Mother's Day Gifts·10 min read

What to Get Moms Who Need a Break for Mother's Day

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April 22, 2026

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We all need a break every once in a while, and for every one you need, your mom deserves more. This is for every doctor’s appointment scheduled, listening ear given, and phone call taken. Give her a little time on Do Not Disturb.

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red-light-mask

Omnilux

Contour Face

A red light face mask that’s worth it…

Help her invest in her skin with this red light therapy mask that one editor says makes a visible difference. It’s great for beginners and seasoned skincare pros alike. It only takes 10 minutes to work, so it’ll provide a small moment of meditation in her busy day. 

rich-cream

Augustinus Bader

The Rich Cream

A luxury moisturizer for all seasons…

There’s a reason this moisturizer is beloved by celebrities and derms alike — it plumps and hydrates skin overnight, strengthens the skin barrier, and stimulates cell turnover. It’s a splurge her skin will thank you for.

ritual stress and magnesium supplement duo

Ritual

Day & Night Support Ritual

A supplement bundle that will actually help her chill...

She can take the Stress capsule in the morning, and the Magnesium+ capsule in the evening. The Stress Relief capsule will regulate her cortisol levels, thanks to the power of Ashwagandha and L-Theanine. The Magnesium+ works to soothe her mind and muscles come bedtime. With a light berry taste, it's perfect to add to a cup of tea or water an hour or two before she plans to get into bed. PS: Get 25% off single-item subscriptions (excluding multivitamins), plus 35% off 2+ item bundles until 5/12.

cozy-earth

Cozy Earth

Women's Bamboo Stretch-Knit Short Sleeve & Pant Pajama Set

A super-soft pajama set…

When was the last time she treated herself to a fresh pajama set? This one has a short-sleeve top and long bottoms, so they’re great to lounge around in, even in the summer. The bamboo fabric is breathable and gets softer with every wear. New moms will be glad they’re machine-washable.

osea

Osea

Undaria Body Glow Trio

A body care trio to make shower time more luxurious…

Give her the luxury of taking an Everything Shower with this glossy algae body wash, applying the body lotion that’s packed with hyaluronic acid, then sealing everything in with the non-sticky body oil on top.

leggings

Athleta

Transcend High Rise 7/8 Legging

A wear-everywhere pair of leggings…

She can throw these on for workouts, wear them to be comfortable while she’s running errands, or even lounge around in them. We even gave them a Good for You Award for how soft and stretchy they are. 

nest

Nest

Himalayan Salt & Rosewater Candle

A Nest candle that’ll last forever…

With this candle, she can create relaxing energy at home, even for just five minutes. It smells refreshing and floral, and since it’s Nest, you know it’ll fill the air and burn for longer than most candles.

depuffing-wand

Therabody

TheraFace Depuffing Wand

A depuffing wand to help her fake eight hours…

She can use the cold setting in the morning to rejuvenate her skin and the heat setting at night to help her serums absorb better. We tried it and definitely saw a reduction in puffiness when used daily — not to mention, it just feels good. She can also stash it in her carry-on to use after she flies.

mask

Dr. Jart+

Cryo Rubber Moisturizing Mask

A two-step face mask to depuff and moisturize dehydrated skin…

Dr. Jart+'s face mask is one of the best on the market. The Cryo Rubber mask is packed with hyaluronic acid to moisturize, and the cooling effect helps depuff. She’ll feel like she just got a facial after using it. 

journal

Papier

Modern Photo Grid Gratitude Journal

A personalized gratitude journal…

We already love Papier’s gratitude journals. Add in some customization, and you have a foolproof gift. She’ll love taking a few minutes to journal every day, and the sweet photos on the cover will remind her how loved she is. 

robe

Brooklinen

Super-Plush Shorty Robe

The new short version of her favorite robe…

The softest, plushest robe now comes in a version that she’ll love if she’s prone to hot flashes. This way, she won’t have to switch between winter and summer robes; she’ll have one shorty she can depend on. 

mockneck

Abercrombie & Fitch

Sunday Mockneck Crew

A sweatshirt that’s more polished than most…

This sweatshirt has a chic mockneck, so even if she just wants to be comfy, she’ll feel put-together. The colors are pretty, and there are a lot of matching sweatpant options to choose from. 

tee

Etsy

Tired Moms Club Comfort Colors® T-Shirt

A graphic tee she’ll get a kick out of…

This is sure to become her new favorite tee. It has a painting of a very tired mom on the front — a vibe she’ll understand. Plus, the Comfort Colors tees are the coziest. 

kindle

Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite

An Amazon Kindle so she can read on the go…

If her me-time is curling up with a good book, this new version of the Kindle Paperwhite is likely on her wish list. It has the same anti-glare screen and simple settings to love about the previous versions, but a much longer battery life (trust us). She’ll be able to take her books everywhere without the bulk.

slippers

Dearfoams

Sydney Genuine Shearling Scuff

A plush slipper so her toes never hit the cold floor…

When she wakes up in the morning, the first thing she’ll do is slip into these. They have a soft suede upper with a warm shearling lining. The footbed has memory foam padding and the bottom is durable, so she can also walk to the mailbox in these.

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