21 last-minute Mother’s Day gifts for cool moms
You can still make Mother’s Day 2024 a score with these last minute gifts that ship quickly
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Shopping for the woman who raised you can be difficult, especially when you're trying to top yourself from years before. Do you go for a classic and simple gift for her like a flower delivery, or should you make this year stand out with something that will wow her (like unlimited ice cream).
Mother's Day is creeping up, leaving just days before the big event. But don't worry, if you haven't shopped there's still time with some of our top reviewed favorites that are sure to please the most important lady in your life.
These great gifts ship fast but don't wait, Mother's Day is Sunday May, 12th!
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At Reviewed, finding the best products (and the best deals) is our goal. We're always scouting (and testing!) thoughtful, unique, and show-stopping best gift ideas for any special occasion, including anniversaries, Father’s Day, and Christmas.
1. Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine
Moms who rely on their morning cup of coffee will love our choice for best single serve Coffee maker, the Nespresso Vertuo Plus. This compact coffee machine is fast brewing and makes delicious coffee and espresso with just the touch of a button. It's so good, that we even use it in our office at Reviewed! BUY NOW
2. The Panda Planner: 90-Day Undated Daily Planner
Let's face it, moms are some of the busiest people we know. Help her organize her days with a compact planner that keeps things simple.
When we tested this planner we liked that it was small enough to tuck into a work bag and appreciated the fact that the pages are undated. We also liked that this planner has both short and longer-term planning space for different types of goal setting. BUY NOW
3. Picnic at Ascot Original Insulated Picnic Basket Cooler
If you like to get sentimental with gift giving, consider throwing Mom a picnic this year. This insulated picnic basket comes in nine colors and includes cutlery, plates, napkins, and a corkscrew!
Paired with one of our favorite water bottles we think this makes a great gift for moms who appreciate quality time. BUY NOW
4. Zenni Sunglasses
Zenni optical offers quality styles at low prices with fast shipping. (Style ##157825 shown with golden amber gradient tint.)
Zenni is a personal favorite of mine and also ranked on our best list of best places to buy glasses online. Not only does Zenni offer low prices for frames, prescription glasses and sunglasses, children’s glasses, and more but they also offer rush shipping on certain styles.
There are lots of personalization options at Zenni, including over 20 tint options, plus mirror finishes, and even polarized lenses. With frames starting at as little as $10, you can grab multiple pairs for mom and maybe even yourself. Rush delivery takes between three and five days. BUY NOW
5. Flowers from The Bouqs Co.
Bouqs delivers long lasting blooms to your door. (Image shows Bouqs' Heartfelt bouquet.)
The Bouqs Co. is a flower delivery service that offers same day and next day deliveries for those who tend to procrastinate. Just enter your zip code, and shop beautiful arrangements that won't give away that you waited until last minute. BUY NOW
6. Garden Kneeler
Moms and gardening just go together and if your mom already has some of our great gardening tools she'll be sure to appreciate another helpful gardening accessory- a great garden kneeler!
This garden kneeler from Tom Care comes in three colors, and includes pocketed tool pouches for everything Mom needs to get her garden in order. Easy to use and store, this foldable garden kneeler is made of durable steel with a thick padded foam seat. BUY NOW
7. Firstleaf Mom's Night Off Wine Bundle
Wine nights with mom just got better with wine gifts from Firstleaf. The Mom's Night Off bundle is perfect for moms who like a variety, and includes a dozen bottles of white, red and rosé wine. Mom will appreciate you stocking the fridge instead of just raiding it for once.
When we tried Firstleaf we were impressed by the introductory quiz and pricing options. Firstleaf also has adorable bundles that help make celebrations more special.
8. Ivation Foot Spa Massager
When we tested foot spas, the Ivation came out feet above the rest for its ease of use and thoughtful customization options.
Don't let the small design fool you, while this foot spa is lightweight, it's packed with features like adjustable heating, massage rollers, and a timer for the ultimate relaxation experience. BUY NOW
9. Mother's Day Tinggly Experience
Mom still a thrill seeker? Choose from activities like food tours, aquariums, and even hot air balloon ride in cities around the world with Tinggly. Moms who appreciate adventure will love the gift of a single experience from Tinggly, or you could upgrade her and let her choose from thousands of handpicked experiences with a collection. BUY NOW
10. House Plant Box Subscription
If your mom prefers the types of plants that live inside then consider getting her a plant subscription this Mother's Day. House Plant Box delivers healthy plants that are already thriving to your door.
