15 Mother’s Day Mugs That Are Better Than the Ones That Say “World’s Best Mom”
Bonus: Give her some space so she can drink it in peace, too!
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If your mother is a coffee- or a tea-drinker, she'll reach for a mug every single day, so upgrading her vessel of choice is a great idea for Mother's Day. But it's time to think beyond the cheesy "No. 1 Mom" mugs. Opt for one of these unusual choices instead. Or, if your mom isn't big on hot beverages, check out these best-selling gifts or these super-unique options.
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File this under, "um, genius!" This mug has a little built in tray, so you can use the steam from the coffee to warm up a donut, cookie, or any other morning treat. Get her a package of yummy stroopwafels to go with it — they taste so much better when they're a little bit warm.
Ember Temperature Control Mug
This mug is definitely expensive, but so worth it: You set it to your preferred temperature, and it keeps it hot. When the mug senses that it's empty, it automatically turns itself off, and it starts up again when it senses liquid inside. Considering how many times Mom's morning coffee has been interrupted by the kids, it's a perfect make-good Mother's Day gift.
Anthropologie Petal Palette Monogram Mug
The monogram on these mugs bloom with color, courtesy of Austin-based artist Starla Michelle Halfmann. Anthropologie also does a monogrammed teacup design, too.
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Artists Mary and Shelly Klein can make an adorable personalized portrait of everyone in your entire family — you choose hair, clothing color, the name to be printed at the bottom, and more. Your last name gets printed on the back!
These rustic cups come with an extra bit of customization —the engraved wood that comes with it can be used either as a lid (there's even a slot for a spoon), or a coaster. Now you'll never be confused about who was using which mug.
If your mom's mantra is "messy bun means gettin' stuff done," celebrate her favorite hairstyle with this mug. It comes in a variety of colors, and you can either specify if your mom is a lefty or a righty.
Your mom's not bossy — she's the boss. Get her a beverage vessel that shows her the proper respect.
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Gift your mom a magical morning with this stoneware unicorn mug, which is ample enough to give her a big boost of caffeine. If you think Elwood needs a friend, there's also a matching bowl.
If your mom misses her cup o' joe from the corner deli, bring back those New York City memories with this ceramic re-creation of the old 1960s disposable-cup design. This mug is also safe to use in the dishwasher or microwave.
If there's a dino fan and a coffee lover in your family, they can bond at the table over these mugs, which feature either a diplodocus, a tyrannosaurus rex, a triceratops, or a velociraptor. They make for a ferocious morning.
Coffee is the one thing that never fails to cheer you on in the morning. Give your mom a daily pick-me-up pep talk in the form of this unbelievably cute, winking mug.
Let's give it up for all the stepmoms, mothers-in-law, surrogate moms, and chosen moms out there — they deserve a coffee break, too. This lovely floral design is printed on both sides of the mug, and it's also dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
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Your mom is one-of-a-kid — let her know you appreciate her uniqueness! You can get this mug as a stand-alone present, or as part of a gift bundle with a makeup pouch that says, "Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mom."
Since every woman is, on some level, a Wonder Woman, let her know you recognize her inner superhero with this homage to the Amazonian princess.
What about when Mom is on the go? This travel mug will keep the coffee warm for her — after all, like this message states, she's got things to do.
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Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
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