98 Best Gifts for Mom: Heartfelt Gifts That'll Arrive By Dec 24th
GQ RecommendsYou certainly got your good taste from somewhere.By Lori Keong and Erika OwenDecember 20, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.A mother-child relationship is a special one for both obvious and mysterious reasons. She’s been there through everything (and we mean everything)—but that also comes with its difficulties. Among them, finding the perfect gift for a person you know all too well. You’ve heard about all of her hobbies and you know what she already has, but you also know she has spot-on taste. She might be a bit choosy, but the truth is that she’s going to love anything you pick out for her. If you're stumped, follow one simple rule: stick with the classics and make sure they offer something luxe or unexpected—from bottomless bags and chic mules to cookware, skincare, and much more.To streamline the shopping process, even if you've waited up until the very last minute, we've pulled together this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide filled with delights big and small, as well as plenty of useful gifts for mom. These include gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, plus tech gadgets and bedding upgrades that keep her young and her linen closet well-stocked. Throw in a phone call, or an in-person visit with any of the following, and you're looking at an all-timer contribution to the "gifts for mom" hall of fame.The Best Gifts for Mom, at a GlanceThe Best Beauty Gift: Joanna Czech, The Facial Massager $189The Best Kitchen Gift: Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit, $299The Best Home Gift: Parachute Organic Cotton Puff Comforter, $289The Most Wanted Jewelry Gift: Mejuri Dome Figure Ring, $98The Most Thoughtful Gift: Cuyana Duo Zip Wallet, $248The Best Tech Gift: Therabody TheraFace Pro Device, $399 $319The Best Wellness Gift: Tory Burch Ruffle Windbreaker, $198The Best Travel Gift: Diptyque Eau Rose Refillable Eau de Parfum, $75The Best Style Gift: Celine Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses, $510The Best Gift Under $100: Brooklinen Super Plush Robe, $99Jump to: Beauty | Kitchen | Home | Tech | Wellness | Travel | Style | Gifts Under $100 | Personalized GiftsBeautyWonder ValleyLittle Wonders Gift Set$72 HuckberrySometimes hotel room amenities just don't cut it, which is why this set of oil-based skincare powerhouses will earn a special spot in the carry-on this winter. Aimed at cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting, each one proves that olive oil really is kind of magical.GucciLeather-Trimmed Cosmetics Case$490 GucciLet her tell the kids it's what's on the inside that matters and all that. But not here. Not in this case.ChanelN°5 Eau de Parfum Purse Spray$195 ChanelThe OutsetBotanical Barrier Rescue Balm$38 AmazonEasy to throw in a purse and beautiful enough to leave out on a nightstand, this dry oil will quench even the most parched of dry spots. It’s packed with 10 botanical oils, including rose hip, jojoba, marula, and camelia.True BotanicalsPure Radiance Body Butter$60 NordstromWhatever annoyances of the past have gotten her goat—forgetting to call, roasting her on the family call—will likely be forgotten once she dives into this luxe body butter. Scented like sandalwood and citrus, plus loaded with antioxidants, it feels like an induglence but is loaded with good-for-skin ingredients.AesopGeranium Leaf Body Scrub$40 AmazonPopping open this earthy-smelling body scrub feels like taking in a full-body inhale of crisp forest air. The vegan formula is made with bamboo stem, pumice, and—of course—germanium leaf, which gives it that botanical aroma. If she uses before bed, the soft scent can help carry her right to sleep.Salt & StoneBergamot & Hinoki Body Mist$45 Violet GreyThe name may say "body," but this bergamot mist actually works wonders as a hair fragrance. Since it's alcohol-free, it won't dry out her strands and it's light enough to spritz a few times throughout the day.NuFaceMini+ Petite Facial Toning Device$250 SephoraMaybe she's firmed up her skincare routine, but when her face starts losing elasticity, she'll need more than retinol to keep everything taut. Introduce her to the new generation of gadgets. This one uses powerful microcurrents to lift brows, contour cheeks, and smooth over fine lines.KitchenBlue BottleCraft Instant Espresso Multiserve$25 Blue BottleNot your mom's (old) cup of instant coffee. This stuff is so good, that you may as well go ahead and get her a whole subscription.Crow CanyonEnamel Cake Stand$50 Food52Trust the folks at Crow Canyon (who've been perfecting enamelware since the '70s) to produce something that could actually steal the spotlight from one of her legendary pies or cakes.QuinceStainless Steel French Press$30 QuinceThere are few kitchen tools more sleek than a stainless steel coffeemaker. This one has a double-walled design, meaning it'll stay warm even when she forgets about it and hops into a whole morning of meetings.Brightland
You certainly got your good taste from somewhere.
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
A mother-child relationship is a special one for both obvious and mysterious reasons. She’s been there through everything (and we mean everything)—but that also comes with its difficulties. Among them, finding the perfect gift for a person you know all too well. You’ve heard about all of her hobbies and you know what she already has, but you also know she has spot-on taste. She might be a bit choosy, but the truth is that she’s going to love anything you pick out for her. If you're stumped, follow one simple rule: stick with the classics and make sure they offer something luxe or unexpected—from bottomless bags and chic mules to cookware, skincare, and much more.
