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The pop culture archetype of the "evil stepmother" gives stepmoms everywhere a bad rap. We're thinking of the Jennifer Coolidge brand of stepmom in A Cinderella Story, when she tells Hilary Duff's character, "There's something I've always wanted to tell you and I think you're ready to hear it. You're not very pretty, and you're not very bright." The worst.
In reality, many stepmoms are kind, caring, and important figures in the lives of their stepchildren. But, like any mother, stepmoms can be toughies to shop for. Particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, when "experiential" gifts are temporarily off the table.
So we did the work for you and created a lineup of goodies the stepmom in your life will love — whether they're into fitness, cooking, reading, or something else entirely. Soon, they'll be telling you: "There's something I've always wanted to tell you and I think you're ready to hear it. You give the best damn presents."
The Mirror
We promise, we're not trying to elicit Evil Queen vibes. (Mirror, mirror, on the wall...) This mirror is way cooler (and nicer). Turn it on, and you'll be able to stream thousands of on-demand workout classes, plus 50 live classes a week, led by a pro personal trainer. For anyone who's been struggling to get active at home while social distancing due to COVID-19, The Mirror is a Godsend.
Mirror The Mirror, $, available at Mirror
The Mini: The Mindfulness Set
The stressed out stepmom will love testing out the CBD brand Feals, which comes in its own cute little pouch from Away luggage. Some of the proceeds will go to COVID-19 relief through the nonprofit GlobalGiving.
Away The Mini: The Mindfulness Set, $, available at Away
Naked Cashemere Ynes Robe
The coziest gift for lounging around the house.
Naked Cashmere YNES ROBE, $, available at Naked Cashmere
Macrene Actives Experience Set
Anyone who's trying to make their beauty routine cleaner will love this set. It contains a cleanser, a face cream, and a neck treatment, all made with organic ingredients.
Macrene Actives The Macrene Actives Experience Set, $, available at Macrene Actives
Privé Revaux Blue Light Glasses
For the working stepmom, who's screen time has gone way up during the pandemic. Protect their peepers, their sleep, and their skin with these blue light-filtering glasses.
Privé Revaux The Alchemist, $, available at Privé Revaux
Brizo Dressing
These dressings are delicious and versatile. They can be used for a marinade, as salad dressing, or even as a pasta sauce. (They're also keto-friendly, if your stepmom is into that.)
Brizo Spicy + Mild BRIZO Everything Dressing 2 Pack, $, available at Brizo
Dr. Barbara Sturm Nigh Serum
If your stepmom is at all tuned into the beauty world, she'll know the name Dr. Barbara Sturm. This serum is made with cotton thistle extract to sooth dry skin, and a slew of antioxidant ingredients to help your stepmom's skin rejuvenate as she sleeps.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Dr. Barbara Sturm Night Serum, $, available at Dr. Barbara Sturm
A Book
Ask your stepmom if there are any books that have been on her shortlist lately, or surprise her with Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey, a new author who's been likened to Rachel Cusk and Sally Rooney. The novel includes almost 20 years of conversations women have with each other and themselves, ranging from motherhood to loneliness to envy.
Penguin Random House Topics of Conversation: A novel, $, available at Amazon
Aveda Stress-Fix Soaking Salts
One thing all moms have in common — including stepmoms — is stress. Help yours melt it away with these mineral-rich bath salts, which are infused with soothing lavender and clary sage.
Aveda Aveda stress-fix™ soaking salts, $, available at Aveda
Flower By Edie Parker Vanity Tray
Bring your stepmother breakfast in bed on this cute tray for a two-fer gift.
Flower By Edie Parker Vanity Tray in Guava, $, available at Edie Parker
Honeywell True HEPA Whole Room Air Purifier With Allergen Remover, HPA300
It's not the sexiest gift, but any allergy sufferer will love getting a solid, durable air purifier this time of year.
Honeywell Honeywell True HEPA Whole Room Air Purifier with Allergen Remover, HPA300, $, available at Honeywell
Gorjana Astrology Coin Necklace
This chic necklace can be personalized to depict your stepmom's star sign. The stars are the gifts that keeps on giving.
Gorjana Astrology Coin Necklace, $, available at Gorjana
Instant Pot
If your stepmom loves to mix it up in the kitchen, this is the appliance she needs. It's an all in one pressure cooker; rice, yogurt, and porridge cooker; slow cooker; sauté pan; and steamer.
Instant Pot Instant Pot Duo Nova, $, available at Instant Pot
Tan Lines By Sivan Ayla Leggings
Your stepmother will want to go everywhere in these smooth and comfortable leggings. They fabric is thick — so they last forever and never turn transparent — but still so comfortable.
Tan Lines TEMESCAL CYN LEGGINGS - BLUSH, $, available at Tan Lines By Sivan Ayla
Haley Bogaert Face Brow Kit
Cool moms know that brows are everything. This kit will help your stepmom add definition where she needs it, and comes with a clear gel to take care of fly-aways.
HALEY BOGAERT FACE INC. Brow Kit - Dark, $, available at HALEY BOGAERT FACE INC.
Cult Gaia Roksana Tote
You've heard about "mom bags" full of everything you could ever need — from Midol to hand sanitizer to extra chapstick. Consider this super-chic tote a "stepmom bag."
Cult Gaia Cult Gaia Roksana Tote - Zest, $, available at Cult Gaia
Soap Stories
Perhaps the most thoughtful gift you could give during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lather Soap Stories, $, available at Lather
Oribe Cote d'Azur Nourishing Hand Crème
All that hand-washing sure can dry out a girl's skin. Help your stepmom soothe her scaly knuckles with this blend of oils and shea butter.
Oribe Oribe Cote d'Azur Nourishing Hand Crème, $, available at Oribe
Harry Josh Pro Dryer 2000
This hair dryer is lightweight, quiet, and hardworking — it dries hair in no time, exactly what your stepmom needs for a professional looking blowout.
Harry Josh Pro Tools Ultra Light Pro Dryer (3 piece), $, available at DermStore
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Molly Longman, Khareem Sudlow
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