No matter how long you've been dating, there are several occasions on which you'll want to impress your boyfriend's mom with a gift. While her birthday and the holidays are high up on the list, arguably the most important one is Mother's Day. After all, she did give birth to the person you're dating and that isn't something to take lightly. Plus, it never hurts to get on someone's good side (*wink wink*).
Luckily, there are a lot of girlfriends and wives on staff here at Women's Health who have gifted their boyfriend's moms some great presents over the years, all of which have earned them some serious brownie points.
From personalized gifts from Amazon to luxurious presents that'll impress the relaxed mom, cool mom, and even the mom that makes the best tuna casserole, see below for 34 best gifts for your boyfriend's mom this Mother's Day. Just remember—she'll adore you no matter what, but this will be the cherry on top of her admiration for you.
This instant-print camera is a must-have for the mom who loves printing pictures and scrapbooking or putting them on display. She'll love whipping it out during family vacations and dinner parties.
You may want these flower stud earrings from Tory Burch for yourself, but they make an event better gift for your boyfriend's mom. The flower-shaped earrings feature Tory Burch's iconic logo and are available in either gold or silver finishes.
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Best For The Cool Mom
Silver Dollar Candle Co. You're a Cool Mom Scented Soy Candle
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Best For The Cool Mom
Silver Dollar Candle Co. You're a Cool Mom Scented Soy Candle
It doesn't matter if your boyfriend's mom has seen Mean Girls or not, she'll love this candle for the "cool mom" compliment anyway.
Oh, and there are more than 30 scents to choose from, so you can cater your choice to whatever fragrances she prefers. With a 40-hour burn time, this candle will last her a while so she won't need a replacement for a few months.
Your boyfriend's mom will swoon over this gift basket. It comes with a chic tote and almost everything she could need to make her showers and baths more relaxing than ever. From hand soap and body cream to bath salts and body lotion, the lavender fragrance will help her stay calm and relaxed during the day and night.
A bottle of wine is always a great gift, but the ability to choose a whole box of wine bottles that's delivered straight to her door on a regular basis? That's the ultimate gift. There's no better way to get on your boyfriends mom good side than over a glass of wine—that's if you both drink, of course.
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Best For The Chocolate Connoisseur
Barnetts Fine Biscotti Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket
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Best For The Chocolate Connoisseur
Barnetts Fine Biscotti Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket
A bakery classic and chocolate icing wrapped up in one—what's not to love? There's no way you won't win her over with these teatime cookies she literally won't be able to put down, and since the box comes with 24, there will be enough to go around.
The mom who loves cozying up with a good book and a cup of tea won't be able to resist a soft, fuzzy new throw. Just make sure you add some tea bags and a few book recs to your gift bag to really level it up.
If she's a dog lover, get her these handmade, natural marble coasters of her favorite breed. They've got every pup from bulldog and husky to golden retriever and doodle. The four-piece set is great for preventing those unwanted water rings on a coffee table while not being an eye sore.
She may have every designer bag already, but she probably doesn't have an ultra-functional crossbody that she can take just about anywhere. With its spacious interior and exterior pockets, she can confidently store her daily essentials like keys, cards, and other trinkets in the bag for safe-keeping as she travels.
Plus, the purse is water-resistant, so if she ever gets caught in the rain, she won't need to sweat it.
Everyone knows a mom who loves jewelry. If your boyfriend's mom is one of them, then please get her this gold bracelet. It's a lightweight and stylish accessory that can be worn for casual dates or those more formal occasions, like fancy dinner events. Plus, you can personalize it with her initial. Yep, you've won.
Does your boyfriend's mom live for everything tech? Then she'll love this charging hub that can juice up her iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. She can place it next to her desk, bed, or in the kitchen for easy access to all of her tech devices and accessories.
Flowers are the go-to gift for moms, but let's spice it up here. Succulents are a chic and easy-to-care-for alternative to the traditional florals. (Best part? They don't die after a week, so they're easy to wrap up in advance.) If your boyfriend's mom gives off more zen vibes, then this is a great gift to get on her good side.
If there was ever a perfect gift to make your boyfriend's mom swoon, it's this one. You can customize this necklace according to her birth stone and initials. Pair this with a matching flower bouquet and it's one of the most thoughtful gifts she'll ever receive.
If your boyfriend's mom loves talking about her little fur baby, give her some custom wall art showcasing her *favorite* child. At just $33, it's one of those gifts that looks way pricier than it is. It's one of the best gifts our deputy editor of content strategy, Amanda Lucci, has ever given her mother-in-law.
There's no better way to bond with someone, especially your boyfriend's mom, than over breakfast (or any kind of food for that matter.) She might have her popular pancake recipe, but this breakfast sandwich maker can whip up classic morning favorites in minutes thanks to its stackable design and non-stick surface.
After spending so many hours a day being an awesome mom, her feet deserve some special TLC. Homedics' foot spa will literally bubble away any aching pains. Plus, it has a splashguard, so she won't have to worry about unwanted spills and messes as she unwinds.
If your boyfriend's mom always has a cup of coffee in her hand, she'll love this specialty sampler featuring eight bags of different beans. With this kit, she'll be able to discover new brews from around the world while getting in her daily coffee fix.
Impress his mom without breaking the bank with this classy ceramic vase set. If she loves having fresh flowers around her house all the time, gift these with some of her fave, whether that's a bouquet of roses or dandelions.
If she likes to plant her own flowers, she'll find this gift super thoughtful. Gifts that double as activities make amazing presents since they can be used and appreciated more than once.
If your BF's mom loves plants, she will fall hard for this gorgeous coffee mug-inspired plant pot. Plus, every time she waters her plant, she will think of you.
Jasmine Gomez is the Commerce Editor at Women’s Health, where she cover the best product recommendations across beauty, health, lifestyle, fitness, and more. When she's not shopping for a living, she enjoys karaoke and dining out more than she cares to admit. Follow her @JazzeGomez.
Emily Shiffer is a former digital web producer for Men’s Health and Prevention, and is currently a freelancer writer specializing in health, weight loss, and fitness. She is currently based in Pennsylvania and loves all things antiques, cilantro, and American history.
Neha Tandon is the senior commerce editor of Women's Health—she's an expert in discovering the best products and services you can buy and giving recommendations. She discovered her love for magazines when as a teen, she started stealing her mother's magazines. Determined to see more women who look like her and her family members on the glossy covers of magazines, she was guided by seasoned editors and mentors to write for brands including New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, BRIDES, Harper's Bazaar, Business Insider, Byrdie, and Well+Good. When she’s not grilling dermatologists about the latest skincare trends, she’s doing candlelit yoga or watching Humphrey Bogart movies over vegan pizza. Follow her on Instagram.