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Hi shoppers! At this point, most Mother's Day gifts will not arrive in time for 5/11: it all depends on the retailer, the item, where you live, and how much $$$ you're willing to spend on expedited shipping.
So please enjoy our gift guides, but understand that you may have to simply let your loved one know that their gift may be arriving *later* than 5/11.
1. A UV LED nail lamp for the mom who pretty much has their nail technician on speed dial. This will allow them to give themselves a salon-quality gel manicure at home in no time and save them tons of money in the long run, too!
2. A linen and room lavender spray made for moms who are always working on their scent scape. This room spray is great for helping to lessen stress and get rid of that funky, dusty smell in the guest bedroom. But it also works amazingly as a pillow mist to help calm the nerves before sleep.
3. A Dry Bar oval blow-dryer brush, which is especially useful for moms who still have little ones at home. While they're getting everyone in the house ready for the day, they likely don't have time for a full blowout each morning. No worries, though, this brush will give them a salon-quality, shiny, and bouncy blowout in the blink of an eye.
4. A Dash sous vide-style egg bite maker that'll turn the phrase "we have food at home," into something everyone will actually look forward to hearing. This makes four egg bites at a time, which is helpful for any parent (or anyone really) who has approximately zero minutes to get everyone ready for the day!
5. A sound machine that loops hours upon hours of white noise and nature sounds, so that your mother, who lives in a bustling city, can finally catch the Z's they deserve!
6. A three-ring recipe binder set for your mom who loves creating new and exciting dishes but wants something more romantic than their notes app to jot down all the ingredients. This'll allow them to organize their recipes by the meal type while giving them a cute, analog alternative to electronic recipe books. (Plus, who doesn't love something that'll one day become handwritten memorabilia?!)
7. A boar-bristle hairbrush that'll iron out all the knots from your mom's hair while still being gentle enough to cause little to no frizzy damage.
8. A gold-tone mirror tray you'll likely want to gift to yourself, too. (You can use the excuse, "Well, I wanted to get something to match my mom!") This tray holds pretty much anything — it works for storing perfumes and skincare, fancy liquor bottles, or can even be used as an incredibly chic coffee table tray.
9. A 14-ounce mug and coaster set, just in case your mother needs a reminder of who the BEST. MOM. EVER. is every morning (it's them, duh).
10. A universal phone mount if your mama is always jet-setting somewhere new. This hooks onto the seatback tray tables to make any regular ol' seat into one with in-flight entertainment.
Promising review: "Bought this handy little thing to use on a family vacation since our flight didn't have in-flight entertainment screens. It clipped right onto the pull-out tray just like the product photo and kept my toddler entertained (thank god) for our short flight. Love the simplicity — it's light and compact (folds to the length of my palm), has good rotation (head clicks into place), and is surprisingly versatile. I use it to browse articles in the morning (folded into a kickstand on the table), follow recipes in the kitchen (clamped to a cabinet door above my cutting board), and to watch stuff hands-free (clamped to a side table) when the kiddo/husband is hogging the TV. Buying another one for our next vacation since this one is staying at home!" —ThatCookieCutterLife
Price: $13.97
11. A Tempur-Pedic memory foam pillow if your mom only has one wish for their dream bedroom setup: a cozy place to lay their head. This pillow conforms to their head to support each nook and cranny, whether they're a belly sleeper, back sleeper, or somewhere in between. Oh, and since this pillow is made with memory foam, it'll keep its shape while feeling like a literal cloud!
12. A marble-patterned dish drying mat, since your mom worked hard to redo their entire kitchen, they may as well have a dish drying mat that matches their new marble countertops.
Promising review: "Matched our counters and almost blends in completely. We roll it up in the morning after all the dishes are dry. Great for smaller spaces with less counter space and protects the counter from water damage over time. I washed it in a normal laundry cycle a number of times, and it comes out clean and new each time with no pilling. Spilled coffee on it on accident, sprayed Flex, tossed it in the wash, and it cleaned completely." —Shopmindfully
Price: $12.99
13. A copy of The 369 Method Manifestation Journal if your mom is looking to switch up their life post-retirement. This journal gets into the "Law Of Attraction" manifestation method, prompting your mom to achieve their goals by framing them as manifestations each and every day.
Promising review: "This book is exactly what I needed to start my journey to a better life in 2024. This journal helped me write down my goals and mentally practice a positive outlook. I am excited for the journey ahead." —Amazon Customer
Price: $7.79
14. A set of transparent sticky notes, just in case your mom has their bullet journal game on lock. These sticky notes won't hide your mom's precious artwork of a self-made journal while still giving them the chance to write some temporary notes to themselves whenever they need.
15. An Ever Toast plate, because your mom spends too much time toasting their sourdough to perfection and, by gosh, they will NOT have their crunch ruined by the steam action that happens with regular plates. This plate has ridges that allow your mom's toast to ventilate and stay crisp — NOT turn into a soggy mess.
Promising review: "GENIUSSSSS. Thiss product is NECESSARY if you hate soggy sandwiches, pizzas, waffles! Works great, keeps everything crispy and toast, we love it here! And for two plates, it's a great price!" —Paolo Rivas
Price: $14.99
16. A colorblock water bottle is your mom's Next Favorite Thing if they're always looking for useful products that align with their spunky personality. This water bottle is compact, comes with a handle, and has a straw! Basically, your mom can take this with them everywhere while keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot.
Promising review: "Finally replaced my emotional support water bottle!!!! I love the colors, the handle is easy to hold, and my drinks stay cold!!! It’s been hard finding an ergonomic water bottle, the small handles or lack thereof can be really hard on my hands. I’m so happy with it I almost don’t want to sticker it. (Almost.) 💛" —Sarina
Price: $35.99+ (available in eight styles)
17. A hot-air popcorn popper so that your mom can bring the theater vibes home without the sticky floors. This popper requires no oil, so it's perfect for people who love the classic taste of pure popcorn. And for those who prefer to dress up their snack with condiments like chocolate syrup or caramel!
18. An I Dew Care dry shampoo to help your mom soak up excess oil without aerosols! This fine powder formula boasts an effective trio of biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder, and is pretty much the easiest thing to apply. They can just use the attached puff and dab!
19. A set of can-shaped drinking glasses so that your madre can make bottled iced coffee look luxe at home. While you're at it. throw some glass straws into their gift bag to ensure that their every caffeinated drink is aesthetically pleasing.
20. A Docolor Eyelash Comb, because it's one of those makeup tools that almost everyone needs, but nobody thinks to purchase. It basically combs mascara clumps out of lashes, creating a gorgeous, separated look. It's great for your mom who has practically every beauty product under the sun, but will always welcome more into their collection.
Promising review: "I ordered this for my granddaughter as a Christmas gift. Everyone was intrigued when she opened the package, and now everyone wants one. It works like mascara; you just run it up your eyelashes to separate them, and it works perfectly." —Julie Hardoin
Price: $4.99
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.