In a year following the craziness of a global pandemic and a winter freeze that put much of the state on ice, you may have discovered new sides to the mom in your life. Whether she’s picked up a new hobby or spent time honing her craft, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to remind her that you love the woman she is, beyond just being a mom. We’ve gathered 10 of the best gift ideas for mom this year to help you make this holiday a success.

The Ella Tote 2.0 by MinkeeBlue

If the mom is your life is always on the go, she’ll appreciate an organizational fashion bag for  when her role changes throughout the day — from momtrepreneur to fitness enthusiast to chic socialite. The Ella Tote 2.0 is a large nylon and vegan leather travel and work bag with blue twill lining and gold accent hardware. It features two inside patch pockets, one inside zipper pocket, a top back zipper, a padded inside slip pocket that fits up to a 15" laptop, and two points of entry to access bag contents.

CBD Bath Salts

No matter what type of mom she is, we know she’d appreciate the chance to relax and unwind. Give her some respite from her daily grind with cbdMD’s bath salts that combine their Superior Broad Spectrum CBD formula with the most skin-pampering natural salts. Every jar contains only premium ingredients to ensure that she gets the very best. Choose from lavender or eucalyptus scents, or a soothing nighttime blend with melatonin and calming herbs

High Waisted Leggings from Fenrici

The ultimate loungewear, perfect for wherever the day takes her. from yoga class to her next Zoom meeting, the new Bamboo High Waisted Leggings are all she’ll want to wear! A buttery soft, stretchy bamboo blended with 5% spandex means these leggings move with her and feel extremely comfortable the entire day. They can be worn with her favorite top or workout gear, or even as a base layer for an extra layer of warmth. Best of all, for every product purchased from Fenrici, the company donates 5% of the proceeds to the non-profit organization Global Genes to fund the research and education of rare pediatric diseases, a community that is facing its additional challenges during the covid-19 pandemic. 

Pinch Dash Done

If she’s into cooking and loves finding new flavors this cookbook is perfect for her next culinary adventure. Created by former Prairie View A&M classmates, Pinch-Dash-Done: A Gateway to Flavorful Recipes will take her taste buds — and hopefully yours — on a cultural, culinary journey from Southern Cuisine to Tex-Mex, to Italian, and all the way to the Caribbean. It was even voted one of the Top 10 Cookbooks by the Houston Chronicle. 

Green Philosophy Co.

If mom loves plants, but doesn’t have much of a green thumb, this may be your time to shine. Green Philosophy Co. is bringing elements of the outdoors into your home by combining artistic design with natural plant life to bring her fun and functional interior décor. Their plush pillows can add a pop of life into the living room, bedroom, reading corner, photoshoot spot, or anywhere else! She can also use it as a headrest or cuddle buddy when watching TV or relaxing when you’re out and about. Add to that, this gift helps to give back through Green Philosophy Co.’s partnership with Trees for the Future, which helps farmers across Africa plant trees and regenerate their land.

Moods By NUME

Creating a work-from-home space that’s peaceful and beautiful is essential to many current lifestyles. Help her make hers perfect with Moods By NUME! Surround her with beauty and all the essentials to decompress with Moods by NUME. This affordable décor brand provides luxury pieces helping her set the mood at home. Clean and fresh or seductive and luxurious — self-care oasis is waiting.

NuWave Brio 6-Quart Air Fryer

If Mom has been looking for ways to enjoy the foods she loves in a healthier way, but hasn’t given an air fryer a chance yet, now’s the time. The NuWave Brio offers a larger capacity, perfect for feeding a family. It comes with digital touch controls, a basket divider, easy presets and wattage control, and advanced functions like sear, preheat, delay, warm, and more. She’ll be amazed at how versatile the cooking options are with this air fryer once she gives it a go.

Insulated Food Jars from Hydro Flask

From oatmeal to ice cream, if the mom in your life is into the outdoors, the new Insulated Food Jars from Hydro Flask deliver long-lasting temperature retention to keep her favorite fuel hot or cold for hours. Even better, the leak proof design means what’s inside stays tightly sealed and spill-free, no matter how she packs it. They come in three convenient sizes and feature Hydro Flask’s slip-free and dishwasher safe Color Last™ powder coat, available in four colors: Stone, Birch, Sunflower and Olive.

KeaBabies Gear for New Moms

We didn’t forget the newer moms out there! KeaBabies has been built with moms in mind and their Diaper Bag Backpack and Multi-Use Cover are an amazing combo to help celebrate her as she begins this beautiful journey. This diaper Bag is designed with multiple pockets and compartments to help organize all of the baby's necessities! It also features multi-zipper compartments to store a cell phone, keys, snacks and much more. The versatile multi-use cover features super soft, breathable and stretchy fabric specially designed to provide maximum airflow to keep mommy and baby comfortable while being covered. She can use it as a nursing cover, car seat canopy, baby blanket, infinity scarf and much more.

Tough as a Mother Necklace

Do you remember how she envisioned motherhood, before diaper duty? Maybe she pictured park benches and trendy mom clothes (with no stains) or perfect playdates with other mom friends — whatever it was, she likely didn’t foresee the real work it takes each day. Wearing a crown may be a bit much, but you can get her the perfect necklace from Tough as a Mother. Their jewelry is made to help her find the energy to make it through sleepless nights and challenges she never expected, whether that’s a miscarriage, the darkness of postpartum depression, the stress of feeling overwhelmed and underprepared, or just being there when your kid needs support.