Choosing a gift for your mom can feel like an impossible task — especially if she’s the “has everything, wants nothing” type. It always helps do some sleuthing to figure out what she doesn’t already have. You might go the replacement route, like upgrading her wired headphones for wireless ones. Or get her the big-ticket item she would never, ever buy for herself — perhaps an espresso maker? (Bonus points if you go in with your siblings.) Maybe surprise her with something completely unexpected, like a butter subscription.
To get you started, we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled a list of more than 70 gifts for all kinds of moms. Each item below has either been vetted by Strategist writers and editors — we’re an admittedly picky group — or come highly recommended by true connoisseurs and experts (like chefs and dermatologists). So you can rest assured they aren’t just random returnables from Amazon, though they’re all available at the mega-retailer for added convenience. We’ve also linked to other merchants whenever possible, if you like to shop around, and organized everything by price to make it easier to stay within your budget.
After learning about this tape from her husband (who happens to be a teacher), Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo started using it to hang photos and cards on her fridge “for a neater, floating effect.”