The best last-minute Mother's Day gifts
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Still haven't gotten your mom a Mother's Day gift, huh? Yeah, turns out that "busy being the perfect child" isn't an excuse for not getting your mom a present.
Here's your "oh shit" warning that the big day is Sunday, May 8, 2022. The cutesy personalized gifts from Etsy that take four weeks to ship are out of the question. You're going to need something that can ship out fast. (If you're an Amazon Prime member, that shipping is going to come in handy.)
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Making a big purchase for Mom (like a tablet or expensive robot vacuum) would typically require some research on your part, but you don't have time for that. We made sure to pick the best-of-the-best brands that your mom is guaranteed to recognize and love. Here are the best last-minute Mother's Day gifts for 2022.
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AncestryDNA kit
Best For Moms Into History
Doing an at-home DNA kit is a classic bucket-list item. AncestryDNA pulls from a massive genealogical pool to give Mom a detailed look at her family tree and ethnicity pie chart. She'll even get insight into where she got physical traits like eye color or freckles.
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Corkcicle Insulated Travel Cup
Best For Backyard Barbecues
Does Mom love a little outdoor happy hour on the porch? Consider upping her al fresco experience with a new Corkcicle stemless wine glass. This practical drinking vessel promises to keep her wine cold for hours on end — if it lasts that long.
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L’Occitane Butter Hand Cream
Best For Healthy Hands
Trust us when we say that you absolutely cannot go wrong with a high quality hand cream. Whether she’s storing it by her desk, in her purse, or next to her bed, this L’Occitane Butter Hand Cream will ensure her hands and cuticles stay comfortably moisturized without feeling greasy.
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MasterClass
Best For Learning A New Skill
Does Mom constantly wax poetic about her high school music classes? Does she dream of learning to cook from the greats? A subscription to MasterClass will allow her to explore all those hidden talents (and more) from the comfort of home.
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Fujifilm Instax Square Camera
Best For Capturing Memories
If she’s constantly snapping photos at every family get-together, consider getting her a Fujifilm Instax camera. The novelty film camera is actually pretty high quality and will let her enjoy memories instantly.
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Amazon Prime
Best For Moms Who Shop Online
Though free two-day shipping on essentially anything she could ever want may be dangerous, the convenience of Amazon Prime (and being able to skip a hellish Walmart trip) is unbeatable. It'll pay for itself in shipping savings alone, and will be especially handy for recurring shipments of groceries, household items, or pet food.
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Philips SmartSleep Light Therapy Lamp
Best For Moms Who Hate Mornings
The last way Mom wants to start her day is with an eardrum-piercing beep. Philips designed this clock to simulate a sunrise in nature, gradually increasing light over 30 minutes until her room is filled with bright yellow light. The warm greeting is paired by her choice of audio, like seaside sounds, birds, or gentle piano.
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Keurig K Mini Plus Coffee Maker
Best For Her Home Office
If she works from home but still runs from her office to the kitchen just to get a coffee refill, help her streamline her caffeine consumption with a Keurig K-Mini Plus Coffee Maker. This compact device is just big enough to fit her coffee mug and will make a lovely addition to her workspace.
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A Kindle Unlimited membership
Best For Moms With A Reading List
There's no way she doesn't have a book list — even if she insists that she doesn't have time to read. A subscription to Kindle Unlimited can help mom keep up with her top titles without having to mess with physical books, and she doesn't even need a Kindle to enjoy it.
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Sling TV membership
Best For Moms Who Don't Have Cable
Cable is officially out, but people who don't have cable shouldn't be doomed to waiting for Hulu to catch up. With its combo of nearly 40 live channels, Sling TV is a perfect streaming service for people who would love more options but don't need 100 channels.
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Starbucks gift card
Best For Moms On The Go
If Mom is always running errands or if she commutes into the office, chances are good that she goes to Starbucks quite a lot. A Starbucks gift card will be a practical (and much appreciated) present.
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Le Creuset Whistling Tea Kettle
Best For Tea Time
If she’s regularly making tea or boiling water for her French press, a whistling tea kettle is going to be a very welcome gift. Available in a slew of classic Le Creuset colors, this practical kettle will look great on her stove and will ensure she never forgets her water on boil.
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Roomba 694
Best For Clean Freak Moms
While we don't ordinarily recommend gifting cleaning supplies, a Roomba is a sure winner. She'll be able to schedule cleanings or simply let it roam free and find the concentrated areas of dirt, pet hair, and other debris.
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Headspace subscription
Best For The Mindfulness Mom
Whether she’s already into mindfulness and meditation or could use some peaceful moments in her busy day, a subscription to Headspace will make a difference.
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EUDORA Sterling Silver Necklace
Best For A Personalized Vibe
Sure, something monogrammed or engraved is wonderful and luxurious, but something with her initial on it will work just as well if you’re pressed for time. This sterling silver necklace is available in all 26 letters and has plenty of positive reviews.
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Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Straw Lid Bottle
Best For Moms Who Stay Hydrated
Help her cut down on plastic and declutter the floor of her car with a reusable Hydro Flask. This 32-ounce version can keep drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12, and it has a built-in straw for easy sipping.
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Winc subscription
Best For The Wine-Loving Mom
If your mom has stuck to the the same bottle for 10 years, help her switch it up. Winc uses a quiz to match your mom's palate to wines she would love. Bottles are shipped right to her door.
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HyperChiller
Best For Coffee-obsessed Moms
Take 20 minutes off her pre-work routine with the HyperChiller, the ultimate busy morning gadget that turns hot coffee into perfect iced coffee in under a minute. The stainless steel chamber also works to chill wine, whiskey, and other spirits — so she can wake up to an iced coffee and come home to a refreshing cocktail.
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Coach Color Block Tabby Shoulder Bag
Best For Chic Moms
Coach handbags are a real under-appreciated unicorn. They’re relatively affordable given their designer status, but are still extremely high-quality. You can count on this piece to hold up for decades to come.
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Herbivore Botanicals Calm Soaking Salts
Best For A Spa Vibe
If she needs a little relaxation (all moms do, TBH), gift her a pretty jar of pink bath salts from Herbivore. Their ylang ylang and vanilla scent is truly soothing, and the packaging is pretty enough to leave out on display.
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Mkono Wall-Mounted Wine Shelf
Best For Wine Moms
Help your mom display her prized bottles with this wall-mounted wine rack, which stores bottles on the top and glasses on the bottom. It even has added security features that will prevent glasses and bottles from falling. Still, it’s best to hang it somewhere that can’t be easily bumped into.
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
