39 Mother s Day Gifts That Will Impress Even the Most Particular Moms

The clock is ticking if you’ve yet to buy your mom a gift. While it might be too late to pick up some items before Mother’s Day arrives on Sunday, not all hope is lost. As it turns out, there are still a number of great gifts — including the latest Kindle and Beats Fit Pro — that will arrive on time, many of which are also discounted in the run-up to the holiday.

Here are 26 last-minute gifts you can still grab before Mother’s Day

We’ve curated a wide range of gifts you can still pick up before Sunday, including Kindles, massage guns, flowery Lego sets, and much more.

By Sheena Vasani , a writer covering commerce, e-readers, and tech news. She previously wrote about everything from web development to AI at Inside.

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The clock is ticking if you’ve yet to buy your mom a gift. While it might be too late to pick up some items before Mother’s Day arrives on Sunday, not all hope is lost. As it turns out, there are still a number of great gifts — including the latest Kindle and Beats Fit Pro — that will arrive on time, many of which are also discounted in the run-up to the holiday.

We’ve rounded up a selection of the best last-minute gifts below, along with a few digital ideas for the true procrastinators among us. We’ve also curated a wide-ranging Mother’s Day gift guide should you need a little more inspiration as well as a wallet-friendly gift guide for those working with a tighter budget.

Finally, before we dive into the gifts, be aware that you’ll probably have to pay extra to get many of these presents in time from Amazon, assuming you’re not already a Prime member. The good news is that, in many instances, retailers like Best Buy will ship their items for free by Mother’s Day, so there’s no need to quickly subscribe to Prime if you’re worried.

The best last-minute gifts under $50

Lego Orchid

Lego’s Orchid set comes with all the Legos your mom will need to build a beautiful orchid she can display as home decor.

Flowers are beautiful, but they also die quickly. For a low-maintenance gift that’ll last, you might want to check out Lego’s newer botanical sets. With the included Legos, your mom can construct a blossom-topped bonsai tree or a nine-piece bouquet that she can then proudly display as an attractive piece of home decor. What’s more, a few of the sets are on sale for just $39.99 ($10 off), including the Lego Bonsai Tree (Amazon / Best Buy), the Lego Orchid (Amazon / Best Buy), and even the Lego Succulents (Amazon / Best Buy).

Chromecast with Google TV (4K)

The Chromecast with Google TV introduces a dedicated remote and new software. It brings together recommendations from all of your streaming services and supports 4K HDR content with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10 Plus.

There are a lot of good streaming devices on the market but not many like the Chromecast with Google TV (4K). The device is uniquely capable of pulling together recommendations from your mom’s favorite streaming services while offering helpful information like Rotten Tomatoes ratings. As a result, she’ll be able to quickly and easily find the next show she wants to binge. The device also offers support for 4K content, Dolby Atmos sound, and Dolby Vision HDR. Right now, you can buy it for around $49.99 and get it in time for the holiday from Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Read our review.

Jabra Elite 3

Jabra’s Elite 3 earbuds have a refreshed design that’s more stylish than the company’s past earbuds. While they don’t have many frills or extra features, they fare well in the key areas of sound quality, comfort, and battery life.

If you’re looking to gift a good pair of true wireless earbuds for under $100, Jabra’s Elite 3 can provide almost everything mom might want. Not only do the earbuds look good and feel comfortable to wear, but they also offer good sound quality, IP55 water resistance, and long battery life. So long as she doesn’t need newer bells and whistles like active noise cancellation or multipoint support, the Elite 3 offer a lot of appeal in a relatively inexpensive package. Normally $79.99, you can pick them up right now at Amazon starting at $67.19 or at Best Buy for their full retail price. Read our review.

The best last-minute gifts between $50 and $150

2022 Amazon Kindle (16GB, with ads)

Amazon’s new entry-level Kindle comes with a host of much-needed upgrades, including a better display, longer battery life, and USB-C charging.

