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55 Best Gifts for Moms From Daughters if You Have Absolutely No Clue What to Get Her

Warning: These Mother’s Day presents may cause tears of joy.

By Megan Uy, Hanna Flanagan, Kim Duong and Jacquelyn Greenfield
best gifts for moms from daughters
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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).

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this travel-friendly car organizer

CALPAK Car Organizer

Car Organizer
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this travel-friendly car organizer

CALPAK Car Organizer

$98 at Calpak
Credit: CALPAK

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.

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this top-rated massager

MoCuishle Neck Shoulder Back Massager with Heat

Neck Shoulder Back Massager with Heat
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this top-rated massager

MoCuishle Neck Shoulder Back Massager with Heat

Credit: Amazon

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!

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this tasty olive oil

Trufflin Black Truffle Oil

Black Truffle Oil
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this tasty olive oil

Trufflin Black Truffle Oil

Credit: Amazon

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.

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These lounge pants

Savage x Fenty Xssential Relaxed Pant

Xssential Relaxed Pant
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These lounge pants

Savage x Fenty Xssential Relaxed Pant

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.

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This chic lunchbox

Modern Picnic The Luncher

The Luncher
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This chic lunchbox

Modern Picnic The Luncher

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.

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this precious bracelet

Joey Baby NYC Lauren Bracelet

Lauren Bracelet
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this precious bracelet

Joey Baby NYC Lauren Bracelet

This freshwater pearl bracelet is so stunning and is perf if your mom loves to mix different metals and jewels.

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this long-lasting bouquet

PRAIRIESANDPETALS One Year Roses

One Year Roses
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this long-lasting bouquet

PRAIRIESANDPETALS One Year Roses

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.

8
this fan-favorite pan

Our Place The Always Pan

The Always Pan
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this fan-favorite pan

Our Place The Always Pan

If she loves spending time in the kitchen, snag her this cooking pan the entire internet seems to be obsessed with.

9
this chic closet staple

H&M Shacket

Shacket
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this chic closet staple

H&M Shacket

Credit: H&M

A shacket is great for all seasons! It's so versatile that she can basically wear it with anything and trust that it'll keep her bundled up.

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this nourishing haircare kit

Inala Rice Water Ritual

Rice Water Ritual
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this nourishing haircare kit

Inala Rice Water Ritual

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.

11
this kindle cover

DKLeatherStore Pink Custom Kindle Oasis Cover Case

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.

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this pretty kettle

Fellow Electric Tea Kettle

Electric Tea Kettle
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this pretty kettle

Fellow Electric Tea Kettle

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.

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these soft sheets

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

Editor’s Choice
Bamboo Sheet Set
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these soft sheets

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

Now 25% Off

Mamas will always appreciate a great new pair of soft sheets, and this bamboo set from Cozy Earth is literally the softest ever.

14
these designer shades

Chloé CH0081S Brown Sunglasses

CH0081S Brown Sunglasses
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these designer shades

Chloé CH0081S Brown Sunglasses

Now 72% Off

If mom was—and still is—obsessed with '70s fashion, surprise her with these seriously chic oversized sunnies.

15
this gold necklace

ByChari Gold Plated MAMA Necklace

Gold Plated MAMA Necklace
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this gold necklace

ByChari Gold Plated MAMA Necklace

This minimalist take on the nameplate necklace trend makes for a super sweet gift.

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16
this soy candle

Here For the Burn ILYSM Candle

ILYSM Candle
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this soy candle

Here For the Burn ILYSM Candle

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.

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this versatile pot

Our Place Perfect Pot

Perfect Pot
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this versatile pot

Our Place Perfect Pot

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.

18
this high-tech hair tool

Beachwaver B1 Midnight Rose Rotating Curling Iron

B1 Midnight Rose Rotating Curling Iron
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this high-tech hair tool

Beachwaver B1 Midnight Rose Rotating Curling Iron

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.

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these comfy shoes

Rothy's The Point

The Point
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these comfy shoes

Rothy's The Point

Now 40% Off
Credit: Rothy's

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.

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this everyday carryall

Cuyana Recycled Sling Bag

Recycled Sling Bag
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this everyday carryall

Cuyana Recycled Sling Bag

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.

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Megan Uy
Assistant Shopping Editor

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

Lettermark

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. 

Headshot of Kim Duong
Senior Shopping Editor

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. 

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