11 Things Moms Actually Want for Mother’s Day (Trust Us, We Asked)

What mom doesn’t want a frame that displays her favorite photos with her kids? Morgan, Apartment Therapy’s lifestyle shopping writer, says her sister gifted this digital frame to their mom last year, and she loves it. The frame has a 10-inch touchscreen monitor and allows you to connect to it from your phone or other device via WiFi. From there, you can share heartwarming photos and videos with the whole family.

My mom (and probably most moms, for that matter) loves receiving flowers — no matter the occasion. So, even if I get her a skincare set or piece of workout gear, it’s always accompanied by a bouquet. UrbanStems has so many good ones and same-day delivery in eight cities. The Type A Mom arrangement is a lovely medley of roses and carnations. Its blend of soft pinks and whites is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

“My mom has been asking for a soda stream because her favorite seltzer has gotten so expensive,” says Associate Lifestyle Editor, Sofia. This countertop carbonated water maker allows you to make fizzy drinks in so many different flavors, so it’s the ultimate gift for the seltzer-lover in your life.

Bath & Body Works’ White Barn home fragrance line is the ultimate brand for comfort scents. “My mom has a ton of candles, and she said this is her favorite,” says Shopping Writer, Micki. The candle has an earthy palate of sage, amber, and palo santo. It’s bound to make any space feel more spa-like.

If you know your mom has an affinity for luxe towels and cozy pajamas, there’s virtually no chance she wouldn’t want Brooklinen’s ultra-plush cotton robe. Morgan gifted it to her mom last year, who said it’s the “perfect weight.” Plus, the robe comes in nine colors and features cute design details, like a shawl wrap collar and pockets.

“One time I got my mom these spoons for Mother’s Day because she told me she liked them in the store,” says Home Projects Editor, Sarah. Although those exact spoons are no longer available, Anthropologie has a bunch of other cute ones, like this glass set. Your giftee can use them for coffee and desserts and instantly elevate her day-to-day routines.

Although these Rubbermaid food storage containers are more of a practical buy, they’re still something your loved one will look forward to using every day. “My mom specifically asked for some glass food storage containers, and I directed my dad to get her these,” Sofia says. The set comes with nine containers and matching airtight lids. There’s a size for every purpose, whether she’s packing her work lunch or storing leftovers from dinner.

Morgan’s mom is an avid gardener, so it came as no surprise when she asked for this gorgeous metal bird feeder. It’s rain-resistant and has an anti-rust coating. And its abstract floral motif helps it double as outdoor decor. Micki noted that her mom would love something like this, too, and currently has a few bird feeders like this one.

My mom and I love to go to department stores and smell perfumes together. A couple of years ago we smelled YSL’s Libre fragrance, and it became her new favorite. I bought her the perfume for her most recent birthday, and she frequently calls and tells me that she gets lots of compliments on the scent, which has notes of lavender, musk, and orange blossom.

“I bought this for my sister-in-law as part of a Mother's Day/birthday gift two years ago, and she said she loved it so much that she's been buying hand cream and soap from this brand ever since,” says Senior Shopping Editor, Britt. “Apparently, my nieces liked the lotion and kept trying to use it, too.” The cream comes in four sophisticated scents, and its 2-ounce size makes the container perfect for throwing into a work or gym bag.

Morgan is one of Apotheke’s biggest fans, and she’s put her mom onto the candle brand too. The white vetiver scent is a family favorite at this point. Punctuated by notes of eucalyptus, sandalwood, vetiver, and lilac, it’s the ultimate spring scent that’ll help lend a relaxing vibe to her favorite space.