The 45 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

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Way to go; you nearly forgot! The one day dedicated to the woman who carried you, raised you, and continues to stay up all night worrying about you ... and you forgot. Yes, Mother’s Day is almost here (it’s Sunday, May 12, if you’re really lost) and you need a gift for Mom. But no more sulking. The days, hours, or minutes are ticking down, and you’ve got to think of something fast. If you don’t, you’ll be thrown to the bottom of the sibling power rankings.

Lucky for you, there are plenty of useful last-minute gifts. (Perhaps one so unique and great it’ll hide the fact you did it on a time crunch at all.) So read on for Mother’s Day gifts for Mom you can get quick shipping on, as well as subscription boxes, virtual goodies, and gift cards you can send to her ASAP. Among these 45 last-minute Mother’s Day gifts is something she’ll genuinely appreciate.

Journey the World Subscription

Set her up with this monthly subscription for international gourmet delicacies from places like Morocco, Italy, and Argentina.

Assorted Tea Bag Sampler

If she’s a tea drinker, you can’t go wrong with a Vahdam sampler box. Its flavorful teas are freshly sourced from India, as well as ethical and fair-trade.

Uncommon Virtual Learning Experience

Flower arranging, truffle making, tarot reading, cocktail mixing, et cetera, et cetera.... Can she master it all?

NYC Assortment, 4 Pack

New Yorkers brag about these cookies on a near-daily basis, so if you can’t swing a flight for mom out to the Big Apple, get her a four-pack of these instead.

Cole Brown and Natalie Johnson Black Love Letters

This anthology of heartwarming letters, beautifully illustrated by Natalie Johnson, is a gift your mom will cherish.

Moët Impérial Brut Champagne

When in doubt, get her something that bubbles. You can’t go wrong with a bottle of Moët & Chandon. Just don’t hog the good stuff.

Press-On Nails

If you can’t make it to the salon with her, bring the experience to her. These press-on nails make manicures instant.

Hand Towel Set

Gifting luxury hand towels is something that sounds lame until you experience it for yourself. The best addition to this present? Clearing the table and doing the dishes for Mom.

Frayme Veuve Clicquot Bucket Bag

For the fashion-forward mom, this Stella McCartney bucket bag is made of faux leather derived from grape waste from Veuve Cliquot’s vineyards. Add a bottle of champagne to make this the perfect gift.

GG Marmont 2015 Re-Edition Wide Belt

She deserves all the finer things in life, starting with this Gucci belt.

Mother’s Day Dessert Sampler Pack

For the mom with a sweet tooth, gift her this pack of Magnolia Bakery’s greatest hits. If she loves it, follow up with the brand’s subscription delivery service and you’ll always be her favorite child.

Initial Charm Necklace

Add your first initial to this necklace gift for Mom. Not only is it a thoughtful and sweet present, but your siblings with writhe with jealousy at not being represented.

La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum

Get her a perfume that’s as beautiful as she is. With notes of vanilla and iris, it’s a sweet, floral scent you’ll come to associate with her.

Arizona Big Buckle Slide Sandals

Your mom has probably been wearing her same Birkenstocks since you were in diapers. Get her a new pair to thank her for all those years she spent running after you.

Limited Edition Airwrap Multi Styler

She might not be on TikTok, but even your mom probably knows what a great gift this is. Whether she’s low-maintenance or a glamazon, she’ll love this rose-gold Airwrap.

Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Tumbler

Whether she believes in drinking a ton of water, an iced coffee on her way to work, or a gigantic smoothie after yoga, the Stanley tumbler is a great gift for Mom. She took care of you, and now it’s your turn: Make sure she stays hydrated!

Club Subscription

A wine gift box is easy. But just paying for Mom’s handpicked wine subscription? A million times easier. Firstleaf offers both.

Royal California White Sturgeon Caviar

Nothing saves the day like nationwide overnight shipping on caviar.

Gift Card

It’s better to sit out of Mom’s beauty and skin-care routine. You never know what’ll irritate her skin or which products are preferred. Hence, a gift card.