Options include a standard plan, a pet-friendly option, and an air plant subscription, giving House Plant Box something for everyone. Shipments include detailed care cards for each plant and a 30-day guarantee. BUY NOW
11. Ninja Creami
When we tested the easy to use Ninja Creami we were impressed with how easy it was to use and clean.
While some ice cream makers require extra freezing and long recipes, making ice cream in the Ninja Creami is as easy as pressing a button and waiting two minutes. For mom's with a sweet tooth, you can't go wrong. BUY NOW
12. Living Libations Seabuckthorn Oil Cleanser
For moms who love to pamper themselves, you can't go wrong with my personal holy grail product, Living Libations Seabuckthorn Oil Cleanser.
Great for all skin types, this 3-in-3 cleanser is packed with omega fatty acids, vitamins, lipids, and hundreds of bioactive compounds to make skin look and feel its best. BUY NOW
13. Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
Light enough that it works for aging skin, this SPF 30 tinted sunscreen foundation from Tower28 is one of my absolute favorite buildable foundations for year round use.
When we tested Tower 28 our tester was impressed with this foundation's consistency that glides easily over all types of skin, leaving a dewy finish that feels nourishing. But, if you aren't sure what your mom prefers you could always get her a Sephora gift card. BUY NOW
14. Boy Smells Soy Candles
Give twice by giving Mom a luxurious candle from Boy Smells. Not only does Boy Smells create complex scents and collaborative scents with artist like Kacey Musgraves, but they also donate 1% of every purchase to help support community causes. BUY NOW
15. New York Puzzle Company Puzzles
This challenging puzzle is beautifully constructed with high-quality pieces and teaches you some French as you piece it together.
We love the variety of puzzles that New York Puzzle Company offers and appreciate the fact that they have so many piece options to choose from. BUY NOW
16. Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones
What better way to say, “Happy Mother’s Day” than with the gift of silence? When it comes to noise canceling headphones this pair from Sony rose above the rest during our testing to win our choice for best overall noise canceling headphones.
With top-notch comfort, these headphones have incredible noise-canceling capabilities, and an array of app-based features that make them ultra-customizable. It's worth mentioning that Sony also offers an earbud version that we tested and ranked best noise canceling earbuds! BUY NOW
17. Big Blanket
A tried and true favorite here at Reviewed, the big blanket gets big praise for how cozy it is and it's giant size.
Perfect for movie nights or late nights after the holidays, this 10’ by 10’ blanket is big enough to fit the whole family! BUY NOW
18. Cushionaire Platform Clogs
If your mom is into comfort and fashion she'll love these Birkenstock dupes. The easy slip on/off shoe is super comfortable and give a little height with a platform crepe sole.
When you order via Amazon Prime and get these cute clogs with fast and free shipping. BUY NOW
19. Harry and David
Kick the flower delivery up a notch with luxury add-ons like chocolates and wine from Harry and David!
This year you can spoil mom and save with Mothers day deals at Harry & David. BUY NOW
20. We're Not Really Strangers Card Game
Experience a deeper connection, no matter the occasion with We're Not Strangers, a family fun game. Designed by psychotherapist, Esther Perel, the game is meant to strengthen bonds and encourage meaningful connections.
This game is meant for two to six players and includes 150 questions and wild cards, two transparent "Dig Deeper" cards, two pencils, and a notepad. Whether it's her first Mother's Day or her 50th, she's sure to appreciate the gesture and quality time spent together. BUY NOW
21. A Handy Reacher Grabber Tool
Whether it will actually help your mother or is part of a gag gift, the fact of the matter is that a reacher grabber tool can be incredibly useful to people of any age, so why not get her the best one?
When we tested reacher grabber tools, Vive came out on top. This extra long, 32-inch mobility aid has a strong pincher grip and is easy to adjust so you won't have to worry about fiddling around with it. While this reacher grabber is lightweight it never felt unwieldy in our testers hand and we appreciated that it can easily be adjusted into a 90 degree angle, a handy feature that some other arm extension tools lack. BUY NOW