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As comfortable as a robe but with a bit more sartorial flair, Naadam’s The Essential $75 Cashmere Sweater makes a gorgeous gift. During testing we were happy to discover that this sweater felt luxuriously soft—despite its reasonable price. It comes in a bunch of colors and a wide range of sizes, so it can work for postpartum mothers and empty nesters alike. If you have a little more to spend and want to really wow her, the Naadam Cashmere Duster Cardigan (made of the same luxe cashmere) feels like a wearable blanket yet looks like an elegant cape.

This humongous scarf measures 54 by 108 inches—larger than a twin mattress! So it can act as a statement piece/neck warmer or, when called upon, a picnic blanket, a sunshade, a nursing cover, or even an emergency towel. These gauzy cotton scarves are super soft and come in a ton of hand-dyed colors, and—most importantly—they’re machine washable. But be aware that because they’re handmade, it can take a few weeks for them to ship.

On the surface Libro.fm is a lot like other audiobook services: A $15 monthly fee entitles subscribers to one title a month, plus a 30% discount on additional à la carte books. Listeners can return books not to their liking, and subscribers can cancel anytime without penalty. But that’s where the similarities end. Rather than supporting an oligopoly, Libro.fm lets customers choose an indie bookstore (by name or location) to support via their purchases. And the editorial content—including bookseller picks and themed reading lists—is far superior.

If your mom has even a glimmer of Stevie Nicks energy, she’ll love sashaying around in this breezy, one-size-fits-most Cotton Kaftan—the boho answer to the house dress. The construction is relatively simple: a rectangle of fabric with a reinforced V-neck, interior drawstring waist, kimono-like sleeves, and subtle side slits. It’s handmade in India of mulmul cotton, a fine, flowy fabric that gets softer with washing. Staff writer Samantha Schoech said she finds the longer, ankle-length kaftan more versatile, but there’s also a knee-length version. She wears hers as a beach cover-up, a nightgown, and even a sundress (and she owns three, so one is always laundered and ready to wear).

Remember ironing botanicals between two sheets of wax paper and giving it to your mom? These comfy bamboo socks—which are dyed by hand using pigments from plants like cosmos, marigolds, and red rice—are the grown-up version of that childhood gift. Each super-soft pair is slightly different, and they’re all as vibrant as wildflower fields. They come with hand-washing instructions, but our tester threw them in the machine, and though they did fade a little, they were no worse for wear.

Getting a meal on the table every evening is no joke—unless you’re asking Rachel Levin and Tara Duggan, the authors of Steamed: A Catharsis Cookbook. The premise is simple: Each recipe (there are 50) is intended to relieve stress while the meal is being prepared. Think Pounded Chicken Parmesan and Ripped Bread Salad. Gimmicky? Perhaps—if the recipes weren’t so great or the writing so undeniably funny. The Spatchcoked Grilled Chicken—in the Anger Management section—was flavorful, with delectably crisp skin. And the Naptime Lemon-Chamomile Tea Cake—from the Chill the F Out section—had subtle but glorious herbal notes, and the prep was mollifying.

In some stages of motherhood, a quick shower is the most “me time” a mom will get. The harried hero you know may appreciate the unusual beauty of Mater Re-Bar Rope Soap—one-of-a-kind, terrazzo-inspired bars strung along a coconut husk rope. In her Brooklyn studio, Mater Soap founder Addison Walz molds together cut ends from the manufacture of the brand’s more traditional bars. They’re made from a blend of natural oils (olive, coconut, castor, avocado) and butters (shea, mango). The Re-Bar Rope Soap—which can be looped over a shower valve or bath spout—gets softer and prettier with each lather.

Give the gift of good hair days in a few seconds flat with this excellent accessory. The newish Day Rate Beauty Petite Power Pin comes in nearly a dozen sizes, and there are 11 colors to choose from, so they can blend in with or stand out against any hair color. Supervising editor Hannah Morrill reports that just one 5.5-inch pin (in prosecco) is enough to tame her thick, medium-length hair. She says the technique takes a little practice, but the end result is more elegant than her go-to “mom bun.”

Whether the mom you love is at work on her next masterpiece or just the parent tasked with keeping everyone’s schedule straight, she’ll likely appreciate a lovely and personal notebook. This custom beauty from Papier has a two-tone hardback cover, and you can choose the colors. It also has 96 pages of lined, plain, or bullet-dotted paper to house her musings, keen observations, and grocery lists. You can monogram the front cover so everyone knows it’s hers. Or you could give it a boring label, like “Taxes,” so no one will bother to read it.

