Before you throw in the tea towel and e-mail her a department store gift card, take a gander at our handy-dandy manual for the mom who has everything. We took a page from our own mom’s book and burned the midnight oil in search of the most picky-mom-pleasing presents that the internet has to offer, and came up with a list of gifts that may actually stay in the rotation after May 8 has come and gone.
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Coach Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag 18
Brighten up your mom's day with her new favorite shoulder bag. The cheerful pale lime hue will instantly catch her eye, but she'll ultimately fall in love once she holds the plush and ultra-soft leather exterior.
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Coach Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag 18, $, available at Coach
Palais des Thés Signature Tea Blends
If actual, non-psychoactive tea is more her speed, skip the grocery-store sampler in favor of a top-rated selection from an artisan brand like Palais des Thés.
Shop Food52
Palais des Thes Signature Tea Blends, $, available at Food52
Petite Yellow Orchid
Your mom won't be able to pass these flowers without gazing lovingly at the joyful yellow hues and thinking of you. The cheerful shade will surely light up any room in her home.
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ProFlowers Petite Yellow Orchid, $, available at ProFlowers
Garden Party Gel Pen Set
She’s an avid doodler, hand-letterer, and decorator of lunch-bags — but does she know about Rifle & Co.'s gel pens? Upgrade her go-to sharpie pen with this elegant floral set and help take her creativity to new heights.Shop Rifle & Co.
Rifle Paper Co Garden Party Gel Pen Set, $, available at Rifle Paper Co
Princeton Architectural Press Otomi Journal
A colorful and inviting blank book for your mom to jot down notes, recipes, or anything that comes to mind.
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Princeton Architectural Press Otomi Journal, $, available at Amazon
West Elm Fluted Acrylic Glassware
Every time she stays with you, she comments on your Art Deco-inspired vintage glassware, and you’ve been on the hunt for a similar set for her. Enter an assortment of newly made tumblers with a distinctly vintage feel — they’ll satisfy her style hankering, plus she’ll be pleased they’re made from unbreakable acrylic.
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West Elm Fluted Acrylic Glassware, $, available at West Elm
“A Good Bake” by Melissa Weller
Does your mom have incredibly high standards for everything she does — including baking? She’ll love the in-depth recipes and scientific instructions contained in master baker Melissa Weller’s comprehensive cookbook.
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Melissa Weller A Good Bake, $, available at Bookshop
Levain Gift Box
If mom is less of a baker and more of a cookie connoisseur, Levain’s sinfully monstrous biscuits are going to blow her mind. The hamburger-sized baked goods are packed with chips and chunks — one cookie can satisfy the most fiendish sweet tooth for days.
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Levain Bakery Signature Cookie Assortment (Four-Pack), $, available at Levain Bakery
The Montgomery Tray
Whether your mom is harvesting veggies from the garden or organizing countless skincare product, the goods will look elegant arranged in this hand-woven straw tray.
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GlobeIn The Montgomery Tray, $, available at GlobeIn
Homesick Candles Thank You, Mom Candle
It doesn’t get much better than a candle expressing exactly what you want to tell her all the time.
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Homesick Candles Thank You, Mom Candle, $, available at Homesick Candles
Tetra Airtight Storage Jars
Does your mom partake in some “herbal refreshment” from time to time? No shame in that game! Help keep her stash stylish with these discreet vessels, constructed from opaque glass. The silicone seal will ensure that everything stays fresh.
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Tetra Cache Jar, $, available at Tetra
Woven Augustine Pillow
This check lumbar pillow will add an unexpected burst of color to your mom’s couch — and will play nice with her more traditional floral living-room decor.
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Anthropologie Woven Augustine Pillow, $, available at Anthropologie
Klein Tools Canvas Storage Bags
She’s the resident fixer-upper and DIYer in her household, and every wall you’ve painted, shelf you’ve hung, and broken hinge you’ve fixed has benefitted from her guidance, tips, and tricks. Help her up her tool-storage game with these color-coded bags.
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Klein Tools Canvas Zipper Bags (Set of 4), $, available at Home Depot
Cherry Blossom Bandana 2022: The Zebras of Prince George's County
This eye-catching bandana will add a dose of color and fun to your mom’s already enviable scarf collection.
