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The best gifts for moms are well-considered items they’ll love and use. But a thoughtful gift doesn’t have to cost a fortune—unless you want it to, of course. No matter your budget, you’ll find something on this list for the food-loving mom in your life, whether she’s into cooking, wine, chocolate, coffee, or pasta. There are also a few great splurge-worthy self-care gifts and even a fancy caviar gift box. So whether you have $25 or you’re ready to throw down $500, here are 54 great gifts for moms (and mother figures) you can order online right now.
Thoughtful gifts for moms under $25
Thoughtful gifts for moms under $50
Thoughtful gifts for moms under $100
Thoughtful gifts for moms under $250
Thoughtful gifts for moms under $500
The best gift cards for moms
Gifts for mom under $25
This pretty little pasta necklace is the perfect gift for the mom who makes the best bow tie Bolognese on this side of the Mississippi.
An easy-to-pack, 100% machine washable recycled tote bag for the mom who’s always making a last-minute stop at the grocery store. (PS: It has pockets!)
For the mom who still talks longingly about that one semester abroad, a dishwasher-safe, city-specific dessert plate designed by Rifle Paper Company.
A gift box of fancy dates for the mom to be. Studies have shown that eating them in the third trimester can reduce the need for labor interventions.
Does your mom’s wood spoon collection rival Ina’s? If so, she can probably never have too much wood conditioner.
An insulated wine tumbler for the mom who would never be caught brown-bagging it but sometimes likes to take a little rosé to go. Or for the mom who takes an hour to finish a glass. (If you want to make it a personalized gift, Yeti offers customization on most of its drinkware.)
For the mom who actually takes her rings off every time she does the dishes, because that’s what she’s always done, this handmade gilded ring dish.
A pretty little deck of cards for the mom who hosts a poker night but wants to make it fashion.
A botanical bath bomb to help mom unwind in the tub after a long day. At least until somebody knocks on the door and asks her for something.
Gifts for moms under $50
A personalized recipe journal for the mom who doesn’t want all of her favorites to live only on her phone, thank you very much.
And for the mom who does want all of her recipes on her phone, a gift subscription to Epicurious and Bon Appétit, so she can easily access her favorites anywhere she goes—even at the grocery store.
This glitzy Guy Fieri face pillowcase for the mom who really thinks he’s just the best.
Or this slinky cherry-pit-filled pillow that can be warmed in the microwave or chilled in the freezer to soothe Mom’s sore shoulders.
A colorful glass carafe and matching cup for the mom who wants something prettier than a plastic water bottle by the bed.
This highly rated cookbook that’s full of smart tips and techniques for the mom who could use a few more culinary tricks up her sleeve.
A customizable stainless-steel insulated water bottle for the mom who knows the importance of staying hydrated.
And for the mom who finds insulated water bottles too heavy to tote around all day, there’s a new customizable lightweight water bottle from Yeti.
Epi's top-rated cold-brew coffee maker for the mom who drinks iced coffee year-round but should totally switch to cold brew.
This boldly flavored and boldly designed olive oil for the mom who cares about the quality of her ingredients and also has a thing for pretty packaging.
Gifts for moms under $100
For the mom who’s really into natural wine, Epi’s digital director Maggie Hoffman enthusiastically recommends this “amazing new wine book” that captures what’s going on in every region of France—including how climate change has forced real shifts in both farming and winemaking.
A set of jewel-toned coupe glasses for the mom who prefers bubbly and would also prefer you buy all of her gifts from Black-owned businesses from now on.
For the mom who’s totally a Milk Bar stan, this limited-edition ceramic cookie plate that’s a collab between Jono Pandolfi Designs and Christina Tosi. (Make the gift more amazing by throwing in Tosi’s latest title, All About Cookies.)
A set of Apple Air Tags for the mom who’s always losing her keys, and probably also her purse. And maybe her car in the grocery store parking lot.
