When it comes to celebrating moms, they deserve every ounce of hype. It doesn’t matter if it’s Mother’s Day (which is right around the corner!), her birthday, or any other special occasion—moms deserve to be treated like royalty. Because quite frankly, we daughters would be nothing without our moms' expert advice, emotional support phone calls, and so much more—which is why you should spoil her any chance you get. Maybe with a relaxing spa day or a sweet, sentimental gift? But TBH, it’s not always easy finding something cute she’ll actually use (and doesn’t already own!) that alsooooo makes her feel super special. Enter our solution: this extensive list of 55 best gifts for moms from daughters.
Below, you'll find the best gift ideas for every type of mom and mother figure out there. And since it’s the holiday season, there's no better time to shower her with any one of these super sweet presents. Perhaps she's into the ~finer things~ in life; if so, try giving a luxe designer gift. Or if whipping up a good meal is her love language, gift her something nice for the kitchen. And if she's been eyeing a new tech gadget for a while but will probs never purchase it herself, get it for her!! But really, no matter what she's into, we're 99 percent sure you'll be able to find a lovely gift for Mom that'll totally make her smile (and happy cry).
So your mom is the type of person who basically uses her car as a storage space. I hear ya. A car organizer will consolidate all her, er, stuff. It will not only make her backseat/trunk look tidier, but it'll lift a big weight off her shoulders. This collapsible one from CALPAK has three spacious compartments and some compact interior pockets for smaller items, plus it's water-resistant! She can put her out-of-the-house essentials in it or even groceries.
The price of a massage every couple of months < this versatile body massager with over 13,000 glowing reviews she can use whenever and wherever she wants. Mom will be jumping up and down for this gift!
If mom's a truffle lover, then this, quite frankly, belongs in her kitchen cabinet. Made with real black truffles from France, this extra-virgin olive oil will give any meal that delicious umami flavor she can't get enough of.
If she’s been wearing the same sweats or yoga pants for years and years now, she could probably use some more elevated loungewear stat. These unbelievably soft sweatpants are perfect for just about anything. Whether she’s lounging around the house or running errands, she’ll look effortlessly chic in these.
Sorry, but the fashionista mama can’t be caught carrying her lunch in—dare I say—a brown paper bag (heavens, no!). Instead, she needs a sophisticated lunch box like this one. It looks like a chic top-handle purse on the outside, but inside, she’ll find an insulated interior perfect for storing her drinks, lunch, and snacks.
Don’t get her flowers that’ll end up dying before you can finish your Mother’s Day brunch. Instead, upgrade to an arrangement that’s preserved to last for at least 365 days.
Keep your mama's scalp and hair healthy with this 3-step rice water haircare kit. JIC ya didn't know, rice water is rich in amino acids and vitamins B, C, and E, which are beneficial for a healthy scalp and hair production. This set comes with a leave-in scalp treatment, a weekly scalp and hair rinse, and a 3-in-1 hair tonic that can prime, style, and refresh your mom's strands.
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this kindle cover
DKLeatherStore Pink Custom Kindle Oasis Cover Case
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this kindle cover
DKLeatherStore Pink Custom Kindle Oasis Cover Case
If your mom can’t go anywhere without her Kindle, this leather cover—which also comes in orange, black, brown, and beige—will keep her beloved device safe and scratch-free.
I mean, is this not the most perfect shade of pink? She'll absolutely adore how easy this goose-neck electric kettle is to use, thanks to its target-temperature setting, clear LCD screen, and counterbalanced handle for a smooth and steady pour.
The label says it all, right? (And there’s more where that came from—check the Here For the Burn website for luxe soy candles with cute phrases like “World’s Best Mom” and “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom!”) This one comes in a variety of scents, including musky amber and rose, spices and evergreen, and Moroccan amber.
If she can’t stop using her Our Place Always Pan, she’ll love the cookware brand’s latest and greatest kitchen essential: This lightweight pot that does it all.
The best type of gift for momma is something that makes her life easier. Exhibit A: this curling iron. The ceramic barrel on this wand rotates up and curls the hair on its own with the simple touch of a button.
Available in a wide variety of patterns and colorways (including leopard, metallic, snake print, and gingham), these pointed-toe flats are total outfit upgraders. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and 100 percent machine-washable.
Laptop bag, personal item, or everyday carryall—she’ll love how versatile (and spacious!) this sling bag is. Plus, it’s machine-washable and responsibly made from recycled materials. Allll the perks.
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.
Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle,Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights.