The 39 best personalized gifts for everyone on your shopping list — including Mom
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With a long list of friends and family who are moms, it can feel daunting (and time-consuming) to come up with personalized gift ideas for everyone. Although a gift card works great for some gift givers and recipients, you may be searching for something that feels a bit more thoughtful this year. Luckily, you don’t have to dedicate a ton of extra time to Mother’s Day shopping to find the perfect present, thanks to these personalized gifts.
To help you find the best personalized gifts for all the moms you love this Mother’s Day, we rounded up our favorite ideas for every budget.
Adding a custom monogram or special design to one of these already-winning presents is a simple, stress-free way to make it more unique. A personalized gift ensures Mom won’t feel like you just grabbed something random off the shelf because it has their name or initials on the front. Plus, each item on our list feels like a luxury. After all, it’s been customized based on your (and Mom’s) personal taste.
Best personalized gifts under $25
Northwind Supply Personalized Leather Key Ring
Isn’t it the best when you find a present at a great price that doesn’t look cheap? Here you go. Pick from nine leather colors and gold, silver or antique hardware, then customize this key ring with a name or initials.
LisaClosetStore Custom Embroidered Mama Sweatshirt With Kids Name on Sleeve
Whether you’re gifting a new mom something for her first year as a mama or shopping for one with years of experience, this comfortable hoodie will get the message right. This personalized sweatshirt will keep her cozy all year long.
DreamTree Prints Custom Star Map
Simply fill in the exact date and location of a special moment (like your mom's first date with her partner or her birthdate) and you’ll get a unique print that shows exactly what the stars looked like at that moment in time.
DelightfulStamps Personalized Book Embosser
With a custom book embosser, the book lover in your life can add a personal stamp to each new read, marking it as part of their personal collection. For this embosser, you can customize both the top and bottom lines as well as the letter in the middle, or you can opt for the monogram wood stamp or silk inking stamp options.
EGD Personalized Acrylic Spotify Plaque
For the price of a couple lattes, you can get your loved one a sleek plaque dedicated to their favorite song. The song title, artist and photo are all completely customizable, and you can even add a code that brings you directly to the song on Spotify.
Mark & Graham Foil-Debossed Leather Tassel Zipper Pouch,
This colorful leather pouch — complete with a playful tassel — keeps small essentials safe and organized in big bags. With 18 vibrant colors and six different monogram styles to choose from, you can create a custom combo for each person you gift it to.
Art2TheExtreme Crayon Name Set
Does your mom have any preschool or kindergarteners in her life? Spell out their name in petite crayons, melted into swirly rainbow hues. No two are alike, and they arrive gift-boxed with a rainbow string tied into a bow.
Williams Sonoma Authentic Hammered Copper Mug
This gleaming mug is handmade by Turkish artisans. Lined with tin, it’s the classic cup for Moscow Mules, but it will keep any cold beverage nice and chilly, of course. It’s as useful a gift as a coffee mug but 100 times more interesting and unexpected.
Shutterfly Photo Gallery Playing Cards
Make game night a family affair with these playing cards that go from generic to treasured, thanks to the fact that they feature photos of loved ones on the back. The deck of cards can be customized to feature one meaningful family photo or a collage of up to nine.
CocoAndCarter Customized Wine Tumbler
Hosting a soiree for your besties or looking for a budget-friendly present with a personal touch? These bestselling wine tumblers make the perfect party favor.
Best personalized gifts under $50
Minted Custom House Portrait Art
Whether you get a custom portrait of their first home or the house they grew up in, this detailed drawing is a sentimental gift anyone will love. Choose from multiple color schemes, sizes and frame styles to create a piece of art they’ll cherish forever.
Yeti Rambler Tumbler
Boasting double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps your cold drinks icy cold and your hot drinks piping hot, this tumbler is made of dishwasher-safe stainless steel. It’s also compatible with cup holders. Available in 12 colors, the tumbler can be customized on both sides with preloaded imagery, your own text, monograms and logos for no additional fee during the holidays.
