The 42 Best Mother’s Day Gifts From Sons

Or, if you want your gift to last a little longer, get her some preserved roses from Lasting Brilliance. They’ll stay fresh for up to three years without needing a drop of water.

This Japanese exfoliating washcloth is pretty life-changing. It’s a touch rougher than a regular loofa or washcloth, so it’s great for buffing out skin to a nice soft and smooth texture.

There’s not a more iconic bracelet than the David Yurman braided bracelet. My brother bought my mom one a few years back and she’s worn it pretty much every day since. On this one, the rose-gold center station adds a nice touch.

It can’t get more “gift to mom from son” than this.

One way to upgrade her self-care routine is to get her a luxe body wash and body lotion, two things she’ll use every day. Salt & Stone makes this gorgeous duo in five scents; order the one you think Mom will like best, but the Saffron & Cedar is a pretty safe bet.

These sorts of swivel cheese boards are sold all over the place now. The formula is the same no matter where you buy, but I like this one off Amazon because of the quick shipping.

It’s probably the easiest gift to buy but the hardest gift to give. This works best if you’re super honest.

My mom is a YETI woman, through and through. When she goes to the pool, she’s got this YETI tote for gear, a small YETI cooler for drinks, and a YETI tumbler for water. Comical, yes, but the gear is so good I support her on this one.

This is a quick comparison, but Orphéon, when worn by women, hits me like a new-school Chanel No. 5. It’s fresh at the top with juniper, dries down with jasmine, and lingers for a few hours with tonka bean and cedar. It’s a gin and tonic in a jazz club, perfect for a woman like her.

Of course, nothing is going to replace a classic. If she’s a Chanel No. 5 woman, you better get her a new bottle.

This is the ultimate styling tool—something she’s always wanted but never bought for herself.

Pro tip: Get one hard cover in case Tucci ever rolls through her town for a book signing. But also buy it on audiobook. He reads his own audiobooks, and that voice is undeniable.

Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa herself, also has a memoir. A one-two of the Stanley Tucci memoir and this one is catnip for moms.

This one is a nifty little gift: an ice-cube tray that makes genuinely pretty ice and then gives her a place to store it, too. For iced tea and cocktails alike.

If you want to buy her a luxury, there’s two options in my mind: jewelry or small leather goods. For jewelry, you can go a few different routes. For small leather goods, nothing is going to surpass Hermès. This little Calvi cardholder is the perfect wallet, especially if you’re not buying her an Hermès bag.

For the sake of transparency, I’ll tell y’all this is the exact gift I’m getting my mom this year. (She won’t read this, don’t worry.) It’s beautiful, like anything Hermès, but more casual and affordable than some of the other things you can buy. Bonus points for the stirrup-inspired clasp, an obvious nod to the company’s equestrian heritage.