52 of the best Mother's Day gifts you can give for under $100
A beautiful necklace or pair of earrings she can wear with any outfit.
There's something satisfying about being able to afford to give your mom something delicate, luxurious, and special. Too often our moms put us first and themselves last, and something that isn't strictly "necessary" is a good way to make sure they feel pampered from time to time.
Mejuri is an Insider Picks favorite, and the Canadian company will likely be a new one of hers as well.
A beautiful bouquet she can keep in the house.
You can grab her a potted plant if she enjoys caring for them over time, but another great option is sending her a beautiful bouquet of flowers that she can enjoy for a few weeks with minimal effort and then throw out. If you want to get her something more lasting, you can pick up a vase ($9-$186), too.
The Instant Pot for tons of easy and delicious meals.
The Instant Pot is a cult-favorite for a reason; instead of doing the work of one kitchen gadget, it does the work of seven, making the time she spends cooking (if that's something she does regularly) that much more efficient. Especially if she's the kind of person who somehow always unconsciously spends most of the family get-togethers in the kitchen perfecting the meal for everyone else to enjoy, this is one way to ensure the food will be delicious while also allowing more time for her to relax, too.
A luxuriously soft, fluffy, and highly absorbent robe.
Nothing says luxury like a really fluffy, absorbent white robe that she might otherwise have to wait to find in a nice hotel room.
This 100% long-staple cotton robe has been called the best after-shower robe by a significant margin by The Wirecutter, and is, in my experience, even more absorbent than the towels I own. It's extremely comfortable as well as functional.
A cooking class with a renown chef.
Cozymeal lets your mom sign up for high-end cooking classes to learn how to make everything from Italian pastas to vegan soul food or sushi for groups of one to 100 guests. She'll select her preferred experience, pick a date, and show up to learn from one of the nation's top chefs — including a few who have worked in the world's best Michelin-starred restaurants. Classes can be held at the chef's location of choice or the gift recipient's home. You can read our full review of Cozymeal here.
A subscription to try out new and well-loved beauty products without having to find or buy them herself.
In general, subscriptions are some of the best gifts that you can give. A monthly treat can be a really nice thing to look forward to, especially when each delivery reminds you of your family. Every time an installment is delivered, your mom is reminded of how much you care.
Birchbox is a particularly good one for mom. It combines monthly deliveries of small personalized beauty and skincare samples with an easy-to-use e-commerce shop. Birchbox will send an assortment of highly-rated or brand-new items for her to test every month instead of having to go in blind to Sephora and buy full-sized versions. If she really loves something, she can buy herself a bigger size either on Birchbox or elsewhere online easily.
You can gift a woman's subscription gift card for 3 months for $45, 6 months for $84, or a full 12 months for $156.
A clean beauty cult-favorite.
Beautycounter is beloved equally for its clean beauty mission and a consistently excellent and award-winning product lineup.
The multi-tasking balm is one of the company's best-selling products — and with good reason. Primarily used as a cleanser, it can also be used as a makeup-melting and removing balm, and a high-impact overnight mask. It includes radiance and moisture-boosting ingredients like raspberry and cranberry seed oils and vitamin C. It'll arrive with a soft, 100% muslin cloth used to gently wipe away any residue.
A comfortable pair of slip-on shoes she can wear around the house or to run errands.
Allbird's wool loungers are ridiculously soft, breathable, and supportive — and even machine washable! We tried them and loved them, so we can safely say your mom will adore them, too. The loungers come in eight colors and she can wear them around the house or outside depending on her preference.
A self-watering, self-regulating indoor herb garden.
We used the bigger version of this to grow lettuce and other greens in our office, and the self-watering smart garden makes growing fresh herbs impossibly easy. She won't have to worry about perpetually feeding something you gave to her, but she'll get fresh ingredients for meals whenever she wants them.
A fancy candle set that will make her home smell amazing.
Candles make any home smell great, and this fancy candle set from Otherland will look gorgeous in any room in her house. The set includes three coconut and soy wax blend candles in beautiful glass vessels. Each candle burns for 55 hours — that's a lot of time that your mom can spend enjoying this gift.
