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Mother's Day is May 10th.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026: 13 Local Finds to Make Mom’s Sunday

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Whatever her style and no matter your budget, these picks from Bay Area brands and shops check all the right (gift) boxes.

Put a bow on it, and don't procrastinate: Mother’s Day is May 10th.


Light the Way

(Courtesy of POJ Studio)

POJ (Pieces of Japan) Studio’s Leaf Incense ($36) will instantly transport Mom to Japan, no plane travel required. All it takes is the light of a match. Made of traditional washi paper, the long-lasting incense comes in five evocative scents: Kinmokusei (sweet and rich osmanthus), Hinoki (woodsy and soothing cypress), Sugi (cedar reminiscent of Japanese forests), Koke (spa-like moss), and Yuzu (refreshing citrus). Bonus: the pretty packs serve double-duty as potpourri (pre-burning, obviously).

// Shop the POJ pop-up @ SF76 (through mid-May) at 1758 Buchanan St. (Japantown), or online at pojstudio.com

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