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60 Best Gifts for Moms From Daughters If You Have Absolutely No Clue What to Get Her

Warning: These presents may cause tears of joy.

By Hannah Oh, Megan Uy, Kim Duong and Jacquelyn Greenfield
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When it comes to celebrating moms, they deserve every ounce of hype. It doesn’t matter if it’s the holidays, her birthday, Mother’s Day, or any other special occasion—moms deserve to be treated like absolute royalty. Because quite frankly, us 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. 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 60 best gifts for moms from daughters.

Below, you'll find the best gift ideas to shower on every type of mom and mother figure out there. Catch her up on what’s trending rn with a #BookTok-approved paperback and a lunch bag that looks like a leather purse. Or, perhaps she's into the ~finer things~ in life; if so, try giving a luxe designer gift. And if she's been eyeing a new tech gadget for a while but will probs never purchase it herself, get it for her and help her set it up! But really, no matter what she's into, we're 99 percent sure you'll find something fab on this list of gifts for mom that'll 1. totally make her smile and 2. secure your spot as her favorite daughter.

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this stackable jewelry box

West Elm Yamazaki 4-Tiered Jewelry Tray

Yamazaki 4-Tiered Jewelry Tray
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this stackable jewelry box

West Elm Yamazaki 4-Tiered Jewelry Tray

$20 at West Elm

Style this multi-tray organizer on top of a dresser to show off Mom’s favorite jewelry, or keep it neatly stacked for a cleaner look. This budget-friendly tray set will hold everything from heirloom watches to rings that she always seems to misplace.

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these hand-blown wine glasses

Estelle Colored Glass Mixed Stemware Set

Mixed Stemware Set
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these hand-blown wine glasses

Estelle Colored Glass Mixed Stemware Set

These stunning glasses are practically a gift for you, too, because your weekly wine nights with Mom are about to become sooooo Instagrammable.

3
this gripping mystery novel

The Paris Apartment: A Novel by Lucy Foley

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this gripping mystery novel

The Paris Apartment: A Novel by Lucy Foley

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Presenting: Something For Mom To Read That Isn’t An ‘80s Romance Novel. Mom will get sucked into the deliciously eerie world of The Paris Apartment by New York Times best-selling author (and the modern master of the whodunit) Lucy Foley in no time at all.

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this serum for mature hair

Arey To The Root Serum

To The Root Serum
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this serum for mature hair

Arey To The Root Serum

Let the record show we have *zero* qualms about graying hair—but if your mama is in a serious relationship with her hair dye, she’ll love this serum specifically designed to promote hair volume and pigmentation while slowing signs of graying.

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these sustainable silicone bags

Stasher Reusable Silicone Storage Bag

Reusable Silicone Storage Bag
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these sustainable silicone bags

Stasher Reusable Silicone Storage Bag

Your crunchy granola mom will love being able to eliminate single-use plastic bags from her lunch routine with these washable alternatives.

6
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.

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this soothing journal

Intelligent Change The Five-Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day

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this soothing journal

Intelligent Change The Five-Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day

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If she has always wanted to journal but never really has the time, voilà. All she needs is a few minutes, a good pen, and this book.

8
this cordless charger

Native Union Native Union Drop High Speed Wireless Charger

Native Union Drop High Speed Wireless Charger
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this cordless charger

Native Union Native Union Drop High Speed Wireless Charger

No need to fight with all the tangled cords. This little dock will make sure her phone always has juice.

9
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

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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 smart water bottle

Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle

3 Smart Water Bottle
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this smart water bottle

Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle

Fit moms will use this high-tech water bottle every day, as it sends reminders when you need to drink more water.

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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

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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 book on mindfulness

No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh

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this book on mindfulness

No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh

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If mom loves a spot of self-help, she'll really enjoy this book on mindfulness and "The Art of Transforming Suffering".

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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 long-lasting bouquet

RoseliFloral Preserved Rose Box

Preserved Rose Box
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this long-lasting bouquet

RoseliFloral Preserved Rose Box

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.

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this tasty olive oil

TRUFF Black Truffle Oil

Black Truffle Oil
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this tasty olive oil

TRUFF Black Truffle Oil

If mom's a truffle lover, then this, quite frankly, belongs in her kitchen cabinet. Made with real black truffles, this extra-virgin olive oil will give any meal that delicious umami flavor she can't get enough of.

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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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this delish bottle of wine

Caymus Transit No. 2 Red Schooner Blend

Red Schooner Blend
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this delish bottle of wine

Caymus Transit No. 2 Red Schooner Blend

I mean, if she's a vino lover, you could never go wrong with a great bottle of wine.

18
this bold bag

JW PEI Maze Sage Green Bag

Maze Sage Green Bag
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this bold bag

JW PEI Maze Sage Green Bag

If she’s had enough of carrying around that raggedy canvas tote, this vegan leather option is a nice upgrade and will elevate her outfits.

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these designer shades

Chloé CH0081S Brown Sunglasses

CH0081S Brown Sunglasses
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these designer shades

Chloé CH0081S Brown Sunglasses

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

20
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.

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Hannah Oh
Assistant Shopping Editor

Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train. 

Headshot of 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

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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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