40 last-minute Mother’s Day gifts

May 10, 2023

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Your mom is unique and that’s why we’re presenting a variety of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from, whether she loves cooking, hates cleaning, or wants to trick out her home office or home entertainment center. We also included some options to help your mom relax – something she probably doesn’t do enough – and gifts that will just make her life easier. And these gifts, all available to purchase online, are also ideal for grandmothers, stepmothers, aunts – as well as wives, daughters, nieces, and friends.

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Gifts to help Mom relax

Mom can sleep in luxury with this Quince European Linen Duvet Deluxe Bundle. The 100 percent linen set includes a duvet cover, two shams, fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcases. The shams have an envelope enclosure for a high-end look, and the duvet has both corner ties and button closure at the bottom to keep your duvet insert in place. The linen set is available in sizes Twin through California King, and in over a dozen colors, including dusty mauve, dusty blue, sage, light grey, terracotta, charcoal, and indigo blue.
European Linen Duvet Deluxe Bundle, $232 (Queen) at Quince
Mom will sleep well on the well-made hybrid mattress. Since it’s a hybrid, it has both memory foam (with zoned support that’s softer under the shoulders and firmer around the hips, waist, and lower back) and also resilient springs to provide lift and support. The top layer is made of breathable foam to increase airflow, which means Mom won’t wake up hot and sweaty.
Casper Sleep Original Hybrid Mattress, $1,695, Amazon
If mom prefers the crisp, lightweight feel of percale sheets, Casper has a 300-thread-count set made of 100 percent organic cotton with a breathable percale weave. The set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases (for full, queen, King, and Cal King sizes – but only one for Twin & Twin XL). Color choices include gray, indigo, white, oat, and olive – and you can also add a matching duvet cover.
Percale Sheet Set, $139 (Queen) at Casper
Photo courtesy of Authenticity50 Here’s something else to help mom stay cool when she sleeps at night. These pillows have a cool polyester case (which is also washable) to help mom rest comfortably. The pillows can also be customized, which means that she can unzip the side of the pillows to add or remove fill, which allows her to find the perfect level of fluffiness or firmness.
Custom Comfort Pillows, $160 at Authenticity50
A down duvet can envelop Mom in luxurious comfort. The Casper Down Duvet is made of ethically sourced down (600 fill power) and has a lightweight, 100 percent cotton shell. The lightweight chambers sewn into the duvet keep the filling in place so the duvet stays fluffy. Since the down is naturally breathable, Mom can use it in any season. It can also be washed in cold water on a gentle cycle, followed by a low tumble dry setting. Sizes include Full/Queen and King/Cal King.
The Down Duvet, $299 (Full/Queen) at Casper
Add some sparkle and glam to Mom’s bedroom with the Tomshine Crystal Table Lamp. It includes 90 pieces of K5 crystals, which reflect and refract light. The beautiful lamp can also be put on a table in the living room, or used at a desk. It has an anti-slip base, and the on/off button is located on the power cord.
Tomshine Crystal Table Lamp, $26/Sale $19
Mom can sit back, relax, and enjoy her favorite book anywhere with this Signature Edition Kindle. This ad-free model has a glare-free screen, and the 32 GB of storage lets her keep thousands of books on it. Since the reader is waterproof, Mom can even read by the pool or while taking a bubble bath. In addition, the device charges wirelessly, and the battery life lasts for weeks.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, $189.99/ Sale $145 at Amazon

