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21 Practical Mother's Day Gifts She'll Actually Use

We've rounded up some of the best mom-approved gifts that aren't just robes or slippers.

By Emily Spain, Marenah Dobin, Kristine Fellizar, Ella Chakarian, Megan Gray Apr 27, 2021 8:15 PM
| Updated Apr 22, 2025 8:07 PM
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Mother's Day is right around the corner, and although we personally would love to receive a plush robe as a gift, your mom probably doesn't want to fake another surprised reaction when she realizes you got her yet another robe for Mother's Day. Let's face it, the best gifts are the ones they'll reach for every single day, and not something that will collect dust in the closet. That's where we come in. 

Since we're all about helping you find the perfect gifts to give the people in your life, we did some treasure hunting for you and rounded up some unique and practical gift ideas that will make your mom's life so much easier. See below for all the practical gifts that mom will genuinely enjoy opening this Mother's Day.

The Best Practical Mother's Day Gifts

Skechers Premium Leather Slip-ins Snoop One - OG

These shoes are designed for you to slip your foot in hands-free. A bonus for moms with their hands full.

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag with Long Strap 1L

Grab this versatile belt bag for your mom to keep her essentials close and hands-free. Plus, it comes in so many cute colors.

Clarins Mother's Day Kit

Give your mom this limited-edition 4-piece set of Clarins' favorites and await the hugs. It includes anti-aging essentials, a nourishing lip oil, volumizing mascara, and a large cosmetic pouch for carrying it all around.

Bogg Bag Original Bogg Bag

Use the Bogg Bag Original Bogg Bag at the pool or the beach. It's waterproof, durable, and easy to clean. These beloved bags have a devoted following (I use mine for all my kids' swimming stuff and anything muddy), and they're available in tons of colors.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

K18's iconic hair masks uses the only patented bioactive peptide treatment clinically proven to reverse hair damage, so it's no wonder why the brand is so popular among many. Our personal favorite K18 product? This Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask that reviewers say "transformed" their tresses. We're sure your mom will totally fall in love with it.

Beachwaver B1 Rotating Curling Iron

If your mom loves a salon visit for voluminous curls or waves that last, bring the salon to her with this Beachwaver B1 Rotating Curling Iron. It's a super functional, easy-to-use gift for mom that she can use to achieve glam curls or beach waves.

Happy Sailed Womens Casual Jumpsuits

Looking for a cute, practical gift for a mom-to-be? This popular onesie is so easy to wear and style (whether you're pregnant or not). This jumpsuit is stretchy, includes adjustable straps, and has pockets for ultimate functionality and comfort.

Coach Outlet Gallery Tote In Signature Canvas

Your mom will grab for this Coach tote bag everywhere she goes. It's a spacious tote for all of mom's essentials, without skimping out on style. The look is also currently on sale for $129 instead of the usual $378 price.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

For flawless skin that lasts all day, you should check out this matte foundation. It offers medium to full coverage with a velvety finish and can even blur pores, fine lines, and wrinkles.

L'Occitane Arlésienne Eau De Toilette

My mother is super picky, but every Mother's Day she asks for this fragrance. It's a subtle, floral scent (which is why she loves it), and she raves that it lasts all day.

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Joy Productivity Planner

Moms are some of the busiest individuals out there, which means a beautiful planner like this one will be used on a daily basis. We love Papier's dreamy designs and the quality of their notebooks and planners.

Shinery Radiance Jewelry Wash

Keeping her jewelry shiny and bright will never be easier than with Shinery's Radiance Jewelry Wash. It's basically a gentle hand wash that effortlessly cleans jewelry while you wash your hands.

MoKo Sunglasses Organizer with 5 Slots

Speaking of gifts for someone who loves to travel, this versatile glasses case has up to five slots for mom to pack a couple of sunnies, her regular glasses and maybe some jewelry as well. 

Dash Safe Vegetable Slicer

This vegetable slicer with over 14,000 five-star reviews on Amazon will make slicing vegetables so much easier and safer. It features over 30 slicing options, comes in multiple colors, and it's on sale now for $33. 

Cinema Secrets Pro Cosmetics Professional Kit

Makeup gurus swear by Cinema Secrets for keeping their makeup sponges and brushes clean and sanitary. With this kit, you can help mom keep her trusted makeup applicators clean to prevent breakouts and ensure flawless makeup application. Just dip your brushes in the magical solution and you can say goodbye to pore-clogging dirt, oil and germs.

LINKChef Immersion Blender

Blend, chop, whisk, froth, and more with this handheld immersion blender. Adjustable speeds, durable stainless steel blades, and multiple attachments make this an essential kitchen tool for any busy mom.

 

TaskRabbit Gift Card

Whether she needs help moving, fixing a piece of furniture or mounting a TV, your mom can schedule a TaskRabbit to come and help her with any task.

Hairitage Comin’ In Hot Hair Dryer

Every mom deserves a quality hair dryer. This sleek and lightweight dryer caters to all hair types by offering a range of heat and speed settings. Additionally, it features Ion Technology to produce more shine and less frizz.

Ocushield Anti Blue Light Screen Protector for iPhone

In addition to disrupting sleep, blue light can cause headaches, eye irritation, fatigue, and many more bothersome and harmful effects. Ocushield's screen protectors for phones, computers, and tablets help block up to 90% of harmful blue light emissions. Ever since we put their screen protectors on our phone and computer, we've noticed less eye strain and better sleep patterns. 

Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant

What mom wouldn't want a fresh pair of Lululemon's incredibly soft, stretchy and durable leggings! This gift will let her feel and look her best while she's finding her zen, trying to PR at spin class or getting her power walk on.

Beautiful 6 Quart Touchscreen Air Fryer by Drew Barrymore

Since moms are always on the go until dinnertime, it can be hard to come up with easy, fast and healthy meals for the whole family. This chic air fryer will help her whip up meals that the whole family will rave about. Not to mention the gold detailing, 1700-watt system and touch-activated illumination is everything she could want in a kitchen appliance.

Looking for more Mother's Day gifts? Then check out these luxury gifts that any mom would love.

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—Originally published April 27, 2021 at 1:15 PM PT.