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13 Mother's Day gift ideas your wife will genuinely love in 2024

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She's the family compass, the keeper of schedules, the knower of the kids' favorite foods and the glue that keeps everything together. She's wife to you and mom to the kids, giving everything to the family with all she does. Mother's Day is the time to show her just how much she's appreciated and noticed. The right gift is an important way to make her feel special on May 12, when Mother's Day rolls around this year. And you know how the old saying goes: Happy wife, happy life. 

The best Mother's Day gift for your wife doesn't have to be lavish, but it does have to be thoughtful. After all, when it comes to thinking of you and the kids, she never misses a beat. Mother's Day is the time for you to celebrate her, so don't just settle on flowers or gift baskets. Whether you and your wife have celebrated five or 15 years of marriage or you've just gotten married, it's always a good time to let her know how you feel. Maybe your wife is pregnant and she's about to become a new mom. That's an even better reason to show her that you care!

With her in mind, we've curated our favorite Mother's Day gifts. They're thoughtful, clever and cute, and range from tech-based fitness trackers to home goods and everything in between. She deserves the very best this year. Show her that you thought it through! When you're done shopping for your wife, make sure you've gotten everything you need for your mom or grandmother with some of the best Mother's Day gifts under $100


Best Mother's Day gifts for your wife


Best time-saving hair tool for busy moms: Dyson Airwrap

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Dyson

Most moms don't have a lot of spare time for elaborate hair-styling sessions, which is exactly why the splashy Dyson Airwrap is the perfect Mother's Day gift. Part hair dryer, part styling tool, the Dyson Airwrap allows you to dry and style your hair all at once. It's a time-saver, and Dyson's technology uses less heat on hair. That means less damage to her hair.

Dyson is currently including a presentation case (worth $60) and a Dyson-designed paddle brush (worth $40) with purchase. 

The Dyson Airwrap is $599.


Best jewelry gift for mom: Pavoi hoop earrings

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Amazon

Looking for a Mother's Day gift idea that blends simplicity and style? Consider these trendy Pavoi hoop earrings. They'll help her stay stylish and comfortable even on the busiest days with little ones. Made of 14K gold-plated material, these hypoallergenic hoops offer a brilliant finish that's easy to pair with any look. 

With over 36,500 five-star ratings on Amazon, these earrings are not just popular but also affordable, making them a worry-free choice for any mom on the go.

A two-pack (gold and silver) of these earrings start for as little as $11 at Amazon.


For the fit mom: Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker

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Amazon/Whoop

If your Mother's Day giftee is big into fitness metrics and sleep optimization, Whoop is the fitness tracker for her.  

Whoop is a unique fitness tracker because it offers continuous tracking of physiological data, including heart rate, resting heart rate, skin temperature, blood oxygen levels, daily activities and sleep.  Because Whoop is insight-driven, Whoop uses your data to calculate which behaviors are hurting (or helping) fitness and sleep.  The waterproof battery pack is rechargeable on the go and offers days of battery life on a single charge.

The Whoop 4.0 is priced at $239 at Amazon. The purchase includes a 12-month subscription, which is required to use the device.


For the mom who loves candles: Ryan Porter 'Who Run The World? Moms' mimosa-scented candle

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Amazon

If she has a sense of humor and a love of candles, she'll absolutely love Ryan Porter's mom-themed candle. This candle will quickly become an essential for her home or office, delivering notes of a mimosa, mandarin, coconut, sandalwood and vanilla. The candle is made with natural soy wax and lead-free cotton wicks and burns for over 60 hours.

This Mother's Day candle is available for $26 at Amazon with a 10%-off coupon.


For the mom who loves to read: Book of the Month Club

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Book of the Month Club

She may have less time to read, but that doesn't mean she doesn't want to disappear into a great book when time allows. If finding time to read isn't the problem, finding the right book to read often is. 

That's where a subscription to the Book of the Month Club comes in. Get hard-cover books or audiobooks delivered to her doorstep, or Kindle-step, and let the pleasure reading begin. You can purchase subscriptions in three-, six- or twelve-month increments.

Subscriptions to the Book of the Month Club start at $60 for three months.