Cloth napkins can transform even the most mundane meal into a fancy-feeling affair. There’s one problem—most become marred with unsightly stains after just a few dinners. That’s why these screen-printed napkins from June & December are such a find. And each flour-sack cotton napkin is reversible, with two illustrations (wild carrot and alfalfa, dandelion and clover sprig). They are preshrunk and machine washable, and it’s even safe to iron and bleach them—which editor Hannah Morrill has done without the napkins showing any fading.

Depending on how deep in the mom trenches your recipient happens to be, her own sleepwear is likely the last thing on her mind. Change that up by giving her a flowy white cotton nightgown. The Victorian-style offerings from Heirloom Art Co. are just right for glamorously streaming Netflix after the kids go to bed. They’re perfect for waltzing around in the wee hours of the morning like a modern-day Jane Austen heroine. And they’re great under a cardigan when you need to hop in the car to do a school drop-off. These versatile gowns are unlined and not entirely opaque, so they’re subtly sexy, and they come in a number of lengths and sleeve options to suit your mom’s style.

We’ve tried countless great coffee subscriptions, but for the caffeine-craving mama with a global palate, your best bet is the Atlas Coffee Club. Each monthly delivery hails from a different country, many of which are less-customary coffee destinations, such as India and Nicaragua. Atlas works directly with local farmers, so bean production can get creative; one recent project lauded by supervising editor Ben Keough used anaerobic fermentation to extract more unusual flavors from an uncommon Indian coffee. You choose whether to send a 12-ounce bag monthly or bimonthly, and each one arrives with a postcard featuring trivia about that country’s coffee industry. Your mom can choose her preferred roast and grind specifications.

If your mom would enjoy working out in the yard untethered by earbuds, or if she just needs a way to bring some jazz to a picnic, a portable Bluetooth speaker is the perfect gadget. Our favorite is the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3, which offers clear, full sound and is nearly unbreakable (it survived a 5-foot drop, no problem). And this model is small, so it’s easy to take on any journey. If that journey is just to the shower, this speaker is also waterproof.

With all the comfort of an oversize tee but exuding a far cuter aesthetic, these jersey pajamas from Eberjey were among our absolute favorites from testing. After using them for over three years, our staff tester reports that they still fit properly and feel soft, showing only minimal wear. The set offers several mix-and-match options for the tops and bottoms (you can choose short sleeves or long, with either shorts or pants). And these PJs come in more than a dozen pretty colors to suit any mom on your list.

The pleasure of receiving a bundle of blossoms is nearly unparalleled. We get a jolt of energy every time we walk through a room and see cut flowers in a vase. Rather than presenting Mom with just one bouquet, though, why not give her six months or even a year’s worth of joy? The Bouqs Company, our pick for the best online flower delivery service, offers subscriptions for classic or seasonal arrangements that arrive weekly, twice monthly, or monthly. The first bouquet comes with a simple, clear glass vase. But you could also buy her a handblown Aurora Pill Vase to house the forthcoming bounty of blossoms.

Every mom deserves a luxurious self-care moment, and this at-home pamper set from Kate McLeod will elevate your own mom’s game. The set includes a horsehair-and-sisal body brush, which gently exfoliates. And there’s also a solid lotion “body stone,” which softens on contact with skin to dispense a delicious-smelling formula of cocoa butter, almond oil, apricot oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil. The whole thing comes packaged in a pretty makeup bag, so she won’t have trouble finding it among her other bathroom items. Supervising editor Daniela Gorny credits the set with keeping her skin soft, even in the California desert she calls home.

Many moms know the struggle of trying to finish a cup of coffee in one sitting. But she shouldn’t have to settle for a lukewarm brew. Enter the Ember Mug². Of the mug warmers we tested, this model was the most portable because its heat source is battery powered and built into the base, rather than being a plug-in hot plate. Mom can adjust the temperature of her java using the Ember app on her smartphone. The mug cannot be run in the dishwasher, so make it a better gift by routinely hand-washing it for her.

If you’re the offspring of a literature-loving mom, we’re guessing she worships at the altar of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. This hardback annotated edition of the 1925 classic is a rich and satisfying update. The book includes an extensive introduction, and it’s enriched throughout with newly gleaned insights drawn from both biographical research and an examination of Woolf’s earlier drafts. This version is also dotted with 150 illustrations, including paintings, a map of Clarissa Dalloway’s London, and relevant archival photographs. For there she was, indeed.

