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Somehow, time got away from you, and now Mother’s Day is right around the corner (we checked the calendar for you: this year, it falls on Sunday, May 12). What now? Before you resort to promising an IOU and potentially letting your mother down, consider this: There are plenty of easy yet thoughtful last-minute Mother’s Day gifts to choose from out there. (And, no, you don't need to have the crafting skills or the time to make a DIY present at home.) If you have your heart set on having something delivered to her, fear not. Countless online retailers can send a Mother’s Day gift from a daughter or son in the nick of time.
Tap your Amazon Prime subscription for that coveted complimentary one- or two-day delivery, or opt for rush shipping from a favorite retailer like Nordstrom for something unique and beautiful that she'll love. Whether she's a new mom or your beloved grandma, or you completely forgot to get something for your wife or partner, you can rest easy knowing that every item on this list will be at her doorstep (along with that heartfelt card) by May 12. (And before you start freaking out, just because you're working with a smaller shipping window doesn't mean you can't get her something unique and personalized.) Lastly, don't forget to use Mother's Day as a reminder that she deserves to be pampered throughout the year, every year.
If you like the sentiment of flowers but are not keen on their short life span, then this pop-up bouquet may be just the thing for Mom. Featuring whimsical paper spring flowers interspersed with a flock of butterflies, this pop-up card will say everything you can't quite put into words.
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Best Breakfast Gift
Stone Hollow Farmstead Blissful Breakfast Gift Box
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Best Breakfast Gift
Stone Hollow Farmstead Blissful Breakfast Gift Box
Treat mom to breakfast in bed. “God is in the details, and these people understand details: An exquisite breakfast—pancake mix, syrup, infused jellies, and more—arrives in a birch box decorated with dried flowers,” Oprah said when selecting this item for her 2023 Favorite Things.
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Best Loungewear Set
Softies Solid Marshmallow Reverse-Seam Lounge Set
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Best Loungewear Set
Softies Solid Marshmallow Reverse-Seam Lounge Set
Comfort the special mom in your life with this popular, soft lounge set that comes in six colors—it's the ultimate treat. She'll love wearing the crewneck top and stretchy bottoms.
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Best Mother's Day Gift for Outdoors
SIX FOXES Solar Light Hummingbird Wind Chime
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Best Mother's Day Gift for Outdoors
SIX FOXES Solar Light Hummingbird Wind Chime
Now 17% Off
This colorful, almost magical wind chime will instantly give peace and tranquility to her outside space. Solar-powered and charged during daylight, the wind chime changes colors at night, uplifting any dark evening.
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Best Tech Gift
Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd Generation)
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Best Tech Gift
Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd Generation)
These are sure to come in handy—give her wireless headphones that work seamlessly with her iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch. They also come with a lightning to USB-C cable. Give her the gift of unparalleled sound quality when she's listening to her favorite tunes or podcast.
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If she finds aromatherapy soothing, she'll love these six cruelty-free, vegan shower steamers containing natural essential oils. This set features tablets in six scents: eucalyptus mint, milk & honey, citrus grove, fresh tea tree, lavender, and floral rose.
If you're someone with a lot to say and Mom is someone who appreciates thoughtful words, then this personalized letter blanket is the way to go. Within a one-to-two-day turnaround, you can write a personalized title, a 10-line message, and a two-line closing sentiment and the company will print the letter onto a soft and cozy fleece blanket. Your heartfelt words will literally be giving Mom a hug whenever she needs one.
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Best Wellness Gift for Moms
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil
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Best Wellness Gift for Moms
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil
This ultra-luxurious seaweed-infused body oil gives skin a boost of antioxidants for a smoother, firmer appearance. It's also cruelty-free and made without parabens, sulfates, and most common allergens, so it's ideal for sensitive skin types.
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Best Acupressure Mat
ShaktiMat Shakti Premium Acupressure Mat
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Best Acupressure Mat
ShaktiMat Shakti Premium Acupressure Mat
When a spa gift card is a budget buster, consider this acupressure mat instead. Though it might not look very comfortable, more than 2,700 reviewers give the safe at-home treatment five stars, praising it for its ability to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain, plus increase energy levels and improve quality of sleep.
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Best Bath Gift
Royal Craft Wood Premium Bathtub Tray
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Best Bath Gift
Royal Craft Wood Premium Bathtub Tray
Now 26% Off
This bamboo wood bath caddy has room for all the necessities: wine, a book or magazine, a candle, and your phone or tablet. And, oh yeah, there's plenty of space for soap and a washcloth, too. A fair warning to the gifter: Don't be surprised if bath time runs a little longer than usual.
This 100 percent polyester, machine-washable robe with oversize pockets will keep her feeling toasty during chilly nights and at-home spa sessions. Fun fact: The one pictured is in a limited edition color, dark gray marle.
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Best Hand Cream for Dry Hands
La Chatelaine Hand Cream Gift Set
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Best Hand Cream for Dry Hands
La Chatelaine Hand Cream Gift Set
She'll never be without high-quality hand cream in her purse with this fine gift set. Created in France, the three paraben-free, cruelty-free lotions in this embossed tin have ingredients like organic argan oil, organic calendula, and vitamin E, ensuring her hands look and feel soft.
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Best Necklace for Moms
Birth Month Flower Heart Necklace
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Best Necklace for Moms
Birth Month Flower Heart Necklace
Think of this as a new spin on birthstone jewelry, handmade by a mother-daughter duo based in Colombia. Instead of a gem, the heart-shaped pendant is filled with dried flowers corresponding to her (or her child's) birth month.
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Most Thoughtful Gift
Oprah's “The Life You Want” Planner
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Most Thoughtful Gift
Oprah's “The Life You Want” Planner
$30 at Oprah Daily Shop$30 at Amazon
If your mom loves journaling—or never made the transition from a paper calendar to digital—treat her to the Oprah-approved way to get all those thoughts and task written down. The calendar pages aren't prefilled with dates, so she can start scribbling whenever.
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Best Adult Coloring Book
Mom Life: A Snarky Adult Coloring Book
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Best Adult Coloring Book
Mom Life: A Snarky Adult Coloring Book
This funny adult coloring book gives her all the validation she needs: the fact that you know mommin' ain't easy. Pair it with some colored pencils and a bottle of wine, then let her be for the evening.
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Best Gift for Entertaining
Mark and Graham x Clairebella Patterned Ice Bucket
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Best Gift for Entertaining
Mark and Graham x Clairebella Patterned Ice Bucket
Give the perpetual entertainer a fun and useful statement piece her guests will swoon over, and she'll be happy to have on hand. These sophisticated wine buckets keep bottles cold for hours, and the included plastic insert and glossy exterior make cleaning a breeze. The toughest part will be choosing just one pattern, while monogramming adds the perfect personal touch.
This thoughtful keepsake will be a perfect everyday reminder of the people who mean the most to her, whether she places it on her desk or hangs it in the house. Choose your family's skin tones, hair color and style, and clothing color, then customize by adding your last name and the year you became a family.
Brigitt Earley
Contributing Writer
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.
Jane Burnett
Assistant Editor
Jane Burnett is an Assistant Editor at Oprah Daily, where she writes a variety of lifestyle content for the editorial team. She's a journalist with a pop culture sweet tooth—when she isn't catching up on celebrity news, she's usually listening to a podcast! Jane was previously an on-air reporter in local news, and worked at Thrive Global, Ladders News, and Reuters. She also interned at CNBC through the Emma Bowen Foundation, and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).