If your mom is a bookworm, you can’t go wrong with gifting her Amazon’s latest entry-level Kindle. Although it’s not waterproof like the more expensive Kindle Paperwhite, both e-readers offer a crisp 300ppi display and long battery life. Admittedly, the base model is smaller than the Paperwhite, at 6.2 inches, though that could also be a plus given it makes the e-reader far more pocketable and easier to hold with one hand. Normally $99.99, the entry-level Kindle is currently on sale at Amazon and Best Buy with ads starting at just $79.99. Read our review.

Fitbit Luxe

The Fitbit Luxe looks more like a piece of jewelry. It boasts a colorful OLED touchscreen display and tracks a variety of statistics, including your heart rate, sleep, exercise, and more.

The Fitbit Luxe is a good choice if you want to gift an active mom something practical yet pretty. In fact, your mom might actually think you’re gifting her a piece of jewelry because the wearable resembles a traditional bracelet — well, at least more than most fitness trackers do. While it lacks newer fitness-tracking features like the ability to track stress, it boasts a colorful OLED display and can keep tabs on the basics, including your heart rate and sleep patterns. Right now, you can buy it on sale in various colors for $89.95 at Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (second-gen)

The Echo Show 8 is the midsize smart display in Amazon’s current Echo lineup and can be used to display the weather, news, calendars, grocery lists, and more. You can also use it to control your smart home devices, watch streaming video, or listen to music. It even supports video calling via Zoom and Amazon’s Alexa calling service. Read our review.

A smart display like Amazon’s latest Echo Show 8 is a versatile gift that moms can use to perform a wide range of voice-enabled tasks. It can function as a digital photo frame, sure, but it will also allow her to control other smart home devices, stream video content from Netflix, and even make Zoom calls using the same 13-megapixel camera on the Echo Show 10. Normally $129.99, the Echo Show 8 is currently on sale at Best Buy and Amazon for $74.99, which marks its best price of the year. Read our review.

The best last-minute gifts over $150

2021 iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi)

Apple’s entry-level iPad from 2021 has a 10.2-inch screen, an A13 Bionic chip, and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature. It’s also compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard and is the only iPad that still has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

If you have the money, why not buy a gift that can act as a note-taking device, an e-reader, a laptop, and all-around entertainment and productivity gadget? Yes, I’m talking about Apple’s entry-level iPad from 2021, which is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy in the Wi-Fi configuration with 64GB of storage for $269.99 ($59 off). The affordable ninth-gen tablet is also on sale for $10 more at Walmart and should arrive in time for the holiday.

“Why the old one?” you might ask. Well, despite the fact that there’s now a larger 10.9-inch iPad in town, we think the last-gen model offers a lot more value for your money, especially since it costs $130 less. The 2021 model is still an excellent tablet, but it doesn’t support USB-C and lacks Apple’s newer processing chip, meaning it’s a little slower than the latest model. That said, it does have a headphone jack, just in case mom isn’t a fan of wireless earbuds.

Kindle Paperwhite (2021, with ads)

Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch E Ink display with adjustable color temperature for nighttime reading. It also boasts a faster processor, additional battery life, IPX8 waterproofing, and — finally — a USB-C port.

For moms who like to soak in the tub or lounge by the pool with a good book, the Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect gift. The e-reader is waterproof, after all, and sports months-long battery life so she can leisurely read for as long as she’d like. Other notable features include USB-C support and a sharp 6.8-inch display that’s easy on the eyes.

Regularly $139.99, the ad-supported model with 8GB of storage is currently selling for $109.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. Read our review.

Theragun Mini (first-gen)

The Theragun Mini massager is a small, ultra-portable massage device that’s quiet and effective at providing relief for muscle pain and melting away tension.

Gifting mom a Theragun Mini is kind of like buying her unlimited soft tissue massages whenever, wherever. The three-speed massager is powerful but also tiny and quiet enough that she can pull it out whenever she needs some relief. Right now, you can buy the last-gen model in time for Mother’s Day from Amazon for $144 ($54 off) and from Best Buy for $149.99.

