April 24, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE

With Mother’s Day only two and a half weeks away, we dropped all of our gift guides so you can get shopping effective immediately. In the meantime, here’s a few things our editors are buying ahead of the holiday:

• The pop-up paper bouquet my mom looks forward to every year.

• Themed jewelry for all the sports moms out there.

• A sweet gift bundle for breakfast in bed.

And because it wouldn’t be an Editor’s Note without me mentioning a great sale, Gap’s currently offering 50% off your entire order (sale section included).

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

Knix’s Anniversary Sale is the epitome of a run, don’t walk situation. If you hate your period, its soft, leakproof underwear is nonnegotiable. It’s ideal for those with reactive skin or a sensitive pelvic floor, along with those who don’t like the rough feeling of pads. From now until April 28, Knix’s entire leakproof collection is 30% off — including its swimwear, underwear, and anti-chafing shorts. Just throw them in the wash when you’re done. Talk about innovation at its finest.

Three Totally Random Things

Here are three random products we’re loving this week:

Atlas Coffee Club M-Day Coffee + Chocolate Set

The pairing nobody technically needs, but everybody wants.

Flewd Mother’s Day Bundle

10 magnesium-packed bath soaks and a candle. What’s not to love?

Rifle Paper Co. Paper Wrapped Picture Frame

Just add a photo for a quick and nostalgic $24 gift.

Take Note

Morning commutes are getting sweatier, while weekends are being spent outside. We’re getting more hours of sunlight, so we’re swapping out our makeup for lightweight options that won’t irritate acne-prone skin, especially after all-day wear. Thrive Causemetics has paraben- and cruelty-free products we highly recommend:

• A tubing mascara with flake-free technology that’s safe for sensitive eyes.

• This hydrating lip tint that keeps lips moisturized for up to 24 hours and won't dry out on you.

• A waterproof tinted brow gel for an instant lift and tint.

• A color-adapting CC cream with SPF 40.

Reads

Giftable books for Mother’s Day

With two major book sales happening right now (Barnes & Noble’s 25% off preorders, and Amazon’s Book Sale with up to 80% off titles), now is the time to stock up. If your mom’s deeply into with her book club or tends to binge-read on the weekends, you can’t go wrong with these giftable titles:

• Ina Garten’s memoir — which also includes a selection of recipes.

• A book for the mom who can’t get enough of The New York Times’ Sunday Styles section.

• If she loves reading about strong women, try this interconnected novel.

Bookmark This

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🌱 This nutrient dense soil + some cute gardening gloves = the ultimate Green Thumb Mom gift.

🌶️ This hot sauce is so good we wouldn’t judge you for drinking it. Use code SKIMM20 for 20% off.

🛍️ Buy anything from Free People’s free-est collection between now and Sunday, and get this free bag when you add it to your cart.

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