When it comes to celebrating your mom for all she does, you want to choose a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift. And while every mom appreciates any present from her kids, it’s the creative and unique Mother’s Day gifts that hit the sweet spot!

For this Mother’s Day list, I included some tried-and-true favorites that I love having in my own home, and as some unique options from small businesses.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with unique gifts that show how much you care. From heartfelt jewelry to pampering self-care items to cute home decor, there’s something special for every mom. Plus, by choosing these gifts, you’re also supporting talented artisans and small business owners!

My 10 Favorite Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 

1. For the Mom Who’s Always on the Go: Mark & Graham Petite Travel Jewelry Case 

This cute, monogrammable zippered jewelry case makes a lovely gift for moms who travel, are often on the go, or need a safe place to store jewelry while working. Made from vegan leather, they are available in several colors and can be customized to include mom’s initials. 

2. For the Mom Who Looks Forward to Date Night: Da Vinci’s Room Mystery Date Cards

These Mystery Date Cards from an Amazon small business, Da Vinci’s Room, do double duty as a gift for mom and her partner. Choose from the “Staying In” or “Going Out” editions, which each offer 52 date ideas and conversation starters for couples to enjoy quality time together and break away from routine while deepening their bond and creating lasting memories.

3. For the Mom Who Loves to Cuddle: Saranoni Faux Fur Throw Blanket

The faux fur throw blanket from Saranoni is an ideal Mother’s Day gift, offering unparalleled luxury with its soft, lush fabric. I have them practically everywhere around my house! Its extra-large size ensures maximum snuggle potential for cozying up during movie nights or adding a soft touch to any bed or sectional. Even better: By shopping at Saranoni, you’re supporting a family-owned business begun by a mom to help cover her daughter’s medical expenses.

4. For the Mom Who Loves to Bake: Staub 3-Piece Ceramic Baking Dish

The Staub 3-Piece Ceramic Baking Dish Set makes an excellent gift for moms who love to cook (which, if you’re looking for a gift on my site, I have to assume is true of your mom). With three nesting rectangular dishes in different sizes, it provides options for various culinary needs (I use mine all the time). The glass porcelain-enamel finish in red or navy not only adds a beautiful touch but also ensures high scratch resistance, but what I especially like are the easy-to-grip handles. It’s simply one of the best ceramic bakeware sets you can find!

5. For the Mom Who Loves Long Baths: Luxury Foldable Bathtub Tray

This slim wooden caddy elevates Mom’s precious bath time with compartments for holding her essentials like a book, tablet, wine, snack, or her phone. Its waterproof and non-slip design is crafted from natural bamboo with elegant wood grain details, providing durability and safety in any bathroom sanctuary.

6. For the Mom Who Loves Jewelry: Made by Mary Love Disc Necklace

Begun as a passion project by a new mom, Made by Mary jewelry is a gift you’ll feel good about giving. The Love Disc Necklace offers elegance and personalization. With the options to customize with two initials and a symbol and to choose from two disc sizes, two necklace lengths, and three finishes—sterling silver, gold-filled, or rose gold-filled—it’s a meaningful keepsake that allows moms to carry cherished memories close to their hearts.

7. For the Mom Who’s a Cookbook Fanatic: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Wooden Cookbook Holder

Some moms are old-school when it comes to cooking, preferring books to blogs (shocking, I know!). If this describes your mother, this cookbook holder’s slanted design and metal ledge allow easy reading and keep cookbooks securely in place. The natural wooden finish and metallic accents add farmhouse-inspired charm to any kitchen. And if she needs a cookbook to go with it, I might be a little partial to this one!

8. For the Mom Who Carries Stress in Her Neck: Resteck Neck and Back Massager

The portable design of the Resteck Neck and Back Massager makes it a great gift for on-the-go use, whether during road trips, traveling, or at the office, providing Mom with much-needed relaxation wherever she goes. She can choose from several kneading sensations as well as whether to put the heat on or off to make the most of any downtime she has.

9. For the Mom Who Loves Iced Drinks: Scoozee Glass Cups

Whether filled with nourishing smoothies, refreshing iced teas, or decadent coffees, this set of four classy bamboo-lidded glasses with glass sipping straws makes drinks look as good as they taste. And with no plastic in sight, your mom can feel good about serving her latest concoction to friends and family.

10. For the Mom who Cares About Her Skin: Maskiss Gold Under Eye Patches

You can’t give Mom a fountain of youth, but you can make her feel like a million bucks with these under-eye patches infused with actual gold! They tout anti-aging benefits by preventing wrinkles and sagging skin, while also targeting puffiness and dark circles with hydrating hyaluronic acid. But perhaps the most precious gift is the 20 uninterrupted minutes she gets to spend with her eyes closed while they do their thing. 

More Great Mother’s Day Gifts for the Home & Kitchen

11. Vejibag Vegetable Crisper Bags – These organic cotton bags help Mom keep vegetables fresh longer, reducing plastic waste and food waste in the process. They’re a little costly, but the bags are ethically made, super durable, and help to support a small business. Get it at Amazon for $72.

12. Viva Olivia Premium Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils –  This sampler of delicious oils and aged vinegars from a family-owned business is sure to delight your mom’s palette for breaking bread or topping salads, including Tuscan herb oil and black mission fig balsamic. Get it at Amazon for $44.

13. Mueller Pro-Series Veggie Chopper – This all-in-one chopper, mandoline, and slicer is almost like gifting Mom her own sous chef. Get it at Amazon for $40.

14. Capri Blue Rattan Volcano Jar Candle – Any candle from Capri Blue is a chic and aromatic gift to fill any space with fresh scents and charm. Get it at Anthropologie for $38-$119.

15. DECRAFTS Seagrass Woven Basket – Made of handwoven seagrass, this lidded basket provides versatile organization anywhere around the house for storing small items like keys, makeup, or even underwear and socks.  Get it at Amazon for $26.  

16. Marycele Candle Warmer Lamp – This eco-friendly and stylish gift choice provides a safe and efficient way to enjoy candles without open flames, smoke, or soot. Get it on Amazon for $30.

Thoughtful Self-Care Mother’s Day Gifts 

17. Body Restore Shower Steamers – Who has time for a bath? Help mom relax with an aromatherapy packet that releases its fragrance in the shower. Get it at Amazon for $30.

18. Poppy & Pout Jumbo Lip Balm Set – Get the mom who loves lip balm a three-pack that comes in recyclable cardboard tubes and is made from all-natural ingredients. Get it at Amazon for $27.

19. Laneige Lip Gloss – This bestseller hydrates Mom’s lips while imparting a glossy shine. Get it at Amazon for $19.

20. Heated Eye Mask – For ultimate relaxation, this eye mask provides gentle warming and can connect to Bluetooth for soothing sounds. Get it at Amazon for $69.99. 

Prices were accurate at the time of publication.