No matter the gifting occasion, you want to wow your mom. She spent years of her life providing for you, and now you're in a place where you can *kind of* return the favor.

While she probably won't say no to a new high-tech vacuum or kitchen appliance (you'll find a couple on this list), make sure not to pigeonhole your mother by looking only at stereotypical "mom gifts." Remember, moms are actual, whole human beings outside of being your mom! Instead, consider gifts that are actually for her and don’t just have to do with weirdly gendered mom pursuits, an all-too-common issue that afflicts many a gift guide.

Your mom (or mom figure, or mom friend) should revel in her own glory with gifts that make her feel smart, sophisticated, and valued. Consider what she does when she has no one putting demands on her time — then shop for those moments. Here are over 35 ideas to get you started.

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An electric composter (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who have a garden

Composting is the eco-friendly art of recycling food scraps into garden-ready fertilizer. Vitamix's FoodCycler makes indoor composting possible (and easy) — it's particularly handy for people who don't want to deal with worms. It's no bigger than a toaster oven and silently converts scraps into a soil-like substance. Best of all, it's not stinky like a trash can.

Buying Options

$399.95 from Amazon

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A p.volve subscription (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who hate running

Lower-impact toning, like p.volve's pilates-barre hybrid, might be up your mom's alley if she prefers to work out in the living room. P.volve incorporates mindfulness into its workouts, encouraging users to perfect their form through movements that sculpt without causing soreness. Workouts can be done with or without equipment; throw in some hand weights or resistance bands for extra brownie points.

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$19.99 from p.volve

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A Roomba robot vacuum (opens in a new tab)

Best for multitasking moms

The simple truth is that no one needs to push around a vacuum anymore. Robot vacuums are a little piece of futuristic tech that we are totally obsessed with — and we know your mom will be too. Here's a thought: pop on a movie and spend some quality time with your mom while the robots take over.

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An automatic wine opener (opens in a new tab)

Best for the wine enthusiast

She'll be thankful for this when the only thing that stands between her and her post-work glass of vino is a stubborn cork. Pressing the "down" side of the button will pull the cork up and out, while the "up" side unscrews it off the end.

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$29.99 from Amazon

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A long-distance touch lamp (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who live far away

These colorful touch lamps let your mom know you're thinking about her in real time while doubling as decor. After each person connects their lamp to WiFi, they'll sync up, and a quick tap sends a message to the other. (A touch to one lamp will make the other light up.) Get them in a pair or as many as you need to keep the whole fam connected.

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$99 from Uncommon Goods

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A temperature-controlled mug (opens in a new tab)

Best for tea connoisseurs

Instead of gifting yet another mug that'll collect dust, try the Ember Mug 2 — it'll become her new go-to. It's a temperature-controlled smart mug that keeps drinks at her desired temperature (120 through 145 degrees Fahrenheit), which she can choose in the app. Oh, and its charger doubles as a coaster.

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$149.95 from Amazon

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Portal by Meta (opens in a new tab)

Best for long-distance moms

Don't let distance get in the way of staying connected. Long-distance moms will love this smart video calling device, which includes voice controls, AR effects, and more fun features.

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Sony noise-canceling headphones (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who need peace

Is your mom constantly being interrupted by everyone else in the house? If so, help her build a wall around her alone time with some noise-canceling headphones. Sony's flagship pair are chic and have some of the best sound-blocking tech out there. (Great for flying, too.) Better yet, they're frequently on sale for $278.

Buying Options

$348 from Amazon

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Roses that last a year (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who love flowers

Gifting flowers isn't cliché if it's done right. Venus Et Fleur's roses are treated with a proprietary solution to keep them looking fresh for up to a year. The packaging itself is also beautiful, and you can choose a single rose or a whole bouquet. Not sure if you believe the hype? Just ask Gigi Hadid or Sarah Jessica Parker — they're both fans.

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Hardside luggage (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who pack way too much

Moms overpack simply because they are the queens of being prepared, and that's that. The 21-inch Freeform spinner suitcase by Samsonite has a durable shell that expands to squeeze the necessities in (without going over those annoying carry-on size requirements). Choose from 12 colors to find one that best fits your mom's style.

Buying Options

$179.99 from Amazon

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A Dyson Supersonic (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms with long locks

She spent years putting you before her hair care routine. Now, you can gift her a salon-level blowout every time she washes her hair. The Supersonic is Dyson's first high-end hair dryer that uses a high-velocity jet of controlled air for extra-fast drying and precise styling on all hair types. It goes so far as to measure its own temperature every 20 seconds to prevent heat-related damage and frizz.

