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Gifts for Moms and the Amazing Women in Your Life
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The women in our lives are usually the ones handling everyone else's gifts, so let's get theirs right for once. Here are our favorite gifts for moms, best friends, sisters and even mothers-in-law (yes, really), from a little luxury to the practical stuff she'd never buy herself. Shopping for Mother's Day specifically? We've got a whole guide for that, too.
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Gift guide · November 4, 2026Our 2026 holiday gift cheat sheet, with 50 gifts for every age and budget
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Gift guide · November 3, 2026What's selling on Etsy this week: 27 gifts shoppers are buying right now
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From the archiveThe gifts we really truly want for ourselves. In other words, get them for the coolest women you know.
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From the archiveGifts for your mother-in-law with great taste who’s freaking impossible to shop for every year
From the archiveGifts for your fashionista friend who loves all that glitters. Gold is a bonus.
From the archiveAwesome mother-in-law gift ideas for the toughest person on your list, because damn, she has good taste.
From the archive30+ cool feminist gifts, all supporting women makers and women-owned shops
From the archiveSeriously cool tween gifts, because you're not a regular mom, you're a cool mom. (Or dad or aunt or uncle or grandparent.)
From the archiveGlam gifts for your fab BFF. Mostly so you can borrow them.
From the archiveGift ideas for your mother-in-law with great taste who's always the hardest person to shop for
From the archiveFeminist gifts for a woman who already owns a "Nevertheless She Persisted" shirt
From the archiveStyle and beauty gifts for women who are over 40, fabulous, and who DGAF
From the archiveOur 10 Best Gifts for Women in 2020 | Small Business Holiday Gift Guide 2020
From the archive · December 21, 2007Editors Picks of 2007: The coolest of Cool Mom Picks
From the archive · June 10, 2009Presenting the Cool Mom Picks Father's Day Gift Guide
From the archive · November 17, 2009Cool Gifts for the Holidays? Look no further than our Holiday Gift Guide!
From the archive · January 14, 2010A Valentine's Day card design contest presented by Cool Mom Picks & Etsy
From the archive · January 27, 2010Three cheers for the Etsy & Cool Mom Picks Valentine's Day contest winners!
From the archive · February 20, 2010Cool Mom Picks readers have a heart
From the archive · November 14, 2010It's here! The 2010 Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide!
From the archive · November 25, 2010The Cool Mom Tech Holiday Gift Guide is here!
From the archive · February 2, 2011Presenting a Valentine's Day gift guide from Cool Mom Picks and AHAlife
From the archive · April 24, 2011The coolest Mother's Day Gift Guide is here! Yay!
From the archive · November 29, 2011The Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide is here!
From the archive · December 5, 2011The Cool Mom Tech Holiday Gift Guide - Hooray!
From the archive · August 15, 2012Catch Cool Mom Picks on the Today Show tomorrow!
From the archive · August 22, 2012Get ready for back to school with Cool Mom Tech
From the archive · April 3, 2013Introducing the 2013 Cool Mom Picks Baby Shower Gift Guide!
From the archive · December 5, 2013Presenting the 2013 Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide, with more than 200 of the coolest ideas. Whoo!
From the archive · April 9, 2014Personalized silhouette gifts that make a mom get out the tissues
From the archive · April 12, 2014An awesome gift for mom from the kids: A book they draw themselves
From the archive · April 20, 2014The ultimate funny mom mug. Because it's true.
From the archive · April 22, 2014Born Free Africa: Designer Mother's Day shopping for a very important cause.
From the archive · November 14, 2014It's here! It's here! Our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide has arrived.
From the archive · April 15, 2015Announcing our 2015 Mother's Day Gift Guide! Whoo!
From the archive · May 9, 2015Moms, be good to yourself today. That's your gift.
From the archive · November 19, 2015It's here! Our 2015 Cool Mom Picks holiday gift guide! Whoo!
