21-04-2025
The 30 best Mother's Day gifts under $100, handpicked by our editors
Mother's Day gifts under $100 quick picks
An affordable alternative to Le Creuset: Lodge 6-Quart Dutch Oven
For the mom who wants to travel in style: Bagsmart Weekender
A luxe way to combat chapped lips: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
For fresh herbs all year: Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 Even the best Mother's Day gifts can't come close to capturing the love and gratitude Mom deserves. Naturally, then, we have a tendency to think we've got to spend as much time and cash on a gift as possible. But as CNN Underscored editors can attest, thoughtful, unique Mother's Day gifts don't have to be expensive; they just have to show you care.
That was my mission with this gift guide. I've included a variety of gifts here — from practical finds to personalized treasures — but I kept them all under $100, ensuring they're in reach for a variety of budgets. Excuse the cliché, but there really is something for everyone.
In the unlikely event that you are left wanting more ideas, browse through our guides to Mother's Day gifts for wives, Mother's Day gifts under $50 or even our roundup of the best gifts for women.
Bonne Maman 'Ten Ways to Say I Love You' Mini Preserves Set
The cheapest way to send Mom to France isn't a budget airline ticket; it's this mini preserves set from Bonne Maman. With nine fruit spreads and one jar of honey, there are plenty of jams to prepare a tartine that'll transport both of you to the banks of the Garonne River.
Lodge 6-Quart Dutch Oven
Armed with a Dutch oven and your family recipe book, Mom can make loaves of crusty bread, tender roasts and to-die-for pasta sauces. This model stood out in our testing, despite being a fifth of the price of Le our review
Anthropologie Eden Pitcher
This beautifully painted pitcher is the kind of piece that will make her friends wish they were your parent. "Where'd you get that?" they'll ask with the slightest bit of jealousy.
Asakuki Essential Oil Diffuser
With this illuminated essential oil diffuser, your mom can turn her bedroom into a four-star spa, imbuing the air with lavender, patchouli and eucalyptus. It also doubles as a cute night light, as it's equipped with seven LED our review
UrbanStems Flower Delivery
If you can't support your local florist because you live a thousand miles away from Mom, UrbanStems is the next best thing. The company cuts out the middleman to guarantee affordable prices, and same-day flower delivery is available in major cities like Los Angeles, New York City and Chicago.
Sonder LA Laurel Cutting Board
A great chef is nothing without a sharp knife and an excellent cutting board. So, if you're mom knows "The Joy of Cooking" like the back of her hand, but she's still using a scratched plastic cutting board from 2008, set her up with this beautiful teak our review
Nest Himalayan Salt and Rosewater Votive Candle
A candle is hardly original, I know. But this thing smells so good (think rosewater, plus warm, woody scents), it'll have Mom calling to thank you every time she lights it.
Bokksu Snack Box Subscription
Maybe your mom loves Japanese culture, or maybe she won't stop talking about her last trip to Tokyo. Either way, she'll get a kick out of a Bokksu subscription, which will send a box of rare Japanese treats to her door every our review
Uncommon Goods Pet Portrait Painting Class
For moms obsessed with their four-legged friends, consider this two-hour virtual class from Uncommon Goods. Equipped with a set of watercolors, Mom can paint a portrait of Fido or Mittens with the help of a live instructor. She can bring her own art supplies, or you can order them as an add-on. Our home and gifts editor Amina Lake Patel took the class and had so much fun learning watercolor skills while painting her cat.
Lego Icons Flower Bouquet Building Set
Flowers fade away and die, but Lego bouquets last (practically) forever. Not only is this bouquet a blast to assemble, but the flowers are pretty enough that Mom can show them off in a vase.
Loop Dream Earplugs
If Mom shares a bed with what sounds like a congested walrus, Loop's Dream Earplugs might give her the best sleep of her life. In our testing, they felt like they were barely there, yet they effectively muffled most noises. Read our review
Inkbird Sous Vide Precision Cooker ISV-200W
There's a reason why foodies love sous vide cookers — and our tester found this model one of the best. Using a temperature-controlled water bath, Mom can cook meats to the level of perfection you'd expect at a Michelin Star restaurant. Read our review
Leuchtturm1917 The Official Bullet Journal Edition 2
Whether Mom is a seasoned diarist or journal-curious, this journal has everything she'll need to get started with bullet journaling, including a pocket guide and index. Dan Toy, CNN Underscored's copy chief and journaling expert, swears by the method, calling it a fixture of his daily our review
Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen
A great journal is nothing without a pen to match. Toy says this German fountain pen is among the best, especially thanks to its compact our review
Caraway 10.5-Inch Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pan
Nonstick doesn't have to be toxic. Case in point: Caraway's ceramic-coated frying pan, which is easy to clean without the worrying forever chemicals.