Gifts to help Mom in the kitchen

This Emile Henry Ceramic Dutch Oven will be one of Mom’s favorites. It’s ideal for cooking slowly – for example, to make soups, stews, and braised meats. The durable Dutch Oven resists chips and won’t change colors after use. It can be used on practically any type of surface, so you can take it directly from the freezer to the oven – and its oven safe up to 930 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s also safe for stovetop, broiler, and microwave use. Color choices include burgundy and black, and sizes range from 2.6 quarts to 7 quarts.
Emile Henry 5.5 Quart Dutch Oven, $155 at Amazon
It’s hard to choose a color from the GreenPan Reserve FryPan Set. Wisteria, julep, merlot, sunrise, blush, dove gray, twilight, taupe – all with gold-tone handles – are too pretty to hide in a cabinet. But the Fry Pan sets aren’t just pretty. The healthy ceramic nonstick frypans have hard anodized aluminum, a forged design that resists wobbling, and a diamond-infused ceramic nonstick coating. The set is oven safe to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be used on all stovetops (except induction). It includes an 8-inch frypan, 10-inch frypan, and 12-inch frypan.
Reserve Ceramic FryPan Set, $249 at GreenPan
Woks make cooking fun, and Mom can use it for delicious stir-fry meals, but she can also pop popcorn, cook burgers, make Thai-style Brisket, and scramble (or fry or poach) eggs. This beautiful Heritage Steel 13.5” Wok with lid has a five-ply construction that is oven safe up to 800 degrees. It’s compatible with induction cooktops as well. The stay-cool handle and easy-pour rim make it easy to handle the generously-sized titanium-strengthened stainless-steel wok.
Heritage Steel 13.5″ Wok with Lid, $299/Sale $239 at Heritage Steel
Mom can prepare meals more efficiently with this Schmidt Brothers Stainless Steel 10-Piece Knife Block – and it will look so good on her countertop! The forged German stainless steel blades and handles are striking in appearance – a balance of elegance and modern design, encased in an Acacia wood block covered by acrylic. The set includes: 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch bread knife, 7-inch Santoku knife, 6-inch utility knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, and four steak knives.
Schmidt Brothers Stainless Steel 10-Piece Knife Block Set, $199 Crate & Barrel

Gifts for work-from-home Moms

If Mom’s not a fan of traditional office chairs, consider this stylish Boulies Fit Chair, which certainly has a unique look that can upgrade her office space. The chair has an extra strong aluminum frame and base, with Boulies polymer fabric upholstery and 100 percent cold-cure foam. The backrest can recline 100 degrees, 112.5 degrees, and 125 degrees, and the built-in lumbar support is also adjustable. In addition, Mom can adjust the seat depth, and armrest (eight different ways), and the heat support is also adjustable. The chair is available in gray and black.
Boulies Fit Office Chair, $899/Sale $790 at Boulies
Moms who use an external monitor while working from home will appreciate the Oakywood Dual Monitor Stand, which can support two regular monitors or one extra wide monitor. Elevating the monitor helps raise it to eye level, which prevents eye strain and neck pain. Raising the monitor also provides another advantage: storage space underneath in addition to space on the left and right of the monitor. The stable monitor stand can support up to 220 pounds, and is available in three colors: black, walnut veneer, and nut.
Oakywood Dual Monitor Stand, $220 at Amazon
This Felt & Cork Desk Mat can protect Mom’s desk from spills and stains, and also make the desktop look more attractive and organized. Since the base is made of biodegradable cork, it will keep the desk mat firmly in place. The water resistant felt is made from Merino Wool, and available in both medium and large sizes. Color choices include stoney grey, grey, and anthracite.
Oakywood Felt & Cork Desk Mat, $80 at Amazon
If Mom has a MacBook, iMac, or iPad, the Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter has a USB-C charging port, two USB-A 3.1 data transfer ports (for transferring photos, backing-up files, and adding storage), and also lets her output up to a 4K HDMI/60 fps for external monitors, which comes in quite handy when steaming her favorite shows and movies or working on a big project. The Adapter is available in space gray and black.
Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter, $89 at Amazon