To streamline the shopping process, even if you've waited up until the very last minute, we've pulled together this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide filled with delights big and small, as well as plenty of useful gifts for mom. These include gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, plus tech gadgets and bedding upgrades that keep her young and her linen closet well-stocked. Throw in a phone call, or an in-person visit with any of the following, and you're looking at an all-timer contribution to the "gifts for mom" hall of fame.
The Best Gifts for Mom, at a Glance
- The Best Beauty Gift: Joanna Czech, The Facial Massager $189
- The Best Kitchen Gift: Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit, $299
- The Best Home Gift: Parachute Organic Cotton Puff Comforter, $289
- The Most Wanted Jewelry Gift: Mejuri Dome Figure Ring, $98
- The Most Thoughtful Gift: Cuyana Duo Zip Wallet, $248
- The Best Tech Gift: Therabody TheraFace Pro Device,
$399$319 - The Best Wellness Gift: Tory Burch Ruffle Windbreaker, $198
- The Best Travel Gift: Diptyque Eau Rose Refillable Eau de Parfum, $75
- The Best Style Gift: Celine Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses, $510
- The Best Gift Under $100: Brooklinen Super Plush Robe, $99
Jump to: Beauty | Kitchen | Home | Tech | Wellness | Travel | Style | Gifts Under $100 | Personalized Gifts
Beauty
Wonder Valley
Little Wonders Gift Set
Sometimes hotel room amenities just don't cut it, which is why this set of oil-based skincare powerhouses will earn a special spot in the carry-on this winter. Aimed at cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting, each one proves that olive oil really is kind of magical.
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Body Butter
Whatever annoyances of the past have gotten her goat—forgetting to call, roasting her on the family call—will likely be forgotten once she dives into this luxe body butter. Scented like sandalwood and citrus, plus loaded with antioxidants, it feels like an induglence but is loaded with good-for-skin ingredients.
Aesop
Geranium Leaf Body Scrub
Popping open this earthy-smelling body scrub feels like taking in a full-body inhale of crisp forest air. The vegan formula is made with bamboo stem, pumice, and—of course—germanium leaf, which gives it that botanical aroma. If she uses before bed, the soft scent can help carry her right to sleep.
NuFace
Mini+ Petite Facial Toning Device
Maybe she's firmed up her skincare routine, but when her face starts losing elasticity, she'll need more than retinol to keep everything taut. Introduce her to the new generation of gadgets. This one uses powerful microcurrents to lift brows, contour cheeks, and smooth over fine lines.
Kitchen
Brightland
The Luminous Capsule
The kind of multi-tasking gift set that appeals to multi-talented home chefs: It's got cold-pressed EVOO to drizzle over everything, Champagne vinegar for one of her famous salads, and honey for anything that needs an extra sweetener.
Emile Henry
French Ceramic Fruit Storage Bowl
Just like mom after a rough day of parenting, fruits and veggies need some air. This bowl has a hiding spot for the ones that like to chill in the dark (like unripened fruit and potatoes), plus a bowl for those that like to lounge al fresco. The cork construction is very intentional—the material is known to suck up moisture and shoo flies far away.
Home
UGG
Euphoria Throw Blanket
The exact throw you get when you want to wear the inner lining of one of UGG's booties on your body. This one's faux fur, not real sheepskin, but it's a pretty damn good approximation.
Morrow Soft Goods
Embroidered Sheet Sets
Normal sheet sets: boring, overly practical, the kind of thing she'd ship you off to college with. Embroidered sheet sets: lavish, delightful, a great way to pay her back.
Coming Soon New York
Candelabra
Consider this proof that recycling can be downright stunning. Made of waste-scrap material, the metallic candle holder sorta resembles a raindrop sliding down a window—it also reflects the flames, making it an extra-cozy pick for the mom who loves to throw dinner parties.
Tech
Wellness
Travel
Smythson
Mara Croc-Effect Leather Clutch, Passport Holder and Luggage Tag Set
She doesn't need to be picking up a Rimowa bag at baggage claim to telegraph her tastes when she travels. Any of Smythson's croc'd out leather accessories will say plenty, and with this set she gets three of 'em to flex (a luggage tug, passport holder, and clutch).
Ostrichpillow
Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow
This pillow has made it onto the packing lists of many pro travelers at this point, so she won’t be getting any side eye from her seatmates for its design. The washable cover is key for keeping it germ-free, and it squishes waaaay down (60% of its total size, to be exact) for stuffing into a carry-on.
Style
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Gifts Under $100
Nodpod
Silk and Velvet Weighted Eye Mask
Nodpod's bestselling eye masks feel like a weighted blanket for your peepers, and now come with a luxe silk and velvet exterior to help mom sleep like the royalty she is.
Goodee
Silo Bird Feeder
For the mom who delights in watching over her garden, this is the kind of bird feeder that provides the perfect break from every kind of task she's putting off. As the name suggests, this particular design acts similarly to a grain silo—fill it with seed from the top and watch all of your new feathered friends line up for lunch.
Union Square & Co.
'Big Night: Dinners, Parties, and Dinner Parties,' by Katherine Lewin
There are more ways to throw a dinner party than there are bodegas in New York City (almost). This book is full of tips and tricks for elevating group gatherings, from photo-worthy tablescaping to the perfect martini recipe.
Personalized Gifts
Larroudé
x Lingua Franca Customizable Sleeper Slippers
Slippers that are too precious to wear out of the house are the best gift she’d never think to get herself. These are made for lounging with their cushy sole and can even be personalized with an embroidered monogram.