Click & Grow Smart Garden 3
Hydroponic indoor gardens like this one allow you to enjoy fresh produce regardless of the weather outside — and even if you don't have a garden. If Mom is a foodie or home cook, this is a no-brainer gift.
Ugg Scuffette Slippers
It doesn't matter the season: Stepping into sheepskin-lined slippers feels amazing in the morning, making them perfect for moms who can appreciate life's little luxuries.
Lands' End Five Pocket Zip Top Canvas Tote Bag
Stylish tote bags typically have one cavernous storage compartment, making it difficult to find anything smaller than an iPhone. But the Lands' End zip-top bag corrects that oversight, with plenty of interior and exterior pockets. It's a favorite of our home and gifts editor, who uses it all the time for running errands.
Gorjana Mama Wilder Necklace
She can feel good repping motherhood with this gold-plated necklace from Gorjana, which donates 10% of each sale to the Baby2Baby nonprofit.
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Wrap
Impress Mom with this 100% cashmere wrap, which Quince makes surprisingly affordable at just $100. She can wear it in the spring and summer to survive frigid air conditioning, whether at the office or the movies.
Bagsmart Weekender
The Away Weekender is one of our favorite bags. It's also over $200. As much as you might love Mom, that might not be in the budget. Luckily, the Bagsmart Weekender is a fraction of the price and another tester favorite, providing tons of pockets and a lightweight our review
Polaroid Go Generation 2
If Mom can't help but snap photos at every turn, she'll love this point-and-shoot instant camera. Though the features are limited, our tester said it's compact enough to carry anywhere and does what Polaroid cameras do best: turn snapshots into prints within our review
Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light
Voracious readers, knitting enthusiasts and really anyone with a late-night hobby will benefit from this handy neck light. No matter where she uses it — on the couch or before bed — it won't disturb anyone else, thanks to its focused beams of light.
Duolingo Super Membership
What better way to prepare Mom for her next international vacation than to sign her up for Duolingo Super? The ad-free language learning experience comes with premium features like personalized practice, plus access to over 30 languages. Read our review
Comlife Portable Neck Fan
Neck fans may seem a little silly, even superfluous. But in a few months, you're mom will be thanking you for getting her such a practical gift. Whether she's harvesting tomatoes in the garden or commuting on the subway, this portable fan will offer reprieve from hot temps. Trust us, we've tested our review
Brookstone 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station
Is your mom decked out with the Apple trifecta: AirPods, Apple Watch and iPhone? If so, this charger is about to make her life way easier. It'll charge all three of those devices simultaneously while only taking up one our review
Apple AirTag
Having tested 14 of the most popular Bluetooth trackers on the market, I can confidently say the AirTag is the best. And since everyone loses their wallet or keys once in a while, this gift has broad appeal. That said, Android users should grab the Tile Pro our review
Estée Lauder Nighttime Experts Skin Care Set
This nightly renewal regimen — valued at nearly $150 — is packed with anti-aging products that will make Mom's skin look youthful and healthy. Highlights include a full-size Advanced Night Repair Serum and two travel-size creams.
Talika Eye Therapy Patches With Travel Case
While most quick fixes in skin care are too good to be true, the best under-eye patches deliver on their promise to reduce the appearance of dark circles and bags in minutes. These reusable patches are among are favorites, improving our tester's skin texture and color. A cute bonus: Each patch comes with "Eye love you" printed on our review
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Even the driest lips are no match for this sleeping mask, which is packed with ingredients to smooth and hydrate cracked, damaged our review 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 guide, writer Maxwell Shukuya trawled through CNN Underscored's library of reviews and editor favorites to gather a list of giftable products we believe in. Rest assured that home and gifts editor Amina Lake Patel also scrutinized each selection, ensuring they're all top-notch Mother's Day gifts (and not tchotchkes that'll gather dust).