A really comfortable and luxurious cashmere sweater.
I don't know about you, but one of the things that makes me happiest is making my mom feel comfortable, cared for, and even more confident and happy than normal. Grabbing a super soft, luxurious closet staple like a cashmere sweater that she can wear for months on end (and think of you every time) is one nice way to do that.
Despite being such a high-grade of cashmere, this Cashmere Crew sweater ($100) from Everlane is only $100 due to the company's dedication to transparent pricing. (The company claims you'd find the same sweater for $210 under traditional pricing). It's super soft and high-quality, and it comes in 14 beautiful colors.
A Rent The Runway Unlimited membership so your mom always has something new to wear.
Perfect for the woman who "never has anything to wear," a Rent The Runway Unlimited membership lets her constantly rotate her wardrobe with the latest styles from more than 450 fashion brands, like Diane von Furstenberg, Tory, Burch, and Tibi. She's able to rent four pieces at a time and swap them whenever she wants — and Rent The Runway takes care of all her dry cleaning, shipping, and insurance costs. We tried the membership and loved it.
Lavender bubble bath for the relaxing night in she deserves.
A wonderful lavender foaming bath blend is a perfect gift to encourage your mom to slow down and take time for herself, too. She can pair this calming scent with a nice glass of wine, some music, and a couple candles for a relaxing night in whenever she wants.
The Amazon Echo for fun and for the practicality of a low-key personal assistant.
There's an ever-so-slight learning curve in figuring out what Amazon's Alexa can and can't do, but once that's passed, the Echo can forecast the weather, read an audiobook, play music, order a pizza, tell Dad jokes, or any number of things Mom should find both helpful and fun.
A scratch-off game that benefits charities.
When you scratch off a card from LottoLove, you won't win any money. Instead, you "win" a charitable prize that's donated to someone in need. There are four possible prizes, which help provide clean water, solar light, nutritious meals, or literacy tools. Each card costs just $4.95, but gives back in invaluable ways. To date, LottoLove and its charitable partners have impacted lives in over 60 countries.
A coffee club subscription that brings her the best coffee from all over the world — freshly roasted and delivered to her door.
Atlas Coffee Club lets its members try freshly roasted, single origin coffee from all corners of the globe — from Peru to Papua New Guinea — for about $9 per bag. We're big fans of the service, and it's a great way to show your mom she can enjoy a sophisticated cup of coffee any time she wants for less than what she'd pay at the grocery store.
A wine subscription service that will send her new wines to try based on a survey of what flavors she prefers.
If she loves having a glass of wine every once in a while and learning about new varietals, she might appreciate the subscription service Winc.
New members take a simple six-question survey to get a sense of their taste preferences and then receive recommendations of four bottles for their first box. From there, members can choose to continue receiving four bottles a month or skip any month without being charged. Bottles start at $13 each, and members will receive extra discounts.
A gift card to ClassPass, so she can get access to tons of different boutique fitness classes in town.
Boutique fitness classes are all the rage, and if your mom is anything like mine, she probably loves them. It's a good way to be active, learn new skills, and keep yourself from getting bored of your own routine.
If she's looking for an activity to commit to, ClassPass helps you try more classes for less, so she can figure out what she likes best.
A nice new leather toiletry bag.
As we grow up, most of us realize that it's often best to have "fewer, better" things. This bag will be perfect for mom's toiletries and cosmetics, and the quality is disproportionately high compared to price. This Lola Pouch comes from the savvy company making the best women's work bag we've yet found.
Choose between one of eleven colors and either the small ($75) or large ($105) size. If she doesn't love leather, you can shop their unique neoprene toiletry bags ($35 - $75) also.
A Hello Fresh boozy brunch.
Hello Fresh just released two Mother's Day boxes that you can spend time making with your mom or send to her if she lives far away. The boozy brunch or three-course dinner starts at $64, and they're available in ready-to-cook kits for two to eight servings. Find out more via a personal review here.