Minted Personalized Stationery Cards
If Mom enjoys sending handwritten notes and thank-you cards to her friends and family, this set of personalized stationery is a must. Each card in the 25-piece set is illustrated with her name, while the back side can be customized to feature a photo if you choose. Plus, they come with envelopes and are packed inside a gift box.
BlackButterflySigns Personalized Cutting Board
This sturdy bamboo cutting board can not only be embossed with Mom's name, but it can also commemorate a special date in her life, like her wedding anniversary or her birthday. Its heavy-duty construction can handle the daily rigors of cooking, including carving meat and chopping vegetables, and it doubles as a serving board for charcuterie.
Papier Hardcover Notebook
Papier notebooks come in a wide variety of designs, including those with florals, hearts and animals. They come in hardcover and spiral versions and can be lined, bulleted or blank, not to mention personalized with her name. The stylish notebooks are a helpful way for Mom to get organized or reflect on her day. The company makes planners too.
OnlyGiftsDotCom Monogrammed Steak Iron
For steak lovers and chefs who take pride in their skills at the grill, a branding iron to leave their mark on their handiwork will be a huge hit. It can be used on leather and wood too.
Crate & Barrel Monogrammed Serving Board
From a unique hostess gift to a meaningful Mother's Day present, this sleek monogrammed serving board stands out. Made from white marble and renewable mango wood with a hand-inlaid brass initial, this charcuterie board has a modern-meets-personal feel.
Lands’ End 5-Pocket Canvas Tote Bag
Seriously one of the most convenient bags a person could ever get, this durable tote can hold it all. It comes in four sizes with your choice of nine trim colors and has handle length and zipper options. Complete the perfect custom tote with an embroidered name or monogram available in 30 different colors.
CaitlynMinimalist Actual Handwriting Bracelet
Take a message written by a loved one or their signature and transform their handwriting into a memorable piece of jewelry. All you have to do is upload an image of the handwritten text to send to the Etsy seller, and they will create a silver, 18-karat gold or rose gold bracelet at your length of choice. Talk about special!
Best personalized gifts under $100
Converse Custom Chuck Taylors
For a personalized gift they’ll wear all the time, get them a custom pair of Converse sneakers. You can change the color, width, material, design and more of these kicks, which come in high-top, low-top and practically every style in between.
Mark & Graham Monogrammed Patch Travel Pouch
It’s all about the monogram with this roomy travel pouch. The best part is personalization is included: First, pick from one of eight different bag colors and then you can play with up to three letter patches, making these truly custom gifts.
Made by Mary Ray Bar Necklace
This delicate necklace comes in 14-karat-gold-filled or sterling silver styles, and the two matching bars hanging from the chain can be customized to read the names of initials anyone special (such as the names of her children and grandchildren).
Lands’ End Suede Leather Moccasin Slippers
Keep her feet warm all winter with these cozy suede slippers. They’re lined with soft faux fur and have indoor-outdoor soles. You can add a single initial or two for an extra $8 so she’ll always know they’re hers.
Caden Lane Custom Solid Color & Font Personalized Toddler Blanket
If Mom likes to stay cozy, give the gift of a personalized blanket with a modern feel. This throw-size blanket is made from a velvety material and has their name repeated for a custom design. From olive to dusty rose, the soft blanket is available in 14 background colors with three font options.
BaubleBar Custom iPhone Case
Customize a phone case with their name on it for a present they’ll never forget. The case fits up to 12 characters and has a unique 3D design — it’s no wonder celebs like Hilary Duff and Molly Sims have been seen with these cases before.
Places and Spaces Art Co Personalized Couples Illustration
This hand-drawn illustration celebrates a beloved destination in her life, whether it’s where she was born, where she got married or her favorite vacation destination. Two initials are the centerpiece of the illustration, making it a great gift for your partner.
