Joseph Joseph Rocker Garlic Crusher
Garlic is a well-known staple in many culinary dishes. However, if you tend to burn a lot of it, it pays to invest in a tool that will make preparing for your next meal a little easier. Fortunately, this durable stainless steel gadget from Joseph Joseph lets you crush and mince cloves to your heart’s content.
Price: $19.99+
Lego flower bouquet
Not every mom has a green thumb, no matter how many hours of HGTV they sift through on a Sunday. Fortunately, the only “green” thing about Lego’s bouquet is how durable it is. The 756-piece kit comes with enough bricks to assemble a range of flowers from daisies to snapdragons, all without the maintenance.
Price: $48.99
Amazon Kindle from 2022
A good hardback book is hard to turn down, but so is a 16GB e-reader that fits in your bag. Amazon’s latest entry-level Kindle delivers on its promise of portability with a bright 6.2-inch screen and USB-C support, not to mention the kind of battery life that makes most modern gadgets look like relics.
Price: $99.99
AirPods Pro (second generation)
Gone are the days of shoddy wireless earbuds and spotty reliability. Apple’s latest pair has become a go-to for travel and general use, with excellent swipe-based controls, rich integration with iOS, and the kind of noise cancellation that lets Mom easily trade traffic for the sweet, vengeful sounds of SZA.
Price: $199.99+
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
It’s 2023, which means mom isn’t beholden to an OG Motorola Razr just because she wants a flip phone. Samsung’s foldable Galaxy Z Flip 4 touts IPX8 waterproofing, a decent set of cameras and flagship-level performance – a boon for an Android phone with a 6.7-inch screen that’s actually pocketable.
Price: $899.99+
Case-Mate Fuel 30W USB C wall charger
If you thought all charging accessories were boring, check out Case-Mate’s recent range of GaN offerings. The translucent wall chargers can deliver up to 30 watts of power over USB-C, but more importantly, they come in green, blue, and an assortment of fun colors that hark back to the golden days of the classic iMac G3.
Price: $15.40+
Anchor Soundcore Sport X10
In recent years, Anker’s Soundcore brand has become known for delivering solid sound and reliability at a price point that almost anyone can afford. The workout-friendly Sport X10 earbuds are a great example, with powerful bass, flexible earloops, and an IPX7 water and sweat resistance rating for less than $60.
Price: $69.99
Azul
Catan is great and all, but if you’re looking for a board game to beat with your mom over a cup of coffee, Azul is the way to go. The goal is to collect a wealth of points while building an eye-catching mosaic. Despite the simple premise, there’s a subtle level of depth for those who want to dig in.
Price: $31.99
Keychron V1
Moms like peace and quiet as much as anyone else, but sometimes they just want to make some noise with a good keyboard. The wired Keychron V1 is one of our favorite mechanical models thanks to its great build quality, RGB backlighting, and hot-swappable switches, which let her choose between tactile, linear, and – yes – ultra-click options.
Price: $84+
Hoka Rincon 3
Running shoes are rarely the most stylish footwear in the room, but Hoka’s vibrant clothing has seemingly become just that in recent years. This is largely thanks to affordable options like the Rincon 3, a running shoe that owes as much to its well-cushioned midsole as it does to its dreamy color combinations.
Price: $125
Apple Watch Series 8
A good smartwatch makes a good gift, and no offering is better suited to iOS users than the Apple Watch Series 8. Despite being the latest flagship, it’s not drastically different from previous models, but it packs a ton of new sensors that allow for striking functions such as cycle tracking and crash detection.
Price: $329+
Forlife brewing cup
A bag of Trader Joe’s Chamomile tea will only get you so far with purists. If you’re looking to take your mom’s tea game to the next level, why not grab her Forlife’s stainless steel teapot alongside some of her favorite loose-leaf varieties? Trust us, that’s better for her than another triple espresso from the drive-in.
Price: $24+
Bread ahead by Matthew Jones
Bread ahead is the kind of book I wish I could have gifted to my mom during the outbreak of the pandemic. It’s packed with a smorgasbord of classic and seasonal baking recipes — some complicated, some not so much — as well as the kind of delicious imagery that makes even the simplest donuts seem like a foreign delicacy.
Price: $9.99+
The Nettie Set – Double Pack
Pickleball is the new yoga — um, at least in terms of popularity — and Nettie’s two-person set is a great starter pack. It includes two balls, two sweatbands and two control paddles, the latter of which comes in an assortment of fun patterns that can add a splash of color when you hit the court.
Price: $149.99
Restore hatch 2
Not every gadget hyped on TikTok is a certified stunner (surprise, surprise). However, the Hatch Restore 2 is a handsome bedside companion that’s really worth springing for. It’s basically a smart alarm clock, sunrise lamp, and sound machine in one device, making it excellent for your mom or anyone who isn’t a so-called “morning person.”
