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39 Best Mother's Day Gifts for Your Wife to Make Her Feel Special
With everything she does for you and your family, your wife deserves to be spoiled on Mother's Day. Even with a supportive spouse by her side (that's you!), being a mom can be as tough as it is rewarding. So this year, give your wife a gift that shows her just how important she is to you and how much you appreciate her hard work.
Of course, finding the perfect Mother's Day gift is no easy task, so to help you out, we've rounded up dozens of thoughtful, sentimental and practical items she's sure to love. Even if she says she's already got everything she needs, we've got something on this list that's guaranteed to make her feel loved. To start, think about what type of present would feel most meaningful to her. Maybe that's an activity the two of you can enjoy together, sans children. Maybe it's one of the Good Housekeeping Institute's top-tested mug warmers, so her coffee stays hot and fresh all morning long. Or, if she appreciates the finer things in life, she might appreciate a luxury item like a sparkly new pair of earrings. (Not to worry though, we've got plenty of affordable picks here too, that'll make her happy without emptying your wallet.)
No matter what type of gift you're looking for, our list of the best Mother's Day gifts for wives has you covered — even if you happen to be shopping at the last minute!
This service is the way to go if you're shopping at the eleventh hour. You can easily send her a selection of gift choices for Mother's Day via email and she can pick out what she wants.
If her love language is acts of service, this coupon book is a perfect gift. With options like "Day of No Phones" and "Thirty Minute Massage," it's sure to bring the two of you closer together.
This super-soft pajama set feels luxe but won't break the bank. The shorts set will also easily transition from breezy spring evenings into hot summer nights.
Help her fit some self-care into her daily routine with these popular aromatherapy shower steamers. With over 31,000 reviews on Amazon, fans say they are a "game changer" that are "just so chic and luxurious."
This beautiful necklace can be customized with the birthstones and initials of all her favorite people. At under $20, it's a steal for a personalized gift.
Artist Rachel Alvarez hand paints up to two states of your choice (where you first met, where you got married or where you live now, for example) and includes your names for a sweet and sentimental touch.
Give her a dose of love, whenever she needs it! These blank notes housed inside tiny capsules can be personalized with sweet messages that'll give her the warm fuzzies.
Featured on Shark Tank, this wearable sherpa blanket will keep her warm on cold nights. With over 82,000 five-star Amazon reviews, how could you go wrong?
Send her sweet notes all day long with this high-tech box that connects to your phone. The heart spins like crazy until she opens it up and reads your message. We promise it'll mean more to her than a text!
Alright, this gift idea seems a bit boring at first, but we promise — she'll live in these soft and comfortable joggers, made of nylon and spandex. They're also available in petite sizes for shorter women.
If she's constantly losing her phone, make sure you can always stay in touch with this cute cell phone bag. It's available in several colors and patterns, so there's definitely one to suit her tastes.
If words of affirmation are the way to her heart, take this moment to spell out all the reasons — big or small — she makes your heart skip a beat by filling out the prompted pages.
If she's stressed out, this shiatsu back, shoulder and neck massager will help soothe her aching muscles. It also automatically shuts off after 15 minutes, so you don't have to worry about falling asleep.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.