Best Gifts for Mother's Day

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Finding the perfect Mother's Day gift is an assignment you shouldn't take lightly. We can all agree that moms keep the whole operation together, so it's only right that we dedicate at least one full day to saying thank you with the best gifts for mom. (Let's be honest: Even "Mother's Week" would be less than the recognition she deserves.) Most of the moms I know -- and certainly my own -- are more concerned with making sure everyone else has what they need, and rarely yawping about what they want. So narrowing in on the perfect Mother's Day gift can be a tricky task. But no need to fret -- help is here.

We at KnowInsiders have put our collective mother-loving heads together to bring you our top Mother's Day gift ideas for 2021/2022.

Whether the mom in your life is a foodie mom, techie mom, working mom, a mom prone to bouts of nostalgia or a mom who just enjoys a fine glass of wine, we've assembled a bevy of nifty gifts that should please the mother or motherly figure in your life this year. And to be sure, these gifts also work for all those "special someones" -- grandmothers, stepmoms, aunts, mentors and other loved ones who also deserve thanks and acknowledgment.

List of Top Best Gifts for Mother’s Day

Weighted blanket

Yeti Rambler insulated travel mug

Matcha maker

Wine-inspired soaps

Matador NanoDry Towel

A personalized collage

An iconic Dutch oven

Grace Eleyae Slap Cap

Gold Layered Necklace

Gold Layered Necklace

Potato Handmade Soap

Custom Family Portrait

Garden Party Candle

Wine-O Wine Glass Markers

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Mother’s Day: Best Gifts in Detail

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Weighted blanket

Weighted blankets have become popular for helping troubled sleepers fall and stay asleep. One of our own editors snagged a weighted blanket for his mother this past Christmas and is happy to report that it has tamped down her restless leg syndrome symptoms, allowing her to sleep much more comfortably. It’s about $129

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Yeti Rambler insulated travel mug

Any one of the oh-so-cool cooler brand's Rambler travel mugs with sliding lid would make a solid gift for Mom. These things keep the hots hot and the colds cold and we love them for coffee, wine, soup, wine, tea or even wine. They come in multiple sizes, a range of seven colors and are built to last.

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Matcha maker

Give Mom some fancy tea time at the touch of a button. This machine grinds fresh, bright-green Japanese signature tea without the fuss. It's pricey at around $370, but it's beautiful and delivers one heck of a tasty cup of nutrient-packed tea. Matcha famously provides a focused boost that lasts longer than a normal cup of coffee which might be just the boost Mom is looking for.

Wetrek

Matador NanoDry Towel

When the opportunity to swim arises, you must always be prepared to take the plunge. This lightweight towel is small enough to throw into a bike bag, backpack or back pocket. According to Matador, it absorbs more than twice its weight (81 grams) in water. It's machine washable and comes in a mesh bag with a sturdy handle and hang loop.

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Wine-inspired soaps

These clever soaps aren't made from wine, but with ingredients and notes meant to replicate popular varietals like berry, plum, and apple for pinot noir and bright citrus for chardonnay. A pack of four is $30.

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A personalized collage

There are few gifts better than personalized ones, especially when it comes to the mom who pretty much already has everything she wants. With services like Minted, you can upload your own photos for a collage and watch your beautiful creation come to life. Customize the frame and color theme to best match mom's style and watch her fall in love with her new heartfelt gift.

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An iconic Dutch oven

There is no kitchen tool more versatile than the Dutch oven. Mom can use it to prepare soups, simmer sauces, fry foods, saute vegetables, and so much more. If she doesn’t already own this kitchen staple, it’s time to get her our favorite model—the Staub (yes, it beat the coveted Le Creuset).

We found the Staub Round Cocotte performed equally (if not better) than the Le Creuset Dutch Oven, but cost nearly half as much as the popular brand and we found it fits better on the stovetop. The Staub is easy to clean, colorful, powerful, and shaped perfectly for the stove and pantry.

Poppa Corn Corp

Flavacol Popcorn Seasoning

According to author Jenny Han, “This is the secret to movie-theater popcorn at home.” All Mom needs to do is add a three-quarter teaspoon of the flavored salt to her popcorn of choice. “You’ll swear that you’re at the movies,” Han promises.

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Grace Eleyae Slap Cap

Perhaps it’s time for an upgrade? Strategist beauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst swears by sleeping in this “unassuming, comfy,” charmeuse satin–lined Slap Cap from Grace Eleyae, which she says is stylish enough to wear on Zoom calls, too. “Being a Grace Eleyae fan is sort of like being part of a stylish bonnet-wearing sisterhood, and I always know I’m in good company whenever I see its familiar black tab: the woman at Dig Inn who wears hers in place of a hair net, my sister’s mother, Viola Davis on set,” says Denton-Hurst.

Fado

Gold Layered Necklace

This fan-favorite necklace has over 5,000 five-star reviews, and it's no secret why. The dainty chain and elegant pendant fit any wardrobe—it'll look just as good on the mom who loves sweats as the one who dresses up to go to the grocery store.

Etsy

Shirley's Pie Coconut Sweet Potato Handmade Soap

Inspired by a sweet potato pie recipe from Etsy shop owner Amyette's late grandmother, this handmade soap is made with nourishing, organic sweet potatoes, coconut cream, and shea butter. Not only will it smell and feel amazing on her skin, but it’ll look super cool sitting in your mom’s bathroom.

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Cacao Turmeric Latte Blend

Give Mom the gift of brighter, clearer, and less stressed skin in the most delicious way possible with this vegan cacao turmeric latte. All she has to do is add two teaspoons of the superfood mix into her water, milk/milk alternative, or coffee, or blend it into a smoothie.

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Wine-Infused Dessert Sauce

If your mom's got a sweet tooth and a cab sav craving, then she'll love pouring this wine-infused dessert sauce on everything from cheesecake to ice cream to even waffles—because wine not?

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Custom Family Portrait

Framed photos are great, but this portrait print is the only way to ensure that every single family member (pets included) looks their best. Add any text — everyone's names, the family's last name or the establishment date.

Enter mom's new go-to earrings: These gold mini hoops are effortless enough to style for everyday wear, but have a sculptural look that trumps her basic pair of studs.

Black Candle Society

Garden Party Candle

Even when the weather outside is frightful, she can light this floral candle and dream of brighter days. Every candle in Otherland's new Garden Party collection is inspired by a specific color and flower: Ultraviolet, for example, emits a calming aroma of lavender, jasmine tea and purple violet.

Amazon

Wine-O Wine Glass Markers

Give the hostess with the mostess something for her guests to use at her next dinner party. These felt wine markers fit perfectly around the stem and come in 12 vibrant shades, so all the guests can easily pick their glass from the bunch.

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