The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Your Mom, BFF, or Yourself

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Mother's Day is right around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about how you want to show your gratitude for the mother figure in your life. While the best gift you can give is quality time (whether that's a day spent together or a catch-up phone call if you're long distance), a physical gift is always appreciated. And you don't have to limit the gift-giving to your mom—Mother's Day is also a fantastic time to honor your grandmother, aunt, godmother, or even your best friend who's a new mom. And of course, you can always use this day as an opportunity to treat yourself.

I'm a firm believer that simple gifts are the best, and this fill-in-the-blank book has been a huge hit for Mother's Days past. The book is full of prompts (like "If you were a scent, you would be…") that allow you to be as heartfelt or silly as you want. The best part about this gift is that it's super personalized but you don't have to order it weeks in advance, so it's a perfect last-minute gift.

Flowers are a Mother's Day mainstay, but you can get creative if you don't want to gift live blooms. Homesick's Thank You, Mom Candle is a floral scented candle that has notes of lavender, bergamot, jasmine, and sandalwood. You could also try the Birth Month Flower Grow Kit, which will last a lot longer than a traditional bouquet and has a subtle personalized touch.

If you want to shop for your best friend who's just become a new mom, self care is the answer. The Renpho Weighted Heating Pad is designed to soothe muscles in the neck, shoulders, and back, ensuring hours of relaxation. Another option is the Mom on the Go set from Olive and June, which has everything she needs for a quick at-home mani, including your choice of nail polish.

For moms who want to treat themselves this Mother's Day (after all, you deserve it), a perfume subscription from Scentbird is the best way to discover a new signature scent. Or if you're sick of wearing the same T-shirts to bed, you could splurge on a comfy pajama set and open-toed slippers for warmer weather.