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And also if she pulls the ol’ “I don’t need anything” trick.

We all know that "I already have everything! I don't need you to get me anything!" routine. Or perhaps your mom seemingly already owns every last object on earth and it's pretty tough to find her something new for any gift-gifting holiday. Welp, I've got some news for you. I rounded up some fun, surprising, or just plain useful gifts — including some I've given to my own mom with much fanfare! Turns out there are some things mom doesn't already have.

Promising review: "I suffer from very sensitive and very dry skin, especially during winter. I can't use most products, though, because my skin is super picky and will react badly to them the majority of the time. At first, I was hesitant to try this milk because it also has a fragrance. However, I decided to give it a shot, and to my surprise, not once did my skin react badly. This milk makes my hands very smooth for hours. It's non-greasy and smells delicious. It smells like a real banana, not that fake chemical stuff. I usually don't like anything that's banana-scented either, so this should speak volumes." —i_am_me

This small biz specializes in very flavorful coffee and always has fun packaging, making it an excellent gift! I gave my Evil Dead–obsessed brother the Army of Dark Chocolate one a few Christmases ago and he loved it. 

Get it from Bouqs for $124 (available in more options).

Promising review: "I just received the package today with four pop-up cards I'll be sending out for Mother's Day. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!! As you can see, they stand on their own, and they are well-made. They look amazing, display, and feel extra special to open. You're going to pay about the same amount in a store for just a regular card. Why not make it extra special?! I usually send real flowers, but this year I'm sending these! The note cards and envelopes match with the same beautiful details. I highly recommend these cards for someone who is looking to do something unique without breaking the bank." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in several variations). 

Promising review: "This patio umbrella is very beautiful. It has many very nice colors for you to choose from. It's made from 100% polyester material that is very durable. The solar lights make it very unique, it is perfect for my backyard. The size is pretty big (15 feet) and can cover a large area to provide enough shade, it's great for you to enjoy the sunny days without worrying about sunburn. It is very easy to set it up. It is not very heavy and very stable with a sturdy base. I am very happy with this purchase." —Amy

Promising review: "These are so fun! I love taking them to the lake. They are a bit slippery, which can make shuffling hard, but worth it for the waterproof aspect. They are pretty durable!" —Abby Marsing

And if you're an UNO family, check out this waterproof UNO deck!

It comes with two of Brightland’s most beloved oils — Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Ardor Chili Olive Oil.

This is part of a larger hair accessories release with Goody and Wet Brush, and many of the items are now sold out! I have this keychain and it's the perfect size and in the iconic pattern!

This gives you access to crowd-sourced creative images or create your own with an app. 

Promising review: "I got one of these as a gift and then bought one for another family member. Such a fun and bright way to liven a room, especially for the artsy ones!!" —kaitlyn

You can ALSO use this for pics of humans! You'll customize, then add to cart. Just keep in mind it normally takes a few weeks. 

Promising review: "This is absolutely hilarious and amazing! 10/10 would recommend." —Bijou

Promising review: "This is a great addition to my book collection. Stamp quality is amazing. The price is perfect. I love the font. It’s a perfect size to fit near my books." —Paiser

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 26 styles).

Promising review: "Beautiful quality stickers! Soooo scary cute …small size book but filled to the brim with stickers!!👌🏼" —Deb A.

Promising review: "It works, and it is sooooo cute! I love its little face and flower! I bought one for each of my daughters-in-law, and they love them, too." —BB

Promising review: "I LOVE these! They’re so cute, the colors are vibrant, and they match the photo almost exactly. I love that you can switch out the scents or even use essential oils to add your own. Because of this, they should last a long time! Definitely worth the money." —Jenna Waller

Cornbread 26 Food Co. is an NYC-based catering company owned by couple Claude and Craig (they met on Claude's birthday of May 26, hence the 26 in the name!) who grew a business for their love of entertaining. But lucky for everyone not based in NYC, you buy can their goods online!

