Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, a birthday, Christmas, or for any occasion, a gift for mom deserves special attention. Our mothers give us so much love and care, it’s important to show them that we appreciate everything they have done for us. From the time of our birth to adulthood, mothers make such a huge impact on our lives. Mothers don’t always know how much we care for them. Telling your mom you love her is the most wonderful gift in itself, but a little token of your affections will not be unwelcome. Celebrate your closeness with your mother by choosing the perfect gift.
Thoughtful Gifts for Mom that will Show You Care
When you are choosing a gift for mom, keep her preferences in mind. Does she love jewelry and dressing up? Does she have a sweet tooth? Is she the queen of the kitchen? Choosing gifts based on her personality and tastes will ensure that you find the best possible present.
When you shop for a good gift for mom, make sure you choose something that she wouldn’t buy for herself. It’s nice to be indulged on special occasions, and a little pampering is something most mothers would appreciate. Moms are always giving their time, affection, and care to others. A special gift now and then acknowledges how much you love and care about her in return.
These super gift ideas go beyond candy and flowers, drawing inspiration from all areas of the home. Perfumes, luxurious lotions, and technology gifts are just a few of the excellent ideas we found. Your mother will love these gift ideas and will be touched that you thought of her. When your mom thinks about her special day and remembers what an amazing gift you gave her, she will have a warm feeling in her heart.

Goat’s Milk Caramel Dessert Sauces
These delectable dessert sauces are the ideal gift for a mom who has everything. Made with goat’s milk, these delightful sauces are not too sweet and have a rich, luscious flavor. The gift box comes with two jars of sauce: a traditional goat’s milk caramel and a cold brew coffee caramel. The set is completed with three colors of sprinkles.
Sweet Scented Soy Wax Candle
This pretty candle would make a fantastic mothers day present. It has a lovely fruity scent with notes of mango, orange, lychee, grapefruit, and coconut. The tin has a delicate floral pattern designed by Lulie Wallace. The tin can be reused after the candle is gone. This is a good gift for any mom who loves candles.
Useful Gifts for the Mom Who Likes to Cook
These Lagostina Martellata frying pans from Williams Sonoma have a beautiful copper finish. The copper finish is not only attractive, it also helps the pan to heat up and cool quickly. Any mom who loves to create delicious food in the kitchen would enjoy having a set of these pans. This is also one of the greatest unisex gift ideas.
Essential Oil Diffuser and Mister
This unusual gift is an essential oil diffuser. It projects a soothing mist into the air. Mom can add drops of her favorite oils and then let the calming or stimulating scents fill her home. Essential oils are popular right now, and your mother may already be interested in trying them in her home.
Personalized Mugs Make a Nice Present
These personalized mugs feature artwork by Mary and Shelly Klein. You can customize the figures on the mugs using hair color, skin tone, and clothing. You can make mugs for adults as well as children in the household. This unique gift idea gives Mom another lovely reminder of her family that she can use every day.
Unusual Gift for the Sushi Fan
The Sushi Bazooka is hilariously named and is a handy gadget for moms who like to cook. The Sushi Bazooka enables you to load rice and fillings inside and then push out a perfect log of sushi, which can be wrapped in seaweed or eaten as is. This funny gift for 2018 will make Mom laugh.
Custom Handwriting Bracelet for Mom
These customized bracelets can be made by providing the maker with a sample of handwriting. This makes a beautiful mothers day gift or a memorial gift after a loved one has passed away. Your mom will remember you fondly when you give this as a gift. The bracelets are available in silver, gold, and rose gold.
Bluetooth Speaker for Mom’s Tunes
This speaker can connect to your mom’s phone or computer using Bluetooth. It is a real amplifier that produces great sound output and can fill her whole home with music. This is one of the cool presents to give to a mom who is tech-savvy and loves good music.
Aervana Wine Aerator for Mom
This is the perfect gift for mom if she enjoys a glass of wine now and then. The aerator connects to a wine bottle and mixes just the right amount of air with the wine to create the best possible taste and aroma. If your mom enjoys wine, this would make an awesome gift for her.
Personalized Vase with Everything She Loves
With the names of up to 12 of your mom’s loved ones printed in a heart shape, this vase is a charming and sentimental gift. You could even list the names of the things mom loves, like shopping and cooking, in place of people’s names. This cute gift is wonderful for moms with big families to love.
