Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Your Mom Will Love

Sometimes life gets in the way and you forget about buying gifts for special occasions until it’s down to the wire. Gift cards and dinner dates are always welcome, but there’s plenty of other options with quick shipping too. It’s especially easy if you have Amazon Prime, which gets you two-day shipping. Depending on when you’re shopping, you might be able to get something quick even without it. If you have more time, check out our other gift ideas for Mother’s Day and gifts for new moms.

_{Prices are accurate as of April 25, 2025. Subject to change.}

Ana Luisa Jewelry

Jewelry usually makes a great gift, and Ana Luisa has gorgeous options that should appeal to any mom’s taste. You don’t have to shell out a ton of money either; most pieces, like a $75 celestial necklace and $65 blue marble earrings, are under $100.

Baggu Duck Bag + Goodies

Don’t want to settle on just one thing? Get a nice bag, be it a tote like this Baggu Duck Bag, or a purse or backpack they might like, and fill it with goodies. If your giftee likes to try beauty products, consider adding Clinique Black Honey lipstick and an Aquaphor balm stick, or take a trip down the travel size toiletries aisle in your local CVS. Some other ideas: gift cards for stores or food delivery services they might like; comfy socks; a journal; or Brass Monkey mini games packs, like Irrelevant Celebrity Trivia. 

TruSkin Vitamin C Super Serum+

For moms who love trying skincare, TruSkin is a favorite, and this serum is particularly impressive. Packed with vitamin C, retinol, and niacinamide, among other impressive ingredients, this powerhouse formula helps soften fine lines and brighten dark spots, leaving skin smoother and more radiant. Its lightweight, silky texture and gentle formula make it easy to incorporate into any skincare routine.

Therabody SmartGoggles

If there’s one thing moms need, it’s a moment of relaxation. These SmartGoggles use vibration, heat, and compression to gently massage away stress and relieve headaches and eye strain. I tried the first-generation SmartGoggles, which are still available and at a discount at the time of writing. The second generation has a new design offering 100% blackout for better relaxation. It’s also lighter with contoured padding around the eyes.

Aura Carver Digital Picture Frame

Digital picture frames have come a long way, and Aura makes the best. It displays your photos without looking like a tablet you’ve propped up on your shelf. There are several frame designs to choose from; I particularly like the Carver, but there are also thinner frames with white matting.

Amazon Kindle

I didn’t understand the appeal of a Kindle until I started testing e-readers for work. Now I can’t be without one — I went from reading the occasional book to sometimes reading two a week (though that’s suffered since I became a mom myself). I gifted my mom a Paperwhite last Mother’s Day, and Amazon has since updated its Kindle lineup. This is the base model, and most affordable. See our e-reader guide for more options.

Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Facial Wand

Red light therapy is a newish craze in skincare, but it’s the real deal that works to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Solawave’s wand combines red light with warmth and vibration for a spa-like experience.

Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock

The Hatch Restore 3 allows you to give the gift of a better nighttime (and wake-up!) routine. It’s a lamp, sound machine, alarm clock, and sunset and sunrise simulator in one. Plus it looks pretty sitting on a bedside table. Your giftee needs to use the Hatch app to set up routines, but once set, can turn them on and off using the button on top of the machine.

Fishwife Smoked Salmon With Fly by Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp

I know what you’re thinking: tinned fish? Yes! If your giftee is a foodie, I can almost guarantee they’ll love Fishwife. I am basically addicted to this smoked salmon with Fly by Jing Sichuan chili crisp. I pour it over a bowl of rice with a little spicy mayo for a quick but delicious meal. All Fishwife options are delicious, but they’re quite expensive. I’d love to be gifted as many of these as possible.

Danish Dough Whisk

If your mom is a baker but is still struggling with a standard wire whisk, you can change her whole kitchen game for just a few bucks. Our writer says she bought a Danish dough whisk in 2020 and now she can’t go without it. Its thick looped coils quickly pull in dough and other ingredients off of the sides of the mixing bowl to make prepping for breads or brownies quick and easy.

Bouqs Flower Delivery

Sending a flower delivery is a nice way to show you’re thinking of someone, especially if you’re too far to be celebrate in person. Bouqs offers next-day delivery options — and even same-day, depending on the city. We like this Sunny bouquet with an included floral vase other options might appeal more. Depending on when you’re shopping, use code THANKSMOM for 25% off.

Family Recipe Book

This could be a great gift from a child to their mom, as it gives them an opportunity to go through it together, writing out favorite family recipes. Do it all at once or pick a recipe a week, and write it out as you’re making it together. This option has labeled pages, but you might prefer getting a pretty notebook instead, like this one from Ban.do, and marking it up as needed. A great family recipe book can get passed down for generations.

Giftory

If nothing else on this list catches your eye, we have one final suggestion: Giftory. This service compiles unique experiences nationwide, including mixology lessons, day cruises, scenic picnics, pasta-making classes, and romantic couples massages. Simply put, there’s something for every mom on Giftory, so browse around, and you may find the perfect last-minute gift for that special mom.

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