From the archive · April 25, 2016Presenting our 2016 Mother's Day Gift Guide!
From the archive · April 26, 201613 amazing Mother's Day quote prints that say it all, when we can't.
From the archive · April 26, 2016The most awesome sleep masks, for a do not disturb kind of Mother's Day.
From the archive · April 29, 2016How to make your own easy, DIY Me-Time Mother's Day Gift Basket. (Hint, hint.)
From the archive · May 1, 2016Mother's Day flowers that come in a vase that's even more special
From the archive · May 3, 201621 ideas for awesome last-minute Mother's Day gifts that don't feel last minute. You can do it!
From the archive · July 27, 2016The coolest backpacks for preschoolers and little kids | Cool Mom Picks Back to School Guide 2016
From the archive · July 29, 201623 cool backpacks for teens and big kids | Cool Mom Picks Back to School Guide 2016
From the archive · November 24, 2016It's here! Our 2016 Cool Mom Picks holiday gift guide! Whoo!
From the archive · April 22, 201718 free Mother's Day printables that are thoughtful, lovely, and creative. Just like Mom.
From the archive · April 23, 2017The most fabulous indie Mother's Day gifts from women makers + shops | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017
From the archive · April 24, 201715 of our very favorite personalized gifts for mom | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017
From the archive · April 25, 2017We found 13 amazing Mother's Day gifts under $20 that don't feel cheap at all | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017
From the archive · April 29, 2017A Mother's Day necklace that will show you love her beyond the shadow of a doubt.
From the archive · April 30, 201712 truly cool handmade Mother's Day gifts from kids that become heart-melting keepsakes | Mother's Day Gift Guide
From the archive · May 1, 201721 fierce feminist Mother’s Day gifts for the mom who stays woke | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2017
From the archive · April 25, 201818 fantastic Mother's Day gift ideas for stepmothers who you definitely don't want to forget. | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2018
From the archive · April 26, 201817 wonderful Mother's Day gifts for Grandma, Nana or Oma | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2018
From the archive · May 2, 201832 cool (really!) Mother's Day Gifts, all $15 and under | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2018
From the archive · April 25, 201913 wonderful self-care gifts for moms. Because we need it. Oh...how we need it. | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2019
From the archive · May 6, 201910 brilliant subscription gifts for Mother's Day that shower her with love all year long | Mother's Day Gift Guide 2019
From the archive · December 30, 2019The top 10 Cool Mom Picks posts of 2019
From the archive · April 23, 202016 special Mother's Day gifts from the kids this year: Gifts to make, gifts to buy, gifts to mail
From the archive · April 26, 202016 fabulous Mother's Day gifts that give back to Covid relief and healthcare workers | Mother's Day Gift Guide
From the archive · May 1, 202017 of the best subscription boxes for moms this Mother's Day, so they can feel the love even longer
From the archive · December 26, 2020The top 10 most popular Cool Mom Picks posts of 2020
From the archive · March 8, 20219 smart, beautiful flower alternatives for Mother's Day that will last a whole lot longer than a bouquet.
From the archive · April 15, 202111 fantastic gifts for stepmothers on Mother's Day. Because we love them too. | Mother's Day Gift Guide
From the archive · April 20, 2021Here's a fantastic deal on a Trade Coffee subscription gift. Just in time for Mother's Day!
From the archive · April 26, 202115 perfect home office gifts for moms working from home -- probably more than she should | Mother's Day Gifts
From the archive · December 28, 2021Our readers' top 10 Cool Mom Picks posts of 2021. What a list! What a year.
From the archive · April 18, 202213 truly creative DIY Mother's Day gifts that kids can make and give | Mother's Day Gift Guide
From the archive · April 20, 20228 wonderful Mother's Day gift book ideas to celebrate all she is, and all she loves.
From the archive · April 24, 202225 special Mother's Day gifts under $25, which we totally want ourselves
From the archive · February 2, 2023Cool Valentine's Day jewelry for women: 14 pieces that are edgy, funky, and anything but traditional.