The vacuum insulated water bottles everyone loves owning and which she won't likely misplace.
There's a reason everyone seems to be obsessed with these insulated stainless steel water bottles. They're stylish, slim enough to slip into most bags, work exceptionally well, and come in every color and pattern under the sun. The style and high performance means that S'well has managed to become one of few water bottle types that owners aren't likely to set down and leave.
A supportive, yet soft and fluffy pillow that will help her sleep better.
Gift mom the best pillow you can buy on the internet and, by extension, a good night's rest. Thanks to it being filled with shredded memory foam, she'll get the support and comfortable "sinking in" sensation of a traditional memory foam pillow, but none of the excessive heat or firmness that can be a problem with solid foam. Read more in our Buying Guide here.
A rose-scented roll-on perfume she can carry with her and reapply when she's on the go.
Kai's rose perfume oil features a blend of gardenia wrapped in white exotics, layered with rose absolute, and comes in a small, easy-to-use roll-on vial. The rose scent packs an extra punch while remaining subtle and not overwhelming. We're big fans of the beauty brand, and we have a feeling your mom will like it, too.
A nice new yoga mat that comes with a lifetime guarantee.
If mom loves yoga, pilates, or being active, then she might appreciate a cult-favorite yoga mat. If you want to add some quality time to your gift, you could book a class for the two of you to do together.
Manduka's PRO yoga mats are also covered by a pretty unbelievable warranty; If it starts to break down (even from normal wear and tear), Manduka will replace it for free.
A beloved night cream under $30.
Maelove was engineered by MIT grads as a way to democratize effective skincare —and its entire product line is under $30. Find out more about the brand and why we think it's one of the most exciting startups to watch here.
The Night Renewer is one of Maelove's best products. It's a gentle glycolic acid cream that's safe and effective on sensitive skin — and it took the company years to formulate (typically, highly potent glycolic acid creams are too strong for sensitive skin). It improves skin texture, fades dark spots, and diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores overnight. The formula also has 10% medical-grade AHA, a blend of soothing ingredients, and hyaluronic acid for hydration. Though hard to pick between products, co-founder Jackie Kim told Business Insider this may be her personal favorite of the lineup.
Tip: Use the code "TEN" at checkout for 10% off any purchase of two or more products for a limited time.
“The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait” by Frida Kahlo.
"The Diary of Friday Kahlo" is a copy of the artist's journal, which she kept during the last 10 years of her life. Along with 70 watercolor illustrations are Kahlo's poems, personal thoughts, and dreams. It's an especially thoughtful gift for a feminist and/or art aficionado mom. For more thoughtful coffee table books, check out 18 more here.
An elegant cold brew bottle.
Blue Bottle's elegant glass Cold Brew Bottle makes cold brew in eight hours. The process is simple: add ground coffee and clean water, and then let it sit in the refrigerator.
A wireless charging pad.
We tested the Belkin BoostUp charger with several iPhones and Android phones, and it worked perfectly — which is why we ranked it the best wireless charger that you can buy. It looks great, has excellent traction so your phone won't slide off while charging, and it juices up any phone quickly.
Wireless charging is traditionally slower than wired charging, but the BoostUp pad with 15 Watts of power should charge your devices faster — so long as they support fast wireless charging.
A refurbished Kindle Paperwhite.
You may balk at buying refurbished, but refurbished tech is both tested and certified to look and work like new — which makes it a great life hack for saving money on what should be an identical device at a sizable discount.
The Paperwhite's built-in adjustable light adapts to day and night reading, and unlike tablets, it won't create a screen glare even in bright sunlight. Plus, a single charge will last your giftee weeks rather than hours.
A really nice (and potentially monogrammed) pebbled leather passport case, which is long enough for modern airport tickets.
Send mom on a vacation with this leather passport holder to win the gift-giving season entirely, or pair it with framed versions of a couple photos from your best trips together.
