
Mother’s Day is coming up in just a few weeks (Sunday, May 10th to be exact), so we’ve collected some fun gift ideas we’ll love. Of course, if you have a complicated relationship with this holiday please feel free to skip it. But for those who are interested, here are 15 ideas for the moms and moms in your life…

a gorgeous cheese board It’s ready to eat, with herb chevre, strawberry rhubarb jam, chocolate almonds and many other sweet and savory treats. $165. (Or An Avocado-Toast Basket$80.)

everyday nail polish$20, and a plan to cut each other’s nails.

a beautiful digital frame This makes it easy to share and display your favorite photos, from $179. My mom, my Aunt Lulu, and I all have one. Love Them. Bonus: Get $25 Off this frame With code CUPOFJO.

A great sweatshirt for npr moms among us. $45. (via Abhay)

A cult-favorite tomato candle It’s earthy, spicy and smells like stepping into a summer vegetable garden. (My friend was burning this in her house last night and I couldn’t stop saying how incredible it smelled.) $64.

A dreamy green mug She will arrive every morning. (It also comes nine other beautiful colors.) $44.

a big bunch of peoniesArguably the world’s loveliest flower, from $77…

…Or marshmallow Flower$41, if he’s a dessert lover. (via Abhay)

diamond pajamas$119, or PJs for dog momsOn sale for $56.

summer scent That it will reach $115 every day. I love this vanilla salt. Or this sample setSo she can choose the scent that suits her mood, $72. Bonus: Get 20% off Alice products at Amazon with code EBCUPOFJO (Valid through Monday, April 27; not stackable with other discounts.)


I’m not crafty/artsy at all, but I’ve been watching reruns of 30 Rock while coloring Paris street scenes pictures It feels like a dream. Too, Tokyo And new york And market day. $20.

A Floral Tin of Levain CookiesWhich are delicious and as big as bricks. $69.

a hat So he can have some quiet time, $36.

a donation in his name Planned ParenthoodWhich provides essential health care and sex education to millions of people around the world.

a sheet List all the reasons you love him, $7, or coffee, lunch, dinner, a movie, or hanging out together. Writes, “I just want to feel remembered and know that there is a place for me in my children’s lives.” laurel paintinWho calls herself a “quality-time mom.” Don’t we all? xoxo
PS The best thing my mother did as a parent, and a parenting realization that really impressed me. Plus, three complicated mother/daughter relationships.
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