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15 Mother's Day Gifts To Tell Dads To Get Mom This…

by Yvette Manes

Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and procrastinating dads everywhere will congregate at their local grocery store that Sunday morning in search of a last-minute gift. But Mom deserves more than 11 half-wilted carnations and a Spanish greeting card intended for a Godmother. She might tell you that she doesn't want anything, but she deserves a little something for all she does. If you know a dad who needs a little help, there are some select Mother's Day gifts to tell dads to buy for mom this year.

You see how hard she works and everything she does for the family. Mom often goes without or puts things off in order for the kids to have more or do more. She always knows exactly where your brown leather belt is (two inches to the left of where you've been staring for the last 10 minutes.) She makes sure that all of the underwear is extracted from the pants, and that the earbuds are not in the jeans' pocket before running yet another load of laundry. Mom is the first out of bed, and the last to close her eyes at night.

Mom deserves something special. She deserves a gift that is thoughtful, unexpected, and stylish to boot. The following Mother's Day gift guide will be sure to wow her and make her feel special on this, well, special day.

1

Life-Changing Leather Earrings

Leather earrings, $25, Nickel & Suede

These leather earrings by Nickel & Suede are so light-weight that Mom will forget she's wearing them. They come in three sizes, three different styles, and in almost every color you can imagine, even metallics.

2

Sassy Top To Wear In The Car Pool Line

Football Style Tee, $15, SaSea

Moms sometimes feel like their lives are on a loop. In this clever car pool tee by SaSea, she will be the most stylish mom in the drop off line.

3

Personalized Leather Cuff Bracelet

The Mary Cuff, $50, R & E

This customizable leather cuff by R & E Avenue comes in nine different colors and your choice of metal plate. It is hand-stamped, and can be completely personalized.

4

Senitmental Tee Shirt Quilt

Project Repat T-Shirt Quilt, $75, Project Repat

Has Mom been unable to part with Junior's baby clothes even though you aren't planning to have more kids? Buy her a Project Repat T-Shirt Quilt. Mom will have three months to send in the tees and they will send her back the most amazing quilt ever! Quilts can be made with adult tees, too.

5

Beautiful Floral Headband

Floral Headband, $8, A Beautiful Window

Mom will feel all kinds of gorgeous in this floral headband by A Beautiful Window. It is soft and pretty, just like Mama.

6

Fabulous Tank

Joanna Gaines tank top, $25, Etsy

Is Mom a fan of home improvement and decor television shows? If so, she will love this Joanna Gaines tank top by KitchStudios. But, watch out, you may be missing a wall or two the next time you come home.

7

A Card From The Heart

Mother's Day card, $5, Etsy

Tell her how you feel with this cute Mother's Day card by Emily McDowell Studios. Bonus: The inside is blank so that you can truly pour your heart out.

8

A Truth-Telling Travel Mug

"Tired AF" mug, $16, Etsy

Mom does it all, and this "Tired AF" travel mug by The Pink Polka Dot Custom Creations will help keep her cute and caffeinated.

9

Saltwater Sandals

Salt Water Sandals, $42, Zappos

Saltwater Sandals will take Mom from the beach to brunch. These adorable sandals have been around for 70 years and are a summer staple all over Instagram.

10

A Kitschy Kitchen Towel

"They See Me Rollin'" tea towel, $18, Etsy

This flour sack tea towel by Love You A Latte Shop is perfect for when Mom is feeling a little bit baker and a little bit gangsta.

11

A Candle For Any Mood

Simply Vintage Candles, $7 - $20, Simply Vintage Candles

Whether mom wants to relax in the bath or set the mood in the bedroom, Simply Vintage Candles will have a scent she will love. These are hand-poured soy candles wrapped in a variety of mid-century labels. They will mix and match labels and scents, too.

12

Lovely Canvas Tote

Heart Tote, $15, Etsy

Moms are always lugging things around. This cute heart tote by Walkin on Air will make the haul a lot sweeter.

13

Bomb Diggety Ankle Socks

Thou Art The Bomb socks, $9, Amazon

These Thou Art The Bomb ankle socks by Blue Q will let Mom know what you think of her.

14

Inspirational Make-Up Case

Inspirational Pouch, $15, Etsy

This inspirational zippered pouch by Lucends is the perfect size for Mom's beauty essentials.

15

Back That Mug Up

"Dat Ass" mug, $14, Etsy

You know Mom's still got it. Let her know with this "Dat Ass" mug by Field Trip.