Every mother-daughter relationship can't be as perfect as Lorelai and Rory's — at least for the first 16 or so years of your life. During tweendom, we're hardwired to think our moms are just out to embarrass us with their puppy-printed pajamas (you know it's true, mom) in the carpool drop-off line and their constant need to check on us when we're out with friends. But eventually, once we're moved out of the house, we come to the realization that moms weren't totally uncool at all. Rather, they were pretty fucking great.
So why, then, do we so often end up getting them such lame Mother's Day gifts this time of year? More often than not, when you Google search gifts for moms, you'll find a blasé selection of kitchenware, slippers, and one too many monochrome sweater sets. Yawn. This year, instead of going the easy route and writing just another gifts-for-mom round-up, we're dedicating this guide to what our moms really want.
Whether your cool mom is into traveling, mid-century design, the art of salad making, or The Go-Gos' debut album (ahem, Lorelai), one of these 33 gift guide options will surely speak to her.
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Not only is this a very sweet on-counter accessory, but it also just so happens to make a damn good cup of coffee.
Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker, 3 Cups, $, available at Amazon
Wildflower Pink Crazy Checkers iPhone Case
Now she definitely won't lose her phone at the bottom of her bag.
Wildflower iPhone 12 Pro Max Case (Pink Crazy Checkers), $, available at Amazon
Dragonfly Inn Key Tag
For the mom who's constantly locked out of the house, the car, the garage, etc. because she can't seem to stop losing her keys, here's a keychain that's also a reminder of your close mother-daughter friendship. But if you two are more Sopranos than Gilmore Girls, here's a keychain that'll do just as well.
AllThingsHipAndCool Dragonfly Inn Key Tag, $, available at Etsy
This candle smells as good as it'll look on her mantlepiece.
Otherland Chandelier Scented Candle, $, available at Nordstrom
Nathalie Lete Mom Botanical Mug
A "coffee bowl" as Lorelai Gilmore would say.
Nathalie Lété Mom Botanical Mug, $, available at Anthropologie
Dyson V7 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
For the mom that has it all, gift her the best of the best in clean-up technology. Not only is this cordless vacuum extra chic and streamlined, but it'll make her tidying up a breeze.
Dyson V7 Absolute Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Dyson
Simon Miller Rib Alder Pants
The best in-quarantine lounge pants that have ever been created, hands down.
Simon Miller Rib Alder Pant, $, available at Simon Miller
Agolde Balloon Sleeve Sweatshirt
A modern take on a cozy classic.
Agolde Thora Balloon Sleeve Sweatshirt, $, available at Verishop
Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven
Improve their cooking game with this stew essential.
Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 3.5 Qt., $, available at Sur La Table
Away The Travel Wellness Kit
This mini suitcase, because she's a boss lady who travels a lot for work (at least she did). Plus, her skincare routine is 10/10 and needs protection from the in-flight elements.
Away The Mini: The Travel Wellness Kit, $, available at Away
Dearfoams Shearling Foldover Boot Slipper
Since she's not going anywhere anytime soon, you might as well give her the gift of comfort.
Dearfoams Perth Genuine Shearling Foldover Boot Slipper, $, available at Dearfoams
CBD Bath Bomb Trio
Treat her to a bit of self-care.
Shea Brand CBD Bath Bomb Trio, $, available at Ecovibe
Zara Oversized Knit Sweater & Culotte Pants
This matching sweater set has to be the perfect cool mom gift.
Although her regular trips to the nail salon may be a self-care treat of the past, you can still make sure her cuticles stay healthy with this duo of cuticle and hand serum.
Olive & June The Mani Serum Set, $, available at Olive & June
Fellow Carter Everywhere Mug
Now she can take her coffee wherever she goes with this sleek travel mug that features a ceramic interior designed to retain the integrity of the brew's flavor.
Fellow Carter Everywhere Mug, $, available at Fellow
Dr. Barbara Sturm Mini Calming Serum
Because times such as these can stress out even the chillest of moms.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Mini Calming Serum, $, available at Net-A-Porter
The Go-Go's Beauty & The Beat Vinyl
We had to.
Go-Go's The Go-Go's - Beauty and the Beat Vinyl, $, available at Amazon
Longchamp Le Pliage Pouchette
The same bag all her friends carry, but tinier.
Longchamp 'Le Pliage' Pouchette, $, available at Nordstrom
Ganni Seersucker Check Maxi Dress
She might want to get dressed up sometime in the next few months. When she does, give her something comfy and cute to wear.
Ganni Seersucker Check Maxi Dress, $, available at GanniFor all the backyard picnics you two will be having this summer in quarantine.
Slowdown Studio Colombo Throw, $, available at Need Supply
And we couldn't finish off a mom gift guide without including this unbeatable box set. But since you likely don't own a DVD player anymore (maybe your mom still does?), here's one of those too.
Amy Sherman-Palladino Gilmore Girls Complete Season 1-7, $, available at WalmartThis is what I like to call a "going out" nightgown because it feels like pajamas, but looks like a million bucks.
Eloquii Ribbed Tank Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
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