From the archive · December 2, 202324 thoughtful gifts for your mother-in-law (or stepmother or aunt or cool grandma) | Holiday Gifts 2023
From the archive · April 18, 2024Modern custom family portrait art from 12 exceptional artists: Incredible gifts for moms, dads, and grandparents
From the archive · April 23, 2024These 28 self-care gifts for Mom can help her slow down and breathe. | Mother's Day Gift Guide
Gift guide · May 6, 2025Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that still feel thoughtful
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Gift guide · February 19, 2026Diamonds are nice. Swarovski is better.
Gift guide · April 16, 20262026 Mother's Day Gift Guide | 13 Gifts New Moms Will Actually Use and Love
Gift guide · May 5, 2026Bouqs has the most gorgeous flowers for Mother's Day
From the archiveThe Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide 2014. Whoo!
From the archiveGift Ideas for Your Mother-In-Law, Since Her Son Will Not Help You With Ideas Until December 24
From the archive · December 20, 202115 thoughtful DIY gifts for teenage girls | Holiday Gifts 2021
From the archive · November 30, 202112 wonderful Dolly Parton gifts for the Dolly fans in your life. (A.K.A. everyone we know.)
From the archive · November 7, 202418 of our favorite hygge gifts for everyone who needs more comfort and coziness right now
From the archive · December 12, 202418 last-minute DIY holiday gifts for friends. And family, who you like enough to call friends. | Holiday Gifts
From the archive · November 20, 202420 very cool personalized gifts for adults to make things extra special this year | Holiday Gift Guide
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From the archiveThe Best Baby Shower Gifts of 2020: 200+ of our favorites in every price range
From the archive · January 27, 2009The way to this mama's heart is through her stomach
From the archive · January 12, 2010Scribble me an I Love You
From the archive · February 1, 2011Valentine's Day shirts even a boy (and his mama) could love
From the archive · February 10, 2013Eep aap ork ah ah, that means I love you
From the archive · May 16, 2014Vintage lockets on Etsy that hold more than secret photos, they hold a secret message.
From the archive · January 12, 2015The Valentines gift for the romantic with a naughty streak
From the archive · January 27, 2015Anti Valentine's Day flowers for all the single ladies. Because we deserve them too!
From the archive · January 28, 2015Poesy rings by Monica Rich Kosann: When ring around your collar is a very good thing
From the archive · January 28, 2015Good reason to order your Valentine's Day flowers now from The Bouqs
From the archive · January 29, 20159 very creative Valentine's cookies on Etsy. In case you'd rather spend your time on....other things.
From the archive · January 31, 201510 easy Valentine's Day crafts that make cool DIY gifts: Valentines Day Gift Guide
From the archive · February 2, 2015Candy gifts for Valentine's Day that go way beyond the ordinary.
From the archive · February 9, 2015Last minute Valentine's Day help: Printables, crafts, gifts, and recipes. We have you covered.
From the archive · February 10, 201512 ideas for fabulous last minute Valentines gifts you can still get in time. Procrastinators, this one's for you.
From the archive · December 26, 2015The coolest accessory brands and shops that we fell in love with this year: Editors’ Best of 2015
From the archive · February 9, 2016Last-minute Valentine's gifts you can still get for your sweetheart: Because we think thoughts count, whenever you come up with them.
From the archive · May 18, 2016Keepsake jewelry under $75 that makes a meaningful gift for your favorite grad.
From the archive · December 5, 2016The great holiday cookie gift guide: Something for every sweet tooth on your list.
From the archive · November 28, 2017It's here! Our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. Whoo!
From the archive · February 2, 2018The cutest best friend jewelry that goes beyond the split heart necklace
From the archive · January 22, 2020Cool Galentine's Day gift ideas for your BFF, Leslie Knope style
From the archive · January 26, 2020These no-carb dumplings on Etsy are perfect for your Valentine.
