25 Excellent Mother’s Day Gifts (That Happen to Be on Sale)
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10, which means it’s high time to order a gift that will still arrive on time. And as the Strategist’s deals editor, it’s my duty to help you find all the good gifts on sale. After traipsing through the internet’s clearance bins, I’ve found dozens of items that only look like you spent a lot — including plush bathrobes, a celebrity-approved hair oil, and a tomato-scented room spray. I’ve sorted everything by price point, ranging from $7 to $300, but be sure to check whether your gift of choice will arrive before Sunday, since not everything will make it on time. And if you don’t mind paying full price, you can find all of the Strategist’s Mother’s Day gift guides here. (Or if all else fails, we’ve got plenty of e-gift card and subscription-box recommendations.)
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For the mom with a sweet tooth and a sense of whimsy. It includes six chocolate-dipped dulce de leche cookies, and the decorative tin plays “La Traviata” and gently revolves when you twist it.
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For a spalike treatment at home, get her these collagen masks.
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For the mom who wants to zip through multiple crossword puzzles in one day …
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… And the one who wants a bit of a challenge.
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Some blooms that won’t wilt (and can be built together!). These are a popular Mother’s Day gift among our readers every year, and I expect this year will be no exception.
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The bonsai tree kit would look nice on a windowsill.
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If she’s got a green thumb, she’ll appreciate this room spray that will let her bring her the aromas of her garden indoors, too.
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Hair oil is a good beauty gift, as it works for pretty much any hair type. As a bonus, Jennifer Garner says this one smells “clean, super-warm, and inviting.”
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Former Strategist staffer Chloe Anello likes to gift Kate McLeod’s body-lotion bars to all the women in her family. “It’s similar to what I would imagine smearing a nice hunk of butter all over my body might feel like,” she writes. This variation is heart shaped with a scent of cacao and cinnamon.
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A mermaidish pendant for the mom who loves to collect jewelry.
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For the mom who likes to text the family group chat about avian visitors, Netvue’s Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder will provide hours of entertainment. It’s a regular feeder that’s also equipped with a motion-sensor camera to capture video of any birds who stop by. The videos are stored in the corresponding app so you can watch (and share) as they come in. Amy Tan is also a fan and uses it to check in on her feathered friends when she’s away on book tours.
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Jones Road is the makeup brand for middled-age women. Go for the Hero Kit, which comes with two mini Miracle Balms, an eyeliner, a mascara, and an eye cream.
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Beauty writer (and mom) Krista Bennett DeMaio loves this thermal brush, especially for those who mostly air-dry their hair. “With just a few brushstrokes, my hair is smooth and bouncy,” she says. “No one would ever know I air-dried.”
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A very cute wallet (that would be especially apt if she’s a Year of the Horse).
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Wildgrain delivers bake-from-frozen breads, fresh pastas, and artisan pastries sourced from across the U.S. (I think the ciabatta rolls are life-changing.) Through May 10, it is offering $35 off and free croissants for life when you use our code, STRAT35.
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Chirp Wheel+ 4-Pack
For the fitness-minded mom: She can treat her aches at home with this set of Chirp massage wheels. They’re hollow, slightly springy, and have a middle groove to help align with your spine.
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A sampler set from the maker of some of our favorite candles. Scents include orange, passionfruit, and blond woods; pepper, leather, and cedarwood; almond blossom, vanilla, and golden amber; and ginger, wild mint, and cedarwood.
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Or just get her one large, luxurious candle. This statusy one from Maison Margiela smells like a warm vanilla madeleine.
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A hardworking watercolor set for the artsy wife.
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A mini massage gun will help the new mom relieve some of the tension she might feel in her back, neck, and arms from holding the baby all day.
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An over-ear pair of Beats so she can listen to her audiobooks in peace. They’re now $130 in pale pink and light blue; black and metallic pink are $150.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3
The latest and greatest AirPod Pros also do the trick.
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For the mom with expensive taste: These cloud-soft cashmere socks are made in a centuries-old Scottish mill.
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Vitamix VX1 Blender
If she practically lives off of smoothies during the summer, she’ll really appreciate this ten-speed Vitamix blender.
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