For the mama whose first Mother's Day should be one to remember

Not that she'd say no to a Birkin bag...but we can’t think of a better way to celebrate her first Mother’s Day than with a gift that honors her motherhood.

$ custom ring with birthdate or map coordinates $24 from monkeys always look

$$ kate spade 'and baby makes three' album $50 at giggle

$$$ white gold mama necklace $425 at tali gillette

She’s not one for jewelry and knicknacks. Sensible but thoughtful makes the perfect gift for her.

$ subscription to a meal-planning service $21/3 months at Relish

$$ gift for new mom: safe, eco-friendly baby product bundle from the honest co. starting at $35.95/mo at the honest co.

$$$ irobot scooba 390 vacuum $499.99 at irobot

For the mom who's more l.a. ink'd than downton abbey

Not every mom is about brunch with lace tablecloths and floral corsages. If you've got a funky, modern mama in her life, these gifts say you love her just the way she is.

$ mom tattoo cookies $40 from katie's creative baking

$$ mom tattoo recycled felt pillow $109 from alexandra ferguson

$$$ actual tattoo prices vary at high voltage tattoo (image by jeff ward)

For the mom who's more downton abbey than l.a. ink'd

If she "hankers for a simpler world," in the great words of the Dowager Countess of Grantham, we understand completely. While a date with Cousin Matthew is out of the question (darn), these Edwardian inspired gifts may do.

$ I love you more than downton letterpress card $5 at foxy and winston

$$ english chintz teapot $63 at the teapot shoppe

$$$ solid sterling brocade bracelet $1100 from mrk style

For the mother-in-law you wish lived closer. Seriously.

If you have a mother-in-law who wishes she could be with you on May 12, make sure to tell her you feel the same way. And a Skype call wouldn’t hurt either.

$ spring personalized stationery $35+ at minted.com

$$ spring gerbera daisies $52+ from calyx

$$$ sterling xo necklace $128 at alice roche

From kids old enough to make her something she'll love forever

We all know a hand-drawn card is what's cherished most. But we think these handmade gifts come a very close second.

$ potholder! like we used to make! $14.95 on sale at land of nod

$$ beaded bracelet tutorial at honestly...wtf

$$$ kids artwork on canvas $varies at kids art 2 canvas

For the ultimate breakfast in bed

A most excellent Mother’s Day tradition, in our opinion. And who are we to break tradition?

$ bloody marys $10.50 mcclure’s bloody mary mix at dean and deluca recipe at eat make read

$$ petrossian smoked salmon on toast points $61 8.8 oz sliced salmon from petrossian recipe at fine cooking

$$$ black truffle omelets 79,50 € for 50 g tinned black truffles from pebeyre recipe at epicurious

For the grandma who lives and breathes for her grandkids

If we could, we would make every day Mother’s Day for the fabulous grandmas of the world. Think of these gift ideas as a start.

$ personalized family tree art $35 from inviting moments

$$ photo sitting with the grandkids prices vary, this one from jamie horton photo

$$$ white gold and diamond photo necklace $1595 at planet jill

Jessica Alba's picks for eco mamas

As one of our favorite eco mamas herself, and co-founder of her very own eco-savvy biz The Honest Co., we asked Jessica what she would love to receive for Mother's Day. Let's just say, with taste like hers, she can join the Cool Mom Picks team any time.

$ repainted recycled vase tutorial at sugar and charm, nontoxic permenamel paint $3.99 at Joanne.com

$$ natural soy and beeswax candle $48 at joya studio

$$$ formulated-to-order natural jasmine perfume $145/50ml from le labo

For the mom who's dreaming of Paris

We think these are pretty much great gifts for any mom. Unless she’s already in Paris. In which case, could she invite us? Please?

$ french macarons from $10 for giftbox of 6 at ‘lette

$$ custom longchamp bag nylon/leather clutch from $70, leather clutches from $88

$$$ paris photos paris walks book...with air france tickets tucked inside $45 at amazon. tickets to paris...a little more

For your godmother, your stepmother, or some other awesome motherish person in your life

We love living at a time when our “villages” include more than one kind of matriarch. A truly special mother's day gift doesn't have to include the word "mom" at all.

$ handmade love dish $12 at the brick kiln

$$ custom wooden puzzle with your own inscription $44 at paloma’s nest

$$$ you inspire me bangle - sterling with birthstone $99.95 at red envelope

For the mom who can never have too many flowers

While you can give her roses or lilies or ronunculus, these floral gifts last a wee bit longer.

$ floral gardening shears $28 from ny botanical garden shop

$$ vintage botanical prints $55 at panteek

$$$ one-of-a-kind floral necklaces $118-308 at elva fields

For Mommy from Daddy. Er uh...from the baby.

Even if she's not old enough to sign her own cards, she can certainly give mama a gift to remember.

$ personalized photo book $10.95+ at blurb, order by 5/2

$$ custom baby footprint necklace $100 at uncommon goods

$$$ mama ring in pink gold $340+ from st kilda jewelry

For the mom who takes care of everyone else first

We think this pretty much describes every mom anywhere. Which is why every mom deserves a little pampering. And not just on Mother’s Day (hint).

$ felt fortune cookies filled with certificates for manicures, take-out food, and free time $8 from curly birds

$$ cashmere eye mask for sleeping in. follow with breakfast in bed. $68 at bendel’s

$$$ personal chef for an evening $465 for two from cloud9 living, or find one in your city

Accessories don't stop at the ears, neck, and fingers, dahhhhling. We love these glammy cases which hold her digital brag book. Um, we mean smart phone.

$ sparkle iphone case $40 at case-mate

$$ lizard iphone case/clutch $130 from ceccec

$$$ bottega veneta iphone sleeve $330 at net-a-porter

For the mom who manages to make time to work out
-- or plans on doing it any day now

Your fitness-loving mama will love a gift, whether practical or indulgent, that acknowledges how hard she works...on herself.

$ custom sports bottle with pics of kids $24.99 from wawabots

$$ ellington gym tote $42.99 at 6pm.com

$$$ MOTOACTV fitness tracker and music player $249 at amazon

For the mom who takes care of more than her own children

We always love gifts that give back, and we love the moms who love them. Yay for a big, global woman-to-woman hug.

$ bangles to support notforsale.org $12 at 31 bits

$$ handcrafted organic soap + a note card set to fund literacy programs for women and children $24 for soap; $14 for note cards at raven and lily

$$$ wearable art scarf to support every mother counts $155 at theodora and callum

For the mom who's overcaffeinated

She keeps going and going and going...but maybe she needs to slow down. Just a bit. With a little help.

$ herbal retreat gift box $15 at tea forte

$$ gift card towards yoga classes yoga mat $39 at shanti designs

$$$ case of pinot noir $179.40 from sherry-lehmann