32 Thoughtful Mother's Day Gifts for Your Sister Who's Also a Mom
Show her that you see her hard work with one of these sweet presents.
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If your sister has kids, you've probably watched her hold her family together on Mother's Day like a rockstar while she puts all her energy into recognizing your shared mother plus her mother-in-law. This year, help your sis feel seen with a thoughtful gift of her own, from you (especially if her kids are too young to be out buying anything for her!).
We've rounded up a list of popular options that also make great gift ideas for the sister-in-law you admire. Take it from me, as someone who loves to spend time with my brother's kids, if you love being an aunt or uncle, it doesn't hurt to butter up their mama! One thoughtful Mother's Day gift for mom could even get you out of trouble if you take your niblings (that's the gender-neutral term for nieces and nephews) for ice-cream sundaes after 7 p.m. on a weekday.
If you're looking for even more gifts for Mother's Day, you can check out our guide to the best gifts for sisters as well as our list of top-selling gifts for women. But if you need ideas that are more mom-specific — maybe for your own mother or a friend in addition to your sis — we also have lists of the best last-minute Mother's Day gifts and the best Mother's Day gifts for new moms.
These shower steamer cubes can help her turn her bathroom into an aromatherapy spa experience, even if all she has time for is a quick shower. This set includes five steamers with smells such as lemongrass and lavender, and they're all handcrafted in California.
This canvas tote snaps shut and has a phone pocket inside, making it perfect for your busy sister's shopping runs or other chores. Tuck some flowers in it when you gift it to her for Mother's Day!
Fresh from the most recent list of Oprah's favorite things, this is a travel duo that your sister will love — and which will add a bit of glamour to her packing routine. The smaller vegan-leather pouch is sized for makeup and the larger one can hold accessories like belts and scarves, or it works as a fancy date-night bag.
One of the best gifts of the year turns out to be these soft and slip-resistant cloud slides. The thick foam is supportive and comfy and they come in more than a dozen colors, in sizes for both men and women. If your sister needs to wear them out of the house they're good for that, too — she can just step into them and go if she's running late for dropoff or pickup.
Lovepop Mother's Day Basket Pop-up Card
We're huge fans of this brand that delivers pop-up cards that make spectacular little table decorations (that never wilt!). This paper basket is wildflower-themed and can look cheery on display all summer.
Stanley Stainless Steel Tumbler
Does she have one yet? If not, now's your chance to treat your sister to the hydration tool of the moment. Stanley's popular 40-ounce insulated cup comes in more than a dozen colors and keeps iced drinks nice and cold or hot drinks good and steamy. It even won one of our latest Kitchen Gear Awards.
Every mom needs to take a load off every now and then, and this popular foot spa is here to help. With over 24,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, she'll appreciate kicking back and letting its massage water jets and raised nodes do their thing on her tootsies.
For running chores or taking kids to the park this wearable crossbody bag can't be beat, and it's consistently one of our most popular gift guide suggestions. Lululemon sells it in more than a dozen colors and you can have it shipped or pick it up in one of their stores.
Sol de Janeiro is a hot brand, and this beauty gift set gives her a little taste of the brand's fun products. The clear cosmetics cube comes with its brightening face cream, clarifying body wash and popular vanilla-and-jasmine perfume mist.
Your sister can match with your niece or nephew thanks to this adorable set of baseball caps — perfect as the days get longer and the sun feels brighter! Or, for just $20, you can buy only the Mama cap in black, gray or pink.
LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet Set
Remind her of the fun the two of you used to have as kids by gifting this LEGO set geared towards adults. Putting together the bouquet will be a fantastic mental break from screens and childcare. Maybe the two of you can even work on it together! More than 90% of its Amazon reviews are five-star ones.
Full disclosure: I'm adding this to the list because I received it from some friends and loved it. The mug and cloud socks are quality — I still use both all the time. The tea, hand cream, soap and candle are meant to be used up and enjoyed too, of course. It all comes packaged in a pretty box with a lovely gift card.
Are you trying to make her cry, but in a good way? This dish for her jewelry promises that, "Times have taught us about the bond of love, and through that love we have chosen friendship. We have learned together, sharing the good times and the bad, and no matter what, there has always been love. You are my sister always, My friend forever." Cue the tears!
Emergency Affirmations for Exceptionally Stupid Days
Any of these 100 cards is good for a laugh when life feels crazy. They're all cheeky and not sentimental — like "Bottle up all your emotions and let them age like a fine wine."
Toast to her Mother's Day with this popular red blend out of California, made by two half-sisters who found each other as adults (they share a biological father). Sisterhood is crazy, and can result in some really nice vino!
She deserves cake for Mother's Day, her birthday, her kids' birthdays — all the days! This made-from-scratch key lime bundt cake is sure to delight.
A female barista founded this brand that provides all the ingredients to make a high-end latte at home. Your sister will mix the three cubes together with milk — one is the matcha tea, one is vanilla and one is the edible rose topping — to get a gorgeous and soothing cuppa.
These Amazon bestsellers are among our favorite gifts for women because they're simple, classic and look great on everybody. They're also super affordable. This is the yellow gold but there are also rose gold and white gold options. They have more than 36,000 five-star Amazon ratings!
You could gift her this large serving bowl (one foot across) and fill it with her favorite fruit, bags of her favorite chips or snacks or with some early gifts from your garden, like radishes or herbs. It's one of our home editor's favorite things!
When it comes to serving wine (or whatever her drink of choice is), your sister will appreciate having a set of unbreakable acrylic goblets on hand. These gorgeous ones from Anthropologie, sold in a set of four, mimic cut glass — but if the kids knock one over it will survive. They're dishwasher-safe, too.
Jessica (she/her) is a freelance writer with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home and parenting products. A mom of two teens and two cats, her previous work can be seen in American Baby and Parents.
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