Buying Options

$429.99 from Ulta

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A Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle (opens in a new tab)

Best for pour-over coffee fans

Some people just *know* that pour-over coffee reigns supreme and that tea tastes better when the water is just the right temperature. If your mom is a part of this club, get her this stylish, minimalist kettle. It has temperature control from 135 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit and will look great in her kitchen.

Buying Options

$165 from Fellow

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An Apple Watch Series 8 (opens in a new tab)

Best for active moms

The gift of an Apple Watch is like the gift of a mini assistant in multiple life categories — a very Mom™️ thing to have. The latest model has a refined design, improved durability, faster charging, enhanced safety features, and a plethora of health features (including an electrical heart sensor, an ECG app, and a blood-oxygen sensor).

Buying Options

$399 from Best Buy

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A Ninja Foodi (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms expanding their menu

Air frying has been *the* cooking method in the spotlight for the past few years, beloved for its ability to achieve a crispy texture without using an excessive amount of oil. The Ninja Foodi takes the place of an air fryer as well as a pressure cooker, broiler, and more, saving some serious storage space in the kitchen.

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$249.99 from Amazon

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A Yeti Rambler tumbler (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms on the go

This durable 20-ounce tumbler has double-wall insulation that'll keep your mom's beverages at her desired temperature until the very last drop. (Bonus: Both it and its lockable magnetic lid are dishwasher-safe.) It comes in more than 10 colors, so you're sure to find one in her favorite shade.

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$35 from YETI

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A Philips Hue starter kit (opens in a new tab)

Best for keeping her home cozy

Smart lightbulbs: Because no one likes coming home to a dark house. (Or getting up to flick a switch once they're comfy in bed). This particular kit contains a hub and four white Philips Hue bulbs, which Mom can control using their companion mobile app or by talking to her go-to smart assistant; it works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Homekit.

Buying Options

$99.99 from Amazon

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A bathtub tray (opens in a new tab)

Best for the stressed mom

This convenient bathtub caddy has spots for a tablet or phone, a wine glass, and a candle — or whatever else your mom needs to have for a relaxing bath. The extending sides make the tray adjustable and compatible with most bathtubs.

Buying Options

$33.99 from Amazon

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An espresso maker (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who love coffee

Moms who refuse to be addressed before they've had their coffee know that some mornings require a little extra zing. She'll appreciate being able to add a shot or two to her mug by simply hitting a button on her Nespresso Vertuo Next. Available in white and dark grey, this compact machine can whip up barista-level espresso and rich regular coffee.

Buying Options

$179 from Amazon

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Jungalow Hook Pillows (opens in a new tab)

Best for the home

If she’d never be satisfied with run-of-the-mill throw pillows, Jungalow offers a huge variety of fun and unique hook designs. We're talking everything from pomegranates to matching rainbow sets, plus designs like the popout flowers of the Primavera Pillow or the lounging feline on the lumbar-supporting Tigress Pom Pom Pillow.

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A Tile tracker (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who lose stuff

Ah, the perfect gift for any mother who’s ever uttered the phrase, "I wish I could call my keys." The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker attaches easily to keyrings, but she can stick it to pretty much anything she has a habit of misplacing. Have her install the companion smartphone app so she can ring the Mate every time the object in question goes MIA. (She can also press a button on the Mate to do the reverse if her phone decides to wander away.)

Buying Options

$24.49 from Amazon

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A portable printer (opens in a new tab)

Best for nostalgic moms

A mom who loves digging through old photo albums would also probably love to be able to add to that collection whenever she wants. With Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link 2, she can print photos (using real instant film!) directly from her smartphone's camera roll via Bluetooth anytime, anywhere — no need to lug around any separate equipment.

Buying Options

$97 from Amazon

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A personalized ring dish (opens in a new tab)

Best for sentimental moms

While there are a ton of sites and stores that sell personalized ring dishes, we're particular fans of ThePaintedPress, a California-based Etsy shop that sells clay pieces with adorable hand-painted designs. Each dish starts at $17, and you can choose to add extra details like a heart, a name or phrase, or a floral arrangement for a few bucks more.

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$17 from Etsy

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A hanging egg chair (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who love their yard

If your mom is one to insist on sitting outside on every warm night, this egg-shaped swing will give her an ultra-relaxing place to do so. Made from weather-resistant resin wicker and steel for sturdiness, it'll look great on a porch or in the yard, and comes complete with a comfy cushion.

Buying Options

$199.95 from Amazon

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A MasterClass subscription (opens in a new tab)

Best for the mom with a dream hobby

Has your mom ever wanted to take up interior design? Has she ever thought about getting into screenwriting? What's the status of her wilderness survival skills? There's a MasterClass for all of that (and then some). Sign her up for a year-long subscription to the online learning platform, and she'll get unlimited access to an ever-changing library of over 100 celebrity-taught classes.

