The 17 best Mother’s Day deals for when she says ‘don’t spend too much’
From a faux fur throw blanket to a massage gun, here are some practical and exciting gifts that celebrate your mom
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Many mothers will want one of two things for Mother’s Day: time with her family, or a moment of peace and quiet. But if you insist on showing up to brunch next Sunday with a physical item in tow, what do you do if your mom, like mine, says: “Get me anything, anything at all, just please don’t spend too much”?
Here at the Filter US, the Guardian’s home for helping you buy fewer, better things, we have some ideas. From a faux fur throw blanket to a percussive massage gun, we’ve selected exciting as well as practical gifts that will help your mom feel celebrated, and that all offer excellent value.
We’re not simply recommending these products because they’re on sale. These are items we have either tested or can vouch for based on personal experience – meaning that while our moms may tell us to gift “anything at all”, you can rest assured that thought and care have gone into it.
Cozy Earth Adjustable Bamboo Sleep Mask
This adjustable sleep mask is made (mostly) of bamboo and is both cooling and soft. Its Velcro fastener stays put even during a night of tossing and turning, and it creates a total blackout conducive to restful sleep. If the mom in your life struggles to get the recommended eight hours of shuteye either due to a busy schedule or fluctuating hormones, this could certainly help.
Shokz OpenFit 2+
Shokz open-ear headphones permit ambient noise and allow you to hear your own voice on calls, but also have excellent sound quality. They’re a great choice for a busy mom, or even a less-busy mom. In his review of 42 pairs of headphones, Simon Cohen, a reviewer for the Filter, praised these as “supremely comfortable”, and says “I’ve used them for whole days at a time, mostly because I forget I’m wearing them.”
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
As an outdoorsy mom myself, this backpack – one of our best-tested personal item bags – would top my most-wanted list. It was praised by the Filter reviewer Jessica Reyes for its array of pockets and for being “so, so pretty”. Bonus: the polyester is recycled.
Jonathan Adler Versailles Coaster Set
These porcelain coasters feature colorful, Escher-like patterns with gold details. One recipient told Ali Francis, a contributor for the Filter, that they are “bold, bright, and a great keepsake”.
Caraway 12-Piece Ceramic Set With Storage Organizers
In Bernadette Machard de Gramont’s quest for the best induction cookware, the Filter contributor found Caraway’s ceramic cookware set reigned supreme because “they’re extremely versatile – they went from the stovetop to oven (up to 550F), performing beautifully in almost all manner of cooking.”
Momcozy Stroller Organizer
For new moms, a particular hassle is transporting your baby from one point to another with a mountain of gear along for the ride. This stroller organizer keeps the essentials within reach (and out of the coveted storage cabin beneath the baby’s seat). I particularly appreciate the insulated drink holder to house both coffee and the baby’s bottle.
Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool And Air Glosser
Skipping a trip to the salon can be a gift in and of itself. Our colleagues at the Filter UK praised this multi-styler as “a well-designed tool with wet-to-dry air-styling and a dry-styling mode to refresh your look between wash days”.
Benvwe Faux Fur Throw Blanket
For an afternoon of reading or dozing on the couch, Lauren Gould on the Filter’s editorial team recommends this faux fur throw blanket, which is available in 13 colors and four sizes. With its bubble-like texture, it’s reminiscent of the trendy Lola blanket, and will add a fetching bit of texture to a room.
Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Percussion Massage Gun
Moms need a break. Specifically, after carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, they need a massage. The Filter UK recommends this Hyperice massage gun from a brand that produces “affordable massage guns that pummel above their price tag”.
1800Flowers Lovely Lavender Medley with Strawberries
Flowers and chocolate are classics for a reason – they hit every sensory note, from smell to taste, sight and touch. The elementary school teacher who recommended this gift told us: “I was definitely in shock and caught off-guard, but it made me feel very special.”
Foreo Luna 4 Face Cleansing Brush
This cleansing brush has both a cult following and the Guardian’s recommendation as a solid DIY alternative to a spa visit. It is designed to firm skin and prep it for skin care.
Lululemon Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 Waist Length
For Lauren Gould, the Filter US’s editorial coordinator, this base layer tops her list of running essentials. It retains its shape after years (and miles) of wear, it has stay-put thumb holes to stop it from riding up and it is designed to ward off sweat and odors. “I bought my first shirt years ago, and it still looks and feels as if I bought it yesterday,” Gould says. It comes in colors from jewelled magenta to black plum.
Le Creuset Signature Round Saucepan
This attractive saucepan, vetted by our colleagues at the Filter UK, comes in a rosy pink. Our writer says he appreciates “the thick, heavy iron pots for the way they retain heat and save on bills. As soon as eggs, pasta or veg come to the boil, I put the lid on and turn off the heat – and the food carries on cooking at and then just below boiling point for 10 minutes or more.”
For other Mother’s Day gift ideas, consider other items we’ve recommended from Le Creuset, such as the small cocotte for single-serve portions of mac and cheese and french onion soup, along with the Padma Lakshmi-approved Signature Oval Dutch Oven ideal for feeding the whole family.
Gap Heavyweight Easy Baggy Sweatpant Jeans
In my testing of the top sweatpant jeans, I found Gap’s heavyweight option to feel most plush and akin to pyjamas or sweatpants. The mom who loves to lounge yet look put-together will be grateful.
HexClad The HexMill Collection Bundle
“HexClad’s salt and pepper grinders are the best thing I’ve ever come across; they’re proper pricey but they’re mega,” according to Tom Kerridge, chef, restaurateur and author of Pub Kitchen. This sale includes two grinder sets – one intended to live in the kitchen, the other for the dining table.
Renpho Heating Pad
Maria Ricapito, a contributor for the Filter, recently vouched for the velour-lined device as the ultimate sleep-inducing accessory. “I know heating pads are known for helping with injuries, but it’s become more of a lifestyle for me,” she says.
Owlet Dream Duo
The Owlet Duo video monitor and smart sock tracks a baby’s breathing and oxygen levels when they’re asleep. Thanks to its user-friendly app and superior picture quality, the Guardian ranked it highly when reviewing the best baby monitors.
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