This one is a little smarter than others, too, thanks to an updated design that's been lengthened to perfectly fit airplane tickets. I picked one up on a whim and now it's one of my most-valued travel pieces. It also comes from a company best-known for clean, beautiful leathers.
A Daily Harvest gift card for healthy smoothies and soups that take 30 seconds to make.
Help your mom start off 2018 on a healthier note with Daily Harvest, a subscription service that sends healthy, pre-portioned superfood-packed smoothies, overnight oats, soups, and more to your home either weekly or monthly. The food combinations are developed by a nutritionist and chef, and the company is backed by big names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams. We tried the service's smoothies and really enjoyed them.
If she prefers making smoothies herself, a personal-sized smoothie maker is also a great gift.
A personal travel concierge for future trips.
Journy acts like a personal travel concierge for $25 per day. An expert takes into account your preferences, plans, and feedback and designs the ideal trip — including booking hotels and making dinner reservations. Grab a gift card for mom so she can let someone else handle planning for her next trip. Find more details on the service here.
Nontoxic and nonstick cookware.
GreenPan has been a pioneer of nontoxic, nonstick cookware since 2007. Its pans are free of PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium — but it works just as well. It's also dishwasher safe.
A cleaner, more efficient multivitamin.
Ritual is most known for its Essential for Women multivitamin, which fills in the gaps of women's diets and was inspired by founder Katerina Schneider's own experience of shopping for vitamins while she was pregnant. Earlier this year, it dug deeper into its original prenatal health roots with the launch of its second product, a prenatal vitamin. Regardless of where women are in their life, Ritual works to build health with cleaner, more efficient vitamins.
A next-gen hair wrap that uses threads finer than silk to dry wet hair faster and without breaking it like traditional heavy towels.
These Aquis hair towels have become extremely popular in the last few years. They're designed with AQUITEX technology that uses ultra-fine fibers that are split into strands thinner than silk, so this towel won't grab at hair cuticles like regular bath towels that break and damage wet hair — which is when it's most vulnerable. It also claims to reduce drying time by up to 50%, which sounds hyperbolic until you've tried it yourself. This is the one I own and it works far, far better than I had even dared to hope.
A "book of the month" membership she can look forward to every month.
If she loves to read and isn't ready to go 100% digital, we can't recommend a Book of the Month membership highly enough. Each month's book selections are chosen by recurring and celebrity guest judges who are passionate about books, like Anthony Bourdain, Arianna Huffington, and Allison Williams from "Girls." The judges curate and select the best new hardcover titles for members from a broad range of genres and offer a mix of both fiction and nonfiction titles, sure to impress even the pickiest bibliophiles.
Light bulbs that work with Amazon Echo or Google Home.
A smart light bulb is a perfect gift to get someone who's been getting more curious about starting their own smart home or just loves the perfect ambiance. TP-Link's bulb connects to the internet and can be controlled through a smartphone app, or a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo or Google Home.
A new lipstick from a non-toxic makeup company that she'll love.
Cosmetics receive very little regulation from the FDA, and more than a few of the most popular mainstream labels are filled with scary chemicals and potentially harmful carcinogens. When you consider how much of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our bodies (and our water supplies), cosmetics become an impactful place for non-toxic substitutes.
One barrier to smarter, healthier makeup is figuring out which of those non-toxic brands out there actually do the job just as well as the stuff we've all grown up using and buying. One great and thoughtful gift for mom could be introducing her to a brand that actually works, and one which requires no research or risk.
RMS Beauty is a fan-favorite for its lipsticks on its own merit, with the non-toxic ingredients as a huge plus — especially as most of us know that you'll likely be getting at least a bit of that lipstick in your mouth sometimes. Why not get her started on products she'll love that also might be healthier for her?
A popcorn maker and a movie night in with you.
Bring over a comfy throw blanket she can keep and turn on Netflix for a quality movie night with your lifelong best friend. It's no joke that quality time goes a long way for a gift, especially when it's for your mom.
A stainless steel tumbler that will keep her coffee hot for hours on end.