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Fragrance for Mom
This Eau de parfum spray is a luxurious gift for mom. The classic scent of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle has notes of vanilla, bergamot, and rose. If your mom is a fashion lover, she will adore this classy fragrance. This is a great gift idea for moms who are fans of quality fragrances.
Beautiful Champagne Candle for Mom
Jonathan Adler makes this stunning candle in a fruity, light champagne scent. The container is a lovely metallic shade of rose gold, and it can be used as a vase when the candle is gone. Moms who love candles will be delighted with this gift. This is a small gift idea that Mom will appreciate.
Custom Box for Family Recipes
A recipe box will keep your family’s precious food memories safe for generations to come. This pine box is engraved with the family’s last name, a design of cutlery and a plate, and the words “Make, Eat, Enjoy.” This would make an ideal birthday present for mom, especially if she loves cooking and handing down family recipes.
A Good Birthday Gift for Mom
If your mom loves jewelry, this would make a wonderful gift for her. This is a unique mother’s day gift idea that will keep your mom’s precious jewelry safe while beautifying her room. The pedestal dish is made of a blue porcelain with tan accents.
Luxury Makeup Brushes Make a Perfect Gift
Mothers who love makeup and beauty products would enjoy having these well-made brushes. The set comes with five brushes of various sizes and textures. They can be used for foundation, blush, and more. This is not one of the cheap gift ideas on this list, but if your mom believes that good quality items are worth the expense, she would appreciate this gift.
DIY Planter Kit for a Crafty Mom
DIY moms will love working on this special homemade planter. The kit comes with concrete, molds, paints, and macramé string to create a hanger. This is a unique gift idea for moms who love house plants. It is also one of the best unisex gift ideas. Add a pretty plant for a cute gift.
Acacia Wood Two Compartment Salt Cellar
This unique mother's day gift idea is ideal for the mom who loves to cook. This two-compartment salt cellar holds salt, herbs, and other cooking essentials. It is attractive enough to be kept on the table. This is an indulgent gift for the gourmet mom and a good gift for a mom who has everything.
Luxury Night Infusion Cream for Mom
If your mom likes to be pampered with the newest in skin care innovations, she would love this cream. Made to be used at night, it is fortified with reservatrol, one of the beneficial compounds found in wine. It moisturizes all night and keeps mom’s skin firm and tight for a more youthful appearance.
Perfect Candle for the Literary Mom
If your mom loves classic literature and Jane Austen, this candle is a great gift idea. The classy box has a photo of the author and a short quote. The candle is fragrant and sweet with tropical flowers like jasmine and gardenia. The candle fills a room with its beautiful, relaxing scent.
Stylish and Comfortable Jumpsuit for Mom
For an easy and relaxed fashion statement, buy this unique mother's day gift idea. This jumpsuit brings the ease of one-piece dressing to your mom’s busy day. It has a flattering V neck and ties in the back with a tassel. This jumpsuit is comfortable but can be dressed up for an evening with a pair of heels and statement jewelry.
Retro Polaroid Camera to Keep Her Memories
Printing pictures has gone by the wayside as more people rely on digital cameras and smartphones. Bring your mother the retro style joy of a Polaroid camera, so she can print her photos instantly and keep them forever. This is one of the fun gifts you can choose for mom in 2018. It would make a cool present for mom.
Ilo Wine Purifier to Enhance Her Enjoyment
This nifty gift for mom removes the sulfites from wine, making it taste better and possibly reducing some of the negative consequences of drinking a few glasses. All you need to do is pour the wine through the filter. This would make a super birthday gift for mom if she enjoys a glass of wine now and then.
American Maple Cheese and Crackers Board
This would make an excellent mother Christmas gift if she likes to entertain. The shape of an ampersand is cut into the Vermont-made maple. Crackers can be stood up in the grooves of the board. Inside the ampersand, there are two places to put cheese. This is one of the useful gifts you can give to your mother.
iKettle Internet Enabled Tea Kettle
This is one of the cool gifts you can choose for your mom. This unique kettle can be filled with water ahead of time. Mom can boil it via a mobile app or by speaking to an Amazon Echo. This is an excellent gift for mother if she enjoys having a cup of tea in the morning or in the evening.