Promising review: "The classic cornbread madeleines are a most delicious treat! Perfect sweetness, perfect texture and perfect corn taste!" —Alderfer

Get a six-pack from Cornbread 26 Food Co. for $11.98 (Shop Pay available).

Friendship Lamps is a Kansas-based small biz specializing in this product.

Promising review: "I got this gift for my mother's birthday. I purchased the group of three and then my mom sent the other two to my sister and I. We each are different colors, so we know who touched the lamp when it lights up (customizable). I know it might seem unnecessary to people, because it's the 21st century and we have phones — you can just text someone that you miss them —but this gift adds something to your home and to your connection with friends/family who live far away. Unlike texting/calling, this is a gift that can show other people that you are thinking about them. You can customize how long the light stays on after someone has touched the lamp, which is also nice. My mom loved it!" —Leah

Get a set of two from Amazon for $168.05 (available in other quantities, and also in other styles).

Promising review: "I could not love this more! It’s adorable, high quality, and I love it so much I’m ordering a second one for my office." —Lindsay K.

Get it from Amazon for $60 (available in other sets and also in individual flavors).

I grabbed this before the new Jonathan Adler x Michael's collab and it's a really nice pillow. It *is* lighter than other designer home pillows but there's no scrimping on the quality of the case from the tassels to the dogs' embroidered details. It's so cute!

The author Rosie Grant collected 40 recipes from across the globe and interviewed the recipe creators' family members as a sweet (in more ways than one) tribute! 

Promising review: "This is an absolutely beautiful idea and a very well made and thoughtful cookbook with wonderful recipes. If you have ever loved to make cherished recipes that were handed down or wish you had a grandma who handed down family recipes to you then this is perfect for you. I especially love reading the touching stories about each person that goes along with them. It feels so much more special than googling a random recipe." —Alie

The company provides the paint and a code to use their tech to turn any pet photo into a "paint by number" template, so you will need a printer to generate the image! 

Promising review: "This was so much fun! I tried three different photos in the tool they give you. It shows you a preview of each painting, which is really helpful when deciding which image to go with. Not every picture came out as good, so definitely try a few! Easy to use, and fun to paint — excited to frame it! Actually have some paint left over and will try to do another one!" —Jonathon Kebert

Promising review: "Such a fun honey holder that I bought three more as gifts. Love it!" —Joy Cerise

Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this cutting board. It is made so well and looks so expensive. Every time I have guests, I will use it as serving tray or display for charcuterie and I always get compliments on it." —Lorrin Farrell

Get it from Amazon for $31.63 (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price). 

Promising review: "My gal was immediately smitten with these kittens! These nail files are the cat's meow! Functional AND adorbs!!! We both purr-sonally recommend them!" —OBX Ben

Get a three-pack from Uncommon Goods for $16 (available in puppy or kitten designs).

Note: heated compresses can actually help relieve discomfort from styes and pink eye! Read more about styes and warm compresses at NYU Langone.

Promising review: "This not only helped me get rid of my stye… it helps with headaches too!! And you don't have to warm it up yourself! It automatically does it when you open the package!" —Alisonjanefits

Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $24.99.

Read more about how Epsom salts can help with muscle pain at Cleveland Clinic.

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has this to say about them: "I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days!"

Promising review: "Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation, and they definitely felt good on our feet!" —KS2018

Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $8.81. 

You'll also get two 8-inch extension straps and a 28-inch strap for creating a unique-to-you fit!

Promising review: "The cordless knee massager with heat provided excellent relief prior to my total knee replacement. Since my TKR, I’ve been enjoying the comfort of the massage feature as my knee heals from surgery. This product stays charged for a long time and is portable, so it can be used while traveling or working. My only regret is not finding this product sooner. It's great and works well." —Donna

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (also available individually).

This clock has a rechargeable battery, and they're continuously adding new quotes to its library — just connect it to Wi-Fi to receive the updates (no subscription needed)!

