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Mother's Day is approaching fast, but these gifts will come by May 8 and still feel incredibly thoughtful.
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Mother's Day is around the corner, but time isn't much of a constraint with the gifts you'll find below. We've got you covered with last-minute gift ideas that can be ordered, delivered, and presented in time for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
If you're cutting it close, we also have recommendations for subscriptions and virtual gift cards that can be purchased and gifted on the day of — just mention the gift in a nice card. And if you need more ideas, you can also consider ordering via Amazon Prime, which promises two-day delivery.
Here are 23 of the best last-minute Mother's Day gifts that will arrive by May 8:
Let's start with the Mother's Day basic — a beautiful bouquet. UrbanStems offers a range of fresh, modern bouquets and other arrangements that are a step above the average flower mix.
It was the best flower delivery service we tested, and the best part: they offer next-day delivery for 48 states and same-day delivery in New York City and Washington, DC.
Trade will let her customize her monthly shipment to her taste and help her figure out what she really wants to be drinking. Read our full review of Trade here.
Birchbox packages makeup, hair, and skincare products, making it a perfect way for Mom to try new products without investing in an expensive tube of skin cream. It's a greatt IOU to include in a card, so you'll have something ordered in time for May 8.
From grocery store runs to walks in the park, moms are frequently on the go. The Allbirds Women's Wool Loungers are some of the comfiest shoes we've reviewed, and the brand appeared not once, but three times in our best women's white sneakers guide. The shoes will arrive in two business days or can be expedited in one business day.
An Amazon Echo to play music, answer questions, and coordinate with other tech
Beyond just playing music, the Echo will give Mom ample distractions and helpful, hands-free info (like converting ounces to grams) while she's busy around the house.
Goldbelly connects with restaurants to deliver snacks and meals all over the country, from Maine lobster to New York bagels. If you don't have time to order a meal, simply grab Mom a virtual gift card to use when she wants.
Give mom a salon-like manicure without the need for an in-person appointment. Red Carpet is the best at-home gel nail kit we tested, and it will arrive from Ulta in two to three business days with premium shipping (it's also available for in-store pickup after ordering).
A MasterClass subscription to get even more of her favorite celebs
For a timely, practical gift for the warmer months, you can't go wrong with a classic pair of Ray-Bans. It's one of our favorite retailers for womens' shades and are Amazon Prime-eligible too.
If you're chipping in with your siblings or simply want to splurge on mom this year, the Dyson Airwrap styler is your best bet. We tested it alongside a celebrity hairstylist and found it to be a quality, versatile tool that produces gorgeous salon looks with its air-and-no-heat technology.
If Mom's a bookworm, Book of the Month is an especially thoughtful and unique gift. It's a book club that has been around since 1926 and delivers a hardcover book to her door once a month (subscribers get to pick a new book out of five each month).
Does mom want to stay active while working from home? The FitDesk Bike Desk 3.0 is a laptop desk and exercise bike hybrid that will get her feet moving while in meetings. Even better: it's Amazon Prime-eligible and something that will boost productivity.
If mom has complained about her hair taking too long to dry after a shower, then she might appreciate the hair towel we love. It cuts drying time in half and helps protect the hair from breakage and frizz.
For the adventurer at heart, an REI membership is a pretty thoughtful gift It lasts a lifetime and comes with a slew of benefits such as discounts on shop services, rentals, and eligible purchases each year.
Walmart is known to sell almost everything under the sun, and gifting mom a Walmart+ subscription adds the convenience of items shipped directly to your door. We tried it out and, whether shopping for groceries or video games, Walmart+ is a practical idea.