Sewing Station to Hold Her Essentials
Anyone who enjoys sewing would like this gift for mom. It is one of the more useful gifts we found. It is shaped like a large spool of thread. It has a slot for a pair of scissors, a tray for loose bobbins and buttons, and a built-in pin cushion. It will keep her essentials organized while making a pretty accent to her workspace.
Personalized Brick Figure for Mom
This funny gift for your mother can be customized by sending in a photo. Choose a favorite saying, and the plastic brick figure will come framed with the saying of your choice. It is compatible with Lego toys if you want to take it out of the frame and play with it, which of course, your fun mom will do.
Marble Board for Perfect Pastry
If your mom likes to bake, this would make a super mothers day present. Marble boards stay cooler than traditional cutting boards, so they make the pastry or pie crust easier to handle. The crust won’t stick to this the way it would stick to a regular cutting board. It also makes a pretty addition to Mom’s kitchen decor.
aHead Wireless Headphones for Mom’s Music
This would be a great gift for mom if she is a music lover or needs to work on the computer frequently. These headphones are Bluetooth compatible for wireless listening. They are comfortable to wear and have excellent sound quality. They have a cool streamlined shape for a unique style.
Sassy Oven Mitts for Mom’s Kitchen
Does your mom have an inappropriate sense of humor? If so, she will love these fun oven mitts. Just make sure mom is okay with a little bit of rough language before you buy these mitts. They will make her laugh while she goes about her daily chores in the kitchen.
Good Gift for the Gardening Mom
These little plant pots can help mom start a seedling indoors. They are simple to transplant outside with biodegradable containers. You can choose from cherry tomato, pumpkin, popcorn, sunflower, and watermelon seeds. This is an awesome gift for mom if she has a green thumb, but it is easy enough to grow for the mom who is just starting to garden.
Natural Beauty Spa Experience Tin
If your mother loves being pampered, this is an ideal gift for her. The products are made of simple, natural ingredients like goat’s milk, Himalayan salt, and shea butter. This is a good gift for any mom who would like a mini trip to the spa. She will love the fresh scents and luxurious products.
Candles to Transport Mom Through Scent
These simple and understated candles are meant to evoke the atmosphere of specific places. Hudson will remind mom of the scents of early fall in the city, while Wellfleet has the soft florals of a beach day on the island. This is the perfect gift for your mom if she loves candles.
Super Cute Self-Watering Planter
These charming and unique planters “drink” water out of a saucer using long felt tongues. They each come with their own herb seeds and are very easy to grow. They are one of the top cheap gift ideas for mom. Mom will love having fresh growing herbs on the windowsill in her kitchen.
Send High Tech Messages of Love
These fun gifts make emailed love notes, extra sweet. When someone sends a message to the Lovebox through the mobile app, the heart on the front spins and the message appears on a mirrored surface inside. This would be a great way to show your appreciation for your mom daily, not just on her birthday or Mother’s Day.
Definition of a Mother Custom Sign
This is a good gift for any mom, and it will win her heart. A lovely definition of “mother” is the centerpiece of the sign, and her name is added at the bottom along with a little heart. The sign comes with a rustic farmhouse style frame. This would be a sweet mother Christmas gift. It would also be ideal for mom birthday.
Baking Book for Scrumptious Recipes
If your mom enjoys baking, this cookbook would make an ideal mothers day gift for her. There are 60 recipes for delicious treats inside. The recipes aren’t meant to be overly complicated, meaning that moms who don’t consider themselves expert bakers can enjoy this cookbook too. Give her this cookbook, and she might make you a special treat.
Carafe that Keeps Wine Fresh
If there are half-bottles of wine in her kitchen, this would make a good birthday gift for mom. This carafe is big enough to hold an entire standard size 750 ml bottle of wine. You can even store it in the refrigerator to keep whites and roses fresh and chilled just the way mom likes them.
Make Popcorn the Old Fashioned Way
Take your mom back to cozy family evenings around the fire with this popcorn popper. It can be used indoors or outdoors. This would make a super present for mom’s birthday, especially if she loves popcorn. It’s much more fun to pop delicious popcorn yourself rather than always using a microwave.