PetCreativo Custom Embroidered Pet Sweatshirt
For those with the cutest pet on the planet, this custom embroidered pet sweatshirt will blow their minds. All you have to do is upload a picture of their beloved pet’s face and it gets transformed into a work of embroidered art. It comes in five colors and has room for up to three animals.
New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle
How cool is this? The actual front page of the New York Times on a significant date of your choice, memorialized as a 500- or 1,000-piece puzzle. Order their birthday, wedding date or graduation date, then get ready for a gush of gratitude.
Paravel Packing Cube Quad
This season, upgrade your loved one’s packing cube game while giving the gift of suitcase organization. This set of four fits perfectly into the brand’s Aviator Carry-On and will neatly corral all their stuff, whether they’re packing by item — undergarments, swimwear, shirts and more — or by outfit. You can add up to a nine-letter monogram that is embroidered directly onto the recycled, water-resistant nylon material.
Shutterfly Gallery of One Monogram Fleece Photo Blanket
Whether you’re putting the cutest member of their family (human or doggo) on display or are opting for a group shot, this custom blanket showcases a favorite photo and name in the coziest way possible. Not only do you have three size options but you can choose from microfiber fleece, plush fleece or Sherpa for the ultimate super-soft blanket that’s machine-washable.
Personalization Mall Embroidered Leather Toiletry Bag
This handsome leather toiletry bag is one of Personalization Mall’s most popular items. It’s available in tan or black leather and can be embroidered with a one-, two- or three-letter monogram for free. It has a roomy main compartment for shampoos, toothbrushes and more, not to mention a side pocket for smaller items and a side handle for easy carrying.
Violet and Pine Modern Monogram Pickleball Paddle
Whether they are new to the game or are an established pickleball pro, they’ll play like the champion they are with this custom paddle. Pick from eight different colors and then play around with monogram or initial fonts, sizes and placement for a truly personalized present straight out of their pickleball dreams.
Best personalized gifts over $100
Eberjey Gisele Tencel Modal Long PJ Set
A pair of buttery-soft pajamas that you melt into is a luxe treat for anyone — just ask Oprah, who previously picked these jammies as one of her favorites. This long set from Eberjey comes in 26 colors and is made from Tencel that can be monogrammed for an additional $15 (but note that personalization will take up to 12 business days).
Pottery Barn Waffle Weave Resort Robe
Give the gift of hotel luxury from home with this vacation-worthy waffle-weave robe. The waffle-weave terry cloth feels straight out of a spa and can be monogrammed for $15 with one of 10 different design options.
Mark & Graham Wood-and-Marble Appetizer Serving Platter
For the ultimate host, this personalized charcuterie board will be their new favorite way to serve appetizers. The wood-and-marble serving platter comes with three condiment bowls and has the option of 34 laser-engraved monogramming styles for an additional $12.50.
Cuyana Tech Carryall
This polished case is an editor favorite for keeping your laptop safe and looking like a professional while working on the go. The Italian double-faced leather case comes in two sizes and four colors, and you can add a gold foil monogram on the flap for $15. It secures with a magnetic closure and can be used with any bag (but it also snaps into Cuyana’s System Tote).
Leatherology Kessler Medium Duffel
Upgrade their travel game with this sleek leather duffel bag with an adjustable shoulder strap and cotton twill lining. Made from full-grain leather that comes in five colors, this weekend bag is available in two sizes (or a matching set) and can be personalized with debossing, hand painting or trapunto monogramming for an additional fee.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Initial Throw Blanket
This holiday season — and beyond — they will love snuggling up with this 100% cotton blanket that boldly rocks your chosen initial and turns it into a repeating geometric pattern. Made in North Carolina, this tasseled throw is a cozy size at 50 by 60 inches.
Away The Carry-On Flex
We’re big fans of Away’s Carry-On Flex for its optional zipper expansion that buys you an additional 2.25 inches (and 7 more liters) of carrying space to accommodate your shopping spree in the souvenir shop. When it comes to customizing the piece, the bag can accommodate three characters on the suitcase or the luggage tag.
Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed price at the time of publication.
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