A curated mix of gift ideas for every kind of mom – from sleep essentials and a Lululemon backpack, to custom portraits for pet parents

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Out of all the jobs I have held, being a mom has been the most rewarding one by far – and the hardest. Moms need everything from household gear to self-care treats to stay afloat.

When you’re buying gifts for a mom, ask yourself: how will this make her life easier? Is this something your mother will actually use, or will it end up in that forlorn box of macaroni jewelry you made her while first discovering your fine motor skills? This gifting strategy applies to virtually all types of moms, from new moms to grandmothers. This isn’t to say your gift should be devoid of emotion, but hopefully it helps her with something like home storage, stress relief or better sleep.