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We celebrate our incredible mothers all year long, but on Mother’s Day (May 10), we get to do something extra special. From memorable experiences to personal gestures, real Daily Wire moms reveal the gifts that touched their hearts.
Amanda Harding, entertainment reporter
Kindle Unlimited, $11.99/mo
Besides the sweet homemade gifts that I always appreciate, the best Mother’s Day gift I ever received was a year of Kindle Unlimited. I’m a huge reader, so this was very thoughtful and personal, and, as a bonus, took up zero physical space, hence keeping the clutter to a minimum. —AH
Madeline Fry Schultz, Upstream editor
Diptyque Paris hand wash, $85
The best thing you can get for a mother is something she would really enjoy but doesn’t want to splurge on for herself. My husband recently got me one of my favorite gifts ever (which is saying something!), and it’s hand soap. Yep, hand soap — but the really extravagant kind. Every single day, between diaper changes and washing dishes, I get to feel like I’ve taken a mini trip to the spa with this luxurious lavender scent. If you want a slightly cheaper option, skip the bottle and just order a refill pack to fill up whatever you have at home and enjoy smelling like you’re staying at a five-star hotel. —MFS
Melanie Pritchard, business manager
A one-of-a-kind standing coffee date
Since my son was five years old (he’s 18 now), he has taken me for a coffee date each year on Mother’s Day. He always comes prepared with questions to keep the conversation going. These moments have been my favorite gift, and I truly cherish the time we spend together. —MP
Makenna Michaelis, producer
Keepsake sweatshirt made with your baby’s clothes, $55
I’m a reader, so “bookish mom” and “reader mom” gifts would be cool: cozy, personalized reading clothes, mugs, or tumblers. This year, I’m sourcing Etsy for the sweetest sweatshirt embroidered with my baby’s favorite clothes. —MM
Stephanie LaCroix, associate producer
Rest and relaxation
I would want a massage. An hour of relaxation away from hearing the word “Mom” or someone needing me for something. My first Mother’s Day, I had the morning with my son and husband and the afternoon at a spa with my sister and mom. It was a perfect balance of celebrating motherhood as a mother and a daughter. I hope to share that with my daughter as she gets older and gets to participate. —SL
Johnna Bond, senior vice president of content operations
Glass photo prints, starting at $25
I love Fracture. I got bored of framed gallery walls, but I am obsessed with these. I also recommend Aura frames and the smart family calendar from Skylight with a screensaver that displays snaps of your favorite people. I am obsessed with my cute family. —JB
Megan Brock, investigations reporter
Family time spent in nature
When my kids were two and under, my husband planned a perfect Mother’s Day picnic at a gorgeous state park. At the time, I worked weekends and he had already been on his own with the kids from morning to bedtime on Saturday. Despite being tired, he made the effort to plan and organize a meaningful outing with two small kids — which, as every parent knows, is no small feat! Time together in nature as a family and the thoughtfulness behind it meant more to me than any item he could have bought. —MB
Sue Doherty, guest booker
A fresh floral candle, $17
@bathandbodyworks It’s officially Lilac Season! 💜 Take a stroll on a cool, spring morning with fragrance notes of lilac bouquets, dewy greens and soft spring air. #lilacseason #floral #SOTD #candletok #homefragrance #giftideas #spring #bathandbodyworks ♬ original sound – Bath & Body Works
I don’t need a lot for Mother’s Day, but if my child writes me a handwritten note, I will keep it forever! My favorite thing to get on Mother’s Day is a scented candle. It’s one of those luxuries that enhances the atmosphere at home but I don’t feel like I should splurge on myself. —SD
Kassy Akiva, video journalist
Something special to honor the journey
This is my first Mother’s Day ever as a mom. I’d love to have something sentimental to mark my first Mother’s Day. Maybe a matching outfit or piece of jewelry or picture frame. —KA
Christine Hoffman, executive vice president of ad revenue
WonderMill electric grain mill, $325
Cozy Earth superplush cuddle blanket, $278
WonderMill electric grain mill for fresh milled flour is one of the best Mother’s Day gifts I’ve received. My kids love the muffins, pancakes, and bread that I make, and I feel really good knowing they are getting much bigger nutritional bang for their buck versus store-bought flours. I also recommend the Cozy Earth cuddle blanket, the perfect excuse to lounge on the sofa after a busy weekend of parenting. —CH
Jordan Schroeder, homepage editor
A handwritten tradition
Every Mother’s Day, my husband sits down and writes — really writes. He fills the page with specific, thoughtful details. Why he loves me. What he sees in me as a mother. The little things I do that I didn’t even realize anyone noticed. It’s not just a card; it’s proof. Proof that he sees me, that he values our family, and that he’s paying attention in all the quiet moments that make up a life.