Price: $184.99
Sonos era 100
A capable smart speaker can make your mom’s life a lot easier, especially if she’s someone who doesn’t care about screens. The Era 100, Sonos’ latest Alexa offering, is a stunner of a bookshelf speaker with support for stereo playback, Bluetooth and line-in, and every music service your mom can think of.
Price: $249
Personalized family mugs
There are a million ways to immortalize your mom, though probably one of the best is to portray her likeness on a 15-ounce sippy cup. Uncommon Goods ceramic mugs let you choose from over 40 characters, skin tones, and small accents, giving you a personalized gift that’s way more fun than a mouse pad.
Price: $32
The edge Raincoat
We should get a shameless plug every now and then, especially when we have swag like this. The edge Rain Jacket is essentially a packable Champion jacket that comes in pink or bold green, both featuring our new logo. Support a diehard fan of The edge dot com has never been easier.
Price: $49+
Stanley Adventure Tumbler (40-ounce)
Stanley’s colorful cup felt more elusive than a PS5 during the pandemic, which is perhaps a testament to how good a gift it is. The 40-ounce travel mug features double-walled insulation and a comfortable, secure grip, along with a tapered bottom that makes it easy to stuff into your car’s cup holder before heading out.
Price: $45
Echo Dot (fifth generation)
If the aforementioned Era 100 feels a bit too much for your mom, there’s always Amazon’s tried-and-true Echo Dot. The fifth-generation speaker offers the same Alexa-based smarts – allowing her to quickly check the weather or use NPR – only in a cheaper, less powerful package that now touts a temperature sensor.
Price: $29.99
Thera Cane Massager
A good spa treatment can cost serious money, but a Thera Cane Massager only costs $39.99. The unique stick-shaped tool is perfect for working out pesky knots and exercising those hard-to-reach muscles in your neck and upper back, especially when you don’t have anyone else around to help with your recovery.
Price: $39.95
An immense world by Ed Yong
Mothers should continue to educate themselves just like anyone else – something Ed Yong’s brilliant non-fiction book on the senses of animals can certainly help with. It is a remarkable exposé on how animals perceive the world, providing insight into the life of giant squid, beetles, tree frogs and all kinds of fauna.
Price: $13.99+
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5
Asus’ Flip CX5 is pricey for a Chromebook; there’s not much that separates it from a midrange Windows laptop, though. The 2-in-1 machine offers strong specs, a wide port selection, and long battery life, making it a great bet for the mom who needs a daily driver that doubles as a 15-inch tablet.
Price: $649
Cotopaxi Cubos Travel Cube Bundle
Post-pandemic travel is on the rise, so a set of lightweight packing cubes makes a suitable gift for anyone who has recently caught the travel bug. Cotopaxi’s handy three-piece mesh organizer set is great for toiletries, clothes and other belongings, as long as your mom isn’t one for subtle color combinations.
Price: $50
iRobot Roomba i3 Evo
With the Roomba i3 Evo, your mom can take a step back from the chores she must have taken on for you. The affordable robot vacuum is nearly as powerful as our No. 1 pick, the Roomba j7, and comes with smart cards, Alexa support, and plenty of features that make it the best bang for your buck available.
Price: $244+
Stasher sandwich bags
Everyone seems to be looking for more ways to be sustainable these days — and your mom is probably no exception. Fortunately, Stasher’s reusable silicone bags come in all shapes and sizes, making them a suitable choice for storing everything from freshly picked blueberries to whatever she plans to eat for lunch.
Price: $12+
Peacesake hand poured candle
Candles are a timeless gift, especially if they can be repurposed. Peacesake’s enticing soy-based offerings exude an array of enticing aromas from cedar to sandalwood, and come in a recycled matte black barrel that might even inspire your mom for the next shot of a succulent (fingers crossing life this time).
Price: $28.99+
bird friend
Your mom doesn’t have to be a self-confessed birdwatcher to enjoy the Bird Buddy, although it doesn’t hurt to know the difference between a titmouse and a sparrow. Once set up, the charming camera-equipped feeder identifies and takes photos of every bird that passes by, supplementing the 5MP photos with insightful facts via an app.
Price: $199
Aura Carver photo frame
Moms are just as nostalgic as the rest of us – sometimes a little more than we’d like. And while you can gift yours with a smart display like the Google Nest Hub, Aura’s cloud-connected digital photo frame is a more stylish way to display those memories, one that works just as well with Android as it does iOS.
Price: $149+
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The wait is almost over. Nintendo’s highly anticipated successor to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild lands on May 12, and if your mom was someone who was once obsessed with the location of each Shrine and Korak scattered across the land of Hyrule, there’s no better Nintendo Switch game to gift later this month.
Price: $69.99