Beats Fit Pro

The Beats Fit Pro earbuds have integrated wing tips that help keep them secure during runs and workouts. They also have excellent noise cancellation, and their sound has just the right amount of bass and kick to keep you motivated. Read our review.

If your mom is a fitness fan, the Beats Fit Pro are a gift she’ll appreciate while sweating it out at the gym. With their integrated wing tips, the wireless earbuds are designed to stay securely in mom’s ears no matter how vigorous her workout is. They also offer active noise cancellation and excellent sound quality, so she’ll be able to easily stay focused and motivated while getting her reps in. If you want to pick them up in time for the holiday, you can grab them at either Best Buy or Amazon (if you’re a Prime member) for around $159.99 ($40 off). Read our review.

Last-minute digital gifts you can buy on short notice

Calm gift card (annual subscription)

A one-year Calm membership provides unlimited access to the app’s content library, where you’ll be able to enjoy guided and unguided meditations that cover sleep, stress, gratitude, and other topics as well as masterclasses with mindfulness experts.

If you want to give mom the gift of relaxation but it’s too late to buy a physical gift, rest assured that you can still buy a ton of digital gifts that’ll help her practice self-care.

For example, you could buy her a subscription to a meditation or mindfulness app like Calm or Headspace. A one-year Calm subscription runs $69.99, while a year of Headspace currently retails for $54.99 ($15 off). You can also subscribe to a couple of months of Headspace for $12.99 per month if an annual subscription is too pricey for you.

Headspace (monthly subscription)

Headspace offers hundreds of guided meditations that are destined to relieve stress, improve productivity, and help you exercise. You can either pay $12.99 every month to subscribe or pay $69.99 for a full year.

Alternatively, you could buy your mom something that’ll help her lighten the load in other ways. For example, gifting her an Instacart or DoorDash gift card means she won’t necessarily have to cook after a tiring day of work. Instead, she can just sit back and relax while somebody else delivers dinner (or groceries) to her door.

Instacart gift card

You can pick up an Instacart gift card starting at $25 or, alternatively, purchase an Instacart Express membership — which offers unlimited free delivery and more — starting at $29 for three months.

For nature-loving moms or ones who are simply in need of a break, there’s also the $80 America the Beautiful National Park Pass. The pass grants mom a year of access to all of the country’s national parks, so she can visit the Grand Canyon or Yosemite whenever she wants. Plus, if she can’t visit one of the nation’s flagship parks, it still provides access to plenty of recreation spots scattered throughout the US.

America the Beautiful National Park Pass

The America the Beautiful pass grants entry to all 63 national parks, from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite as well as over 2,000 recreation sites across the country.

If your mom is all about exercising, there are a ton of subscriptions you can gift her, including Peloton’s $12.99 a month plan. With it, your mom will be able to enjoy thousands of on-demand fitness classes spanning a range of workouts, from dance to strength training. Best of all, she doesn’t need to own a Peloton bike or treadmill to use it.

Peloton subscription (monthly subscription)

Peloton’s $12.99 monthly subscription offers thousands of streamable fitness classes revolving around a variety of different workouts, ranging from strength training to stretching. It’s a service that’s available to everybody, so you don’t need to own a Peloton device to use it.

For the mom who loves to sit back and binge the latest hits, a gift card to one of her favorite streaming services — or one she has yet to try — can make for a great gift. A Netflix subscription, for example, starts at $6.99 and grants mom access to popular shows like The Diplomat and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story along with a host of well-known staples.

A subscription to the $12.99 a month Disney Bundle is another good option given it provides access to Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus, allowing your mom to tap into the latest season of The Mandalorian, her favorite sports team, and more.

Netflix gift card

The well-known streaming service offers individual subscriptions starting at $6.99 per month as well as more premium tiers that allow for 4K resolution and additional users.

The Disney Bundle (monthly subscription, with ads)

For $12.99 a month, you’ll get ad-supported access to Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus, which is cheaper than you’d otherwise pay if you purchased each subscription separately. Alternatively, you can also gift a year of the ad-free version for $109.99.

