What ELLE Editors Are Gifting Their Mothers for Mom’s Generation 2023

“My mother loves hats, and I think this one with a minimal and elegant elongated crown from Toteme is the perfect addition to her collection.”—Sarah Zendejas, senior type marketplace essayist

“Given that I’m a transplant from a faraway city, I don’t always get the chance to spend time with my mother for the spring holiday, so naturally, a floral delivery is always a good option. I personally love this one, which features preserved flowers and a fun, playful bracelet from Roxanne Assoulin. Flowers and jewelry? I know she’ll love it.”—Dale Arden Chong, senior type trade essayist

“Considering she spent some of her formative years in Cairo, I plan to gift my mom this coffee table book that highlights everything from the city’s pyramids to its famous bazaars.”—Claire Stern, virtual deputy essayist

“It’s not like a regular printer, it’s a cool printer—as in, it’s a mini photo and label printer. My mom loves to take photos with her phone, and this is perfect for printing out her camera roll. Not to mention, it’s amazing for when she’s sending out care packages, too (hint hint).”—Dale Arden Chong, senior type trade essayist

“This woman has always cooked—and worked—a lot. She deserves to take breakfast in bed. Specifically, baked eggs with lentils and sweet crepes with pears.”—Claire Stern, virtual deputy essayist

“My mother is the queen of no-fuss, hands-free crossbodies, and this viral bag from Uniqlo is the perfect fit for multitasking pros like her. It’s a mini, modern-day Mary Poppins purse that carries a lot more than it looks. The colorful styles don’t hurt either.”—Erica Gonzales, senior tradition essayist

“Whenever my mom comes to the city, she demands to see some of the best of Broadway. Right now? I’d take her to Shucked, the self-proclaimed corny musical playing at the Nederlander Theatre. Set in the fictional town of Cobb County, whose only industry is corn and corn-based products, the story follows Maizy, who goes on a grand journey to save the town after their corn begins to die. It’s packed with funny one-liners and a vulgar script that would have my mom kneeled over. Shuck it and spoil your mom with a funny Mother’s Day treat.”—Samuel Maude, associate to the editor-in-chief

“This Mother’s Day, I’m treating my mom to a wine subscription from Somm Select, which offers four different wines from around the globe monthly. It’s the best way to ensure her wine fridge is never empty, and she might find her new favorite bottle in the process!”—Kevin LeBlanc, type worker

“My mom has never used a retinol or exfoliating acid in her life and still has skin that feels like a petal in a botanical garden. Her skin care secrets are constant vigilance from the sun, an ever-exhaustive skincare routine, plus, more recently, having a daughter who is a beauty editor. This new serum from Tatcha is great to gift moms and expectant moms because it uses a retinol alternative (you can’t use retinoid when you’re pregnant), and is creamy and super moisturizing. I like that it’s gentle enough to use morning and night, without drying or redness, and the brightening results from the brand’s clinical and in-vitro testing are really impressive.”—Kathleen Hou, attractiveness director

“This is my dream Mother’s Day gift: a total 14-day reset at the Buchinger spa in Marbella, Spain.”—Alex White, fashion director

“My mom had been on the hunt for the best portable compost bin for urban environments, and this is the one I landed on for her present last year. It fits on a countertop, is about as design-y as this kind of item can be, has a charcoal filter, and is biodegradable. All of which earned me eco-friendly-mom brownie points. And now that the city has finally seen fit to finally bring composting to my neighborhood, I may be purchasing a second one for myself!”—Veronique Hyland, type options director

“My mom is nothing if not consistently loyal. She grew up wearing Keds, and still wears them today. I’m also getting her a new pair because there’s almost nothing better.”—Claire Stern, virtual deputy essayist

“My mom’s been on the hunt for a tote bag to take with her on her travels, and I know she’s been eyeing this super lightweight, quilted number. I know this will absolutely be a Mother’s Day gift worth her time.”—Dale Arden Chong, senior type trade essayist