From the archive · February 5, 20205 sexy Valentine's gifts for couples in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and up. Why should the younguns get all the fun?
From the archive · November 22, 2020Presenting our 100% entirely Small Business Holiday Gift Guide 2020: See our top 10 gifts for everyone on your list
From the archive · January 31, 202116 Valentine's gifts for friends who could probably use a little extra love this year.
From the archive · May 19, 20217 outstanding high school or college graduation gift books: On stepping into the arena, dreaming with eyes wide open, and professional troublemaking (in the best possible way)
From the archive · November 25, 2021The best Black Friday Deals of 2021: From the big stores to small shops and indie makers
From the archive · December 30, 2021Liz's 10 favorite cool picks of 2021
From the archive · February 1, 202214 practical Valentine's gifts for her that aren't flowers, but they're not a case of motor oil, either
From the archive · February 8, 2022Exceptional chocolates from Black-owned chocolate companies. For Valentine's Day and beyond. (2024 update)
From the archive · March 8, 2022Sunflower earrings for Ukraine: A sweet purchase for a great cause.
From the archive · April 11, 2022These gorgeous bracelets can help you manage anxiety and OCD with a little help from cognitive therapy techniques.
From the archive · November 10, 2022Over 20 of the best Advent calendars for 2022: From the magical to the luxurious, to... goofy dad jokes?
From the archive · November 22, 2022The 10 coolest Ted Lasso gifts for fans who can't wait for Season 3.
From the archive · January 31, 202316 truly special Valentine's gifts for best friends who could use a little extra love right now
From the archive · November 3, 202324 of the absolute best 2023 Advent calendars for crafty kids, cool teens, and Christmas-loving adults
From the archive · November 23, 2023Our top Black Friday Deals of 2023: From the big stores to small shops and indie makers
From the archive · November 28, 2023Amazing gifts under $15 for adults: More than 60 VERY cool finds for everyone on your list
From the archive · January 25, 2024We found the best Valentine's gifts on Etsy for boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses and partners. All made with love.
From the archive · January 30, 202440 of the Best Gifts for Girlfriends: Stylish, Sexy, Soulful + Smart
From the archive · March 17, 2024One Cool Thing: A thoughtful gift under $10 for an avid reader, teacher, or a new grad
From the archive · July 21, 2024Introducing our brand new 2024 Baby Shower Gift Guide!
From the archive · October 10, 2024Modern luxury gifts for less: Where the insiders shop for stunning home and fashion essentials at great prices. (Plus get an exclusive discount!)
From the archive · November 6, 2024Guitar Center: Holiday deals for the musicians on your list
From the archive · November 7, 202422 of the best Taylor Swift gifts for your special Swiftie | Holiday Gift Guide
From the archive · December 11, 2024Stuck on a holiday gift idea? Here are 12 cool gift boxes for anyone on your list, up to 50% off!
From the archive · December 16, 202445 brilliant last-minute holiday gift ideas you can ship, make, pick up, or IOU. You've got this! | Holiday Gift Guide
Gift guide · January 26, 202510 anti-Valentine's gifts for people who hate Valentine's Day (you know who you are!)
Gift guide · January 26, 2025Tons of creative last-minute Valentine's Day gifts that won't seem last minute at all
Gift guide · February 7, 20257 Unexpectedly awesome Valentine’s Day gifts you’ll both love
Gift guide · December 7, 20252025 Holiday Gift Guide: Our favorite food (and food-related) gifts for everyone on your list
Gift guide · December 17, 20252025 Holiday Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gifts for Everyone On Your List
Gift guide · February 10, 20262026 Valentine's Day Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for Everyone on Your List, from your partner to your pets
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Primary kids organic PJ set
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rhode pocket blush in Sleepy Girl
$25See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Garage UltraFleece Hoodie
$79.95See it in the guideFrom: Last week on Cool Mom Picks: what you bought, read and voted on
Gap Softest Flannel PJ Pants
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