Gifts to make Mom’s life easier

This gift serves double duty: It’s convenient since Mom can sit on the sofa and tell Alexa to set the thermostat to a certain temperature. However, the smart thermostat can also help her reduce energy usage – which saves her money. Alexa can program the thermostat, and update the temperature and Mom can remotely control it via the Alexa app.
Amazon Smart Thermostat $63 at Amazon
Photo courtesy of Einova We think Mom will love the sophisticated look of this 100 percent genuine natural stone, which is available in white marble, black marble, lava, travertine, sandstone, wood marble, and cream marble. It can quickly and safely charge her phone or earbuds, while also looking good wherever she uses it.
Charging Stone, $69.99/ Sale $49.99 at Einova
If your Mom has a dog, she’s probably concerned about their activities when she’s not at home. However, this pet dog camera (which rotates 270 degrees) can track the animal’s movements send barking and activity alerts, and she can check in via her smartphone at any time to see what’s happening at home. The camera also has two-way audio, and even dispenses treats to Fido from the food can on top of the camera.
Eufy Pet Dog Camera, $169.99 at Amazon
This space-saving floor lamp can be controlled via Mom’s smartphone, and she can choose from a variety of color scenes – including romantic, energetic, forest, and breath – or create a custom color mode by adjusting the brightness and color temperature, making it ideal for work, play, and sleep. The lamp even has a built-in microphone, so she can set the lights to move with the beat of the music. Best of all, the lamp can be controlled by Alexa and Hey Google.
Govee Lyra Floor Lamp, $147.50 at Amazon
If Mom is a DIYer, this mini electric screwdriver kit lets her repair glasses, watches, and those other items and electronics with impossibly small screws. The screwdriver has a circular arc surface design and uses a rechargeable battery – and it comes with 34 different types of bits. On the LED screen, she can adjust the torque just by pressing a button. There are also buttons to choose Left/Reverse Key or Right/Forward Key. The screen also shows the battery level.
Arrowmax Cordless Electric Screwdriver, $59.99 at Amazon
Mom can easily track her blood oxygen, heart rate, and several other health factors with the fitness tracker. It can also monitor sleep quality, and track progress in 11 different sports. The fitness tracker can even track menstrual cycles and ovulation periods and provide alerts in advance. It’s available in midnight black, olive, olive/black, and orange. Alexa is built-in.
Amazfit Band 5 Activity Fitness Tracker, $33.99 at Amazon
Moms will look smart and stylish in this touchscreen smartwatch made of stainless steel with a mineral crystal face and rose gold-tone stainless steel link bracelet. In addition to telling the time, it can display the temperature, track sleep patterns, and sync calls, text messages, and calendars. The smartphone has a rechargeable battery and is water-resistant up to 30 meters.
Fossil Women’s Gen 6 Digital Rose Gold Tone Smart Watch, $229, Kohl’s At Amazon, $159.99
If Mom’s power goes out during a storm, you want her to be able to know what’s going on, and this AM/FM radio can be charged in advance via a solar panel or rechargeable battery (and it can also be charged using the hand crank method). The radio will automatically scan through NOAA weather band channels to locate weather updates. It can also be used to charge portable devices, and it has a LED flashlight and SOS strobe.
Midland ER210 E+ Ready Compact Emergency Crank WX Radio $59.99, Amazon
Every Mom needs a good, sturdy umbrella that won’t blow away in the wind. This one has an industrial-strength fiberglass frame and can withstand winds up to 55 miles per hour. The umbrella opens automatically and is closed manually. The fabric is water-repellant and dries quickly. Color choices include red, pink, black deep ocean, gray, and navy blue.
Weatherman Windproof Umbrella, $74, Amazon
You can greatly reduce many of Mom’s chores with the Dreamtech L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo. It vacuums carpets and hard floors, and can also mop hard floors. In addition, the vacuum can distinguish between hard floors and carpets, and lifts the mop instead of dragging it across carpeted surfaces. The robot vacuum is also smart enough to recognize obstacles in its path and avoid them, and when it gets low on water and cleaning solution it will return to the dock and automatically refill with solution and/or water. When it finishes cleaning Mom’s floors, the robot vacuum can automatically clean itself as well, and even dry the mop. In addition, the self-empty base can hold up to 60 days of debris.
Dreametech L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, $1,899/Sale $999 at Amazon 
