The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide—with a Twist

This is your friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is quickly sneaking up on us (Sunday, May 11th), so it’s officially time to scramble and figure out what to get the most important women in our lives and how to properly shower them in love.

Whether you’re celebrating your mom, your grandma, a stepmom, an auntie who stepped in like a mom, or your best friend who’s a new mom and running on iced coffee and baby wipes, they all deserve a moment of recognition. That’s where this gift guide comes in.

But because I like to keep things interesting, I’ve decided to split this post in two. One guide is completely over-the-top, borderline delusional, and rooted in fantasy aka if I were a billionaire and had a private jet parked outside. The other is realistic, thoughtful, and actually do-able, without sacrificing an ounce of style or intention.

Let’s start with the dream.

If I Were a Billionaire: The Lavish Mother’s Day Gift Guide

There’s something deliciously fun about making an unrealistic gift guide. Like mentally online shopping with zero consequences. So if budget wasn’t a concern and I had unlimited funds to pamper my mom in the most luxurious way possible, this would be the ultimate lineup:

1. The Cartier Baignoire Watch

We’re talking old-school luxury here. The Baignoire is one of those timeless, oval-shaped watches that says “I summer in the south of France and have impeccable taste.” It’s delicate but powerful. Elegant but cool. And, of course, it includes diamonds because what screams “I love you, Mom” louder than diamonds? https://www.cartier.com/en-de/watches/collection-watches/baignoire

2. The Hermès Kelly 25 in Crocodile Leather

Sure, the Birkin gets all the hype, but the Kelly? She’s the quiet icon. She’s Audrey Hepburn on a weekend in Paris. This version in crocodile leather is next-level rare. And that orange box? It hits like dopamine. If I could, I’d casually surprise my mom with this and say, “It’s just something small I picked up.” https://handbag-sense.com/product/hermes-kelly-25-croco-niloticus-black/

3. A Fully Customized Porsche Taycan

Because your mom deserves more than carpool duty. The Taycan is sleek, fast, fully electric, and customizable so obviously, I'd order one in an elegant champagne tone with a buttery leather interior and heated seats (because her back hurts sometimes, duh). Honestly, if I were rolling in it, I’d have this delivered with a bow. If you want to see how I would customize it check it out here https://porsche-code.com/PTI77N33

Now, let’s get off the yacht and return to the real world...

Back to Reality: The Thoughtful & Actually Doable Gift Guide

Not all of us have a billion dollars (a girl could dream) or even a spare $100. But luckily, when it comes to moms, it’s not about the price tag. It’s about thoughtfulness, effort, and making her feel celebrated. Here are a few ideas that are meaningful, affordable, and guaranteed to make her feel special:

1. Flowers, or Better Yet—A Plant That Grows With Time

Yes, flowers are beautiful and totally acceptable. But if you want to make the moment last, consider a plant or tree instead. A few years ago, I ordered a small magnolia tree from 1-800 Flowers for my mom. It arrived in a box, barely two feet tall, and she planted it in her backyard. Now, three years later, it’s blooming and she still brings it up every spring. It’s the gift that keeps growing (literally) and brings joy long after the petals would’ve wilted.

2. Breakfast in Bed: The Old-School Classic

Growing up, Mother’s Day always started the same: me tiptoeing into the kitchen, making scrambled eggs or pancakes (questionable presentation), grabbing a flower from the yard, and sneaking into her room with a tray, balloons, and a handmade card. As I got older, the presentation improved but the idea stayed the same. It’s a moment of cozy, personal celebration that’s all about making her feel pampered from the second she wakes up.

Pro tip: Add her favorite coffee or tea, a fresh pastry, and a cute card to level it up.

3. A Pampering Experience: Give Her the Gift of Time for Herself

Moms are chronically busy and often put everyone else first. So give her a moment to be taken care of. Whether it’s a massage, a facial, a mani-pedi, or a full-on spa day, a gift card for self-care is always a good idea. Choose a place that feels special think cozy robes, fancy tea in the waiting room, mood lighting. Even better? Book it for her so she has to go.

Bonus idea: Put the gift card in a little self-care basket with a candle, chocolates, or a luxe body lotion.

Whether you’re handing her the keys to a Porsche or a breakfast tray with a single flower, the point is the same: to celebrate the incredible women who raised us, loved us, and shaped us. Show her that you see her. That you appreciate the big things, the small things, and everything in between.

And if you're lucky enough to celebrate with your mom this year, don’t forget to tell her you love her!