The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Say They Don’t Want Anything

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Shopping for Mother’s Day gifts isn’t an easy task, especially if your mom is like mine. Every year, it’s the same thing: “Don’t buy me any gifts,” or “I don’t need anything,” or “I don’t want anything.” If you have a similar mother figure in your life, then you’re in luck, because I’ve searched through the Internet, message boards, and enlisted the advice of friends to put together this guide of crowd-pleasing items. I’ve found the best gifts that even the mother who doesn’t want gifts will accept. 

Now, when moms say they don’t want gifts, they still might have other traits that would help in choosing the right gift. So, I’ve broken it down by practical, foodie, beauty-loving, techie, and trendy moms. And, so much more.

Keep on scrolling for the best gifts for the mother figure in your orbit who says they don’t want any gifts for Mother’s Day. They might just turn to you and whisper, “You’re my favorite child.”

For the Practical Mom

The Amaranth Vase

This vase is so handy and practical. The bottom half is detachable, which makes it easy to change out old water, trim stems, and more. Best of all, it has an impact-resistant build so it won’t break on you.

$19.99Amazon

AstroAI Portable Air Compressor

Ok, this isn’t a glamorous gift, but I got it for my mom last year and she LOVES IT. And, there’s nothing more practical than a portable air compressor that can inflate your tires in minutes, and check your tire’s air pressure. It’s easy to use, features an LED flashlight for when it’s dark, and is powered by the car’s auxiliary power outlet.

$27.17$40.49Amazon

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

If your mom likes her coffee or tea hot, this temperature controlled smart mug will be a hit. It can keep a drink at your preferred hotness (between 120°F – 145°F) for up to 80 minutes on a full charge.

$129.99Amazon

IPELY Universal Car Vehicle Back Seat Headrest Hanger, 2-pack

When my mom is driving, she shoves her purse in the backseat. But, not since I bought her this headrest hanger. Now, any mom has a convenient place to keep their bag while they’re driving.

$5.99$7.99Amazon

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB)

My mother-in-law loves to read, but didn’t really love all the piles of books around her house. So, when we bought her this Amazon Kindle, she was elated. It stores thousands of titles and can run for 10 weeks on a charge.

$149.99Amazon

Amarcado Ceramic Match Holder with Striker

Decorative and practical, these two match holders are made of ceramic and feature a striker on the underside for lighting. Have a match handy whenever and wherever you need it. Matches are sold separately, but you can grab some here.

$21.99$29.99Amazon

Bala Bangles Adjustable Wearable Wrist & Ankle Weights 1lb each, Set of 2

For the practical mom who always knows how to sneak in a workout, these wearable weights are ideal. You get 2 weights in a pack and each one weighs 1-pound each. They’re as cute as they are effective.

$55Amazon

Swedish Wholesale Swedish DishCloths

When you have this 10-pack of Swedish dishcloths around, you can ditch the roll of paper towels. According to the brand, they can absorb up to 20x their weight in liquid, so they’re ultra-absorbent, plus they’re reusable and can be tossed in the washing machine when they need a refresh.

$13.99$19.99Amazon

Amazon Basics Multi-Angle Portable Stand

This portable stand is less than $9 and can be adjusted for multiple angles, plus it can hold a 4 to 10-inch tablet or phone. Best of all, it easily folds so you can take it anywhere or store it in a drawer when you’re not using it.

$8.99$9.72Amazon

Skywin Laundry Soap Station

POV: your mom is doing laundry and lugging a heavy bottle of detergent, one of those ones with a spout. It’s hard to maneuver and it’s always dripping. Well, that’s in the past when you have this soap station. It’s a ramp that holds your detergent at an angle and features a drip tray so any messes are contained. To put it bluntly, it’s amazing.

$38.99$42.99Amazon

Energizer Rechargeable AA and AAA Battery Charger

Ever mom has something that runs on batteries — whether it be a remote or a flashlight. With this Energizer battery charger, your loved one can use and reuse both AA and AAA batteries. It takes five hours to fully charge four batteries, and comes with four AA batteries to get you started.

$17.36Amazon

BeeGreen Shopping Bags Reusable Grocery Tote Bags, 6-Pack

If you’re buying something at a store, having a bag handy is always convenient. With these reusable bags, your mother will always have one available. There’s six in a pack and they fold up into a small pouch, so you can leave one in your bag, pocket, car, wherever.

$16.99$19.99Amazon

Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flow

This TikTok-famous tumbler is just what every mom needs to stay hydrated. It’s available in a wide selection of colors and sizes, plus it’s made of stainless steel that’s insulated to keep cold drinks cold, hot drinks hot, and iced beverages iced for hours. The straw and easy-to-carry handle make drinking irresistible, and it comes with 68,000+ 5-star reviews. 

$45Amazon

For the Foodie Mom

SmartSweets Variety Pack, 1.8oz (Pack of 8)

Candy that’s low in sugar, vegan, and has no artificial sweeteners? I’m listening. Any mom with a sweet tooth will love this variety pack of gummy and sour candies.

$30.48Amazon

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Backed by over 76,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, this vegetable chopper is perfect for any mom who likes to cook. It makes meal prep a breeze, too, and includes interchangeable blades, cleaning tools, and everything nests into the catch tray.

$29.99$49.99Amazon

Jacques Torres Chocolate Classic Hot Chocolate

If you’re looking for a decadent, chocolatey gift, than this cannister of Jacques Torres hot chocolate is a stellar choice for moms. It’s made with premium Belgian dark bittersweet chocolate and stirs into any liquid (water, milk, almond milk, and more).

$26Amazon

Milk Bar The Cookie Favs Tin

This tin of Milk Bar cookies is so tasty, you’ll want to keep it for yourself. It includes individually wrapped Compost Cookies, Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies, Confetti Cookies, and Chocolate Confetti Cookies — three of each flavor. They’re soft, chewy, and yummy.

$46Milk Bar

imarku Japanese Chef Knife

A good knife is always welcome in the kitchen. This 8-inch chef’s knife cuts, dices, slices, and chops with ease and is comfortable to handle. Plus, it’s 35% off on Amazon, so it’s also a great deal.

$39.99$61.99Amazon

Maldon Salt, Sea Salt Flakes

When it comes to salt, Maldon sea salt flakes are the GOAT. They have a pyramid-shape and bring full-bodied texture and flavor to dishes. It’s perfect as a finishing salt on dishes and one reviewer reported, “It seems to make every one of my dishes taste better. Excellent, flaky, perfect taste and fresh.”

$7.19Amazon
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For the Beauty Loving Mom

DAMASK ROSE Queen-sized silk pillowcase

When you sleep on a silk pillowcase like this beautiful rose one, you feel the difference (and moms deserve it). Not only does it feel amazing, it also helps to prevent hair breakage and creases in your face while you’re resting.

$79Drowsy

Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3 Repairing Treatment

With over 100,000 5-star reviews, Olaplex is a game-changer when it comes to hair repair. Just apply generously to wet hair once a week, leave it in for 10 minutes, and rinse. This fan raved, “This repairing treatment has revitalized and restored my hair to its former healthy and lustrous state.”

$30Amazon

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.

$85L’Occitane

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