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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12. If you’re still looking for the right gift for Mom, don’t panic — there’s still time to get something thoughtful. We’ve spent the past several weeks digging up the best Mother’s Day gifts for all types of moms — from long-distance moms to foodie moms to new moms. But at this point, you probably just want to know which gifts are going to arrive in time.
To make things easy for you, we’ve pulled together a list of 43 Strategist-approved, last-minute gifts at every price point that will arrive by Mother’s Day. It might be too late to order a personalized gift, but that doesn’t mean your gift can’t be personal. Because the big day is this weekend, we suggest ordering ASAP (as in the next few hours) and paying close attention to shipping information — you may have to pay extra for on-time delivery. And if you’re looking for more inspiration, we’ve put all of our favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas on one page.
Gifts under $25
If your mom prefers to read in bed, she’ll love this amber-hued book light that writer Molly McGhee says “keeps the blue-light blues at bay.” In addition to helping her wind down without a screen, it doesn’t keep her partner up when she reads late into the night.
This compact USB-C cable can latch right onto her keychain, so she’ll never have to leave the house without the means to plug in her phone for a top-up.
This stand can prop up a phone for video calls or recipe videos — or just serve as a charging station. It’s perfect for your mom’s weekly FaceTime calls.
This set of 20 iconic, brightly patterned notecards will make any mom smile. Just make sure you include a note as well.
If she loves smelling like a spa, get her Juliette Lewis’s favorite set of essential oils, which includes lavender, jasmine, and eucalyptus.
This pair of coffee scoops will make for a nice upgrade to her coffee — or tea — setup, and will look good on her counter.
CosRX’s snail-mucin essence has a devoted following and comes recommended by many dermatologists. The powerhouse ingredient can simultaneously improve hydration, stimulate collagen production, and aid in skin regeneration.
When the standard chili oil simply won’t cut it for her, this one is made with anchovies for an extra bit of umami.
If your mom loves solving puzzles and murder mysteries, this book combines both in 100 puzzles of increasing difficulty.
These trays look good enough to display on a countertop or coffee table and can even be used for hosting a cookie-making party.
All moms could use a vacation, and a gift card from Airbnb will let them plan exactly when and where to go — whether to a house in Joshua Tree or an apartment in Paris.
Gifts under $50
One of our favorite tumblers for coffee on the go, this elegant stainless-steel model from Kinto has a double-lid system that prevents even the tiniest bit of liquid from escaping.
While she counts the days until her next vacation, these nontraditional wineglasses will let her at least feel like she’s getting away.
This Strategist-favorite water bottle comes in a variety of stylish colors, and has two options for drinking: Sip from the straw, or take larger swigs from the wide-mouth opening.
John Bettencourt, the head roaster at Oslo Roasters, says you don’t need to be a barista or coffee nerd to make delicious coffee with a Chemex. “It’s simple to use, elegant, and the specially made paper filters contribute to a very clean cup of coffee,” he says.
For the mother who likes to start her day with an iced matcha or matcha latte, this matcha powder from the centuries-old, family-run Kyoto tea maker Ippodo produces an earthy brew with a creamy texture.
If all that caffeine keeps her up at night, give her one of these luxuriously soft weighted eye masks to help her sleep.
This is a fantastic book for moms who already have some wine knowledge but want to dive deeper into tasting theory and learn about different wine regions.
Our favorite body scrub, which combines volcanic pumice and bamboo charcoal with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids, can keep her skin soft and glow-y all year and comes in a chic tube that’ll look good in her bathroom.
A good gift for an artsy mom looking for a new medium to explore.
For the mom who used to have more time for gallery visits, this hardcover (a companion to MoMA’s exhibition of the same name) touches on everything from abstract art to Dada, marionettes, embroidery, furniture design, and architecture.
Gifts under $100
These best-in-class pillows from Beckham Hotel Collection are filled with a down-alternative gel, and senior editor Jen Trolio describes them as the “epitome of plush yet supportive.” They’re also a reader favorite.
A Strategist-reader favorite, this wireless mini printer makes it easy for Mom to print out her favorite iPhone photos to hang on the fridge.
This seaweed-infused body oil has a delicious scent and rich texture without feeling greasy. Strategist editor Winnie Yang is a fan, and so is LeVar Burton, who says, “This oil — it has magic in it.”
This is my new favorite portable charger for travel: It has three ports for plugging cables into and has a built-in A/C plug so I don’t need to carry a power brick with me. She’ll love never running out of juice again.
For future air travel, this handy dongle will ensure she can use her AirPods to watch the in-flight movie.
For the gourmand mother, this tinned-fish sampler pack from Matiz Seafood came recommended to us by Dimes co-owner Alissa Wagner (who appreciates that the company’s sustainably packed fish are good for both your health and the planet’s).
For the mom who likes to travel, a gift that’ll help her catch some z’s on the flight there and back.
Strategist writer Katherine Gillespie says she’d be lost without this low-key crescent bag when she’s at the airport because of to its large capacity and comfortable strap.
This transporting candle has top notes of lemon and coastal lily and warm bottom notes of amber, ginger, and vetiver. It’s Courtney Love’s favorite.
This portable speaker can clip onto a tote or any other bag, and it’s waterproof, so she can even use it in the shower.
These stylish enamel bowls can make food prep a little more fun, and they’re durable enough to take on a camping trip or picnic.
Gifts over $100
Aura’s digital picture frames are a Strategist favorite for good reason: They’re elegant displays of a personally curated feed of family photos that everyone can update, so the mother in your life can see her loved ones even when they’re not around.
You can never go wrong with a bouquet of flowers. And using the code STRATMOM20 at checkout, you can get 20 percent off any UrbanStems bouquet with next-day shipping.
For the mom concerned about getting her steps in, this FitBit doubles as a smartwatch (it tracks sleep quality and has a built-in Alexa).
If your mom is always craving truffle fries or crispy wings, gift her this expert-recommended, best-in-class air fryer. It has handy presets for cake, meat, and fish, it’s easy to use, and it’s the model that Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent raved about to us.
Help her block out all the noisy distractions with Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones.
This attachment will elevate a basic stand mixer (if she doesn’t have one, you can grab her one at Best Buy as well) to a bona fide pasta-maker.
This massage gun is so quiet she can use it while she’s watching Netflix.
And this heated leg massager can give her some comfort as it’s providing her relief.
If she’s still vacuuming with an older plug-in model, she’ll probably find this Dyson stick vac life-changing.
With additional reporting by Jeremy Rellosa and Liza Corsillo.
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