Shop AllVeryGoods at Etsy
AllVeryGoods Cherry Blossom Bandana 2022: The Zebras of Prince George's County, $, available at Etsy
UGG Coquette Mule
When it comes to slippers, your mom deserves the Cadillac of cozy. UGG’s top-rated sheepskin mules don’t skimp on fluff, comfort, or — dare we say — style.
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Ugg Coquette Mules, $, available at Macy's
Bachca Paris Detangling Brush
This luxe-looking hairbrush combines scalp-stimulating boar bristles with a Scandi-style light wood handle for a tress-taming tool that will look beautiful resting on your mom’s nightstand.
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Bachca Paris Detangle & Smooth Hair Brush, $, available at Anthropologie
Steamery Tumble Dry Balls
Coax your mom away from the dryer-sheet-and-fabric-softener lifestyle with the help of these organic wool dryer balls.
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Steamery Tumble Dryer Balls, $, available at Goodee
Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray
For some people — your mom included — a long, leisurely soak in the bath is the ultimate act of self-care. Several hundred of these tub types gave this bamboo tray thousands of positive reviews on Amazon — to the extent that it warranted Shopping team reportage earlier this year.
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Amazon Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray, 1 or 2 Person Bath and Bed T, $, available at Amazon
Cuyana Single-Origin Cashmere Bandana
Your mom will appreciate this unique take on her most favorite material in the wide world — cashmere. (This is a splurge-y option — a good option for going halfsies with your siblings.) She’ll also love that the traceable knit is responsibly harvested.
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Cuyana Single-Origin Cashmere Bandana, $, available at Cuyana
A Metal Story Gold Twist Ring
She’s particular about her jewelry, but this slim, solid gold stacking ring with a subtle twist will suit her assortment, no matter her style.
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AMetalStory Solid Gold Twist Ring, $, available at Etsy
Kibaga Copper Colored Watering Can
Your design-minded mom will never guess that you copped this sleek and stylish watering can on Amazon.
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KIBAGA Copper Colored Watering Can, $, available at Amazon
Marie Kondo Shoji Bamboo Bin
Your mom is the most organized person you know, and taught you everything about color-coding books and decanting cereal into acrylic vessels. She’ll love the warm and minimal design this of this bamboo catch-all box — and will be really excited when she finds out it was designed by her idol, Marie Kondo.
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Marie Kondo Shoji Bamboo Bin, $, available at The Container Store
Krystell Barraza Silk Scrunchie Periodt
Sure, those fluffy organza scrunchies make great gifts for all of your galpals, but your mom might want some a little more restrained. These USA-made silk charmeuse hair ties make for an a elegant take on the trend — plus, they’ll go easy on mom’s tresses.
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Krystell Barraza Peridot Silk Hair Ties, $, available at Roztayger
Dr. Scholl’s Running Free Bootie
We came for the quilted exterior and stayed for the glowing reviews of this chic and cloud-like space boot. “Easy to throw on and still look like you tried a little,” wrote a reviewer called (not making this up) Cool Mom. “These will be replacing my black platform Uggs that do not make me feel like the chicest version of my errand running self.”
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Dr. Scholl’s Running Free Bootie, $, available at Nordstrom
Coach Outlet Medium Corner Zip Wallet
You inherited your current Coach habit from your mom, so help her round out her collection with a slim, classic wallet in an unexpected shade of olive drab that will complement the more heavily logo-ed accessories in her assortment. (Bonus: this basic billfold is currently 70% off.)
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Coach Medium Corner Zip Wallet, $, available at Coach Outlet
Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Compact Jacket
Uniqlo’s signature slim and deceptively toasty down jacket suits your mom’s tailored-but-casual style to a T.
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Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Compact Jacket, $, available at Uniqlo
Junes Bio-Knit Mesh Everyday Tote
Now that plastic grocery bags are banned in her city, your mom can never have enough reusable totes on hand. She’ll love the sleek and sturdy design of this unique and sustainable bag — it’s hand-knit in Mexico using a special recycled polyester fiber that will actually biodegrade once it reaches the end of its lifespan. (But, for the moment, the bag will hold up to 40 pounds of whatever Whole Foods haul your mom is toting.)
