Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2024

One of our favorite artisanal American cheddar cheeses

As it’s easy and fast to ship temperature-sensitive goods, you can now order cheeses from all over the country and have them delivered to your doorstep. When we taste tested artisanal cheddar from various states, we were amazed by the wide range of textures and flavors American cheddar has to offer. They’re all favorites in our book, but Cabot Clothbound Cheddar from Jasper Hill Farm is a complex, nutty cheese that tends to disappear very quickly at parties. For a sweeter yet still punchy cheddar, try Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Flagship. If your giftee happens to be a cheeseboard artist, be sure to order some cheese for a lovely surprise! 

A bottle of one of our favorite nonalcoholic spirits and cocktails 

Nonalcoholic beverages have surged in popularity lately, from beer to canned cocktails. As new nonalcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink options emerge, we set out to sample the trendiest and readily available brands on the market.

The ones we liked the most were pleasant to drink and reminded people of the spirits and cocktails they were trying to mimic. We especially loved the St. Agrestis Phony Negroni and the Non-Alcoholic Apertif from Wilfred. For moms who are curious about low- and alcohol-free drinks, they’ll make perfect presents. 

Our winning food processor: Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor

A good food processor is truly a kitchen workhorse. It can chop up a whole onion into even pieces or whip up a batch of smooth mayonnaise in a matter of seconds. If the mom in your life doesn’t have a food processor—or, maybe even worse, has an unreliable one—she’ll wonder how she ever got by without our top-rated model from Cuisinart. With just two buttons, it couldn’t be simpler to use.

Since we first tested food processors in 2009, the Cuisinart model has kept its top spot in two rounds of testing, which is a testament to how much value this gift represents. 

Our top electric knife sharpener: Chef’s Choice Trizor 15XV Knife Sharpener

A sharp knife makes cooking easier and safer—and faster. For the busy home cooks who can’t spare the time to go to the knife shop every so often, an electric knife sharpener offers a convenient way of keeping the blades sharp.

Our winning model gives any dull knife a polished and razor-sharp edge in just 2 minutes. Not only does it guarantee stellar results, but it’s also easy to use, especially for those who aren’t familiar with how knife sharpening works.

Our winning ice cream maker: Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, and Sorbet Maker

If your giftee could always use a little treat, an easy-to-use ice cream maker will never fall out of style. Plus, it covers other frozen dessert categories other than ice cream, making it a versatile household staple. We loved the velvety and even-textured batches of ice cream it churned; we also appreciated its lightweight, compact design, and the simplicity of its one-button operation. 

This easy-to-use ice cream maker is an unexpected gift that will make the whole year sweeter and more fun.

Our winning heavy-duty cutting board: Teakhouse Edge Grain Cutting Board

After years of testing, this wooden cutting board has remained a clear winner, thanks to its durability; ease of use; and design, which enables it to double as a serving board for entertaining. We love how it has a heavy-duty feel but is medium-weight, which makes it relatively easy to lift and move. 

Our favorite wine clubs: Wine Folly Club and Wine Access Discovery Club

For the moms who like to entertain with a glass of wine, a thoughtful, sommelier-guided wine subscription is a great way to make the moms of your lives happy. Our favorites, Wine Folly Club and Wine Access Discovery Club, offer monthly and quarterly boxes of wine curated by professionals, with detailed descriptions on transparency and sourcing. Both services also offer in-depth educational materials for subscribers to learn more about each wine they sent, as well as reliable customer services. 

Our favorite outdoor pizza oven: Ooni Koda 12 Gas-Powered Pizza Oven

Pizza ovens have cemented their place as the hot appliance of the year. We loved this compact, portable gas-powered oven because it cooked excellent 12-inch pizzas quickly and easily. It’s easy to operate and maintain, as an angled heat deflector helped direct heat evenly across the tops of the pizza while the baking stone provided even heat to the bottom of the pies. If the mom you’re shopping for likes to cook and entertain, this is the perfect Mother’s Day gift. 

Our favorite insulated tumbler: Get the Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler, 40 oz

These portable insulated tumblers are everywhere—and for a good reason. Its large capacity allows you to keep your beverages at a constant temperature for an extended period of time without needing refills. They also come in a number of brightly hued colors, which is an instant mood booster. Another bonus point is that they fit snugly in the cup holder of a car, meaning you can easily haul these giant tumblers around. 

Our winning tea infuser: Finum Stainless Steel Mesh Brewing Basket, Large

We loved this compact tea infuser; its woven mesh was so fine that no bits of tea leaves escaped when we made rounds of tea using this tiny gadget. It was relatively long in length, which meant we were able to fully immerse it in hot water whether using a mug or a pot. It was also easy to clean and maintain.