One day, I want our kids to read them. Not just to see what he wrote about me — but to understand what a strong marriage looks like. The kind where love isn’t loud all the time, but it’s steady, intentional, and deeply felt. The best gift wasn’t something we needed. It was something we’ll keep forever. —JS
Virginia Kruta, writer and editor
Swimbuds waterproof headphones, $140
I’m a distance swimmer, but all that back-and-forth in the pool can get really boring as the miles add up. So my husband bought me a waterproof MP3 player and headphones so I can stay active without getting so bored that I just quit. When I was a kid, my dad was always the one on the pool deck telling me to push myself, work harder, and do more. He passed away in 2017, but my swim playlist is mostly pulled from music he used to play on road trips, so even now he’s in my head when I’m in the pool. —VK
Savy Dominguez Morris, senior producer
A neck massager, $69
For all that breastfeeding and picking up 42-pound toddlers. Breastfeeding moms, toddler moms, and every kind of mom need this! And you deserve it! —SDM
Aarika Hansen, senior recruiter
Anthropologie Capri Blue Volcano candle, starting at $22
This is my first year as a mom, and I love all candles from Anthropologie. Candles are calming, and they keep the house smelling good for when you are hosting. The classic Volcano by Capri Blue is so refreshing for spring and summertime. —AH
Sharon Kitchell, account executive
Quality time together
I love experiences for Mother’s Day: spa day with my daughter, a walk and sushi lunch, Starbucks, and window shopping. Anything that includes us spending fun moments together. As moms you can’t get enough of those, especially when they get older. —SK
Shelby Metten, ad sales coordinator
Spoonful Of Comfort gift box, starting at $110
My favorite is the “Soup-er” mom box for Mother’s Day since it includes a few other little things (“Soup-er Mom” spoon and towel) besides the classic cookies, bread, soup, and ladle. I love sending gifts from this company because it takes one night of cooking off a mom’s plate so she can relax (especially on stressful days with a new baby!) and the packaging is just the cutest. Plus the boxes are reusable for any other gifting needs! —SM
Emily Boucher, director of ad operations
Custom wood planter boxes, prices vary
Anything related to the outdoors and my “zen” I really appreciate. This year, I’m asking for custom-made planter boxes. One year I got a hammock, and it’s always so timely to get hanging baskets to spruce up my porch. Perhaps my favorite “gift” of all is having the day be void of all my normal mom and wife responsibilities so I can relax!! —EB
Herzel Sireci, graphic designer
Spa treatment, services start around $45
I love anything having to do with spending time with my spouse or family or something to unwind and detox such as vouchers for a massage or pedicure treatment. I’ve always given those types of gifts to my mom since they give her time for herself. —HS
Writer’s note: For those managing difficult family dynamics or loss, gently honoring the day might mean spending a warm afternoon floating in a backyard pool or listening to the breeze move through wind chimes. For a moment of reflection on a rainy day, events coordinator Emme Smith suggests a rain drum, adding, “My mom loves to sit on the back porch during a storm, and they sound so lovely!”