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Junes Bio-Knit Mesh Everyday Tote, $, available at Food52
Arhoj Munch Bowl
A one-of-a-kind wabi-sabi vessel to add to your mom’s assortment of small-little bowls that don’t appear serve a purpose, but that she really seems to enjoy accumulating.
Shop Yowie
Arhoj Munch Bowl 12, $, available at Yowie
Quilts of Gee’s Bend Notecards
Your master-sewer mom is a superfan of this legendary Black quilting collective — and while you’re still saving your pennies to gift her with an original design from one of the Alabama-based makers, this notecard set will enable her to bask in the beauty of the unique designs on a smaller scale.
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Chronicle Books Quilts of Gee's Bend Notes, $, available at Amazon
“Hello, Molly!” by Molly Shannon
Your mom laughed the actor’s antics as Mary Catherine Gallagher on Saturday Night Live and cringed at her perfectly cloying performance in White Lotus. She will devour a memoir penned by the funny lady herself.
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Ecco Hello, Molly!: A Memoir, $, available at Amazon
Seattle Chocolate You're My Hero Truffle Bar
Budget: Under-$10
Female-founded, owned, and run Seattle Chocolate's mission is to give back while making delicious treats. While there are lots of big gift packages you can choose from, prices start at just $4.50 for this dark chocolate truffle bar that celebrates women's right to vote. The "You're My Hero" collection of confections gives 5% of profits to Mary's Place, a local Seattle homeless relief fund.
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Seattle Chocolate Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar, $, available at Seattle Chocolate
Kalastyle Swedish Dream Soap Set
Budget: Under $20
Gift her the joy of luxe soap, like this one from Anthro made from water, sea salt, and glycerin — softening agents.
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Anthropologie Kalastyle Swedish Dream Soap Set, $, available at Anthropologie
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
Budget: Under $50
Treat your mom to a bottle of Grand Marnier so she can make her at-home bar dreams a reality (as a bonus, send along a recipe card for a Grand 75 cocktail featuring Grand Marnier, lemon juice, Champagne, and an orange peel garnish).
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Grand Marnier Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, $, available at Drizly
Mini Bath Bombs Egg Carton Gift Set
Budget: Under-$20
Support a small business while gifting your mom a must-have set of bath bombs. All vegan and all-natural, these little bombs are crafted from nourishing ingredients that soften and soothe the skin.
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Level Naturals Mini Bath Bombs Egg Carton Gift Set, $, available at Amazon
Lovepop Christmas Candle 3D Card
Budget: Under-$20Lovepop has a vibrant assortment of pop-up cards that are more like works of art hiding in a fold of paper ready to *surprise!* and be kept forever.
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Love pop cards Christmas Candle 3D card, $, available at Love Pop
Little Words Project Mama Bracelets
Budget: Under-$25
These novelty beaded bracelets are made of fine-cut stones, acrylic letter beads, and gold-plated brass hardware. Buy one (Mom Boss, Strong As A Mother, or Mom Life) for $20 each or all three for $50.
Shop The Natalist
Little Words Project Mama Bracelets, $, available at The Natalist
Pablo The Bird Ring Holder
Budget: Under-$25
This chipper little fella will look after her prized rings and cheer her up for a song of a price.
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Oliver Bonas Pablo Bird Multicolored & Gold Ceramic Ring Holder, $, available at Oliver Bonas
Deconeer Wild Flower Embroidery Kit
Budget: Under-$25
Help cultivate her newfound passion for crafting while also gracing her with a pretty decor gift. This bestselling wild-flower kit is strategically built for beginner embroiderers — and will look oh-so-lovely sitting atop her mantle.
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Deconeer Wild Flower Embroidery Kit For Beginner, $, available at Etsy
Senliart White Ceramic Heart Vase
Budget: Under-$25
She'll never guess you scored this sweet little ceramic vase, stamped with a blue-glazed heart print, off of Amazon for under twenty buckeroos. (Bonus points for accompanying it with a flower delivery!)
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Senliart White Ceramic Vase, Small (Heart), $, available at Amazon
Uncommon Goods Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon
Budget: Under-$25
If she's into cooking, chances are she's gone through a wooden serving spoon or two throughout the years — replenish her worn-out stock with a new olive-wood utensil hand-carved by artisans in Kenya that she'll treasure (and treat with a little more in-kitchen care) for the next few.
