The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide

This summery candle, inspired by the scents of watermelon, raspberry, and lemon zest, is sure to brighten up any room in Mom’s house. And with its bright and colorful packaging, it’s quite a looker too. 

$9.99, Kohls.com

This slotless knife block is a stylish, safe, and sanitary vessel for all of Mom’s favorite knives—from her chef’s knife to a set of steak knives. The block’s food safe polypropylene “Freedom Rods” gently conform to your knives, better safeguarding them against wear than a traditional, slotted knife block. The rods are also less prone to acquiring dust, grease, and other kitchen residue than the slots of a typical knife block, but are removable and dishwasher safe for easy routine cleaning. 

$29.99, BedBathAndBeyond.com

Gift this gorgeous stackable tea set for one, including a stoneware teapot and one teacup, to Mom along with a few of her favorite teas. It's sure to make all this social distancing a little more pleasurable.

$38, Anthropologie.com

Add a touch of fruity hominess to Mom's bookcase with these pineapple bookends. After all, some things are better in pairs, and these cute bookends are no exception.

$21.99, Target.com

With an eye-catching and uber-feminine look, this triple-insulated, stainless steel canteen is sure to become one of your mom’s favorite daily essentials. The sleek design from Corkcicle keeps beverages ice cold for up to 25 hours and piping beverages hot for up to 12 hours. Oh, and we should mention, the 25-ounce canteen is also the perfect size to hold an entire bottle of wine. So whether she’s aiming to keep well hydrated throughout the day or she’s using it to keep her pinot gris chilled for an afternoon at the pool, rest assured, Mom will put this beauty to good use.  

$37.95, Williams-Sonoma.com

If Mom still doesn’t own a Dutch oven, this might be the year to coordinate with your siblings and go in together on an iconic Le Creuset. One of these durable, enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens is, without a doubt, an incredibly special gift for anyone who enjoys their time in the kitchen—dressed up in bright hues (Fig shown here), this timeless piece of cookware will be as attractive left sitting on your stovetop as it is functional. 

$288, LeCreuset.com

Help Mom take her weekend breakfasting up a notch with this cast aluminum mini scone pan. It can be used in the oven or on the stovetop and makes everything from mini scones to biscuits and cornbread. For bonus points, after Mom opens her gift, offer to break it in by making her a special batch of Mother’s Day scones or biscuits. 

$40.00, Target.com

Brighten up her world even more than you already do with this adorable string of flower string lights. Whether she strings them around the backyard patio or a cozy nook in the house, she's sure to love this adorable home accessory.

$13, Target.com

Diversify Mom’s bakeware collection with this elegant, cast-aluminum bundt pan. You could even go ahead and pull together a few simple cake recipes, such as this Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake, Lemon-Lime Pound Cake, or our Strawberry Poke Cake with Strawberry Glaze, that she can put it to work with. 

$36, WilliamsSonoma.com

For any mom who fancies herself a baker, a kitchen scale truly is a must. In fact, many baking-focused cookbooks primarily list their ingredient measures by weight instead of volume. This compact and affordable scale is easily stored, and can open up a new world of recipes and sweet success. 

$20, WilliamsSonoma.com

If you’re completely stumped as to what to get Mom this year, going with one of the most popular appliances in recent memory isnt a bad idea. While one of the pricier items we’ve included in our gift guide, this model of the wildly popular Instant Pot is among the highest rated—and if you think your mom will embrace the versatile multi cooker in her day-to-day meal prep, it’s well worth the price tag. And for the proud new owner of such a gift, our collection of favorite Instant Pot recipes is a great place to get started with it.  

$139.95, Williams Sonoma.com

An important mom should be able to carry her important belongings in an important (yet adorable) pouch. This pretty floral bag is water repellant and can be converted into a clutch, wristlet, or crossbody bag.

$29.40, Kohls.com

Make sure she's fully prepared for any and every summer get-together she's planning on having by equipping her with the most adorable set of entertaining margarita glasses. These bad boys are built to last.

$89.95, williams-sonoma.com

Formulated with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, this top-rated facial serum from fan-favorite Kiehl's has been shown to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in addition to boosting skin's overall appearance. 

$86, Macys.com

There are two very important things that all moms love: a clean house and some relaxation. The good news is that this mesmerizing Mojito candle from MALIN+GOETZ can do both.

$55, Bloomingdales.com

If mom is a nut butter lover, then it's only right that you treat her to this indulgent Dark Chocolate Almond Butter, exclusively at Williams Sonoma. 

$6.99, WilliamsSonoma.com

Cleaning as you go in the kitchen will be a pleasant experience with these cute and food-themed dish towels. Select from an array of food-tastic designs as a token of appreciation for all those home-cooked meals she prepared for you.   

$20.99, BedBathBeyond.com

Send your mom to the farmer's market in style with this charming tote bag. She can fill it up with the market's freshest produce and food products. FEED partners with artisans in under-served countries throughout the world to provide utilitarian products, such as bags and accessories. Better yet, they also help provide food to children in need. 

$128, Anthropologie.com

This impressive pitcher features a gorgeous copper finish that adds a pop of industrial flare. Use the pitcher to serve up glasses of mimosas, bellinis, or Moscow mules for a celebratory Mother's Day brunch.   

$24.99, West Elm

With the success of her vegan eateries that took New York by storm, Chef Chloe Coscarelli has released a new a cookbook featuring yummy vegan recipes. Have fun in the kitchen with mom putting together a plant-based lunch followed by a filling, nutrient-rich dinner.

$25.99, BarnesandNoble.com

Bring some extra style to the dinner table with this handpainted serving platter featuring cream and blue tones. It's ideal for serving produce-rich crudité platters, cheeses, fruits, and appetizers.  

$58.00, Anthropologie.com

Between the gorgeous wood's grain and the gold handles, this serving tray is elegantly functional. If your mother loves to entertain, she can easily transport this tray from the kitchen to the dinner table or the patio for outdoor functions. She will enjoy building glorious cheese trays filled to the brim with an assortment of her favorite dairy snacks.    

$54.99, Target.com