The mom in your life deserves—nay, needs—a warm pair of slippers to travel around the house in style. Get her these lightweight, breathable wool slippers from Glerups, among the best we’ve ever tested. Made from just one piece of felt, they’re less prone to splitting or degradation than other felted-wool slippers. And they’re easy to slide on and off, so your mom won’t have to bend down. For the mom with consistently chilly ankles, Glerups also makes a felted-wool boot. Both are also available in rubber-soled versions, which can be worn inside and outside the house.

A digital photo frame can serve as a direct link between you and your mom, allowing you to send new photos right to her mantle, no matter how far away she lives. The Aura Carver, one of our favorite digital photo frames, is easy to set up, and it has a sharp, vivid display. Also, it works seamlessly on Android and iOS through a proprietary app. Simply upload your photos through the app (this makes Aura especially good for documenting Little League triumphs and other fleeting-but-important moments you’d like to share), and they’ll show up in the frame. One tip: After you get the frame, start contributing photos, so when your mom opens the package and powers up the Aura, the snaps will be ready and waiting.

The mama who loves espresso drinks will enjoy and likely use this gift every morning for years. After more than 80 hours of research and testing, we think the Breville Bambino Plus makes the best espresso at home: It’s easy to use, yet it produces consistently rich shots and perfectly steamed milk. And with its sleek, compact design, this machine will look pretty in any kitchen that’s lucky enough to have it.

For the mom who likes spending time in the backyard or on the patio, a portable fire pit will help extend her outdoors time well into the evening. One of our favorites is the Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit, which, when operated correctly, burns wood with almost no detectable smoke. The airflow created by the stove’s double-walled design intensifies the heat of the fire, so it’s more efficient and less smoky.

There are few pleasures on earth that are better than padding around your home in a soft robe on a lazy morning—with a cup of coffee in hand and no jeans or obligations in sight. The mom in your life deserves such a moment, and you can supply the uniform (even if you can’t guarantee the other elements). We tested dozens of robes, and this Turkish cotton model is one of our favorites. The robe is lightweight, and it comes in a wide range of women’s sizes (from XS to 2X), two lengths (long or short), and almost a dozen colors. For another $12, the robe can be personalized with your mom’s initials or a cheeky nickname, and there are lots of fun fonts and thread hues to choose from.

This little light catcher will add some magic to any space. Just suction it onto the window, and when the sun hits the solar battery, the crystals will start to rotate, refracting sunlight around the room and transforming it into a rainbow wonderland. To see it in action, check out this video.

What your mom really deserves is a weeklong stay at a fancy resort. But she’ll no doubt also appreciate an exceptionally nice bath (unless you can swing that spa weekend, in which case, do that!). For an elevated experience, we love Lush’s Bath Bombs, the very best we tested. They “explode” as soon as they hit the water, filling the tub with gorgeous, shimmering shades, long-lasting fragrance, and skin-soothing oils. To summarize: The mom in your life will emerge from the tub extremely relaxed.

Supervising editor Marilyn Ong recommends the Google Nest Hub Max for moms who spend a lot of time in the kitchen. With the Max, your mom can upload family photos to use as screen savers, and she can watch shows or listen to music or podcasts while cooking. She can also access all of her favorite recipes—this device has a recipe search function baked in. In our testing, we found the Max was better than the Amazon Echo Show at walking us through cooking instructions step by step. (And the Max has gesture control, so your mom won’t have to touch the screen with dirty hands.)

Yes, buying your mom an apron might seem a little Leave It to Beaver. But the absurdly comfy Rough Linen Original Pinafore Apron is good for anyone who spends time in the kitchen, regardless of how much they cook. (Even someone who’s just “supervising” risks being splattered.) A rectangle of fabric with two straps and big pockets, the Original Pinafore Apron looks less “prissy apron” and more “artsy smock,” yet it’s actually really well designed. It’s loose in all the right places, but it won’t slip around as she moves. When testing the apron, we also liked the two giant hip pockets, which can fit everything from a phone to folded dish towels.

A common rite of adulthood involves parents passing down a well-used Le Creuset vessel to children who are leaving the nest. (An equally common occurrence: children sneaking a piece or two into a moving box and claiming, when caught, “I have no idea how that got in there.”) We say it’s time to turn the tide by giving the mom in your life Le Creuset’s Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 5½-Quart Round French Oven—the upgrade pick in our guide to the best Dutch ovens. It’s large enough for soups and stews, and it makes great no-knead bread, too. Any mom who loves to cook will find herself repeatedly reaching for her Le Creuset all year long.