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Uncommon Goods Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon, $, available at Uncommon Goods
200 Women Book
Budget: Under-$25
A new and beautiful addition to her burgeoning book collection: 280 pages filled with empowering women's portraits and stories of strength and hope from around the world.
Shop Paper Source
Chronicle Books 200 Women Book, $, available at Paper Source
Modern Sprout Mint Indoor Hydro Garden Kit
Budget: Under-$50
For all the hands-on moms out there who'd rather "do it themselves," a sweet little terracotta pot packed with the essentials needed for planting, cultivating, and tending to their very own at-home garden.
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Modern Sprout Mint Indoor Garden Kit, $, available at Verishop
Adidas Advantage Leather Sneaker
Budget: Under-$50
Mom will feel so fly in a pair of super clean, extra fresh adidas sneakers. This style is like a grown-up Stan Smith with subtle perforated stripes and a pop of gold on the tongue and in the back.
Adidas Advantage Leather Sneaker, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Tea Drops Deluxe Assortment Gift Box
Budget: Under-$50
For the tea-loving mom who doesn't need another mug: a sleek wooden box filled with 25 artfully shaped, dissolvable tea drops. The organic blends, from citrus ginger to rose earl grey, are designed to simply be dropped into a cup of hot water, stirred, and enjoyed.
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Tea Drops BEST TEA GIFT SET - DELUXE TEA DROPS ASSORTMENT BOX, $, available at Tea Drops
Refinery29 Woven Sleep Shirt
Budget: Under-$50
ICYMI: We made a loungewear collection! And this comfy sleep shirt is currently on sale at Nordstrom!
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Refinery29 Woven Sleep Shirt, $, available at Nordstrom
FarmSteady Kombucha Making Kit
Budget: Under-$50
Send her everything she'll need to give veggies new life, longevity, and flavor with FarmSteady's fermenting kit. It's the kind of good, sensible fun she'd appreciate.
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FarmSteady Fermented Vegetable Kit, $, available at FarmSteady
Akola Bracelet Kit
Budget: Under-$50
Instead of gifting the usual piece of jewelry, opt for a DIY kit instead (especially for moms in need of a new stay-at-home project). Not only are all of Akola's unique goods crafted from sustainable up-cycled materials, but they also employ an impact model of job creation through a network of 200 women makers based in Uganda.
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Akola Bracelet Kit, $, available at Akola
David's Tea Matcha On The Go Gift Box Set
Budget: Under-$50
Surprise her with the ritual of matcha. This to-go set features three green tea powders — revitalizing Matcha Matsu, sweet Peach Matcha and Vanilla Matcha — plus a bamboo match spoon and an 8 oz matcha maker for easy sipping.
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David's Tea Matcha On-The-Go Gift Box Set, $, available at David's Tea
The Paisley Moon Wood Flower Bouquet
Budget: Under-$50
If a standard bloom delivery isn't wow-worthy enough, then try surprising mom with this unexpected wooden bouquet handcrafted to last way beyond her special day.
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thepaisleymoon Wood Flower Bouquet, $, available at Etsy
Coach Large Card Carrier Case
Budget: Under-$100
Keep mom organized with this colorful large card case meant to streamline everything from her Costco card to her Amex Centurion. Plus, score an extra 15% at Coach today using the checkout code "Merrier."
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Coach Large Card Case In Colorblock, $, available at Coach
Urban Stems Bouquet & Complementary Theo Chocolate Bars
Budget: Under-$100
And if you're more of a traditionalist, send her a big ol' bouquet of fresh flowers. To make your delivery extra special, Refinery29 teamed up with Urban Stems to offer you a FREE Theo Chocolate Fantasy Bar 5-pack set ($15 value) with any bouquet purchase. Use the code R29MomsDay at checkout to score the deal.
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Urban Stems The Verona Bouquet, $, available at Urban Stems
Milk Bar Peppermint Bark Cake
Budget: Under-$100
If you can't be there to bring her a fresh-baked cake in person, then have it delivered to her doorstep. This gift-worthy stunner is made fresh to order from layers of peppermint-soaked dark chocolate delicately sandwiched together with chocolate fudge, crunchy cacao crumbs, and crushed candy cane bits. Mmm.
