19 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, which means if you’re reading this story, you’ve nearly dropped the ball. But fear not: While it may be a little late to secure a brunch reservation, it’s not too late to get a great gift to make up for it. Below, I’ve rounded up 19 perfect Mother’s Day gifts that, at time of publication, will still arrive on your doorstep with time to spare to wrap. For even more ideas, take a look at our Mother’s Day gifting hub.
For the mom with a sauna in the backyard
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A banya hat will help regulate her temperature and keep her hair from drying out.
For the mom who insists she doesn’t need a Supersonic
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“It’s as wide as an iPhone and weighs less than a can of soda but works just as well as full-size, high-powered dryers,” promises Strategist beauty writer Krista Bennett DeMaio. “We have have Laifen dryers in my household, including this one, and I can tell you it makes this mom’s life easier.”
For the mom on her third Girls rewatch
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Lena’s latest memoir offers some juicy behind-the-scenes insight.
For the mom waging war on microplastics
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A set of stainless-steel meal-prep boxes that are (miraculously) microwave safe.
For the mom who always asks for pictures
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Instant gratification, courtesy of Kodak.
For the mom with a beat-up pair of Revas
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This bucket-fied version of Tory Burch’s classic Romy tote will be a welcome addition to her wardrobe.
For the mom who appreciates little luxuries
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Is there anything better than a warmed-up towel to use straight out of the bath?
For the mom with a sensitive nose
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A steeply discounted Maison Margiela candle.
For the mom whose toiletry bag is currently a Ziploc
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“Everything has its place, and you can see it all at a glance; there’s no need to pile products on top of one another and then be forced to go digging for your contact lenses,” says Strategist writer Kitty Guo, who took this bag on a recent trip to Boston. “A well-made, good-looking, and smartly designed makeup organizer for less than $25? Mom will definitely approve.”
For the mom with a Rocky’s Matcha habit
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A high-powered chasen will up her at-home latte game.
For the mom who is a staunch tea traditionalist
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A box of French sugar cubes shaped like teapots.
For the mom with a perfect Hundred
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The Stakt Mat
The Stakt has more support than the average yoga mat to help cushion her joints.
For the mom healing from her bleph
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Shark’s CryoGlow mask has a trio of LED light and cooling under-eye patches to bring down swelling.
For the mom who has already bought every water bottle (and still won’t drink more water)
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Perhaps a more whimsical option like this Glug Jug will finally get her to up her ounces.
For the mom who has been wearing Black Honey for years
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Now in a high-gloss finish.
For the mom who loves her therapist
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A dinner-party-ready box of storytelling prompts from the one and only Esther Perel.
For the mom who needs a therapist
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An Amy Sedaris–approved coloring book could provide some much-needed relaxation time.
For the mom who got tickets to Olivia Rodrigo
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Alpine Silence Earplugs
Do her ears a favor before the trip to MSG.
For the mom who already owns a Noguchi
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This pleasing little mushroom light will be a good complement to her collection.
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