If mom has a long commute or spends a decent portion of her day running around, a nice vacuum-insulated tumbler is one of the most thoughtful and inexpensive gifts you can get. The Hydro Flask is one of the best options out there — it's large, has a slip-free grip, and will keep cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours.
A sleek diffuser for any room in the house.
Snowe's diffuser is sleek and unobtrusive, but the fragrances are immersive and complex. It's available in five different scents — from a mix of leather and bitters to the fresh fragrance of calla lilly and star anise — and a nice addition to any room in the house.
A personalized family print.
Choose skin tones, hair, and clothing color to create a lovely lineup of Mary and Shelly Klein personalized artwork that represents your family. The prints are made in Oregon on 100% archival enhanced matte paper and frame in black BonanzaWood. It'll also come with hanging hardware.
The best running shoes you can buy.
If mom's a runner, we suggest Brooks Ghost 10 shoes. They're durable enough for long runs, light enough for speed work, have smooth heel to toe transition, and the newly designed seamless mesh upper fits comfortably. We ranked them the best women's running shoes you can buy.
A beautiful desk calendar that's customized with pictures of her kids.
It really is true: moms love looking at photos of their kids. Why not make her happy with a thoughtful gift of a desk calendar made from family photos?
This one from Artifact Uprising combines a solid brass easel with premium quality papers. All you have to do to customize it is add 12 photos in the calendar design of your choice (classic, modern, or simple). The classic design is pictured above.
An award-winning at-home facial that exfoliates, resurfaces, and tightens skin.
A night in is especially satisfying with a really nice face mask. She might love a great Egg Cream Mask and a couple candles, or she might love this award-winning luxe at-home facial by the new cult-favorite company, Drunk Elephant. This one includes 25 percent AHA and two percent BHA, plus a dream cocktail of glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic acids to gently but efficiently resurface the skin as it exfoliates, getting rid of built-up dead skin cells.
If you think she might use a hair mask more, consider this natural deep conditioning mask that's a best-seller from Sephora.
A streaming media player.
Roku's media streamers are the best in the business, and the Express is a good entry-level system that comes at an affordable price. Your giftee can stream TV shows and movies from all their favorite streaming platforms, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and many more. If you're able to spend a bit more, Roku Ultra ($87.99) is our top pick overall.
Concert tickets to enjoy with you or friends.
Is there a good concert, play, or game coming up in the next few months she'd love? Grab tickets and make a night of it — or, if you live far away, make sure she gets to go with a friend or two.
A beautiful, high-end candle that smells like incense, silver fir, and white pepper.
Jo Malone is well known for making some pretty amazing, high-end candles. This one smells like curls of smoky incense, brightened by silver fir and white pepper with undertones of elegant vetiver and golden amber. It's a relaxing, contemplative addition to her low-key night in or a family get-together.
A framed print of her favorite artwork.
If your mom loves art, get a framed print of one of her favorite pieces from the Met's gift shop. If deciding decor is too much pressure, you can also opt for a stack of beautiful note cards.
A nice new pair of sunglasses for summer.
Since eye protection is probably something she's long touted to you, it only makes sense to grab mom a really nice pair of Warby Parker sunglasses for the coming summer.
Stylish maternity clothes from an up-and-coming label.
Hatch is a great gift for soon-to-be moms. Built in 2011 by former Wall Streeter Ariane Goldman, the label has been a decisive, one-stop shop for stylish clothes made for before, during, and after pregnancy. Goldman's line combines comfort, style, and the utility a woman with changing body needs — without requiring compromises on personal taste or a nine-month sentence to stereotypical sack dresses. You can read more about the line here.
Super comfortable loungewear that looks deceptively nice.
If your mom has ever pursed her lips at you for wearing sweatpants out in public, then she might be a particularly good candidate for lounge clothes that look deceptively nice.
ThirdLove's loungewear is all made from breathable bamboo fabric to keep her comfortable day and night. They're ultra soft and breathable, and they're nice enough that she doesn't have to second-guess grabbing the mail in them.
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