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Milkbar Peppermint Bark Cake, $, available at Milkbar
The Coziest Cashmere Blanket Scarf
Budget: Under-$100
Bigger is better, according to Summersalt. And, bigger is warm when winter rolls around. This vivid scarf is made from super-soft cashmere that wraps around more than once.
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Summersalt The Coziest Cashmere Blanket Scarf, $, available at Summersalt
The Met Store Russian Imperial Bee Pin
Budget: Under-$100
Bestow this charming pin, inspired by Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé's famous design and exclusively made with the British Royal Collection, upon your very own Queen B.
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The MET Store Russian Imperial Bee Pin, $, available at The Met Store
Kiehls's Keep Calm Three-Piece Set
Budget: Under-$100
A deal on a deal, right this way. This value kit leaves skin clean, calm, and hydrated. It includes the soothing and cleansing trio of: Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate, and Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream.
Shop Saks Fifth Avenue
Kiehl's Since 1851 Keep Calm Three-Piece Set, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Everlane The ReNew Slipper
Budget: Under-$100
Fact: Moms love a sensible shoe. And this smart, comfortable slipper goes the extra mile by being sustainable too.
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Everlane The ReNew Slipper, $, available at Everlane
Olive & June The Pedi System
Budget: Under-$150
We all miss going to get our nails done, but Olive & June's Pedi System is an at-home do-all that'll make your mom's nails look brand spanking new again.
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Olive & June The Pedi System, $, available at Olive & June
Firstleaf New World Red Wines Set
Budget: Under-$150
Even the toughest-to-gift mothers won't be able to resist a surprise delivery of six award-winning red wines from California to Italy.
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Firstleaf New World Red Wines Set, $, available at Firstleaf
Brightland Olive Oil The Artist Capsule
Budget: Under-$150
Some moms just want a trio of *Ina Garten voice* really good olive oil. This artful collection of California-farmed lemon, chili, and basil-infused bottles knocks that gift-wish out of the park.
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Brightland The Artist Capsule, $, available at Brightland
Our Place Always Pan
Budget: Under-$150
The Always Pan has taken over the internet, and R29's top-rated lists. Grill, saute, roast, and simmer with this do-all item; available in a brand new lavender color.
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Our Place Always Pan, $, available at Our Place
Aleksi Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Budget: Under-$150
What mom doesn't like a lush item to drape around their shoulders as they watch their Soaps? The Aleksi faux fur blanket comes in a variety of pretty hues — matching any lady's abode.
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Anthropologie Aleksi Faux Fur Throw Blanket, $, available at Anthropologie
Cricut Joy
Budget: Under-$200
Crafty mamas know that the Cricut is the device for creating impeccable works of art with ease and precision. This compact version of the signature Cricut is perfect for personalizing a variety of materials ranging from DIY greeting cards, labels, and so much more.
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Cricut Joy, $, available at Cricut
Click and Grow Garden + Salad Pods Kit
Budget: Under-$200
Bring the garden indoors with this top-rated year-round produce growing system. There's no soil, no mess, and features a can't-go-wrong energy-efficient LED light. It's one of the satisfying gifts you could give.
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Click and Grow The Salad Lovers Kit, $, available at Click and Grow
Nespresso by Breville VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker Bundle with Aeroccino Frother
Budget: Under-$200Oh, you spoil her so! Treat her to a top-of-the-line easy-to-handle and nice to look at espresso and coffee machine while it's on sale.
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Nespresso VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker Bundle with Aerocc, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Gucci Printed Organic Silk-Twill Scarf
Budget: Under-$200
Pretty sure anyone will let you call them mom if you gift them this lil' Gucci scarf number.
Shop Gucci at Net-A-Porter
Gucci Printed Organic Silk-Twill Scarf, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Concrete Cat Ambrosia Lazy Susan
Budget: Under $300
You truly get more bang for your buck with Concrete Cat's lazy Susan. Usually, these are made out of simple plastics and woods, but this one is handmade in concrete with a stainless steel rotating disk.
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Concrete Cat Ambrosia Lazy Susan, $, available at Coming Soon
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