast in bed ideas for mom based on, well . . . what we'd like to eat. Any one of them would be delicious even if you're eating it at the dining room table, and she'll love the effort, no matter how burnt those pancakes are on the bottom. Make sure to let the kids help!
via la times |
via martha stewart |
via one hungry mama |
via steamy kitchen |
via food 52 |
via spoon fork bacon |
Perfectly practical tech gifts
With moms (and grandmas!) using tech as much as anyone, we're far past the days that she'll want someone to get her VCR to stop flashing 12:00. These super cool tech gifts for mom can embrace her practical side, without even implying that she should be doing more housework. (Although the headphones do make those stacks of dishes in the sink disappear faster.)
coloud over-ear headphones $39.99 at target |
hipkey key finder $89.95 at the apple store |
samsung galaxy note 8.0 $400 at samsung |
The flowers for Mother's Day that last
Flowers are so classic for Mother's Day, but we also love these floral gifts that will last long past any petals and stems.
botanical journal $15 at rifle paper co |
peony bath salts $25 at k hall designs |
oversized floral scarf $350 at barney’s |
The flowers for Mother's Day that don't last (but will be beloved while they're here)
Here are three great gift ideas for mom regardless of what you want to spend. Or hey, grab a beautiful vase and go to town in your own flower garden too, if you have one. It really is the thought that still counts.
pretty pot filled with heirloom lavender seed packets $2.35/packet at nimble nitecap seed co |
monthly flower subscription $40-60/month from the bouqs |
peony bouquet in silver julep cup $129.95 at calyx flowers |
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For the mother who needs to put her feet up. Which is uh, all of us.
Pampering Mother's Day gifts? Check, check and check. Frankly, we think she should get one a day for the rest of her life, but we'll settle for a few times a year.
handmade oatmeal, milk + honey soaps $4.50 each at theme fragrance |
korres japanese rose shower gel $19.50 at sephora |
fresh sake and seaberry spa gift set $75 at sephora |
| theme fragrance - 15% off $15+ with "CoolMom4Ever" |
Chocolate, mamas? As if you have to ask
Moms and chocolate go together like moms and...well, cleaning up chocolate off of sticky faces and hands. Skip the sampler boxes in the drugstore and instead find a chocolate gift that's just a little more thoughtful and a lot more mouth-watering.
spring chocolate squares $8 at lake champlain chocolates |
mother’s day spring chocolates $42 at john and kira’s |
ny mouth chocolate gift box $90 at ny mouth |
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ny mouth - 15% off with "COOLMOMSDAY" through 5/12/13 |
Beautiful home gifts for mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law and stepmothers
For the mom who's hard to shop for, something special and beautiful for the home is always thoughtful. Especially when it's supporting a small artist or fair-trade artisan.
handmade sachets $20+ at gardenmis |
frosted doily dessert trays $72/3 at anthropologie |
fair trade cotton/chenille throws $234+ at branch home |
Thinking pink
A stylish gift for the mom who still keeps up with Vogue and InStyle? Oh yes. Emerald green may be hot--this year--but we don't know a woman who doesn't look fabulous in pink. We'd happily wear any of these gifts ourselves and that's saying something.
custom cross-stitch heart necklace $50 at zelma rose |
fallon double wrap bracelet $150 at charm and chain |
tory burch envelope clutch $295 at saks |
| zelma rose - 15% off with "LOVEMOM" through 5/15/13 |
For the mom who needs to get away (No offense)
Travel gifts are one of the most generous, thoughtful ideas there is, whether it's an afternoon drive by herself, a long weekend at a b+b or a whole week away, with or without the kids. Hopefully these ideas will jar some of your own creative ideas. And don't forget to offer babysitting coverage, should she need it!
leather jewelry roll $40 at give simple |
stylish dslr camera bag $199 at kelly moore |
1 week vacation rental in st croix starts at $264/night for 5 nights at home away |
| kelly moore - 15% off with "Coolmom" through 5/15/13 |
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