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Mother’s Day is May 8, which means there’s no better time to shower mom with a little extra love and praise. And a gift, of course.

Whether wrapping up something special for a friend, family member or other loved one — ahem, such as yourself — we’ve rounded up 15 gift ideas that go above and beyond the standard bouquet of flowers. From luxurious cotton robes to sweetly scented candles, here are our top picks.

From the B.C.-based brand Quark, this Quook Baby Food Processor is a perfect appliance gift option for a mom who is eager to add a new food preparation option to her kitchen situation. Billed as both easy to use and easy to clean, the baby food-prep tool can be used to blend, steam, warm and defrost.

$199.99 | Quarkbaby.com