Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
first published April 29, 2021, last updated April 29th, 2022
Parental holidays can be triggering (I know they definitely are for me), so I haven’t always been the biggest fan of drawing attention to them with specifically themed content. However, this year, there were too many good Mother’s Day gift ideas that were jumping out at me and just begging to be put together in a gift guide. So here we are. It’s a short, but sweet, list filled with things that I personally use and love and that I think are great ways to show someone (aka mom, grandma, aunt or any mother figure in your life) a little extra love.
PARKER CLAY //
A high-quality, well crafted, beautiful bag that gives back to AND helps support women? I mean, name a better mother’s day gift. I’ll wait. Because I don't think you’ll find one (ok, besides the other items on this list! Ha!). You can see details about all of my favorite bags of theirs here, but a few in particular that I suggest for moms are one of their totes, this modern yet totally efficient and functional backpack or this super sleek bag/clutch. And this year they also have a selection of beautifully curated Mother’s Day Gift Boxes. *Use code “PC-ALYSSAP20” to get 20% OFF whatever you choose to gift mom!
THE WINE PARTY CO. //
If your mom is a wine drinker, let’s raise a glass to The Wine Party Wine Club, because it is THE gift to give her. I’m talking perfectly curated, unique, beautifully labeled organic wines from small winemakers around the world. And you can gift a one time option, or do several months (Perhaps something to go in on with siblings?!). I especially love the detailed and editorial-style booklet that each delivery comes with. It shares specifics about each wine, tasting notes, where they’re from, stories of the winemakers, etc. as well as pairing suggestions and even recipes. And if you want to make mom a real wine expert, they also offer a virtual wine connoisseur class which would make such a fun gift, either on its own, or paired with their wine club.
TEA FORTÉ // Want me to spill the tea on what tea to gift mom? Well, this is it. This is the only tea worth gifting. End of story. It’s incredibly high quality, it tastes superior to any other tea I’ve ever had, they have a wide variety of flavors, ranging from classic favorites to unique and exclusive blends, they have a build-your-own box which is just begging to be gifted, and the designs, artwork and presentation is so good it almost doesn’t even need to be wrapped. Almost. My suggestion- this gift set or this one, or this steeping cup paired with this box. It’s a combo you can’t go wrong with. However, if you’re looking for more ideas, they have a whole page specifically for Mother’s Day that you can find here.*Use code “AlyssaP20” to save 20%.
BROCHU WALKER //
I always say no one does cashmere like Brochu Walker and I truly mean it. Their cashmere pieces are so special, and make the ultimate luxe gift. I suggest a pair of their slippers and/or their cashmere socks. So dreamy! *Use code “ALYSSA15” to save 15%.
JENNI KAYNE //
Where do I even start with Jenni Kayne? So many perfect gifting options, so little time. A candle, some pampering Oak Essentials skincare, a stunning timeless piece of jewelry or one of her classic sweaters is a perfect place to start, though. I also have lots more JK favorites here, all of which would make great gifts! *Use code “ALYSSA15” to save 15%.
TASTY RIBBON GIFT BOX //
When gift boxes are good, they’re really good. And this one, well, it’s really, really good. Ok, sure, you could say I’m slightly biased since I’m Italian and their boxes are all curated with artisan goods from Italy, but also, let’s be honest, who actually doesn’t love Italian food? Especially when it comes so beautifully packaged! They have a few other Mother’s Day gift box options, as well, to choose from, any of which I 110% guarantee mom would be thrilled to receive!
HANDS CANDLES //
Because mom doesn’t need just another scented candle, she needs a cool candle(s). Enter the works of art that are the Hands Candles. There are oh so many reasons to love these beauties (you can read more about them here), but the fact that they are unique sculptural pieces that moonlight as candles is definitely at the top of my list. Trust me when I say that this is a gift that mom won’t hate.
AURATE JEWELRY //
If you’re thinking jewelry is the gifting direction you want to go, you know I can’t recommend Aurate enough (I wrote more about them here)! Their pieces are high-end, simple and understated, classic and timeless, and, the best part, everything is made from recycled gold making this a sustainable gift option. A few of my suggestions for mom are- this, this, this and this. * Use code “alyssaponticello20” for 20% off.
A DONATION //
While I love the idea of making a donation in mom’s honor anytime, I think this is especially good for those moms who are no longer with us. Honor their memory with a donation to a charity or cause she cared about, or to a group or organization that supports mothers and children.