Buying Options

$180 from MasterClass

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A Bluetooth record player (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who enjoy the oldies

Take your mom back to her younger years with this fully automatic turntable from Sony, which finds a happy medium between modern technology and nostalgia. She can blast her favorite LPs throughout the house by connecting it to a Bluetooth speaker or soundbar, and even rip them into digital MP3 files for on-the-go listening via USB.

Buying Options

$248 from Amazon

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An earring subscription box (opens in a new tab)

Best for moms who like to accessorize

Gifting subscription boxes can sometimes be expensive, but EarFleek will send your mom a new pair of earrings every month for as low as $4.33 per month. That's way cheaper than most earrings in stores, and you get free shipping to boot. (They won't just be random earrings, either: You can personalize the boxes based on your mom's personal style.)

Buying Options

$52 from CRATEJOY

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The LUNA mini 3 (opens in a new tab)

Best for skincare-obsessed moms

The next best thing to a professional facial, the LUNA mini 3 is an app-controlled cleansing brush that can help Mom tackle her skincare routine like a pro. Suitable for all skin types, it pulsates gently for a deep clean, promising great-looking and softer-feeling skin in just minutes. (For especially busy moms, there's also a 30-second Glow Boost mode).

Buying Options

$179 from Amazon

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The Philips SmartSleep (opens in a new tab)

Best for sleep-deprived moms

This specialty alarm clock is designed to wake the user up naturally by gradually increasing its light intensity, starting 30 minutes before her wake-up time. (It basically mimics a sunrise.) By the time her room is filled with light, the alarm will set off a beep. This is ideal if your mom struggles to get up in the morning, or if she just wants a gentler morning routine.

Buying Options

$179.95 from Amazon

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'Death at a Dive Bar' (opens in a new tab)

Best for the true crime head

She'll be dying to get everyone together for family game night to play Death at the Dive Bar, a new interactive game from the murder mystery subscription box Hunt A Killer. Geared toward ages 14 and up, it tasks players with cracking codes and sifting through evidence in the hopes of solving a crime — kind of like an escape room come to life.

Buying Options

$31.99 from Amazon

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An Amazon Prime membership (opens in a new tab)

Best for a gift that keeps giving

If she's still using someone else's Prime membership, bring her up to date by gifting her one of her own. She'll get perks like free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video and Music, free Kindle ebooks, grocery delivery, one free year of Grubhub+, and more.

Buying Options

$139 / year from Amazon

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A smart plug (opens in a new tab)

Best for the techie mom

While many of us are all set with smart devices, a smart plug might help her streamline her smart home one step further. It might not seem like the most exciting gift at first glance, but it’ll allow her to automate everything from her living floor lamps to her essential oil diffuser.

Buying Options

$24.99 from Amazon

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Some nice hand cream (opens in a new tab)

Best for the mom who loves a manicure

You really can’t go wrong with a tube of L'Occitane hand cream — especially if Mom is regularly complaining about dry hands or cuticles. This fast-absorbing shea butter cream is one of the best we’ve found and will help her hands remain healthy and moisturized — even into the winter.

Buying Options

$24 from Amazon

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Some SK-II Facial Treatment Masks (opens in a new tab)

Best for at-home facials

Looking for a luxurious gift for mom? Consider picking up a pack of SK-II facial masks. These high-end masks are a favorite among beauty experts because they're full of moisturizing ingredients that melt into the skin.

Buying Options

$95 from Amazon

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A Le Creuset utensil set (opens in a new tab)

Best for elevating her kitchen counters

Sure, she probably doesn’t need a five-piece utensil set, but this little Le Creuset gift set will still some elegance to her kitchen counter. Available in classic Le Creuset colors, this charming pack is both affordable and sophisticated.

Buying Options

$69.95 from Amazon

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A fancy humidifier (opens in a new tab)

Best for the interior-design minded mom

Humidifiers are great for skin, plants, and health in general, especially during winter months. They're a nice addition to any space, but to be honest, not a lot of them are design-friendly. Your mom might not treat herself to a more expensive humidifier simply because its prettier, but that's what makes this Vitruvi pick especially great as a gift. Plus, the interior can be cleaned in the dishwasher and it makes almost no sound.

Buying Options

$229 from Vitruvi

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A fancy bathrobe (opens in a new tab)

Best for encouraging spa vibes

If your mom is a go-getter type, encourage her to kick back and relax with a spa-like robe. Made of 100% Turkish cotton, Brooklinen's stylish robe will help your mom get into a calm state of mind and make her feel like she lives in a luxury resort.

Buying Options

$109 from Brooklinen