When it comes to expressing total gratitude for the mother, grandmother, aunt, or woman that raised you, finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be a daunting task. Lipstick & Politics has got you covered with a comprehensive gift guide that is sure to impress. With gifts ranging from timeless jewelry pieces she’ll wear forever to services that will help take the load off, we’ve compiled a list of ideas to help you convey your appreciation for the women you love most in your life. Show her how much she means to you on May 12, and everyday for that matter.
Jewelry and Apparel for Mom
Alex and Ani Mom bangles, set of 3
$58
For the mom who lives by the rule: you can never have too many accessories, add to her collection this Alex and Ani stackable bangle set. With bangles for every life event, Alex and Ani bracelets are like wearable momentos that will remind mom she is loved each time she looks down at her wrists.
BaubleBar 14k Diamond Initial Pendant
$158
With customizable jewelry options from BaubleBar, you can create a necklace, ring, or bracelet that is unique to your family and close to mom’s heart.
$89.40
Keep mom cozy with a transitional cashmere cardigan. Cashmere is a decadent fabric that will remain a staple in your mom’s closet.
Isabelle Cotton and Silk Crop Pajama Set
$89
After a long day of being an overall superhero help mom unwind with this silk pajama set. Rest easy knowing your mom is sleeping in comfort.
Self Care Gifts for Mom
Me Time Bamboo Bath Tray Caddy
$49
Every mom craves a few moments to herself. With this bath tray caddy, let mom soak a little longer in the bubble bath with a good book and glass of wine.
Weighted Blanket- fits Queen and King size beds
$50
Weighted blankets are the newest trend to help combat anxiety. If your mom has been stressed out lately, give the gift that will help set her mind at ease.
Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil
$72
This nourishing oil fights the signs of aging and improves skin elasticity so mom can leave the house each day looking like the glowing goddess she is.
$30
Treat mom to a facial experience at home. Used by Estheticians to de-puff and improve the appearance of wrinkles, mom can now add this handy tool to her skin care routine to get spa quality results from the convenience of her home.
$38.95
This gift set comes with six Lush bath products for the ultimate bath experience for mom. The box comes equipped with the brand’s Mamma Mia shower scrub, Raspberry Milkshake soapbar, American Cream body wash, two shower bombs- Not Sleepy and Strawberry Hills, and Sleepy body lotion.
Gadgets, Appliances, and Home Decor for Mom
$160
For the mom who loves to work out, the new FitBit Versa is the lightweight companion to the original FitBit design with all the same features and benefits!
$50
Commission a portrait of your family for your mom to hang on her gallery wall. This print is a keepsake that mom will treasure forever.
$8.95 each
With witty phrases like “liquid therapy” and “time to unwine,” gift your mom a set of stemless wine glasses because let’s be real, a good red after a long day is every mom’s fuel.
Primula Copper Coffee French Press
$23
Behind every good mom is a good cup of coffee. Upgrade her morning brew with this copper coffee french press.
Activities To Do Together
$99
Learn more about your family’s shared ancestry and gain a deeper understanding of all you and your mom share.
$49 – $59
Choose from six Chef picked courses that allow you and mom to share some quality bonding time in the kitchen.
Subscriptions for Mom
$44.99 for 3 months
Book of the Month Club allows mom to choose from 5 selected buzzworthy books each month. Start her off with a three month subscription. She’ll feel special each month when a new book is delivered directly to her door.
$89 per month- 6 bottles per box
Hello Fresh’s subscription wine service sends 6 bottles of specially sourced wines directly to mom’s door. Uncork a few and gossip with your mom like you would’ve done anyways.
$8.90 per month- 4 masks per box
Your mom deserves to feel pampered each month. Give her the gift of a Korean face mask subscription. Each month a set of four face masks will be sent to her door for a low monthly rate. It’s one more reason to have a girl’s night in with your mom each month.
$66 for 2 hours
Your mom does enough as it is. Let someone else do the cleaning for mom this Mother’s Day.
Book Loving Moms
$90
Kindle’s make books lightweight and portable. Plus they allow mom to brighten the pages and increase the font size for added accessibility and easier reading. Download a few of her favorite reads to the device before gifting!
What I Love About You Fill-In Journal
$10
This prompted journal helps you to express all the things you love about your mother. Fill it with anecdotes unique to your relationship, and it’s sure to be her favorite bedside table read.
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
$8.95
If your mom is anything like my mom, she prefers that you don’t spend too much money on her and instead express your sentiments in a card. I’ll do you one better mom and express it in a book we used to read together when I was young. Of course this changes person to person, but choose a story that is sentimental to the both of you. Write a sweet note your mom can look back on for years to come.
Tea Collection of Victoria NovelTea Tins
$89- set of three
Who doesn’t love a good pun? With story teas, like Matcha Do About Nothing and War and Peach, gift your mom a collection of loose leaf organic teas that mimic a cute book stack in her kitchen.
By: Rachel Ladeby