Practical Mother’s Day Gifts For The Mom Who Doesn’t Want Flowers (2025)

Compatible with both iPhones and Android, this Bluetooth tracker set works with the Life360 app to help users keep track of their stuff. The starter pack includes both a Tile Slim, which can be slipped inside a wallet, and the classic Tile mate that your mom can attach to her keys, luggage or other items she doesn't want to lose track of. This can come in handy if your mom is always misplacing her phone — she (or you) can use the Tile to make her phone ring so it's easier to find.

Get it from Amazon for $42.99.

How chic is the green and gold packaging on this Tree of Life advanced regimen skincare set? Luckily, the contents are just as nice, too. Complete with four 1-ounce niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and retinol serums, this set can help your mom pamper her skin to leave it hydrated, glowing and smooth. If you're looking for a gift that falls more on the indulgent side while still being genuinely useful, this is a good bet, and all of the products are dermatologist-tested and suitable for sensitive skin.

Promising review: "Not only is this product inexpensive, but it works better than all the other more expensive products that I've tried. My skin is smoother, more even and it glows! I loved this trio so much that I bought it asgiftsfor my mom and SIL." —Amy Streed

Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

We've covered this neck light before for its many practical uses: Your mom can wear it to read, work, draw, knit and more without using her hands or relying on an overhead light. The light's three color temperature and six brightness level modes can allow her to use the light in bed without disturbing her partner's rest if that's a concern (the light also has a narrow 90-degree beam). You can get a neck light in seven colors and two sizes.

Get it from Amazon for $17.58+.

The Hoka Solimar is a personal favorite walking shoe of mine, and has since become a reader favorite as well. Whether your mom is a traveler, has to stand on her feet all day for work or would just appreciate a comfortable shoe, this is a great option.

I’ve put these to the test by taking them out for over 10,000-step walks on a pretty regular basis. I’ve never had any soreness or foot pain during or after, which has helped me be more willing and motivated to get my steps in.I also appreciate the Solimar’s stack height and thinner design. The support is evident, but the shoes don’t look as bulbous from the top as some of the other Hoka models I’ve tried on before like theBondi 8, whose cushioning flares out on the sides a bit. It gives the Solimars a sleeker appearance, and combined with their light, 6.7-ounce weight, they don’t feel heavy on my feet.

You can grab the women’s Solimar sneakers inup to 12 colors and sizes 5–11.

Get them from Zappos for $124.95.

This Seoul Ceuticals snail mucin moisturizer creamcan beanother, more affordable skin care gift option that isn't quite as involved as the serum set, if your mom has a lower-maintenance routine. Snail mucin has become a popular ingredient in K-beauty products. The cream delivers nourishing hydration and can even smooth wrinkles with consistent use.

Promising review: "I love the product! I noticed almost immediate results. I’ve bought it for my mom forMother’sDay. And it’s all organic and inexpensive! The amount of snail mucin really does make a big difference for the skin." —Coco

Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in two sizes).

This 2-quart cold brew coffee makeris perfect for the mom who needs caffeine in the morning but doesn't want to spend tons of time or money on her coffee. Available in two sizes and four colors, the cold brew maker includes a dishwasher-safe glass mason jar, stainless steel mesh filter and leak-proof plastic lid with a flip cap pour spout. The coffee maker is also travel-friendly, so your mom can take it with her on-the-go.

Promising review: "I was given this as agiftand liked it so much. I ordered a second one for my families vacation home. It works great without the pain of having to boil water for tea.. you can make a great cold brew coffee in that container with the only issue being possibly drags on the bottom with coffee." —Kayren Mingus

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+.

This cozy robestill has a floral theme if your mom likes flowers, but doesn't necessarily want flowers for Mother's Day. Designed to feature Juliet Meeks' watercolor flower designs, the robe is made with soft and breathable lyocell and is available in two sizes. This robe stands out from the pack because you can choose the flower that corresponds to your mom's birth month to add a personalized touch. The robe comes in a printed fabric gift bag with a To/From card, to top it off.

Promising review: "It's soft and personal, comes in its own cute gift bag. Truly stunning design and quality. Makes for a great gift to help Moms and Grandmas a like have a little bit of unique and personal luxury." —Jessica

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $68.

Give your mom the gift of better sleep with these bestselling Beckham Hotel Collection pillows, which have been described as a "miracle" for back and side sleepers. Available in three sizes for a set of two, the pillows have a bounce-back design to keep their shape and support your head, but are conveniently machine-washable unlike most memory foam pillows. They're also cooling and breathable, so hot sleepers can remain comfortable throughout the night.

Promising review: "Got two sets: one for myself and thee other for aMother’sDaygift. And we both LOVE THEM. They’re so good for back and side sleepers like us. You just descend into a pile of clouds. Ik dramatic. But they’re that good. Mymothersaid it eases her neck pain that was getting previously (reason I got them), so I’m happy." —Melanin Dragon

Get a set of two from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes).

