23 of the best personalized Mother's Day gifts made just for her
Personalized Mother's Day gifts quick picks
For the mom of young artists: Caitlyn Minimalist Personalized Kid's-Drawing Necklace
For the mom with a lot to carry: Lands' End Five-Pocket Zip-Top Canvas Tote Bag
For a new take on the family portrait: Colors in Joy Birth Flowers Family Bouquet
For the mom who tells the best stories: Storyworth Getting the moms in your life a gift that truly shows how much you appreciate them is never easy. And on Mother's Day, you want something that truly celebrates the time, energy and passion they put into fulfilling their role as a mom. When you need a present that packs an extra-special punch, opting for something personalized can show Mom you took the time to get something made just for her.
To help you find a gift that will make any mom, grandma or mother-in-law feel especially cherished, we rounded up over 20 of the best personalized Mother's Day gifts to shop this year. Just be sure to order as soon as possible so your custom gift arrives in time for Mother's Day on May 11.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Hobby Mugs
This personalized mug will let everyone know what Mom's favorite hobbies are outside of work hours. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe, these ceramic mugs are custom-made to look just like her and have a more whimsical feel than standard name or monogram personalization.
Pottery Barn Waffle Weave Resort Robe
Every day will feel like a spa day when Mom has this plush robe to slip on. It's available in six colors, ranging from a crisp white to an earthy green, and you can add a name or monogram to make sure no one secretly steals the newest must-have in Mom's self-care ritual.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Runner's Medal Display and PR Board
If your mom spends her free time logging miles and planning the training program for her next race, this medal holder and board is the perfect gift to put her feats on display. The dry-erase-style board, which also comes with a clip for saving race bibs, can be personalized with Mom's first name so she can proudly flaunt her best times.
BaubleBar Custom Cluster Charm Pendant
Charm necklaces are all the rage right now, and they make a great gift for moms who love fun and personalized accessories. Customize this necklace with up to seven charms that celebrate Mom's favorite hobbies, birthdate, initials and more. And for other holidays down the line, you can plan to grab more charm packs or create a fully customized charm to add to Mom's collection.
The Mud Place Custom Yarn Bowl
Moms who love to knit or crochet will feel extra inspired to start their next project when they set eyes on this handmade stone yarn bowl. Designed to feed their yarn without snagging, the bowl comes in five different colors and will have Mom's name carved into it.
Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler
This one's for the moms who are always on the move or who can't wait to sip their favorite drink in the spring sunshine. This Yeti tumbler will help keep every drink ice cold (but it's great for hot coffee and tea too). Grab it in one of six seasonal or seven classic colors and customize it with a monogram, text, design or image of your choice.
Leatherology Personalized Leather Tennis Sling
Whether she's taking to the courts as a beginner or is a seasoned pro, this minimalist tennis sling will have any mom arriving in style. Made of full grain leather, this bag can be personalized with up to three letters and includes both an interior mesh and a zippered pocket for holding keys, snacks and tennis balls. Leatherology also makes a similar pickleball sling if Mom prefers a paddle to a racket.
Mark & Graham Clear-Coated Travel Pouch, Set of 2
Keep Mom's luggage or beach bag organized with these monogrammed travel pouches. Clear-coated to protect against spills and stains, these pouches come in a range of brightly colored and eye-catching patterns that will ensure Mom never misplaces her must-haves again.
Storyworth
If your mom can regale a room with her life's stories, Storyworth is the gift that will finally get her to write them down. She'll spend a year answering thought-provoking questions, and at the end of the year, she'll receive a beautiful hardcover book that's bound to become a prized family keepsake. Read our review
Lands' End Five-Pocket Zip-Top Canvas Tote Bag
Classic, stylish and functional, this Lands' End tote is made for the moms who need a bag that can stand up to hauls of all sizes. On top of this being an incredibly practical Mother's Day gift, it can also be personalized with an embroidered monogram and symbol. Our home and gifts editor Amina Lake Patel loves using this bag on the regular for errands, workout classes and more, so we know Mom will love it too.
Caitlyn Minimalist Personalized Kid's-Drawing Necklace
Truly a jewelry gift unlike any other, this necklace will let Mom proudly wear artwork made by her favorite in-house artist. Or if her young talents are more comfortable as stewards of the written word, you can transform a handwritten message into a necklace as well.
