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34 Best Gifts For Your Boyfriend’s Mom For Mother's Day 2023, Her Birthday, Or Just To Impress Her

A little something for raising one of your fave people.

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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.

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Best For The Chocolate Connoisseur

Barnetts Fine Biscotti Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket

Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket
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Best For The Chocolate Connoisseur

Barnetts Fine Biscotti Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket

$40 at Amazon$63 at Walmart

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.

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Best For The Breakfast Lover

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Breakfast Sandwich Maker
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Best For The Breakfast Lover

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

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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.

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Best For The Jewelry Lover

BaubleBar Pisa Pavé Initial Bracelet

Pisa Pavé Initial Bracelet
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Best For The Jewelry Lover

BaubleBar Pisa Pavé Initial Bracelet

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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.

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Best For The Coffee Lover

Atlas Coffee Club World of Coffee Sampler Box

World of Coffee Sampler Box
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Best For The Coffee Lover

Atlas Coffee Club World of Coffee Sampler Box

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.

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Best For The Cool Mom

Silver Dollar Candle Co. You're a Cool Mom Scented Soy Candle

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.

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Best For The Puppy Lover

MSD Drink Coasters Four-Piece Set

Drink Coasters Four-Piece Set
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Best For The Puppy Lover

MSD Drink Coasters Four-Piece Set

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.

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Best For The Tech Savvy

Elago Three-In-One Charging Station

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Three-In-One Charging Station
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Best For The Tech Savvy

Elago Three-In-One Charging Station

Now 16% Off

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.

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Best For The Plant Lover

Plants for Pets Six-Pack Succulents

Six-Pack Succulents
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Best For The Plant Lover

Plants for Pets Six-Pack Succulents

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.

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Best For The Bath Lover

Spa Luxetique Lavender Bath Gift Basket

Lavender Bath Gift Basket
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Best For The Bath Lover

Spa Luxetique Lavender Bath Gift Basket

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.

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Best For The Wine Fan

Winc Wine Subscription Gift Card

Wine Subscription Gift Card
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Best For The Wine Fan

Winc Wine Subscription Gift Card

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 Personalized Gift

AJ's Collection Personalized Necklace

Personalized Necklace
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Best Personalized Gift

AJ's Collection Personalized Necklace

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.

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Best For The Pet Parent

NWT Custom Canvas Animal Prints

Custom Canvas Animal Prints
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Best For The Pet Parent

NWT Custom Canvas Animal Prints

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.

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Best For The Fashionista

Baggallini Calais Crossbody Bag

Calais Crossbody Bag
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Best For The Fashionista

Baggallini Calais Crossbody Bag

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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.

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Best For The Mom Who Wants To Relax

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

Stone Diffuser
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Best For The Mom Who Wants To Relax

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

You'd love to treat her to a spa day, natch, but this essential oil diffuser is the next best thing. Not only will essential oils help her relax, but the sleek stone design can fit seamlessly into the rest of her home decor. It'll even help eliminate unwanted odors for those areas in her house that she thinks could use a breath of fresh air.

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Best For The Cooking Lover

TruffleHunter Black & White Truffle Oil

Black & White Truffle Oil
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Best For The Cooking Lover

TruffleHunter Black & White Truffle Oil

True home chefs and foodies alike know the value of truffle oil. The bold flavor upgrades literally any dish from salad to pasta, chicken, or just stir-fried veggies. You may already love your boyfriend's mom's cooking, but this will take her best dishes to the next level.

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Best For The Sleep Lover

Sweet Night Eye Tech Mask

Eye Tech Mask
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Best For The Sleep Lover

Sweet Night Eye Tech Mask

Now 68% Off
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If your boyfriend's mom has a hard time unwinding when it comes to sleep, this sleep mask will help do the trick. Not only does it block out light, but it also features warm and cool settings and an eye massage option for ultimate relaxation.

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Best For The Outdoorsy Mom

Yellow Leaf Hammocks Handwoven Cotton Rope Hammock

Handwoven Cotton Rope Hammock
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Best For The Outdoorsy Mom

Yellow Leaf Hammocks Handwoven Cotton Rope Hammock

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Whether she enjoys going on hikes or spending time in the backyard, a hammock will make a great addition to her outdoor dates. This soft and weather-safe item can be placed on a hammock stand and used to rest and lounge in the great outdoors. It has an anti-flip, no-wobble design, so she won't have a hard time getting in or out of it either.

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Best For The Self-Care Lover

Minqi Expandable Bath Table Tray

Expandable Bath Table Tray
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Best For The Self-Care Lover

Minqi Expandable Bath Table Tray

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Treat her to a spa day in the comfort of her own bath tub with this table tray. Just pair it with some bath salts, a book, and a bottle of wine for a failsafe gift that'll offer her a full self-care night.

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Best For The Crafters

Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kits for Beginners

Knitting Kits for Beginners
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Best For The Crafters

Thoughtful Stitch Knitting Kits for Beginners

Your boyfriend's mom may have already knitted you a pair of gloves, a hat, or even a scarf. But if she's still fairly new to the craft, help her further her exploration with this knitting kit. It comes with bamboo needles, yarn, and an instructional booklet to give her the tools she needs to get started on knitting up some dishcloths.

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Best For The Night Owl

Women's Health Shop The Night Owl Sweatshirt

The Night Owl Sweatshirt
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Best For The Night Owl

Women's Health Shop The Night Owl Sweatshirt

If you two love spending late nights together watching movies or listening to her tell funny childhood stories about her son, she'll love this Night Owl sweatshirt. Get yourself a matching one to make this gift extra cute. It's a great sweater for snuggling on the couch, prepping dinner, or going to the bodega.

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