Mother’s Day Is in Two Days. Here’s How to Look Like You Tried.
Dear procrastinating readers: Time is running out if you were hoping to pull off an extra-special Mother’s Day this year. But with three days to go, overnight and two-day shipping options are on your side … for now. And I’m on your side too. Below, I’ve gathered 41 not-too-generic gift ideas for different kinds of moms, all of which will arrive on time if you make your purchase ASAP. For even more ideas, take a look at our Mother’s Day gifting hub.
An everlasting bouquet
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It’s Mother’s Day, and flowers are expected. These ones ship quickly and won’t ever wilt.
And a more temporary one
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UrbanStems The Margot
The shipping isn’t exactly cheap, but you’re still able to have these non-fake flowers delivered on Sunday at time of writing.
A fancy but nonintimidating foundation brush
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Some of the best gifts are just upgrades to the receiver’s daily routine. This is the foolproof foundation brush that our beauty writer Krista Bennett DeMaio says will finally stop her from using her fingers to blend.
The spatula that’ll quietly change her life
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On a similar note, weeknight stir-fries will never be the same after she starts using this elegant spatula that our kitchen writer Emma Wartzman feels passionately about.
A clever mat for YouTube yoga
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The Stakt Mat
I love my Stakt mat; the folding design makes it much less annoying to set up every day. A thoughtful gift for moms with busy routines.
A board game to play together
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Wavelength
An ideal Mother’s Day gift because it also provides an activity to do on the day.
A sophisticated wine chiller
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Yeti Rambler Wine Chiller
To make it look like you really tried, pick up a bottle of Champagne to put inside as well.
The nail polish that outlasts every other
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Our senior writer Dominique Pariso knowsher nail polish, and after extensive testing says that Dazzle Dry’s sets the quickest, which makes it a great gift for busy moms.
The luxury parking garage of cooling racks
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Baker moms will appreciate this four-tiered, food-writer-approved cooling contraption.
Potentially the best gift she’ll ever receive
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Ember Mug 2 - 14 Oz.
Strategist senior editor and mom Jen Trolio says this smart mug is quite literally the best gift she’s ever gotten. If you’ve ever watched your mom microwave her cold coffee, it’ll be a slam dunk.
Luxury PJs she doesn’t need to know came from Amazon
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Eberjey makes the best women’s pajamas. Their mighty following includes Cup of Jo’s Joanna Goddard (she included them in her list of things she can’t live without twice), whom your mom is probably a fan of.
Just a huge jar of candy
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You can’t really go wrong with a gigantic pile of her favorite candy. The key here is volume: Order her enough that it’ll take her a few weeks to get through it all.
Zendaya-approved Danskos
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These are eternally comfy and cool, and she’ll appreciate them whether or not she saw The Drama.
Fluffy yet firm pillows
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Because she deserves a rest, and you noticed. These are our longtime favorite affordable bed pillows.
An addictive label-maker
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Brother PTD210BP Label Maker Bundle
This’ll help her organize her pantry, closet, and everything else she owns.
Springtime gardening supplies
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A fatigue-relieving weeding tool that’ll make gardener moms feel seen, and a basket to put the weeds in.
The strainer that calms down chaotic cooks
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Our senior writer Lauren Ro says that this tool simplifies her weekly udon-noodle soup nights. If your mom is also a bit of a “tornado in the kitchen,” she might appreciate it, too.
One of the all-time most delightful gifts
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Netvue Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder With Camera
Ever since Strategist associate editor Jeremy Rellosa bought his parents this bird-feeder camera, his family group chat has been 95 percent bird. So just make sure you’re prepared for that.
A work-from-home headphone holder
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If Mom’s taking calls all day, here’s a simple desk upgrade for hanging her favorite headphones on.
Watercolors to indulge her artistic side
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These paints come in stunning packaging and are a truly relaxing way for Mom to spend some screen-free time. For bonus points, spring for some nice watercolor paper.
An everyday spa experience
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Here’s another gift that she never needs to know came from Amazon: a bundle of lavender and eucalyptus that infuses every shower with a soothing scent.
A charger she can lend to the whole family
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We like using this as a laptop power bank, but it’s also just big enough that she can lend it out to every member of the family who has a phone or pair of headphones that’s running low on battery.
Relief from all her marathon training
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Therabody Theragun Mini
Any mom with sore muscles is secretly yearning for one of these.
The blender she’s always wanted
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You just can’t beat a Vitamix, so if she’s been making do with a lesser brand, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to surprise her with one.
A non-Maldon finishing salt
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If she’s more into salt than acid or heat, here’s some really good stuff.
A design-y place mat
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That doubles as a trivet, if you only have the budget for one.
Skin-tightening masks
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A bonding activity that you can do together, if she’s feeling generous.
Non-drugstore moisturizer
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A rich face cream that could, as far as she knows, have come from a department store rather than Amazon Prime.
Non-drugstore lip balm
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Full of buzzy skin-care ingredients and presented in a cute little jar with a metal lid.
The most bubbly bubble bath
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The slime-green (but nonstaining) bubble bath that the matriarchs in Strategist contributing writer Emma Firth’s family have been using for three generations.
A pocketable night’s rest
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Dreamegg Portable White-Noise Machine
For frequently traveling, light-sleeping moms.
A Greek Islands vacation in a bottle
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This nourishing face and hair oil is very nearly good enough to eat.
The prettiest tortoiseshell phone case
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If she watched Love Story and loved Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s headbands, this is the phone-case equivalent. Strategist writer Bella Druckman is obsessed with hers.
A better kitchen mixer
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KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Mixer
A lightweight yet powerful mixer that she can walk around the kitchen with while using, as it lacks a cord. Cook and recipe tester Jessie Sheehan loves hers.
A sleek cosmetics pouch
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All of Away’s excellent travel stuff, including this clear cosmetics case that packs flat in your suitcase, is available for overnight shipping on Amazon.
A rich (but fragrance-free) body lotion
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“I’ve tried so many body lotions, but Nécessaire’s is the king of my heart,” says Strategist writer Kitty Guo. The formula is luxe but fragrance free, making it an ideal gift for moms with sensitive (or overly discerning) noses.
A displayable pie dish
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There’s nothing wrong with her clear Pyrex, but doesn’t this blue Staub just look so much nicer?
A gift card she’ll actually use
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It’s not the most high-effort gift, but no mom would ever turn down a spa day. And if you order now, you can still give her the physical card rather than a printed-out email.
And don’t forget the wrapping paper
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The only Washi tape that is actually sticky and a roll of undyed paper are the only supplies you need for elevated-looking (yet still personalized) Mother’s Day gift wrapping.
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