Retro Mystery Date Board Game
Bring back some fun childhood memories for your mom with this throwback board game. Mystery Date is a good gift that your mom will probably remember well. Spend an evening playing Mystery Date with your mom as part of the gift. She will be touched that you remembered her talking about playing this game when she was a little girl.
Elegant Pyramid Tea Infuser for Mom
This is one of the cool presents we found in our roundup. This 23K gold plated tea infuser will make a beautiful accent to your mom’s kitchen while brewing awesome tea. Just fill the infuser with tea and pour water through it into a cup or pot. This tea infuser will be a conversation piece for your mom and her friends.
Hilarious and Sarcastic Books for Mom
If your mom has a wacky sense of humor, she will find these books appealing. They are designed like classic children’s books, but the stories are definitely not for kids. Titles like “The Mid-Life Crisis” provide funny commentary on the issues she may be experiencing. This would make a super birthday present for mom if she likes to laugh.
Himalayan Salt Blocks for Cooking
If you want to buy cool gifts for your mom, look no further. If your mom is a foodie, she may already cook foods like salmon on special wooden planks. These salt blocks work the same way. Just heat the blocks and cook on them. This will give the food a kick of fresh salt flavor without being too overpowering. The blocks are also beautiful to display in the kitchen.
Lemon Verbena Lotion and Soap
This small gift idea brings the fresh and sweet aroma of lemon verbena home to your mom. The lotion will soften her hands nicely. The soap is made with shea butter for a moisturizing feel. This would make a nice add-on to a spa themed gift for mom, or it would be a nice small present for every day.
Reclaimed Wood Cookbook Stand for Her
This awesome birthday gift for mom makes a perfect place to put a cookbook or tablet while she is working in the kitchen. It is made in India of reclaimed mango wood for a unique, tropical vibe. The stand will keep her cookbooks off the table, making them easier to read and keeping them away from messy spills and stains.
OctMarbled Weekly Planner for Mom
Every mom needs to stay organized to keep the family running smoothly. This handy little journal will help your mom keep her appointments and schedules straight. The planner has a lovely marbled cover and an elastic strip to help keep her place. This is a super birthday gift for mom if she needs a little help getting organized.
Give Mom the Gift of Bubbly
Champagne is one of the top ways to celebrate mom. Whether it’s for her birthday, Mother’s Day, or any day of the year, champagne makes a nice gift. Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial is a refined and delicious champagne with a fruity flavor. It will complement all of your party dishes and make a lovely accent to your meal.
Stunning Faux Agate Table Clock
Cool gifts for mom are easy to find. This pretty table clock will accent her home with a rich green color and gold tone clock hands and stand. This would be a fantastic small gift for a mom who has everything. It is equally pretty standing on a table or as an accent on a bookshelf.
Masion Boissier Crunchy Chocolate Pearls
Almost every mom loves chocolate. Indulge her sweet tooth with this generous box of French chocolate pearls. They would be lovely as a hostess gift or to be set out for guests at parties. These are so delicious, your mom may want to keep them all for herself.
Soup and Sandwich Bowl and Tray Set
These simple bowls and trays make it easy to serve comfort food like tomato soup and grilled cheese. The bowl and tray nest together nicely to make it easy to transport the food around the kitchen. This set is cute and functional with a simple, streamlined look. If she is a soup fan, she will love these for mom birthday.
Beautiful Beaded Bracelet with a Tassel
This bracelet is a small gift idea that your mom will love. Created with gray and gold beads, this stretch bracelet will give your mom’s outfit a lift. The tassel gives the bracelet an extra touch of style. Moms who love to accessorize would enjoy having this unique bracelet for mom birthday.
Fantastic Gifts for Moms To Celebrate Every Day
We have found an incredible variety of gifts that will show your mom just how special she is to you. Some of these cool gifts are quirky and funny, and others are refined and classy. Whether she is into wine, gardening, or technology, you’ll find the perfect gift for mom in our roundup. There are many super examples of candles, with a great variety of scents.
These 50 gift ideas will guide you to the best present for mom’s birthday, Mother’s Day, or Christmas. Try any one of them and show your mother how much you appreciate everything she has done for you.