Clean air certainly makes Mom’s life easier, and the Lasko GermGuardian Air Purifier has a pre-filter to trap dust, pet hair, and large particles, UVC-light to help reduce airborne viruses, and a True HEPA filter to reduce dust pollen, pet dander, and other allergens. In addition, the activated charcoal filter reduces foul odors from smoke, pets, and other sources of unpleasant aromas.
Lasko Germ Guardian Air Purifier, $99/Sale $79 at Amazon
Mom can relieve all of her aches and pains with the Gravity Massage Gun, which also has a heat function. Whether she’s been working out, or just working hard, the massage gun can relieve muscle soreness, tightness, fatigue, and pain and also promote circulation and blood flow. The cordless, lightweight massage gun has a silicone handle and non-slip grip. The simple screen display shows the speed level and remaining battery level, and here are also six interchangeable applicators.
Gravity Massage Gun with Heat, $150/Sale $112 at Amazon
With the Brilliant Beauty Activator, Mom can clean, exfoliate, smooth, and massage her skin using one device. It has over 100 customizable motion settings for a deeper clean that disrupts impurities (and she can save her favorite settings) and gently exfoliates, while the silicone channels lifts dirt away from the skin. The device also stimulates circulation and rapid cell regeneration, calms the skin, and reduces puffiness. It’s 100 percent waterproof so it can be used in the shower, and has a wireless charging base.
Brilliant Beauty Activator Exfoliator, $129 at Brandless
Okay, this is just a fun item for Mom. The Razor Icon Electric Scooter has a 300 watt brushless hub motor and a top speed of up to 18 mph. There are actually three speed modes: Easy Mode (up to 6 mph), Normal Modes (up to 12 mph) and Sport Mode. The 8.5 inch tires never get flat and the dual braking system ensures she can always stop when desired or needed. The scooter has LED headlights and tail lights, in addition to a LED display to show the speed and battery life. The scooter is also easy to fold up for transport and storage. Some of the color choices include bright red, vivid pink, and deep blue.
Razor Icon Electric Scooter, $489 at Amazon
Mom can enjoy a salon manicure without leaving her home with the Pure Enrichment PureNails Luxe Rechargeable Manicure Set. The 12-piece set includes a crystal callus file, sapphire callus rasp, coarse and fine sapphire filing disks, sapphire and felt cones, cylindrical and flame milling cutters, and a protective cap. The cordless design has a 3-hour battery, and built-in LED light.
Pure Enrichment PureNails Luxe Rechargeable Manicure Set, $59 at Amazon
There are water bottles and then there are water bottles. The Purist 32 oz. Founder Water Bottle is the latter. It doesn’t just hold drinks – the glass-like interior finish keeps them pure using Purist technology, which also makes beverages taste better – and makes the bottle easier to clean. In addition, it won’t chip, peel off, or delaminate. The outer wall is made of 304 stainless steel and the inner wall is made of surgical-grade 316 stainless steel. Hot beverages retain heat for 12 hours and cold beverages can remain cold for up to 24 hours. Color choices include bare, black, ash, bone, drift, and rush.
Founder 32 oz Water Bottle, $56 at Purist
Flossing is an important part of dental hygiene, but if Mom wears braces or has other dental work, or has trouble reaching some areas, consider the Bitvae Cordless Water Dental Flosser. It has 360-degree rotating nozzles to reach awkward areas, and an easy-to-fill water reservoir. The ergonomic design makes it easy to hold, and since it’s cordless, one charge can last up to 40 days. Color choices include midnight blue, black, frost white, and sky blue. Bitvae also makes ultrasonic electric toothbrushes in matching colors.
Bitvae Cordless Water Dental Flosser, $59/Sale $35 at Amazon $59
Mom can work out while also enjoying some peace and quiet with these Jabra Elite 4 Active Earbuds, which feature active noise cancellation (ANC) for drowning out background sounds. However, adjustable hear-through lets the important sounds come through. The earbuds have a mono mode, which means that each earbud can be used independently of the other one. Also, each earbud provides a 7-hour battery life (28 with the case). With the Jabra Sound App, Mom can also adjust the bass and treble settings. The earbuds are dust, water, and sweat proof and come in three colors: black, mint, and navy.
Jabra Elite 4 Active Earbuds, $119 at Amazon
Whether Mom wants to keep a drink and some snacks next to her bed, or keep her makeup, nail polish, and perfume cool, the Astro AI Mini Fridge 2.0 is the perfect size. The mini fridge can hold up to 8 cans, and it has silicone pads underneath to ensure the fridge doesn’t slip. Color choices include pink, black, and white.
Astro AI Mini Fridge 2.0, $58 at Amazon

