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