For the mom of twins: Brook & York Madeline two initial pendant necklace

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Brook & York

Brook & York's Madeline necklace features a 16-inch brass satellite chain with a 2-inch extender, complete with a lobster claw closure. The necklace comes with two 3/8" gold-filled, sterling silver or rose gold-filled discs, which can be personalized with the twins' initials.

This necklace is available at Brook & York for $87, which includes free shipping. It generally ships within 24 hours. 


For the mom who loves matching sets: Spanx AirEssentials lounge sets

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Spanx

Lounge sets have come a long way in recent years, and few companies are lounging as well or as comfortably as Spanx. The company's AirEssentials sets are made from finely knit, light-as-air fabric designed to move and stretch for easy movement. The luxuriously soft fabric is made to feel soft and silky against the skin. The drapey style is made to flatter most bodies. 

AirEssentials lounge sets are available at Spanx. With so many styles and colors to choose from, we've linked them all. Looking cute and feeling comfortable is an essential part of any mom's uniform. High-quality sets are on trend and will become an outfit staple immediately.


The Mother's Day gift the kids can get in on: Pandora mesh charm bracelet

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Pandora

New to Pandora's jewelry lineup, these mesh bracelets come in five metal choices and can be worn individually, together in a mixed-metal stack -- or there's another fun option. Pandora elevates personalization with its many clip-on charm options that can be chosen by yourself or the kids. You can add charms specific to her interests, which are linked at the bottom of Pandora's page. That way, the bracelet will represent both her personality and the kids'.

You'll need her wrist measurement, which may involve some fun sleuth work on your part.

Pandora's mesh bracelets are available starting at $70. 


For the woman who loves to garden: Pottery Barn gardening seat and tools

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Pottery Barn

If she loves to garden, she'll love this Pottery Barn gardening seat and detachable tote. The set comes with five hand tools, and the tote detaches and hangs from the seat, making for one versatile gift. The seat is low to the ground, allowing her to get into the weeds (literally). 

It's a thoughtful gift for the mom who loves to garden, one that's as practical as it is clever. 

This Pottery Barn gardening set is priced at $129 at Pottery Barn.


For the yoga-loving mom: Alo Airlift leggings

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Alo

Alo leggings are both breathable and soft and feature just enough compression and support to be comfortable. Known for their terrific fit and durability, a pair of Alo leggings will up her yoga game and bring more style to her om. 

Whether she's a yoga veteran or new to stretching out, she'll love having stylish, well-made and comfortable leggings.


The perfume lover's Mother's Day gift: Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede cologne

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Even if she has a signature scent, a Jo Malone cologne will be well received and appreciated. This scent is made from a combination of peony, red apple and suede, emitting a soft floral aroma that's both subtle and fragrant. 

The term "wear it well" has never been more accurate. This Jo Malone cologne is available at Nordstrom for a limited-time price starting at $24.

The soft floral notes of this cologne create a lovely aroma she'll be able to wear every day.

Jo Malone London candles and colognes have become synonymous with British style, making for an elegant Mother's Day gift any mom will appreciate.


For the wife who's always using her hands: L'Occitane hand cream trio: $33

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Amazon

Chances are, your wife is always spending time using her hands. Whether that means scrubbing dishes, cleaning up after the kids, working on her computer or cooking food, she's a busy woman. Help her heal cracked, painful hands with a set of luxurious hand creams.

These silky hand creams from L'Occitane come in a three-pack, so your wife can pick and choose which ones she'd like to use. Each is packed with ingredients to help heal dry hands with shea, almond and lavender scents. Your wife will be able to heal her dry hands with these rich, buttery lotions and she'll love that you thought of her. 


Best Mother's Day gift for your pregnant wife: Honest Beauty Pregnant + Pampered gift set: $75

Honest Beauty Pregnant + Pampered Gift Set
Honest Beauty

Being pregnant is a beautiful thing, but it can be a difficult journey. Make sure your wife can take care of herself with a gift set that has pampering in mind. This gift set comes with a variety of goodies that a pregnant wife will appreciate: soothing jelly, body oil, soaking salts, body butter, and balm for other parts of the body that get sore and swollen.

Your wife can sit back, relax and indulge in this spa package that's all about taking care of her so that she has the least amount of stress possible attached to bringing a baby into the world. She'll appreciate the thought and will love sliding into a warm bath with soaking salts all ready to go for her. 


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