We wouldn’t try to talk you out of getting your mother a gift certificate to a spa, but we would suggest you bundle it with a DIY spa kit. The Evanhealy French Rose Clay Mask—with pink kaolinite clay and Moroccan rhassoul lava clay—is easy on most skin types. Just mix about a teaspoon with water to create a grown-up style mud mask; the clay’s minerals are said to draw impurities like sebum and blackheads to the skin’s surface. And if your mom applies it before slipping into a tub filled with Dr Teal’s Soothe & Sleep Foaming Bath, she’ll have all the makings of a blissful afternoon. The best part of this spa kit? Relaxation doesn’t happen just once a year—your mom should be able to find an hour here and there to unwind whenever the mood strikes.

For many moms, a handbag is less an accessory than a utilitarian carryall—used to tote everything they could possibly need in a day, including sunscreen, hair ties, a water bottle, and an emergency PB&J. This year, upgrade your own mom’s go-everywhere, do-everything bag to the Cuyana Classic Easy Tote, one of our favorite tote bags. This bag can hold a lot and still look chic. It has short and long handles, so your mom can clasp it by hand or swing it over her shoulder. And interior ties transform it into a bundled, bucket-style bag for days when she’s carrying less. Make it even more special by adding a monogram.

Whether your mom dreams of Olympic glory or just likes to jog around the neighborhood, you can help make her workouts more pleasant with a pair of JBL Reflect Aero TWS earbuds. The best workout headphones we’ve found, they provide great sound and excellent noise cancellation. And they’re sweatproof, with easy-to-use (if somewhat limited) controls. Best of all, they stay put during even the bounciest workouts. With eight hours of battery life, they’ll last for a marathon and then some.

Affordable and understated, these custom bracelets feature a dainty silver or gold chain, and they come in several lengths to perfectly fit the recipient’s wrist. You can get the bracelet with just one gem (maybe her birthstone, or perhaps a stone in her favorite color) or several. If you don’t know your mom’s wrist size, you may be able to figure it out by measuring a bracelet or watch she already owns.

A super-sharp knife set will elevate your mom’s cooking experience—especially if she spends a lot of time in the kitchen. During our testing, we found that the Wüsthof Classic Ikon 7-Piece Walnut Block Knife Set was the best one. This set includes the most-useful kitchen knives, as well as pull-apart shears, a honing steel, and an attractive storage block.

If the mom in your life loves to bike and routinely carries a purse, a baguette, and a blanket, consider getting her a bicycle basket. We particularly like these from Baba Tree. Each basket is handwoven in Ghana from locally sourced straws, so this gift is not only utilitarian but also beautiful and unique. And it’s a cinch to put on and take off: Two adjustable leather straps secure the basket to a bike’s handlebars.

Being a mom is a wonderful experience, but it’s also a relentless and exhausting one. You may fool yourself into believing that you can give Mom a “night off” at home by pouring her a glass of wine, drawing her a bath, and giving her space. But it will be hard to keep her from responding to that little voice screaming, “Mommmmmmy!” Instead, give the mom you love a night (or the entire weekend) away from it all: A one-night stay at a luxury hotel (ideally somewhere with a bathtub and a nice view) would be the perfect escape. We’ve used Hotel Tonight to find last-minute, reduced-rate hotel rooms close to home (and, despite the name, the site does allow for planning ahead). Bonus points if the house is spotless when Mom returns.

Whether the mom in your life is a toast devotee or a baker who enjoys using scrumptious ingredients, chances are good she’ll love receiving a beautiful bundle of jams. We Love Jam’s customizable assortment is one of our favorite gift-basket ideas, thanks to the high-quality jams and the pretty packaging. To make the gift even more special, include a card with a personal message during checkout.

These zippered pouches will be a godsend for your favorite mom, regardless of whether she needs to better organize a baby stroller, a tea drawer, or a carry-on. Each set of three features a small, medium, and large pouch in a cheery print. And since they’re made from machine-washable fabric and have a water-resistant lining, she won’t have to be too cautious: Spilled applesauce, smeared lipstick, and leaky sunscreen should all wash right out.

The facts are the facts: Moms can never have too much “me time” … or too many small bowls. To elevate her yogurt from simple snack to refined dessert, give your mom this set of two translucent, handblown glass bowls from Tuscany. These dishwasher-safe vessels come in four colors, and you can choose either the flat or the (pricier) footed version. We think any mom will find these faceted treasures ideal for holding everything from nuts and olives to pistachios and gumdrops.

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