mothers day gifts she actually wants

Bethenny Frankel Rich Studs Earrings

A lot of colorful gemstone studs can start to look a little juvenile, but these are extremely chic. They’re also the perfect size and look way more expensive than they actually are. The really fun part here is that she can match them to whatever she’s wearing, like Bethenny does on every day that ends in ‘Y.’

Miramar Sport Stripe Track Pants

Bethenny loves the Miramar pants, and this version is especially good because the stripe down the side gives them a little something extra. They still have that easy feel everyone loves, but they do more for the outfit, so you can throw on a simple tank or sweater and still look like you meant to get dressed.

Half Torque Half Tennis Necklace

This necklace is spectacular. It’s half collar, half tennis necklace, so you get both—and the stone attachments are interchangeable, which makes it even better. Under $650 for something this pretty and this interesting is kind of crazy.

Hanni Sandals

These are for the mom who wants comfort but still wants to look like she tried, even when she didn’t. They have that indoors or outdoors flexibility that makes them especially good because she can wear them around the house, out to lunch, on a quick errand run, or on vacation without changing shoes three times.

Magnet Wallet Crossbody Phone Case

This is for the woman who does not want to carry a giant bag just to go on a walk, go to a game, run into a store, or do any of the other million little things that somehow still require your phone, your cards, and one free hand. Bethenny loves it because it’s chic and convenient, which is the whole formula. The strap comes off, the wallet snaps on, everything stays attached, and suddenly you are not digging through the bottom of a tote looking for the one thing you need every five seconds.

Your Best Sleep Bundle

All moms want is a good night’s sleep. This gives her a few different ways to wind down at night, whether she wants a seltzer, a gummy, or chocolate instead of a drink. Very good paired with sheets, pajamas, or anything else that says “go to sleep.”

Percale Vintage Washed Sheet Set

Bethenny is very serious about sleep and these are the sheets she has on her own bed. She loves that they have that cool, crisp hotel feel, but without the part where you start wondering what happened in that bed before you got there.

Slim Romy Top Handle Bag

Bethenny loves a functional bag and this one is so good. It’s soft, secure, and not too big, so it doesn’t get annoying when you are actually carrying it around. The pink is also really cute for spring.

Deluxe Body Duo

This is a rich bitch shower gift. The body wash is excellent, the lotion is equally good, and the whole thing makes a bathroom feel a little more like a hotel. Bethenny loves this stuff, and once you use it, you get it.

Fine Gold Lariat Necklace

This is a great example of jewelry that feels special without feeling too precious. The lariat shape gives it a little more personality than a standard chain and because it’s demi fine, she can wear it the way real people wear jewelry—which is often, not once every six months. It works with a white tee, a button down, a dress, or whatever else she already has on.

Filmstrip Hue Art

A family photo gift can go cheesy fast, but this is really cool. It’s personal, but it still looks like decor, and that’s the whole point. Great for the mom who wants family photos in the house but doesn’t want them screaming at her from every surface.

Slip-On Monaco Sneaker

Bethenny loves these because they take one annoying part of getting dressed and remove it completely. You just step in and go, which sounds minor until you’re at the airport, running out the door, carrying too much, or already irritated and unwilling to deal with your shoes on top of everything else. And they still look like a sleek white sneaker, not some strange orthopedic compromise.

Diamond Cocoon Sheer Cream

This is expensive shit that is worth it. It is for the mom who wants to put one thing on and look more awake without doing a whole face of makeup. Skin still looks like skin, just better.

Mother's Day Card

Please do not tack on some boring, last-minute card from CVS and ruin the whole gift. This one is so cute, it actually says something true, and it’s blank inside so you can write whatever you want.

Midnight Luxe Mattress

A good mattress is not sexy gift guide material in theory, but in actual adult life it’s one of the best gifts you can give someone. Better sleep changes everything. Mood, energy, back pain, patience, all of it. And if the goal here is Mother’s Day gifts she actually wants, sleep belongs very high on the list.

Small Heart Mama Charm

A lot of mama jewelry feels like it was designed for someone who just discovered Etsy yesterday, but this isn’t that. It’s small and cute, and it works because it looks like something she’d actually want to add to her jewelry pile instead of something she’d wear once out of obligation and then forget about.

The Semmi Set

This is one of those gifts that will make some people laugh and then immediately admit they want it. The packaging is chic, the dispenser is refillable, and the whole point is taking something extremely unglamorous and making it less ugly to live with.

Moments That Matter The Most Photo Album

This is not your grandma’s dusty photo album from the 90s. It looks like a coffee table book, which is why people love it. And if you really want to make it a gift, put some photos in it before you give it to her.

Fields Flip Flop

Bethenny walked five miles on the beach in these, which tells you everything. She’s not even a big flip flop person, but now she’s obsessed. They’re cushioned, really comfortable, and way better than the flat flimsy ones that make your feet hurt by noon.

Jane Tethered Watch

A watch is such a good gift because it feels more considered than a lot of accessories people buy for themselves. This one is especially nice as an everyday option because the two-tone metal makes it easy with whatever jewelry she already wears, and the smaller face keeps it classic.

Extreme Cream

Bethenny is one thirsty B—and this is one of the few things that actually helps her skin stay hydrated. It’s richer than a basic moisturizer, and when your skin is dry or tired or just looks off, this is the kind of cream you put on at night and notice in the morning.

Custom Gold Necklace

This is really cute if she wants to do initials instead of full names. You can add little charms, too, especially if there are multiple kids in the mix. It’s perfectly personal without being too much.

Vice Gummies Canister

If she loves Swedish candy, fill this with Swedish candy. If she likes gummies gummies, fill it with those. It’s just a fun thing to have out on the counter and it adds a little personality without trying too hard.

HomeStretch Rib Solo Longsleeve

Bethenny loves this top because it’s one of those pieces you end up wearing constantly. It is soft, easy, and really good for that in-between weather when it’s spring on paper but not outside. Very cute on its own and also really good layered.