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Forget tired gift baskets filled with stale nuts and crackers. These gift sets feature exciting curations, from high-quality sweets to luxury candles.
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Many gift baskets, unfortunately, are half packaging, and a quarter flavorless junk. Obviously, your mom deserves better on Mother's Day.
That's why we sifted through all the bad ones out there to show you these 26 delightful gift baskets and gift sets that your mother will love.
Many of the gift baskets below revolve around food and drink, but we also included gift sets that incorporate alternative forms of indulgence — like self-care essentials for postpartum moms and home luxuries to improve her sleep. For more gift ideas, you can also browse the best Mother's Day gift ideas under $50.
Shop the 26 best Mother's Day gift baskets below:
A rustic pasta dinner she might find on a European vacation
There are few meals as simple and comforting as a big bowl of spaghetti. Treat her to this dinner of artisanal pasta, served with a century-old tomato sauce recipe and an elegant red wine. The set also includes a beautiful ceramic trivet to help protect her dining table from hot pans and dishes.
Flowers are a no-brainer for Mother's Day. Make them even more special with fun shortbread cookies, made with pressed flowers from the baker's very own backyard.
Simple and thoughtfully sourced, Brightland's trio of EVOO, Champagne vinegar, and orange blossom honey is the final touch in her kitchen that she didn't know she needed. A bonus? It comes with a sleek brushed gold spout for her new olive oil bottle.
Mix and match from eight different black and green tea blends to create a customizable set for your mom's tastes. The metal tins are cute (and stackable!) so she'll always look forward to tea time.
A good bathrobe instantly puts us in relaxation mode. Set her up with a cozy, comfortable robe and a smooth sleep mask to block out the light and she'll fall asleep in seconds.
Spiritless is an alcohol-free bourbon for those who are sober or sober-curious. If your mom is over drinking alcohol but still likes to have a special drink once in a while, she'll love experimenting with this kit, complete with ginger syrup and cocktail jigger.
Melt-in-your-mouth chocolates from our favorite fancy brand
Best for: The mom who's choosy about her chocolates
We'll let the lineup speak for itself: Blood Orange Hibiscus Caramel Marshmallows, Gold Leaf Bonbons, I.G.P. Piemonte Hazelnut Truffles, and much, much more. Yeah, we're drooling, too.
Best for: The mom who could never have too many candles
This online candle brand never fails to impress us with its creative scents and eye-catching designs. Its spring florals-oriented Mother's Day collection features garden scents that will freshen up any space.
Best for: The mom who always eats your side pickle
Whether she's getting into pickling or simply enjoys a crunchy probiotic punch with every meal, she certainly won't be bored with this seasonal box of zesty pickled vegetables.
Trinkets and stationery to reinvigorate her work day
Best for: The mom who still prefers to write everything by hand
If your mom's working from home and loves staying organized, then this fun set of stationery and accessories can make her 9-5 a bit more interesting. Sometimes a desk refresh is all she needs to get motivated again.
Best for: The mom whose favorite part of New York is Levain
This one's for the chocolate lovers. Enjoy two of Levain's famously thick and gooey cookie flavors from the comfort of home. They come neatly wrapped in a bow and sleek box.
Copper Cow's pourover packs make it convenient for your mom to make tasty (and strong) Vietnamese coffee drinks to rival her favorite cafe's. There are no artificial flavorings — the Rose Latte and Lavender Latte are made with real flower petals.
Speaking of lavender, if she really loves the flower, go for this basket. Featuring an air-dried lavender bouquet, chocolate infused with lavender oil, and lavender incense sticks, it pays proper respect to the distinctive perennial.
Desserts that taste good on their own and are even better together
Best for: The mom who always drinks her cereal milk
This gift set combines two of Milk Bar's best offerings: Cereal Milk Ice Cream and soft, chewy cake truffles. Since it has "cereal milk" in the name, Mom should feel free to indulge in it first thing in the morning.
Best for: The mom who loves a sweet-and-salty treat
Remember those chocolate and toffee-covered saltine crackers you ate as a kid around the holidays? Legally Addictive puts a delicious twist on these sweet and salty treats, with flavors like churro and rainbow sprinkle. It's incredibly easy to finish off a bag in one sitting — luckily, there are a few extras in this gift box.
Bartender-approved cocktail syrups and accessories
Created by a mixologist, Cheeky makes bar-quality mixers and syrups to bring cocktails to the next level. This all-in-one gift set includes high-quality syrups (lemon, honey, agave, etc.), barware, and garnishes like dehydrated fruits and candied ginger.
No matter what kind of exercise she's into, proper recovery is key. This kit includes a roll-on essential oil, bath salts, body butter, and wooden massager, all packed up neatly into an on-the-go bag.
We all know Vermont is home to some of the best cheese, and Jasper Hill proves it. The award-winning cheesemonger offers seven different kinds of cheese gift boxes and a huge variety of cheeses, from crumbly and funky to creamy and buttery.
Sauces and cooking oils that will set her tastebuds on fire
Best for: The mom who douses Sriracha on everything
If your mom loves putting hot sauce on everything she'll be all over these pantry flavor bombs. The Sichuan Chili Crisp and Chili Pepper Oil are our favorites: they add mouth-watering, numbingly spicy heat to anything that needs an extra jolt.
Best for: The mom who still makes s'mores with you
Everyone's favorite campfire activity is now possible anywhere thanks to this inventive, compact fire pit. It's so cool you'll almost forgive your mom for liking her marshmallows practically burnt.
Nourishing oils and creams for the new mom in your life
We couldn't leave out an option from the brand practically synonymous with gift baskets. Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, this basket lives up to the name and truly has everything.
