What's not to love about moms? From sitting through hours of prom dress shopping to nursing you through your first heartbreak and friendship drama, moms are always there. She's like a bestie and mentor built into one amazing matriarch. Who else will give you advice about getting to know your crush one minute and ground you (metaphorically and sometimes literally) when you step out of line the next? In short, moms do it all — and usually without ever expecting a thank you. There's no way we can pay our moms back for the amazing things they've done for us, but searching for the perfect gift for mom from daughters is a great place to start.
Exactly what do you gift the person who taught you how to walk, talk, and kept you alive until you were old enough to survive on your own and who is now your closest confidante and biggest supporter? A thoughtful gift that celebrates her hobbies or personalized goodies is a good way to bring your mom to tears on her special day. Be prepared for sentimental mom tears after checking out this list of thoughtful gifts for moms from daughters.
Mom spends more time on her laptop than you do. Blue-light specs will protect her eyes, prevent strain, and ensure that those late-night Zoom meetings won't interfere with the quality of her sleep.
Instead of gifting your mom a bouquet that will wilt away in a few days, celebrate her love of botanicals with this floral-scented fragrance. Plus, she'll probably give you extra brownie points now that she'll be able to say she smells like Rihanna.
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Uncommon Goods It Was Never a Dress Color-Changing Mug
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Uncommon Goods It Was Never a Dress Color-Changing Mug
This popular Amazon tote has thousands of 5-star ratings because of how roomy and durable it is. Get it customized with your mom's first initial, and then fill with other goodies.
If your mom is always on carpool duty, she's going to L-O-V-E this heated back massager that you pop right onto your car seat, desk chair, or sofa. Ahhhhhh.
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Jennifer Bravo-Grulkey Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
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Jennifer Bravo-Grulkey Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
The peppermint oils that she loves to diffuse for that extra boost of energy can now be worn on her wrist, thanks to this bracelet — the porous beads absorb essential oils for non-stop aromatherapy all day long.
Jewelry is inherently meaningful because you wear it so close to your heart — why not personalize it for that extra touch of nostalgia and love? Get your siblings together and give her charms with your names or birth dates subtly engraved on the front.
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All About Curls All About Curls Deluxe Moisture Starter Kit | 4-Piece Set
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All About Curls All About Curls Deluxe Moisture Starter Kit | 4-Piece Set
This pot will braise, steam, roast, boil, and crisp anything your heart desires. It's a space-saver, since it covers the function of so many different pots, and reviewers say it's the perfect size.
Kelsey is Seventeen.com's fashion expert and resident Harry Potter nerd. At the office, she spends her day writing about style, beauty, and literally every move Kylie Jenner makes. On the weekends, you can find her sifting through vintage shops and hunting for the perfect burger. Follow her on Instagram at @klstieg.
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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.