For many families, mom is the wearer of many hats. She’s a patient teacher, a wise adviser, a constant cheerleader, and a constant role model. Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate that with a gift, whether it’s with a home-cooked vegan brunch, an eco-friendly card, or a thoughtfully chosen gift.
For all the times she has consoled us after a breakup, laughed with us during a kitchen fiasco, and cheered us on at our childhood soccer games, mom deserves something special on her day. Need vegan gift ideas? Return her love with these 21 thoughtful and sustainable gifts this Mother’s Day.
21 Vegan Gifts to Show Your Love This Mother’s Day
1. Vegan Chocolate
Vegan chocolate is the obvious choice for a reason. Brooklyn-based chocolatier Raaka specializes in bean-to-bar chocolate in flavors ranging from Coconut Milk to Bourbon Cask Aged. All cacao beans are sourced directly from cooperatives and organizations focused on sustainability and paying workers fair wages.
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2. Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
Proof makes stylish shades for the eco-conscious mom. The eyewear brand’s Wilder Eco provides timeless style in three colors featuring cotton-based acetate frames and sustainable-sourced wood. Each pair arrives in a wood box with a microfiber pouch to protect it from scratches.
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3. Matter Prints Trousers
Inspired by traditional Indian dhoti, these trousers from slow fashion brand Matter Prints feature a chic geometric pattern. They’re made from medium-weight cotton hand-loomed in Matter Prints’ fair trade factories in India. The monochrome motif makes it ideal for everyday wear, dressing up, and professional settings.
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4. Kai by Gaye Straza
Inspired by creator Gaye Straza’s love of tropical flowers, Kai is a clean, timeless interpretation of floral fragrance. Described as a “light, intoxicating blend of white gardenia, wrapped in exotic florals,” Kai is not only a cult classic, but also a favorite among celebrities like Naomi Watts, Julia Roberts, and Charlize Theron. It’s formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and phosphate.
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5. Matcha Gift Set
Got a match-loving mom? Help her make the best cuppa at home with a matcha tea gift set. This box has everything she’ll need, including the matcha. If you ask nicely, she might be inspired to brew you a cup, too.
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6. Herbivore Botanicals Calming Bath Soak
Help your mom unwind with a natural bath soak. This cruelty-free and vegan calming formula from Herbivore Botanicals is scented with comforting vanilla and ylang ylang essential oils for the ultimate relaxation, plus some much-needed skin hydration.
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7. Reusable Water Bottle
Help mom cut plastic out of her life with a stylish reusable water bottle from S’well. This travel-friendly bottle in the color Moonstone features pastel swirls of blue-green and gold. Triple-walled stainless steel keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12.
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8. Vegan Leather Watch
Chic, simple, and cruelty-free, UK-based brand Votch specializes in timekeepers with vegan leather straps. This timeless piece features a black vegan leather strap contrasted with rose gold, Japanese GL20 Quartz movement and it arrives in an eco-friendly pouch.
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9. Vegan Leather Bullet Journal
Bullet journals are trendy for a reason—it’s said that using one daily can actually benefit your life by helping you be more mindful. This minimalist bullet journal by Minte features a baby blue vegan leather cover with magnetic closure, an inner pocket for notes, and a convenient size that’ll fit into her bag. It also comes with a pen!
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10. Organic Cotton Robe
Sustainable home and clothing brand Coyuchi’s organic cotton robe is perfect for helping mom relax. Made from 100 percent organic Turkish cotton, this spa robe features an airy waffle knit, a flattering cut, and deep pockets. According to the brand, it gets softer with every wash.
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11. CBD Oil
Made from full-spectrum hemp oil sourced from ethical farms in Colorado, Populum CBD Oil can help relieve stress, anxiety, aches, and sleep issues. “Experience the purest sources of cannabinoids, antioxidants, and neuroprotectants that help protect and rebalance your body’s central nervous system,” says the official website. It can be mixed with water, tea, or coffee (it has a subtle orange flavor) or taken straight.
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12. Vegan Wine Box
Not many moms will pass up a good glass of wine. The traditional winemaking process uses animal-derived ingredients like milk protein, gelatin, egg whites, and even dried fish swim bladder (aka isinglass) to filter out unwanted tannins and proteins—but it doesn’t have to. Winc offers a wide variety of vegan wine (like its fruity Summer Water rosé above) on its website that you can use to make a personalized wine gift box for mom.
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13. Osea Black Algae Flash Mask
Treat mom to a vegan face mask by Malibu-based brand OSEA. This highly active flash mask helps smooth skin for a brighter complexion. Fig, pineapple, and pumpkin extracts help exfoliate while hematite and organic algae replenish moisture and firm the skin.
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14. Bamboo Travel Utensil Kit
This eco-friendly bamboo cutlery kit by Bambaw comes with everything mom needs to avoid plastic utensils: spoon, fork, knife, straw, a little spoolie to keep it clean, and a portable lightweight jute pouch.
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15. Matt & Nat Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag
Everyone needs a good vegan leather crossbody bag in their arsenal. This lightweight bag by ethical vegan brand Matt & Nat featured an adjustable strap, a rounded flap closure, and a zip pocket compartment in the interior for cards and loose change.
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16. Lord Jones CBD Body Lotion
Give the gift that’ll help mom relax. This luxury CBD-infused body lotion from Lord Jones is formulated with nourishing shea butter and full-spectrum hemp oil that soothes skin. “Formulated to create a cooling sensation upon contact, our moisturizing lotion has been crafted to deliver unparalleled absorption in an extra-strength formula,” states the website. It’s delicately scented with sage, mint, and green citrus.
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17. Temperature Control Mug
For the gadget-loving mom or the mother who always forgets to drink her tea while it’s still hot, Ember’s temperature control mug is a match made in heaven. Made from ceramic, it keeps warm beverages like coffee and tea at the ideal temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit (and has a Celsius mode) for up to an hour. Mom can link the mug up with the Ember app for Android or iOS to choose personalized settings for different drinks and to customize the mug’s LED light.
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18. Comfortable Vegan Shoes
You can underestimate the importance of a good, versatile vegan shoe that’s doesn’t leave your feet sore. This tried-and-true favorite from vegan footwear brand Native Shoes features a lightweight fabric, and a recycled EVA and PU insole to cushion mom’s feet
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19. Essential Oil Diffuser
Essential oils have a lot of uses. Peppermint is said to be energizing, lavender reduces stress, and chamomile is supposed to help you get a relaxing night’s rest. This stylish diffuser works with any essential oil that suits mom’s fancy. The natural wood grain finish, vase-like shape, and LED lights makes it part of the home decor.
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20. Vegan Cheese Cookbook
Introduce mom to the wonderful world of vegan cheesemaking with Julie Piatt’s “This Cheese Is Nuts!” From cheeseboard-worthy recipes like Aged Almond Cheddar to Cashew Camembert, this cookbook shows how easy it is to make artisan-quality vegan cheese at home using nuts and seeds. It’s the perfect companion gift to a bottle of vegan wine.
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21. A Growing Candle
This is the perfect gift for a mom who loves candles but hates waste. Hyggelight’s Growing Candle comes with a pack of seeds. When the soy candle is burnt and gone, plant the seeds into the container and grow wildflowers.
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