If mom’s more into reading the latest bestseller or audiobook, picking up either a Kindle Unlimited or an Audible subscription might be the better option. Kindle Unlimited grants access to 2 million digital ebooks for $9.99 per month. However, right now, Amazon is offering the first two months for $4.99 instead of $19.98.

For moms who prefer listening over reading, there’s also Audible, which starts at $7.95 per month for access to thousands of audiobooks. However, if you gift the monthly premium plan for $14.95, mom will also be able to keep one title every month.

Kindle Unlimited (monthly subscription)

Kindle Unlimited grants access to millions of digital titles, from bestsellers to classics, for $9.99 a month.

Audible Premium Plus plan (monthly subscription with one free audiobook a month)

The monthly Audible Premium Plus plan offers access to thousands of downloadable audiobooks while throwing in one free title you can keep.

There are also a wide range of music streaming services that’ll grant mom access to millions of songs and podcast episodes. These include Spotify (Amazon, Best Buy), of course, but also others like Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited (Amazon). Amazon’s goes for $7.99 a month, is ad-free, and lets mom choose from more than 75 million songs in SD, HD, and Ultra HD. (There are even spatial audio tracks.) Meanwhile, an Apple gift card (Best Buy, Target), grants mom access to over 90 million songs through Apple Music ($9.99 a month).

Spotify Premium gift card (digital)

A Spotify Premium gift card gives giftees ad-free access to millions of songs and podcast episodes.

Apple Music gift card (digital)

An Apple gift card can be used toward accessing over 90 million songs on Apple Music as well as the company’s various products and services.

Amazon Music Unlimited subscription (digital)

An Amazon Music Unlimited subscription gives you ad-free access to millions of podcast episodes and over 75 million songs starting at $7.99 a month.

Finally, if you’re still on the fence about what to buy mom, there’s no shame in buying a gift card from a major retailer like Amazon or Best Buy. After all, it’s the gift that’ll give her the most amount of options, so she can get exactly what she wants.

Amazon gift card (digital)

Amazon gift cards start at $25 — or an amount of your choosing — and can be used toward almost anything, regardless of the department.

Best Buy gift card (digital)

Best Buy gift cards start at $25 and can be used toward purchases both in-store and online.

Walmart (gift card)

Walmart gift cards start at $20 and be used toward purchases from a range of departments, both in-store and online.

Target gift card (digital)

Target gift cards start as low as $10 and — like those for Amazon and Walmart — can be used toward purchases made both in-store and online, regardless of the department.

39 Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Impress Even the Most Particular Moms

Make your matriarch feel extra special with one of these presents.

Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over seven years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning.

She gave you the world, which is hard to top. But a thoughtful, well-crafted Mother’s Day gift will shower her with love—and style. Celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day is the time to thank the moms in your life for all that they do. Whether your mom is super stylish, likes making things grow, needs a quality self-care day, or is the woman who already has everything, we’ve got just the right gift ideas to put a smile on her face. These thoughtful picks will help say thank you for who she is and all she does, this Mother’s Day and beyond.

Suzie Kondi “The Elma” Tank Jumpsuit in Heather Velour

One of Martha’s favorite designers, Suzie Kondi is lauded for her high-end loungewear. This jumpsuit, with simple straps and kick-flare pants, will make Mom look effortlessly chic (without sacrificing comfort).

Grace Rose Farm Grower’s Choice Bouquet

If you can’t be with her on Mother’s Day, send a gift straight to her front door. This bundle of pillowy garden roses will arrive in a surprise hue. Whether the flowers are red, cream, pink, lavender, gold, or white, she will love the thought and planning that went into receiving this bouquet, which is shipped from woman-owned Grace Rose Farm in California.

Martha by Martha Stewart Big Waffle Towel and Blanket

Getting out of the bath never felt so good. She’ll love wrapping this plush 100 percent organic cotton bath towel around her after a relaxing soak.

Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk

This fragrance from Maison Margiela has notes of bergamot and coconut and smells like the a sunny summer day—which is fitting for the woman who is the center of your universe.

