Switch It Up This Mother's Day With These 30 Practical Gift Ideas

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Let's be real: Mother's Day gifts tend to get thrown away (cough flowers cough) or put in the back of the closet. It's not that our moms don't appreciate our kind gestures; it's just most Mother's Day gifts don't serve a whole lot of purpose. That's why this year, we're thinking of skipping the chocolates for something a little more practical. We're talking about the things she uses every day, what she can't live without, and what she's obsessed with. Does she love cooking? Are her slippers a little worn? How's her favorite coffee mug holding up? Think deep: you know her best! Here are 30 useful gift ideas to help you get started.

— Additional reporting by Nicole Yi and Macy Cate Williams

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Still Standing Self Care Kit
Etsy

Still Standing Self Care Kit

The Still Standing Self Care Kit ($43) has everything your mom needs to rest and relax.

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Kate Spade New York Insulated Lunch Tote
Amazon

Kate Spade New York Insulated Lunch Tote

Great for spring and summer, this Kate Spade New York Insulated Lunch Tote ($30) is a stylish way to store food.

03
Mother and Daughter Letter Book
Amazon

Mother and Daughter Letter Book

Build a keepsake that she'll always treasure with this Mother and Daughter Letter Book ($40) that gives written letters a home.

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Marble and Copper Monogram Board
Williams-Sonoma

Marble and Copper Monogram Board

If Mom's a cheese-lover, this Marble and Copper Monogram Board ($40) will make her happy.

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Personalized Notepad Market List Stationary
Etsy

Personalized Notepad Market List Stationary

Show her how much you appreciate her grocery shopping with this Personalized Notepad Market List Stationary ($15).

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Blooming Azalea Bonsai
Great Useful Stuff

Blooming Azalea Bonsai

This blooming Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai ($58) has the prettiest pink flowers.

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Primula Copper Coffee French Press
Target

Primula Copper Coffee French Press

She'll save so much money on coffee with this Primula Copper Coffee French Press ($25).

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Wild Fig & Cassis Home Candle
Jomaline

Wild Fig & Cassis Home Candle

Add a little luxury into Mom's home with the Wild Fig & Cassis Home Candle ($67) — you can even engrave it with her name to make it extra special!

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Sunny Orange Citrus Hand Soap and Dish Soap
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Sunny Orange Citrus Hand Soap and Dish Soap

Her hands will smell of lemon, orange, bergamot, and jasmine fragrances with this high-quality Sunny Orange Citrus Hand Soap and Dish Soap ($38).

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Emu Australia Mayberry Slippers Sheepskin Slippers
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Emu Australia Mayberry Slippers Sheepskin Slippers

These Emu Australia Mayberry Slippers Sheepskin Slippers ($60) come in so many fun colors.

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Mother's Day Beauty Blooms Gift Set
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Mother's Day Beauty Blooms Gift Set

This adorable Mother's Day Beauty Blooms Gift Set ($68) has all the beauty treats she'll love.

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Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Cap Bottle
shop.nordstrom.com

Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Cap Bottle

This Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Cap Bottle ($45) is always a great gift, and it comes in so many fun colors.

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Parachute Classic Bathrobe
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Parachute Classic Bathrobe

This bestselling Parachute Classic Bathrobe ($99) will help her stay cozy around the house.

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Instant Pot Duo 6qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
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Instant Pot Duo 6qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker

This Instant Pot Duo 6qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker ($80, originally $100) will change your mom's kitchen game forever. Gone are the hours waiting for her favorite stew to be done in a slow cooker; this nifty pressure cooker gets things done in under an hour.

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The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails
Amazon

The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails

The hostess with the mostest will appreciate The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails ($20) that's full of delicious handcrafted drink and cocktail recipes.

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Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer
Amazon

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer

Over 2,400 buyers have reviewed this Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer ($57), and 73 percent of those people gave it a perfect five stars. What makes this tool unique is that it's a brush and blow dryer in one product. The oval brush is designed for smoothing the hair, while the round edges create volume.

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Clare V. for Anthropologie Monogram Journal
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Clare V. for Anthropologie Monogram Journal

She'll want to get organized with this bright, fun Clare V. for Anthropologie Monogram Journal ($24).

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Marina Monogram Coaster
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Marina Monogram Coaster

If she's always worried about water rims on the counter, give her this Marina Monogram Coaster ($14).

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Rifle Paper Co. for Anthropologie Garden Party Monogram Mug
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Rifle Paper Co. for Anthropologie Garden Party Monogram Mug

Let her sip her morning coffee out of this bright, happy Rifle Paper Co. for Anthropologie Garden Party Monogram Mug ($14).

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Bow Scrunchie
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Bow Scrunchie

Pick mom up a few of these Bow Scrunchies ($6) in her favorite color; hair elastics are always needed.

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YnM Weighted Blanket
Amazon

YnM Weighted Blanket

This YnM Weighted Blanket ($63) will keep her warm and comforted and is perfect for a movie marathon.

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Slipsilk Pure Silk Sleep Mask
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Slipsilk Pure Silk Sleep Mask

Beauty sleep is not far away with this Slipsilk Pure Silk Sleep Mask ($50).

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Stars Above Perfectly Cozy Lounge Jumpsuit
target.com

Stars Above Perfectly Cozy Lounge Jumpsuit

The Stars Above Perfectly Cozy Lounge Jumpsuit ($28) is so comfy, she'll want to wear it every single day.