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Mother's Day Gift Guide: Our 10 Picks

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Mother’s Day is coming up, and unlike last year, we’re ahead of schedule gathering our favorite gift ideas to show appreciation for the mothers in our lives. Finding the perfect gift can be challenging, so we’ve thoughtfully curated our top 10 picks to inspire you this Mother’s Day. Whether you’re shopping for a mother, grandmother, mom-to-be, pet mom, or treating yourself, we are sure this guide will help you find the perfect gift that will make this day truly memorable. 

 



Our bestselling bag in a (slightly) smaller size! The clamshell opening and rolling luggage pass-through make for the perfect travel companion for any adventure. Ideal for mothers who are seeking adventure or in need of an office carryall!

 

Synik 26

4.9/5.0 (296 Reviews)
visible variant TB0122-BTPD^^The Synik 26 in Black 420 Spectron with Cerise (pink with white grid) 200 Halcyon.

Our mid-size Synik, the Synik 26, is the ultra-organized backpack for daily commuters or weekend adventurers. Spacious, tough, and ready for anything from spontaneous flights to subway rush hours. 

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A charming little bag made for everyday essentials. It's small yet spacious – thanks to the cinch top – and can comfortably fit all the essentials (plus a little extra!) It’s perfect for a farmers market outing, a craft bag for knitting and crochet projects, or as a personal item aboard a flight. 

 

Forager Cinch Bag

4.6/5.0 (20 Reviews)
visible variant TB0240-BKND^^The Forager in Black Ballistic with NW Sky 200 Halcyon

Somewhere between a crossbody bag and a hand-tote, the Forager is the ideal companion for a farmers market, café days, or getting lost in the wild.

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The definition of a “Mom Bag,” an overly capacious bag that makes you question, “What in the world are they carrying?” And the answer is everything. Designed with a zip-top opening and distinctive snaps at the top, whatever the day demands, it’s ready. These signature snaps offer versatility: unsnap them to maximize the main compartment's volume, or snap them closed for a stylish, inward-curving shape at the top.

 

Pop Tote

4.8/5.0 (315 Reviews)
visible variant TB0615-UK^^The Pop Tote in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic.

A zip-top tote that pops open wide, snaps shut fast, and keeps everything right where you want it.

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A simple solution for the small things that tend to wander – charging cables, makeup, craft supplies, and more. We’ve used our Travel Trays as on-the-go makeup bags that can be easily packed up and thrown into any drawer, purse, or larger bag. Depending on your needs, it’s available in two sizes: Small and Large. 

 

Small Travel Tray

4.9/5.0 (783 Reviews)
visible variant TB0990-OL^^The Small Travel Tray in Cobalt (blue) Cerylon

The most compact of the Travel Trays, the Small Travel Tray keeps your everyday essentials close and your pockets lighter. Pops open for easy access, packs flat for travel.

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Large Travel Tray

4.9/5.0 (680 Reviews)
visible variant TB0991-PL^^The Large Travel Tray in Persimmon (orange) Cerylon

Large Travel Tray keeps your essentials in one place — whether you're in a hotel, tent, or on the go. Pops open for daily use, packs flat for travel.

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The Nomad 11 is the perfect everyday work tote for the digital nomad mother. It includes a 13” x 9” device compartment that will hold most 13” laptops or tablets and internal organization pockets to fit a journal, snacks, wallet, pens, and glasses. It transitions seamlessly from workday to everyday carry.

 

Nomad 11

4.8/5.0 (113 Reviews)
visible variant TB0715-PKML^^Photo of the Nomad Tote in Raspberry (reddish-purple) Ballistic with Moss (green with light green grid) 210 Cerylon interior.

The everyday work tote for the digital nomad.

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If your mother is an avid sports fan, concert-goer, or travel enthusiast, the Clear 3D Organizer Cube abides by most stadium clear-bag policies and TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids program. Attach a shoulder strap or throw it in your larger travel bag or purse to keep things simple and organized! 

 

Clear 3D Organizer Cube

4.9/5.0 (720 Reviews)
visible variant TB0917-LD^^An Island blue with white grid pattern (Halcyon) 3D Clear Organizer Cube filled with sundries.

TSA-friendly translucent design.

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Made with adventurous mothers in mind, the Techonaut 30 is the smaller sibling of the Techonaut 45–our large carry-on backpack. Built for travel, with three carry options: backpack, shoulder bag, or duffel. It features a suspended laptop compartment and fits neatly in overhead bins – ready for wherever the next trip leads.

 

Techonaut 30

4.9/5.0 (273 Reviews)
visible variant TB0902-DKKD TB0902-DKYD TB0902-DKZD TB0902-DK5D TB0902-DKND TB0902-DKED^^ A Techonaut 30 with a Deep Blue (dark blue) exterior

A spacious travel bag that’s always up for the trip — smart, compact, and ready to shoulder the load without breaking a sweat.

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If your mother is an avid knitter, crocheter, or crafter, look no further than the Little Swift! The ultimate compact knitting or project tote with clear polyurethane pockets and a yarn stuff sack to keep all your craft supplies in line. 

 

Little Swift

5.0/5.0 (124 Reviews)
visible variant TB0659-BKPD^^The Little Swift in Black Ballistic with Cerise 200 Halcyon interior.

A compact tote for knitters, crocheters, and crafty types alike. 

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Our take on the diaper bag: practical, spacious, and designed not to look like one. While perfect for diapers, wipes, changing pads, and bottles, it also offers plenty of space for water bottles, snacks, and everyday essentials – baby items or not. It was designed to be stylish and discreet enough not to scream “diaper bag!” at every passerby. 

 

Parental Unit

4.9/5.0 (66 Reviews)
visible variant TB1405-UKUD^^Parental Unit in Aubergine (dark purple) Ballistic with Ultraviolet (purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.

Spacious, hyper-organized, holds diapers (or not).

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If you’re still unsure of the perfect gift? TOM BIHN gift cards are here to save the day! Available in values from $25.00 to $400.00, we are sure this should cover all the bases.

 

Gift Card

visible^^An assortment of TOM BIHN bags.

Not sure what to buy? Our E-Gift Card lets your friends and family choose exactly what they want — from backpacks to organizers. Delivered instantly to email upon checkout.

*TOM BIHN Gift Cards never expire, but please note they are non-refundable.

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We hope this gift guide has eased some of the pressure to find the perfect gift for the mother in your life. If in-person shopping is more up your alley, our Seattle showroom is open weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


 Happy Mother’s Day from your friends at TOM BIHN! 



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