Scary Mommy

May 2, 2026

Mother’s Day Issue

5/12/2025

Moms spend the rest of the year giving 150% of ourselves. Let us have Mother’s Day as one day to be unapologetically selfish.

I'll Tell Ya What I Want, What I Really Really Want

Normal Mother’s Day Gifts Are Fine & All, But What I Really Want Is A Tattoo

All gifts are welcome but only one lasts forever.

God Love 'Em

An Ode To The Moms & Mother-In-Laws Who Know It's *Your* Day

And aren’t passive-aggressive about you turning down an elaborate, expensive brunch invitation.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My Village Looks After Single Moms On Mother's Day, And It Means So Much To Me

In fact... I think I get a better deal than some of my married friends.

Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock, Stocksy
Hang On, Buying

What Scary Mommy Editors Are Getting Themselves For Mother's Day

Because we can buy our own gifts, damnit.

Your New Faves Await

18 Splurge-Worthy Beauty Products For The Mom Who Wants To Treat Herself

Put those Mother’s Day gift cards to good use.

I Get It Now

Soft Mom Era? Over. Welcome To The Sarah Connor Generation Of Moms.

If you told me last year that I’d relate more than ever to this intense AF movie mom, I’d have laughed. But here we are.

Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock

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Survival Mode, But Make It ✨Cute✨
By Julie Sprankles

25 Mom-Approved Gifts For A First Mother’s Day

Skip the flowers... get her something from this list instead.

New Wardrobe Incoming
By Julie Sprankles

24 Fashion Finds To Gift Your Favorite Moms This Year

These picks strike the perfect balance between comfort and style... because she deserves both.

She Deserves It All
By Julie Sprankles

23 Mother’s Day Gifts For Her Home That She’ll Actually Use Every Day

Yeah, yeah... she says she doesn’t want anything, but she will want at least one of these life-upgrading home gifts.

No Flowers, Please
By Kate Auletta

50 Moms Share All Of Their Deep, Dark, & Relatable Mother’s Day Confessions

Because sometimes this day is too much.

Where Grief Meets Gratitude
By Kelly Schremph

The First Mother’s Day After Losing Your Mom Feels Impossible. Here’s How I’m Getting Through It.

She may not be here, but this day can still be about her.

no candles, PLEASE
By Katie Garrity

Every Dad Needs To See This Foolproof Guide To Mother's Day Gifts

Don't mess this up, my guy!

Rage Cleaning
By Jamie Kenney

What If What Moms Really Want For Mother’s Day Is A Dumpster?

At long last, the house will be cleaned to our standard...

check, check, and check
By Katie Garrity

TikTok Mom Lists Top 4 Signs To Tell If You're A Mom "In The Trenches"

This is so spot on.

clapping back
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Wonders Where All The "Hate" Is Coming From For Older Moms: "We Are Still Moms!"

“You do not just stop being a mom.”

makes sense, nana
By Sarah Aswell

This Woman Wants Grandmothers To "Shift The Focus" On Mother's Day

"Instead of expecting the family to gather to honor you, it’s time to make the day about the next generation of mothers."