Email Delivery Gift Card

“Take a trip, Mom. It’s on me,” you say, having purchased this Airbnb gift card minutes before you FaceTimed her.

Subscription

Just a standard audiobook service, except Libro.fm gives you the option to support a local bookstore of your choosing. Mom can send dollars to her local favorite while enjoying the on-the-go convenience of audiobooks.

Fitness Subscription

She loves to work out but never finds the time. An AloMoves subscription gives her access to thousands of yoga, fitness (such as Barre, Pilates, and HIIT workouts), and mindfulness classes right on her phone.

Cloud Cotton Robe

No need to overthink this one. It’s a robe from the cult-favorite brand Parachute that feels like being wrapped up in a cloud.

Waterproof Clog

Mom need a new gardening shoe? No need to get anything other than a Hunter clog. They’re infinitely more sophisticated than Crocs, but you can still get them next-day delivered.

Figuier (Fig Tree) Candle

If there’s a Diptyque location in her city, you can get a gift-wrapped candle delivered that same day. But please don’t try same-day delivery on Mother’s Day; do it the Friday before.

100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

It’s great for her hair and skin, and it gives her a bit of luxury when she lays her head down at night. Oh! And it has next-day delivery.

Fragrance Subscription

Every month, Scentbird sends a new designer fragrance so Mom can experiment with different scents and maybe branch out from Chanel No. 5.

Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Trust us, she’ll love it.

Eco Dreamiest Short-Sleeve Pajama Set

J.Crew’s pajama set is a classic choice, made for ultimate summer-sleeping comfort.

Subscription Box

FabFitFun packs loads of cool products covering wellness, beauty, and home into its boxes, so she’ll always have something new and fun to try out.

Interior Design Consultation

More than just a service, Havenly will set her up with a designer who’ll help her revamp a room with a new concept, a custom layout, decor ideas, and furniture selections. It’s a whole experience.

TheraGun Elite Percussive Massage Gun

It will conveniently massage any and all of her aches and pains away.

All Access Pass

MasterClass gives her a year of access to curated courses in everything from singing to filmmaking to gardening, taught by the experts who got their fame doing it. Annie Leibovitz, Robin Roberts, Serena Williams, and Jane Goodall are just a few of the pros who designed their own curricula.

Digital Gift Card

She can hunt for dried botanicals, terra-cotta planters, alpaca throws, and other accent pieces from the Sill, which takes its decor inspiration from nature.

Fit Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Lo and behold, the AirPods slayer, with better fit, better ANC, better stats, better battery life, and better sound.

Gourmet Hot Sauce Best Seller Pack

So she can challenge the Scoville scale every time the meal bell is rung.

Subscription

Stitch Fix sets Mom up with a stylist who sends her clothing through the mail, basically doing the shopping for her. What Mom likes, she can buy and keep. What she hates, she can send back.

Monthly Marshmallow Subscription

If she always unwinds the day with a little treat, a monthly box of marshmallows and graham crackers for making s’mores will make that an experience.

Women’s Sock of the Month Club

The sock game is for everyone, moms included. These snug socks with punny jokes will make her look forward to opening the mailbox again.

Jessica Furry Cross Band Slide Slipper

Furry sandal slippers are any stylish mom’s dream, perfect for wearing around the house but not so fuzzy she’ll overheat.

Beauty Subscription Box

Give her a monthly goody box of new makeup and skin-care products from Birchbox.

Max Streaming Subscription

Some of the best, most talked-up shows and movies are on HBO Max—oldies and new releases, too. Get her a log-in so she can stream.

The Clean Silk Short-Sleeve Square Shirt

Summery silk is a no-brainer. Everlane’s take on a short-sleeved top will fit right into your mom’s wardrobe.

The Best Gift Bundle

These packets of vanilla, salted caramel, churro, and classic Vietnamese coffee will spice up her morning pour-over to barista-level quality.

Large Le Pliage Tote

Everything she could possibly need for a day out will fit into this stylish, durable bag and its many interior pockets.

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