Mother’s Day is coming up — the annual holiday on which husbands and children around America celebrate what the Biden CIA described as the “transnational white racially and ethnically motivated violent extremist” concept of traditional motherhood.
If you’re looking to step up your gifting game this year to show your mom how much you appreciate her homemaking extremism, look no further — The Federalist is here to help.
For the Mom Who Loves Her Sleep
Monograms never go out of style, but this minimalist design is subtle enough to suit any taste. Have one pillowcase embroidered with her initials and the other with dad’s, if you want to ward off accusations of pillow-stealing. Etsy, $42-$44 for a pair.
To Go With Flowers
This hand-painted wall vase can hold her Mother’s Day flowers or the wildflowers her toddler brought in from the yard — and it’s pretty enough to stay on the wall in between bouquets, too. Anthropologie, $48.
For the Mom Who Thinks She’s a Bookworm But Isn’t
Looks like a book, but is actually a jewelry box. This fabric-bound one is 9 by 12 inches and holds 10-15 pieces of jewelry. Heaven Mayhem, $75.
For a smaller version, try this 6-by-8-inch one. Anthropologie, $58.
For the Mom Who’s Actually a Bookworm
Four years ago, Justice Samuel Alito wrote the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization allowing states to protect babies and their moms from the evils of abortion. This Mother’s Day, bring out your mom’s inner court-watcher and gift her the definitive history of the Supreme Court’s most underrated justice, Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution, by The Federalist’s own Mollie Hemingway. Out April 21 and available for preorder now, Amazon, $32.
To Go With No. 3 Above
This isn’t the first time Hey Harper jewelry has made its way into my gifting guides, and there’s a reason. For high-quality costume jewelry that’s actually tarnish-free, they’re unmatched, and backed by a lifetime color guarantee. This Easy Necklace lives up to its name — no need to take it off at the beach or pool. Hey Harper, $74.
Note: Shop early and keep an eye out for sitewide sales.
For the Pajama Lover
White eyelet might be a classic, but these pajamas are anything but boring. With trendy tie closures and four pockets, this set is a blend of pretty and practical. It’s 100 percent cotton, from a Scotland-based company that got its start selling blankets. TBCo, $155.
Other sets like this one are designed to coordinate with a matching ensemble for daughters. TBCo, $169 (adult) and $92 (child).
For the Ice Cream Lover
I noticed at a favorite French bakery once that their gelato menu offered a drizzle of pistachio oil with sea salt as a topping, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. If she’s a gourmet ice cream fan, gift her some roasted pistachio oil paired with flaky sea salt. For the former, look to La Tourangelle, a family-owned business that started in France in 1867 and now has a California operation. For the latter, try Jacobsen Salt Co., which has been harvesting salt from Oregon’s Netarts Bay since 2011. La Tourangelle, $16, and Jacobsen Salt Co., $15.
For the Sentimental Mom
These prints from Northern Virginia-based artist Riley Sheehey are adorable and inspired by Delft tiles. The two below are titled “Baby Steps” and “Dandelion” but check out her website for all 21 — a handful of these would look so good matted and hung together in matching frames. Each print is 5 inches square, printed on cotton paper with a deckled edge. Riley Sheehey, $45.
For the Mom Who’s Always Cold
This is a weighted blanket, but you’d never know it! Made in Portugal from 100 percent cotton, this blanket weighs 15 pounds and is machine washable. Preston Lane, $199.
For the Cool Mom
An oversized denim shirt is one of those staple pieces that can do just about anything: pair it with a sundress as a lightweight jacket, tuck it into wide-leg white pants, or match it to jeans. (Unlike the poorly governed populace of its namesake, the Canadian tuxedo is in no danger of dying.)
This one comes in four shades of denim and is made with a cotton-hemp blend that reviewers say is super soft. Aritzia, $98.
For the Mom Who Loves ‘Hand Wash Only’ China
A cult classic for a reason, this shea butter hand cream will nourish her chapped knuckles and still look good sitting on her nightstand. L’Occitane, $14-34.
For the Empty Nester With a Travel Bucket List
These playing cards are printed with conversational phrases so you can learn a new language while playing Go Fish. They come in 18 different languages, some of which offer a travel tin for playing during that international vacation. Lingo, $15-19.
For the Hostess
This set is the perfect little something for the mom who’s always serving up hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The floral garnishing salt combines sea salt, herbs, and edible flower petals and can be sprinkled on anything from salads to crepes to the rim of a cocktail glass. Its counterpart in this set contains just the flowers without the herbs and salt, so they can be used on cakes or other sweet items without affecting the taste. (Or use them in the shower steamers below!) Flouwer Co., $36.
For the Mom Who Says She Just Wants a Shower
If all she wants is some uninterrupted time to shower, make it extra relaxing by gifting her some homemade shower steamers. It’s a project the kids can help with, and making them at home ensures you can skip the harmful additives and fake fragrances of the store-bought kind. (Click here for a great “DIY Shower Steamers and Bath Melts” recipe, by Kelly Mulcair of Inspired Edibles.)