For the jet-setting mom, this highly coveted travel cosmetics case so she can securely pack all of her eye creams, lotions, moisturizers, and other skin care and self-care products.
A cheery, colorful spring bouquet for the mom who says she doesn’t want anything and probably actually means it?
For the mom who’s somehow still cooking eggs in the same scratched-to-death Teflon-coated pan she used when you were a kid, a gorgeous new nonstick pan.
For the mom who just wants to cozy up on the couch and watch her shows, a luxe faux fur throw blanket.
For the mom who loves good chocolate, good design, and maybe also crossword puzzles, this Compartés Chocolate limited-edition “I Love You” gift box.
For the mom who wants her house to smell as nice as it looks, this pretty pink glass essential oil diffuser.
A luxe waffle bathrobe for the mom who wants to feel like she’s at a spa even when she’s at home.
Gifts for moms under $250
A major upgrade for the mom who’s still using a Keurig but also doesn’t really want the hassle of a real espresso machine. This Nespresso bundle even comes with a frother so she can make lattes to her heart’s content.
For the mom or grandma who’s over using cast-iron pans—but only because they’re heavy and annoying to clean, a super lightweight cast-iron pan that can go in the dishwasher.
A gift set of really, really good flavored olive oils from one of Epi’s favorite small-batch brands, for the mom who makes herself a salad every night.
A starter coffee subscription for the new mom who already has a good coffee maker but just needs more caffeine delivered to her door.
Something gorgeous for a good cause: 20% of the proceeds from this limited-edition collection of dainty jewelry (by the maker of the cult-favorite Nap Earrings) go to Heart of Dinner, a nonprofit organization delivering hot lunches and fresh produce to elderly Asian Americans in New York City.
For the mom who’s always getting interrupted before she has a chance to finish her first cup of coffee, a smart mug that will keep her drink at the perfect temperature for more than an hour.
A high-end countertop carbonated water maker for the mom whose main form of hydration is La Croix.
Epi’s highest-rated electric kettle for the tea-drinking mom who’s still boiling water the old-fashioned way.
A compact immersion circulator for the mom who’s ready to try a new kind of slow cooking.
A set of four delicate (but not too delicate) universal wine glasses for the mom who no longer has small kids so she’s ready to have nice things again.
For the mom with a sweet tooth, a three-month subscription to freshly made Swiss chocolates.
A three-month subscription to pet-safe fresh flowers for the empty nester who’s now raising fur babies.
A minimalist digital picture frame for your mother-in-law who’s always asking you to send more pictures of the kids. (You can send them straight from the Aura app.)
For the mom who is really into skin care gadgets, a DIY red-light therapy wand.
A shiatsu foot massager for the mom who probably spends way too much time standing in the kitchen—even when she doesn’t want to.
Gifts for moms under $500
For the mom who’s always cooking up something comforting, a gorgeous Le Creuset braiser with a gold knob. (And if that’s not in your budget, you can still buy the knob on its own.)
A caviar gift box for the mom who’s super serious about being the book club hostess with the mostess.
This Magnolia and KitchenAid collaboration for the mom who loves Joanna Gaines and has been dropping not-so-subtle hints about a KitchenAid stand mixer for years.
A luxe, high-quality weighted blanket for the mom who has trouble winding down at night.
Epi's favorite countertop oven the mom who keeps complaining about her vintage range but will never actually replace it.
The best gift cards for moms
A GrubHub gift card for the mom who needs a night or seven off from cooking dinner (even if she tells you she doesn’t, she does).
For the mom whose makeup you always got into as a kid—or the mom who really wants the Dyson hair dryer for hairstyling or crispy chicken skin—a Sephora gift card so she can splurge on herself for a change.
An Athleta gift card for the yoga mom. Or the mom who’s just really into that athleisure aesthetic and needs some new leggings for lounging.
For the mom who loves to read, an Amazon gift card so she can amass a pile of the latest bestsellers—or add to her cookbook collection.
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