Valerie Petit Four Bouquet Chocolates

If she has a sweet tooth, this chocolate box will surely win over Mom’s heart. A celebration of floral and fruit flavors, the assortment is perfect for spring—it includes rose petal, lavender, earl grey, and lemon petit fours all dipped in white chocolate.

Martha Stewart Faux Bois Planter

One of Martha’s best selling items, this faux bois planter models the ones displayed at her home in Bedford, N.Y. The planter has rustic charm and a realistic bark texture—and is perfect for Mom’s favorite early-summer flower varieties.

Papier Pantry Essentials Recipe Journal

If she loves to cook but is constantly forgetting her own recipes, this journal is the ultimate Mother’s Day present. It has sections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and treats, with space to note ratings, dietary requirements, hints, and tips for each recipe.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Neck and Decollete Cream

While she likely has a go-to skin care routine for her face, the neck and décolleté areas often go unnoticed. This product, which contains a high concentration of potent ingredients to target the specific needs of those areas, will offer Mom an easy solution.

Via Carota Martini Set

If her go-to cocktail is a martini, this set is the Mother’s Day gift for her. It comes with two pre-made martini bottles—one espresso and one signature—as well as two Nick and Nora glasses, so she can imbibe in style.

Martha by Martha Stewart Jadeite Panel Pitcher

Does she adore Martha’s jadeite collection? Kickstart her own reserve of milk glass with this beautiful pitcher, which can be used as a flower vase, for serving beverages, or simply as kitchen décor.

Compartés Strawberry Shortcake Chocolate Bar

Give Mom something just as sweet as she is, like this chocolate bar from Compartés, which features strawberries and chunks of delicious homemade shortcake studded throughout. Plus, the brightly-colored, strawberry-printed wrapper is sure to fill her with joy.

Martha Stewart CBD Daily De-Stress Cream

Bliss is a few breaths away: Martha’s de-stress cream calms with the aromas of neroli and ho wood and a 2 percent concentration of CBD.

Macmillan Collector’s Library The Jane Austen Collection

A Jane Austen-sized novel she can take anywhere, this pocket-sized set is perfect for the mom who is an avid reader. Now, she’ll be just like the characters in her favorite books, toting a beloved tome wherever she goes.

Milaner The Penelope Mini Woven Bag

Milaner’s buttery lambskin bag is as nimble as she is. It’s roomy enough for essentials but petite enough to throw in a tote, and also converts from a crossbody to a wristlet.

Sabra Silk Eyeglass Case

She’ll spot her shades in seconds when they’re tucked into Spirited Cloth’s hand-embroidered, leather-backed eyeglass case.

Susanne Kaufmann Oil Bath for the Senses

Austrian spa owner Susanne Kaufmann’s hydrating bath oil smells like ylang-ylang, patchouli, and lavender, and soothes on contact.

Martha Stewart Herbal Botany Wall Art

Add a touch of botanical whimsy to virtually any corner of her home with these framed linen canvases, which feature four colorful wildflowers.

Completedworks Pearl and Ceramic Gold Vermeil Earrings

Surprise Mom with these asymmetric earrings so she has a fun new accessory to wear to her next formal event. The set boasts a crumpled gold vermeil dangle earring and a pearl drop earring made from ceramic beads, freshwater, and baroque pearls.

Yeti Rambler Wine Tumbler

She’s guaranteed to use this all summer while sipping her favorite vino al fresco.

Hudson Valley Co. Culinary Herbs Set

Your favorite chef needs her own culinary herb garden for all of her dishes’ garnishes. Set her up with one via these seed packets, which give way to basil, chives, parsley, dill, and cilantro in 50 to 85 days.

Dr. Lara Devgan Serum Superheroes Collection

Allow us to introduce the skin-saving product trio of her dreams: Dr. Lara Devgan’s Hyaluronic Serum, Vitamin C+B+E Ferulic Serum, and Retinol + Bakuchiol Serum. The formulas work synergistically, resulting in boosted hydration, tighter pores, reduced fine lines, and a clearer, calmer complexion overall.

førs Cup and Carafe Set in Rose

This shapely carafe and cup set is composed of the strongest ceramic on the market, which makes it particularly resistant to scratches or chips. She’ll station these pieces on her nightstand for water or use them for wine when she gathers with friends.

