Still stuck on what to give Mom this year? This list is the perfect place to start ... if I do say so myself. (Getty)(Amanda Garrity/Yahoo Life)
May really gives us a run for our money. There's end-of-school madness (and the long list of events that it brings), Memorial Day travels, spring weddings, graduations, the list goes on. But before you skip right ahead to summer, take time to shower your mom with love and gifts — Mother's Day is on Sunday, after all. And since it's coming up quick, I'd suggest snagging one of these last-minute Mother's Day gifts to guarantee on-time arrival.
Let's get one thing straight: Last-minute gifts don't have to be an afterthought, and the following ideas are proof. As Yahoo's gifting editor, I've spent the last few months researching, testing and writing about this year's best Mother's Day gifts, so let's just say that I know a good thing when I see it. From the celeb-loved eye patches from Grace & Stella to a sweeter-than-honey Bonne Maman gift set, these last-minute buys have all earned my (very coveted) stamp of approval.
Quality's one thing, but fast shipping is another. Most of these picks are available on Amazon and will be delivered in two days or less with Prime (and under $50, I might add). But you'll also notice some options from other retailers like Nordstrom, Walmart and Pandora, which can even be picked up in store if you'd rather get 'em in your hands ASAP.
In this guide, Mother's Day gift ideas are broken up into the following categories: Pampering and relaxation gifts | Food and beverage gifts | Flower gifts | Jewelry gifts | Tech gifts
It uses massage and percussion therapy techniques to help ease pain.
Bath bombs have met their match. She can turn any ol' shower into a spa-worthy experience with these aromatherapy-packed pucks. Just pop one into the corner of the stall or tub (away from the water) and it'll emit a relaxing aroma.
Puffy, tired eyes are no match for these Jessica Alba-approved eye masks. Our beauty editor, Jennifer Romolini, also swears by them (and she's a celeb in our eyes!) because they nourish and brighten the delicate under-eye area, and look super cute while doing so. Each color indicates a different need — pink moisturizes with hyaluronic acid, gold gives a youthful glow and blue is packed with niacinamide to illuminate your skin.
Help your loved one get some well-deserved shut eye this year with the Nodpod. This is basically a weighted blanket for their eyes that blocks out light and applies gentle pressure so they can drift off soundly. Snag this bedside essential in any of six shades, including black, pink and cream.
I personally have a Nodpod and reach for it all the time. It's great when you're having trouble falling asleep because your mind is wandering or your room isn't dark enough. I pop this on my eyes and immediately relax.
Tea Forte is a match made for the Mom who fancies a cuppa. Their newest collection, Demoiselle, is inspired by the cracks of sunshine during a downpour, which is brought to life with 10 zingy, floral-forward blends in this cheery sampler.
Consider this the sweetest way to spell out your love. Inside this (gorgeous!) box, there are 10 mini jars of Bonne Maman's finest — nine fruit spreads (ranging from tangy orange marmalade to decadent fig preserves) and one honey. Ooh-la-la!
Mom has a lot of barbecues and picnics in her future, so make sure she carves out space in her basket for this four-piece melamine set. There's even a designated spot for the salad servers, so they don't get lost traveling from one summertime soirée to the next.
If she's the type to swear off Mother's Day gifts, then take my advice and bend the rules by giving her this paper bouquet. Just be sure to write a heartfelt message in the accompanying card — ya know, to distract her from realizing that you didn't listen to your mother yet again.
Orchids symbolize love. And luckily, this LEGO version's love is everlasting. It's a smaller version of the brand's bestselling build, so it has roughly half the number of pieces (274, to be exact) and some reviewers even say it takes less than an hour to complete. A win for the, er, less patient partners!
Take it from this five-star Amazon reviewer: “The Aura Carver is not just a digital picture frame; it's a gateway to shared moments and cherished memories.” Set it up in advance by uploading your favorite pictures and videos with Dad to the Aura app. Then once it’s connected to WiFi, he can cycle through them and add some of his own.
The Amazon Echo Spot does it all — it can be an alarm clock, a timer, a weather forecaster or a speaker; it can also control your other smart home devices, make calls and so much more. It's "a fine nightstand companion," Broida says — read the rest of his Echo Spot review for more.
I'd go so far as to say that a potted plant is much better than a bouquet. Fresh flowers last a couple of weeks tops, but this gardenia plant is more of a forever kind of thing. She can keep it inside to fill her house with a floral aroma or take it outside if the weather's warm enough.
Let me speak from experience: These earrings look way more expensive than they are. In fact, they pass for lookalikes from a trendy, TikTok-worthy brand that runs upward of $85 — that's over 8x the price! More than 2,000 Amazon shoppers picked up a pair last month (myself included), with one fashion-forward reviewer writing that this "timeless" style is "the perfect size, a bit bigger than a stud yet not too heavy on your ears." I couldn't agree more.
You love your mom to infinity and beyond, so it's only fitting to give her this pavé pendant with a similar sentiment. It's high on the sparkle scale, but the subtle heart cutouts along the exterior make it a real standout. Sterling silver is your best bet if you want to stay under the $100 mark, but you can always spring for gold or rose gold if you really want to spoil Mom ($185 each). Go with express shipping to ensure it arrives in time, or opt for in-store pickup if you have a Pandora nearby.
Bring a little sparkle to her every day. This dainty gold-tone bracelet is full of heart — quite literally — thanks to the crystal at the center. There's also a matching pendant necklace ($44) if you want to give her double the love this Mother's Day. Nordstrom members get free two-day shipping, but your best bet may be picking it up at a nearby store.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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