Chacos Customizable Women's Mega Z/1 Wide-Strap Classic Sandals
If Mom prefers to spend her free time wandering into the wilderness of the great outdoors, this pair of customizable Chacos will help make her the most fashionable one at the campground. Made to stand up to everyday wear and water explorations, these sandals can even be personalized with an image of your pet or a memorable photo that commemorates Mom's favorite adventure.
Honey The Wood Personalized Wooden Recipe Book Binder
Help Mom preserve her tastiest family recipes with this binder. Choose to fill it in with blank pages that she can tack handwritten notes to, lined pages for writing in her personal alterations or preformatted recipe cards to help her stay organized — all bound in an engraved birch plywood cover.
Jack Carter Draws Hand-Drawn Custom Family Line Portraits
Photos are an easy choice for a sentimental and personal gift, but if your mom's home is already adorned with plenty of pictures, try something different this Mother's Day and get her a hand-drawn portrait instead. This adorable, one-of-a-kind gift is perfect for new moms and not-so-new moms alike. Plus, the grayscale color will match any room she wants to display it in.
Hedley & Bennett Pinafore Apron
For some moms, there's nothing more fulfilling to the soul than hosting an elaborate gathering or extravagant family dinner. If your mom is the host with the most, make sure she stays looking the part with this elegant yet practical apron. Have it embroidered with her monogram or up to 10 letters of text for an additional fee.
Sven H Store Custom Photo Trinket Tray
Available in five different shapes, this trinket tray is great for holding rings, jewelry, small mementos and other keepsakes your mom won't want to misplace. And she'll love that each time she collects her belongings from this tray, she gets to view whatever special message, text or personalized photo you've chosen to mark it with.
Yetelegant Deck of Custom Playing Cards
If some of your favorite family memories involve playing long card games with your mom, gift her a deck with a personalized touch for Mother's Day. You can upload 52 photos that capture your family's most cherished moments, or simply choose one favorite photo to adorn the back of the deck.
Mellow Monkey Shop Custom Embroidered Hat
Maybe she's assumed some new Little League coaching duties, or maybe she's got a signature tagline that everyone knows her by. Whatever the case, this personalized hat will help convey whatever message Mom needs to send while also giving her some much-needed sun coverage.
Delightful Stamps Personalized Book Embosser
If her favorite place to be is curled up with a stack of books, this custom book embosser will help take her at-home library to the next level. Every book in her collection, from the well-loved thrifted finds to the hardback she couldn't wait to get, will be eternally stamped with her personal seal of approval.
Mint & Lily Tiny Stackable Name Ring
A jewelry gift that's simple but sentimental, this custom ring will let Mom keep the ones she loves most close by. Available in silver, 18-karat-gold plated and 18-karat-rose-gold plated finishes, these rings can be personalized with up to 16 characters to create a beautiful keepsake that won't clash with her everyday jewelry stylings.
Artifact Uprising Custom Photo Calendar
For the moms who take their role as the family planner very seriously, this custom photo calendar will be a welcome addition to their office, entryway or other regular command zone. Choose any start month to begin your calendar with and select either a reclaimed walnut or pinewood board to beautifully display each of your 12 photo prints.
Colors in Joy Birth Flowers Family Bouquet
Symbolic and stunning, this piece is so much more than just a bouquet of flowers. Each member of the family is represented by their birth flower, creating a colorful family portrait that's a great gift for garden-loving moms and grandmas. Take note that you'll be getting a digital copy of this bouquet, so you'll need to make plans to print and frame it before presenting it as a gift.
Minted The Big Picture Custom Puzzle
Whether she's unwinding at the end of a long day or giving her brain a screen-free challenge, this gift will let Mom puzzle together whatever personal photo you choose. It has 252 pieces, so Mom can tackle the puzzle solo or get the entire family in on the fun. We know you get tired of seeing the same gift ideas year after year, which is why CNN Underscored editors carefully curate each gift guide to include a selection of products tailored to the person, hobby or event you're shopping for (though, if you're seeing some repeat products in our coverage, it probably just means we really love them). To make sure each gift you give is a hit, we include products hand-tested by our team, foolproof presents we've given to someone (or have been given), the newest products from our favorite brands and other trending items taking over our social feeds.
For this story, associate editor Jillian Tracy rounded up some of the best personalized gifts to shop for Mother's Day, so you can deliver a great gift that truly speaks to the type of mom you're shopping for.
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