GoKawiilMother’s Day and its subsequent shopping for Mother’s Day gifts snuck up on me this year. It’s somehow only days away, with May 10 just around the corner, putting the pressure on hitting checkout on some kind of gift idea. Moms can be hard to shop for because they’re so good at gift giving, and the pressure is on to match their prowess. Luckily, as both a mom and a gift-obsessed writer here at WIRED, I’ve got plenty of ideas for Mother’s Day gifts you can use for your mom (or your mother-in-law, or the mother of your children, or just a mom in your life you love).
This guide has a little of everything, whether your mother is a major reader like mine is or is hoping for some thoughtful, personalized jewelry like I am. Maybe she’s looking for new workout gear, or you want to get her a red light mask to help her skin glow. No matter what she wants, or if you have no idea what she wants, this guide has ideas for you. Need more? Check out our other gift guides for everyone from Lego lovers to outdoorsy people.
Updated May 2026: I've added all new gifts to this guide for this year's Mother's Day.