Gifts for the fun and fashionable Mom

Regardless of what she’s wearing, your mom will sparkle in these London Blue Topaz Rope Stud Earrings. They’re framed in Rhodium-plated sterling silver and have intricate rope detailing. The push backing keeps the earrings from slipping off and getting lost. In addition to London Blue Topaz, the earrings are also available in several other gemstones, including amethyst, aquamarine, opal, pearl, peridot, and white topaz.
London Blue Topaz Rope Stud Earrings, $130 at Blue Nile
Whether out and about, or lounging around the house, this Mainstay Cotton Shirt Dress is both stylish and comfortable. The shirt dress has a shaped hem, long sleeves, side seam pockets, button front, and a single spade chest pocket. The garment-dyed plainweave cotton has been washed for a relaxed, look. The shirt dress is also machine washable in cold water, and can be placed in the dryer to tumble dry on low. It’s available in sizes XS to XXL.
Mainstay Cotton Shirt Dress, $168 at Buck Mason
These Lucyd smart sunglasses not only provide UV Protection (UV400 polarized lenses block up to 99 percent of rays – they also have four speakers in the temples, as well as dual noise cancelling microphones, so Mom can listen to music and take phone calls via her smartphone, and they also work with laptops, PCs, tablets, and smart TVs. Although they have touch controls, the lightweight sunglasses are also compatible with voice assistants. Battery life averages 12 hours before they need to be recharged and the splashproof audio glasses also have scratch-resistant lenses.
Lucyd Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses, $199 at Amazon
We’re totally against buying your mom (or grandmother) a housecoat. Instead, she’ll feel – and look – like a million dollars in this Urbana Spa Rest Diamond Jacquard Robe. The elegant design includes a shawl collar and plush lining, and the material consists of 45 percent modal, 40 percent polyester, and 15 percent cotton for a luxurious feel. The hotel-quality robe has two pockets, a waist belt, and comes in two colors, white and natural, and two sizes, S/M, and L/XL.
Urbana Spa Rest Diamond Jacquard Robe, $113 at Sobel Westex
Mom can walk all over town in these Cushion Vista slides, and she’ll still be comfortable. The modern sandals have a high-energy rebound footbed for enhanced arch support, and soft, double vegan leather straps. Color choices include all black, black/natural, cloud II, all natural, black duo, white duo, penny, and smoothie stripe. Sizes range from 5 to 11.
Cushion Vista Sandals, $55 at Reef 
Rain showers can happen at any moment, but this lightweight Namche Paclite Jacket provides plenty of protection from the elements. It has a two-way adjustable hood and a stiffened peak to stop rain from blocking Mom’s view. Anti-snag adjustable cuffs, tapered seams, fleece-lined chin guard, sleeve articulation, and zipped mesh lined pockets are some of the details that make this a unique choice. The waterproof jacket, which is made of recycled GORE-TEX PACLITE, is available in orion blue, black, deep heather, and graphene. Sizes range from XS to XL.
Women’s Namche Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket, $255 at Rab
Mom can hike in the woods or mountains, or power walk around the mall in these Pedroc Air Women’s Shoes. Even when it’s hot, the knitted mesh upper is made of a breathable material that can keep her feet dry – and Cleansport NXT is designed to reduce odors. Also, the EVA midsole absorbs shock and the Kevlar cables provide additional support for a comfortable fit. The shoes are available in sizes 6 to 11, and in 3 colors: black/black camo, red flame/black, and white cold white/light gray.
Pedroc Air Women’s Shoes, $150 at Salewa
With Italian hand-made frames (made in an eco-friendly factory, no less), these stylish sunglasses have Carl Zeiss polarized lenses that provide 100% UV protection and are designed to resist abrasions and be durable. They can be used for any activity, and are available in a black or tortoise frame, as well as various polarized lens colors, including flash mirrored red, mirrored super silver, smoke tri-flection mirrored blue, non-mirrored brown, mirrored petrol green, and mirrored copper.
Gondwana Polarized Sunglasses, $150 at Teton Supply
Mom can always look stylish in this 100 percent Silk Jersey Wrap Dress. The easy-to-care-for dress is made of anti-wrinkle fabric, and it’s both breathable and stretchy. She can dress it up or dress it down, depending on the occasion. It has a V-neck collar and true wrap closure. The dress is available in navy and black, and in sizes ranging from XS to XL.
100% Silk Jersey Wrap Dress, $129 at Quince

Editor’s note: The original version of this article was published on May 2, 2022 and has since been updated.

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