The Aura Carver was named the best digital photo frame by Wirecutter in 2023 for its stylish look and ease of setup. The frame has free, unlimited storage and family and friends can send new photos in any time through the Aura app, so your mom can have an endless rotation of memories to display. This is also a smart frame, which has features like auto-shutoff at night, automatic brightness adjustment and smart photo cropping (it'll show two vertical photos side by side so there's no ugly black bars on the sides of the screen). It even has a built-in speaker for videos. With an average 4.7 stars across over 15,000 ratings on Amazon, this frame is worth the money.

Promising review: "I got this for my 84 year oldmother. She loves it to keep up with all the things the grandkids are doing. She even occasionally adds photos to her frame via her phone, as it's very easy to do. But most of the photos on her frame either me or my kids have added to it. I love my own that I've had for a couple years. I keep it next to my computer and I find myself glancing over at it many times everyday, and fondly reminiscing the events in the pictures. It's so easy to use either the app or the website to add photos. The only negative would be I wish the website interface would show all of the pictures on the frame, but it only shows a couple dozen of the most recently added ones. The mobile app shows all of the photos, however, so that works fine." —Jeff Beckley

Get it from. Amazon for $149+ (available in eight styles).

If your mom enjoys planting or doing other outdoor work, but it's not easy for her to be on her hands and knees in the dirt all the time, this tool seat is a great way to gift her some convenience and relief. A cool hybrid between a folding chair and a tool bag, the seat comes with a detachable tool bag with 21 pockets and two carrying handles. The chair is lightweight and made with water-resistant nylon, and can support up to 250 pounds.

Promising review: "My mom has gotten back into gardening as she gets closer and closer to retirement (does she have a countdown app on her phone? You bet!), but of course, standing or kneeling for long periods of time just ain't happening anymore. She loved receiving this little seat for Mother's Day and immediately put her most-used tools in the pockets instead of them getting lost in the proverbial weeds that is my stepdad's toolshed. Side note: My mother is on the smaller side, so the size of the seat is right for her. It says it holds up to 250 lbs." —Ash

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $48.

This worth-every-penny purchase can serve your mom for years to come, and transform her reading experience if she's always been a physical book reader.

You can't go wrong with the newest standard Kindle model, which comes in two colors and can store 16 GB. That's thousands of books on its own, but if you choose to bundle your purchase with a Kindle Unlimited subscription, your mom can have access to 4 million titles right at her fingertips. The battery life lasts up to six weeks (yes,weeks) and the 6-inch display is adjustable for brightness or even a dark mode. As a Kindle owner myself, I swear by this worth-every-penny purchase, which helped me more than double the amount of books I read in one year. Kindles are also compatible with the Libby app, so if your mom prefers to check out books from the library instead of buying them, she can still do that with ease.

Get it from Amazon for $109.99+.

What's even better than a card telling your mom she's the best? A sweatshirt that does the same, of course. This sweateris on the pricier side, admittedly, but reviewers vouch for the quality of the soft cotton blend, and it can last her for years as a go-to comfy, cozy sweater that isn't too heavy for year-round wear. Now she can always show off how loved she is. Grab the sweatshirt in two colors and sizes XS–XL.

Promising review: "Well…it’s safe to say I won Mother's Day against all of my siblings ;). Great quality, great design, great color, and great decision to gift this to my Mom this year. She feels trendy and cool bc it’s FD, and I can tell how much she felt loved when she received it which is so important when giving gifts. She can feel loved every time she wears it too! She is usually Small but I got a Medium just to be safe and in case she layers - it fits perfectly! It’s lighter/perfect weight, so she can wear it on colder beach nights but also bundle up and wear with layers in the fall/winter/spring. 12/10! Great gift for birthday, Mother’s Day - or any holiday! Or a gift just because, even if you are the mom. 100% recommend buying for yourself! Treat yo self, you deserve it." — Favorite Daughter 3.0

Get it from Nordstrom for $88.

For a similar option with a lower price tag, this sweatshirt comes with a bunch of different options for a mom-themed embroidered message (the "Best Mom Ever" pick shown here is probably the most similar to the last sweatshirt, but you can also choose from "Mom," "Mama," "Grandma," "Nana" and more to match your recipient the best). This sweatshirt is also personalizable so you can get custom text sewn into the sleeve, like the names of children or grandchildren. Other customization options include choosing between tons of fabric and thread colors, a T-shirt, crewneck or hoodie, and sizes XS–4XL.

Promising review: "Amazing Mother's Daygift! My mom wears this all of the time! Totally recommended!" —JASSA

Get it from Amazon for $16.95+.