Mahnal Wahada Bracelet

Two brass pieces form a sleek bond in Mahnal’s “Wahada” (from the Arabic word for “unity”) bracelet, was is crafted in St. Louis.

Rifle Paper Co. Amalfi Del Mar Candle

If Mom is a lifelong globetrotter, remind her of a few of her favorite locations via this new Rifle Paper Co. candle collection. We’re partial to “Amalfi Del Mar,” which will transport her straight to the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula.

Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick

She doesn’t need to be someone who wears makeup every day—or even sporadically, for that matter—to reap the benefits of this perfecting stick from Merit. The product is lightweight, buildable, and dermatologist approved (it was intentionally formulated sans the 72 most common skin irritation triggers), and allows her to make small edits without the hassle of full coverage.

Ma’am Marsha Shoes in Sky

Introduce Mom to her new closet staple. She will wear these aptly-named, sky-hued shoes everywhere—they’re that comfortable.

Current Cassis Liqueur

Upgrade her evening Kir with Current Cassis, a tart, herbal take on black-currant liqueur.

La Rue 1680 Loose Leaf Tea

As you shop for your mom this year, consider purchasing from mother-owned small businesses, like La Rue 1680. Founder Stephanie Synclair was traveling through Thailand with her 7 year-old son when she was introduced to tea as a ritual. The trip eventually inspired her own company, which boasts an array of aromatic tea leaves anyone is sure to love.

Anke Dreschel Pansy Silk Velvet Cushion in Champagne

Anke Dreschel’s offerings are truly one of a kind. Whether you decide to gift your mother a hand-embroidered silk pillow (like this one with hand-embroidered floral details) or pouch, she’ll open up her present and gasp. They’re treasures, plain and simple.

Sirena Rouge Dinner Plate

Get your favorite hostess excited to set a creative table. These botanical-dotted dinner plates, which come in all kinds of warm-weather-ready colorways, are the ultimate foundation piece.

Jennie Kwon 3 Emerald Necklace

An especially appropriate gift if she has three children, this drop emerald necklace is the ultimate layering piece.

Blomus “Fuum” White Wine Glasses

If she’s a white wine enthusiast, she’ll appreciate these fun, smoke-hued glasses. They upgrade the sipping experience, hands down.

Sheila Bridges Moroccan Babouches

Handcrafted cotton slippers by interior designer Sheila Bridges feature her iconic Harlem Toile de Jouy fabric.

Matouk Lightweight Seersucker “Matteo” Robe

This subtly striped and lightweight robe makes spending a day at home feel truly luxurious.

Aerin “Alma” Linen Napkins

She’s effortlessly chic, and so are these hand-stamped napkins, which she’ll put out again and again.

Dear Annabelle Flourish Notecards

She taught you the impact of a hand-written note, so keep her stocked with this monogrammed set. The suite was appropriately inspired by Grace Kelly, making it fit for your monarch.

Mutha Body Oil

Add this dry body oil, packed with nutrients, potent antioxidants, and fatty acids, to her arsenal. It absorbs quickly and leaves a subtle glow in its wake.

Estelle Colored Glass Cake Stand

Hand-crafted by artisans in Poland, these pastel-hued cake stands were born out of the lead maker’s experiences antiquing for colorful glassware with her grandmother, Estelle. Mom will want to leave the stand on display in her kitchen all the time—not just when she’s serving cake.

Marley Spoon Subscription

Every chef needs a break—but with Marley Spoon, a subscription service with meals curated by Martha herself, it won’t taste like Mom’s taken one.

Madeline Buiano is an associate editor at MarthaStewart.com, sharing her knowledge on a range of topics—from gardening and cleaning to home and pets. She has five years of writing and editing experience in the digital publishing industry.