27 Very Good Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts (That Are on Sale)
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11, which means today is the last day you can buy something that will arrive in time. But a last-minute gift doesn’t have to be boring or expensive. Below, I’ve found 27 tasteful last-minute Mother’s Day gifts on sale that only look like you spent a lot. At this point, Amazon Prime is your best bet for fast shipping on most items, but I’ve included a few items below that you can order online and pick up in store. And if you just want to get flowers, plenty of those can still arrive before or on Mother’s Day if you order now.
If you want even more on-sale options, we also have guides for on-sale Mother’s Day gifts under $50 and beauty gifts on sale. And if you need even more ideas, we found several more last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that will arrive in time. (And if all else fails, we’ve got plenty of e-gift card recommendations, which are never late.)
Updated on May 9, 2025
At this point, shipping deadlines are tight, and a lot of things won’t arrive on time — but everything below still will. But if you don’t want to risk it, get her an an e-gift card.
Deals I personally think are the best
Flowers are a Mother’s Day classic, and while you could grab a bouquet from anywhere, there’s something special about them being delivered to your doorstep. This arrangement from The Bouqs Co. can still be delivered tomorrow (for a $5 fee), and it’s 20 percent off. If you’d prefer a non-flower gift, though, as senior editor Jen Trolio says, just go with a digital picture frame. Everyone in the family can upload photos to it instantly, and she can sit back and enjoy. But for something more affordable (and simpler): Print a photo of you (or your family) and put it in a nice frame. I like this sleek gold one, but I’ve included a few other options below.
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You can never go wrong with a luxurious robe. This one—from Barefoot Dreams, maker of some of the softest blankets ever—is as soft and plush as you’d imagine, making it ideal for lounging.
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The Bouqs Co. Wild About U
If your local florist is all booked up, this bouquet of assorted roses will still arrive on time. It costs an extra $5 to have these delivered tomorrow, on Saturday, May 10, but at 20 percent off, you’re saving enough that it shakes out.
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Some blooms that won’t wilt (and can be built together, if you please).
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The cherry-blossom stems are even cheaper, and also quite chic.
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Hair oil is another 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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For a spa-like treatment at home, get here these collagen masks. They’re the product du jour of “morning shed” TikTok.
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The mom who’s never dressed without a red lip — but who takes good care of her skin — will appreciate this lip tint infused with SPF.
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Chirp Wheel+ 4-Pack
Or 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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If she’s into all the latest beauty gadgets, get her the TheraFace Pro. “It offers so many different therapies, such as LED light, hot and cold rings, various face massagers, and, of course, a microcurrent attachment,” says one aesthetician we spoke to.
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Skylight 10” Digital Picture Frame
Skylight’s digital picture frames make a great gift for the long-distance mom. My family purchased one for my grandmother, who recently moved into an assisted-living home. Now we send photos from across the country via an app.
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But giving her nicely framed physical photos is alwaysa good idea, too. I like this burnished gold option.
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An even simpler option (available in 17 colors and ten sizes) for $8 — just make sure you apply the on-site coupon.
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A very good deal on a personal blender from Nutribullet, a brand we recommend in our blender guide, for the mom who lives off smoothies during the summertime. (I know mine does!)
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Make sure her phone never runs out of juice with this magnetic battery pack from Strategist-favorite Anker. Plus, the built-in foldable kickstand means she can watch videos while charging.
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Outdoorsy moms will love this tiny dust- and sandproof portable Bluetooth speaker. “In my testing, it managed to sound clear and vibrant even with outdoor sounds like waves and wind in the background,” says tech writer Jordan McMahon. Its battery lasts up to 12 hours, and it comes in a variety of colors.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2
AirPods are always a good gift, no matter the occasion.
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And an over-ear pair of Beats, in pink for Mother’s Day. (They come in black and a nice blue, too.)
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SHOKZ OpenRun Mini
And a pair for the mom who runs (or does other exercises outdoors) but wants to still hear her surroundings. These sit just outside the ear so she can move and listen safely.
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After Strategist associate editor Jeremy Rellosa got this motion-sensor bird feeder (which snaps pictures and videos of visiting cardinals and swallows) for his parents, his family group chat has been consumed by bird photos and updates. (His parents love it, in other words.)
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A must-have for the voracious reader. Note: This arrives on Sunday.
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For the voracious reader who prefers physical books (and has yet to read Ina Garten’s memoir). It will arrive on time.
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As will Emily Henry’s latest romance.
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Pairs well with any book you choose.
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A booklet of not-too-challenging Times crosswords
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Or, get her the Saturday version if weekday puzzles are too easy.
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MasterClass Subscription - 1 Year
The gift that keeps on giving and arrives at the tap of a button: MasterClass annual subscriptions are half off. There are classes on how to get better sleep, how to take care of your skin, how to design your home (taught by Joanna Gaines), and much more.
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Shopbop E-Gift Card
When in doubt, an e-gift card will always arrive on time — and always allow her to get what she wants. We’ve rounded up over 120 e-gift cards for every person, but for the mom who loves a good deal on clothes, go with Shopbop. They always have sales, and if mom’s an Amazon Prime member, her order will arrive in two days.
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