
Every mother-daughter relationship can’t be as perfect as Lorelai and Rory’s — at least for the first 16 or so years of your life. During tweendom, we’re hardwired to think our moms are just out to embarrass us with their puppy-printed pajamas (you know it’s true, mom) in the carpool drop-off line and their constant need to check on us when we’re out with friends. But eventually, once we’re moved out of the house, we come to the realization that moms weren’t totally uncool at all. Rather, they were pretty fucking great.
So why, then, do we so often end up getting them such lame gifts this time of year? More often than not, when you Google search gifts for moms, you’ll find a blasé selection of kitchenware, slippers, and one too many monochrome sweater sets. Yawn. This year, instead of going the easy route and writing just another gifts-for-mom round-up, we’re dedicating this guide to what our moms really want.
Whether your mom is into traveling, mid-century design, the art of salad making, or The Go-Gos’ debut album (ahem, Lorelai), one of these 27 gift guide options will surely speak to her.
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Gemini Gemini Espresso Maker, $, available at MoMA Design Store

Simon Miller Cyrene Pant, $, available at Simon Miller

Away The Mini: The Mindfulness Set, $, available at Away

Abrams Publishing Salad For President: A Cookbook Inspired By Artists, $, available at Forty Five Ten

Le Labo ‘Neroli 36’ Eau de Parfum, $, available at Nordstrom

Baggu Standard Baggu, $, available at Lisa Says Gah

Farm To Table The Cook’s Box – Vegetarian, $, available at Farm To Table

Hi Stevie CBD Tincture, $, available at Hi Stevie

Eckhaus Latta x Ugg Brown & Off-White UGG Edition Block Boot, $, available at SSENSE

Serene House Ranger Essential Oil Diffuser, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Dr. Barbara Sturm Mini Calming Serum, $, available at Dr. Barbara Sturm

International Record Syndicate Go Go’s Vinyl Beauty and the Beat Original Recording, $, available at Amazon

Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Cosmetics Case, $, available at Neiman Marcus

Hay Blue Lid Carafe, $, available at Hay

& Other Stories Voluminous Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at & Other Stories

Slowdown Studio Colombo Throw, $, available at Need Supply

Nanor Dapper, $, available at Nanor

H&M Stoneware Mug, $, available at H&M

Little High Little Low ’80 Bruce Springsteen, $, available at Little High Little Low

Girlfriend Compressive High Rise Leggings, $, available at Girlfriend

The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease, $, available at Chillhouse

Zara Home Floral Embroidery Pajamas, $, available at Zara Home

Anthropologie Reusable Travel Flatware, $, available at Anthropologie

AllThingsHipAndCool Dragonfly Inn Key Tag, $, available at Etsy

Eloquii Ribbed Tank Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii

Everlane The Rain Boot, $, available at Everlane

Amy Sherman-Palladino Gilmore Girls Complete Season 1-7, $, available at Amazon
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