Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts from NoVA Retailers

Honor the special mother in your life with these thoughtful gifts.

By Debbie Williams • Posted April 22, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Courtesy Vendors

Mother’s Day is approaching — don’t forget to pick out a special present for the mother in your life. Check out these six gift ideas from Northern Virginia stores for inspiration.

Tumbler with words "Get Your Mahj On" — *Courtesy The Urban Farmhouse Store*

“Ma”-Jong Mug

If your mom is obsessed with the latest game craze, she’ll love this trendy tumbler. Mahjong Insulated Wine Tumbler: $38 at The Urban Farmhouse, 5140 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, theurbanfarmhousestore.com

Tote bag with wildflower pattern — *Courtesy Latitudes Fair Trade Store*

Totes Cute

This handy flat-bottom bag features phone and water bottle pockets. Free to Be Wild Tote: $46 at Latitudes Fair Trade Store, 800 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, 78 Main St., Warrenton, latitudesfairtrade.com

Lavender shower steamers with box that says "Do Not Disturb" — *Courtesy The Nest Egg*

Steamy Scents

Help mom up her shower game with these lavender aromatherapy steamers. Do Not Disturb Shower Steamers: $28.95 for a set of eight at The Nest Egg, 11940 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, shopthenestegg.com

Wellness journal wiht floral cover — *Courtesy Red Barn Mercantile*

Write Well

This helpful journal offers pages for intentions, goals, and reflections. Fairy Flies Wellness Journal: $38 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com

Blue ballcap with the words "Mom Life" — *Courtesy 3 Sisters*

Hip Hat

Help her embrace the trucker hat trend with this fun embroidered design. Mom Life Trucker Hat: $32 at 3 Sisters, 213 King St., Alexandria; 44 Main St., Warrenton, shop3sisters.com

Heart-shaped locket with dried flowers — *Courtesy Gift & Gather*

Love Locket

Show her some love with this handmade heart necklace with pretty dried flowers. Heart Locket Necklace: $45 at Gift & Gather, 307 Mill St., Occoquan, giftandgather.com

Feature image courtesy vendors

This story originally ran in our May 2026 issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.

Debbie Williams

Senior Editor

Northern Virginia Magazine Senior Editor Debbie Williams is a George Mason University graduate and longtime NoVA resident. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for a variety of nonprofit, lifestyle, and government publications, including for AARP.org and USA TODAY magazines.