Promising review: "Love everything about this. The attention to detail and craftsmanship is exquisite! This was a gift to myself as an avid book-lover." —Haley Murph

Get it from Amazon for $209+ (available in two sizes).

That's me wearing this shirt on a hike in Costa Rica because I'm a diva like that. It's from my pal's Etsy shop Darling of Whatever, which specializes in fun shirt designs.

Get it from Darling of Whatever on Etsy for $35 (available in unisex sizes S–4XL and six colors, and as a sweatshirt).

My colleague Heather Braga gave this to her mom: "It's been such a hit! All you have to do is fill the stand with water, dip the bamboo brush in, and start creating! It's surprisingly super soothing and is great because you don't have to think long and hard about what to draw since it disappears anyway! It's a great practice in the "art of letting go" and is honestly a lovely way to spend an hour unwinding. My toddler also loved playing with it during our last visit to their house — he was so enamored by the fact that he could draw with water and watch it disappear."

Promising review: "I work at a college in an environment where I am stressed out a lot, but I also have a lot of stressed-out college students in my office! The Buddha Board is incredibly soothing to 'paint' on (only requires water and helps remind me that tough days will fade away just like my artwork does. Several of my coworkers have this in their offices, too. And, of course, it's great when you're not stressed out too — just fun to play with!" —Violet Kayjee

There are also postcards, letters, and other knickknacks to help you solve the mystery. Check out a TikTok about the book here.

Promising review: "I rarely post reviews; there doesn't ever seem to be anything I can add that hasn't already been said by some other reviewer. That's probably true in this case as well, but I'm not letting it stop me this time. S. is truly a delight. I haven't been this excited by a book in ages. S. is the first non-ebook I've purchased in a very long time, and I'm loving every minute I spend with it." —Corey Punches

Psst, if she's into solving mysteries and puzzles but has a shorter attention span, consider snagging Murdle for her!

I tried these from Goldbelly last summer and [insert worst expletive imaginable], they were so delicious. I probably think about them once a month. STILL. I'm not a huge cream cheese fan, but this cream cheese frosting is the perfect balance to where it feels rich but still light and coconut-y. Sigh. Now I want one after writing this. 

FYI, Goldbelly ships food from all over the country (including from lots of famous places), so if her speed is more savory and sandwich-y, I can NOT recommend a Central Grocery muffaletta shipped from the New Orleans storefront enough. (I've had it both in New Orleans and from Goldbelly, the quality is the same!)

Get nine cupcakes from Goldbelly for $119.95 (also available as a cake).

This book is chock-full of historical facts and context, but it's written in a super engaging narrative that'll keep you saying, "Just one more chapter before bed." You'll learn about the local activists and business people who made all this happen, and about all kinds of business practices that'll make you say, "WHAT" in 2026. 1978 (which your mom was likely alive during) wasn't even that long ago!

Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ or Bookshop (to support local book sellers) for $15.83+.

MTLove Design is a small business that sells custom products. 

Promising review: "I love my case! It’s so nice and the pictures are so high quality!!" —Rosario

Get it from MTLove Design for $10.01+ (available in many Samsung and iPhone types and up to 10 photos). 

This phone case belongs to my friend/BuzzFeed shopping contributor Courtney Hayes and features her two dogs Ethel and Daphne!

Get it from Casetify for $64+ (available for a variety of phone types and in grip stands and cardholder stands). 

Promising review: "This box is so gorgeous! Bright and colorful and weighted at the bottom so she can stand up well on the counter. Just buy a standard box of Kleenex and put the tissues directly into the plastic insert. These are Kleenex brand and make a nice pouf on the skirt." —Nancy

* The Best Mother’s Day Gifts To Give In 2026

* Hilarious Mother’s Day Gifts That’ll Probably Make Her Laugh Out Loud

* Things From Amazon That Make Perfect Mother's Day Gifts 

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Elizabeth Lilly is a deputy editorial director with more than a decade of lifestyle journalism spanning a range of subjects under her (tool) belt that includes four and a half years at a home improvement magazine. 

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.