54 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That’ll Ship ASAP
PSA: Mother's Day 2024 is on Sunday!
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If you're reading this, it’s time for us to have a quick heart-to-heart. Come in a lil bit closer. Okay, yeah, so, Mother’s Day is on May 12th this year, which is literally, like, now (well, Sunday, to be exact). You probs don’t have time to personalize a tote bag or get her face engraved onto a cutting board. BUT!!!! All is not lost!!!!! What kind of gift expert would I be if I couldn’t find you a heartfelt, last-minute Mother’s Day gift before, err, (*checks calendar*) Sunday?
Below, I’ve rounded up the best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts with gorgeous options from Amazon Prime and other retailers that offer expedited shipping as well as some unique gift cards. Whether your mom prefers a gorgeous bouquet or a Masterclass subscription, this list has instantly-available gifts for every budget (srsly—I’m talkin’ below $20 to totally luxe) and style. And don't forget that expecting moms deserve to be showered with prezzies, too! From an at-home laundry service to a certificate for a weekend getaway, these last-minute Mother’s Day gifts are so thoughtful (and she’ll never know you got ‘em at the last minute either). Happy gifting!
Buy Mom a Masterclass subscription that gives her access to expert classes on everything from gardening to business, cooking, singing, and dog training. Plus, Masterclass is currently offering a 30% off discount for Mother's Day!
Good news—if you live in DC, NYC, Jersey City, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, or Dallas, Urban Stems offers same-day delivery on orders placed before 12 p.m. You can also get next-day delivery on most of their other bouquets. Phew!
Mom deserves a break! And by break I mean a vacation to the destination of her choice! An Airbnb gift card is the perfect last-minute gift—I mean, you can literally buy it on your phone as you’re driving over to see her.
Rinse is a laundry service that’ll pick up dirty laundry at your doorstep and drop it off fully laundered. Idk about you, but it seems to me like this is a great way to start repaying your mom for the dozens of hours she spent cleaning your clothes when you were a kid, no?
If you have some card stock and a printer, there are tons of cute digital downloads on Etsy that you can easily print out for an instant Mother’s Day card in a pinch. You’re welcome!
Going subtle but sentimental is the ~key~ to shopping for a “I don’t need anything, honey” mom. This dainty necklace is perfectly sweet and wallet-friendly.
This beautiful book is filled with questions that you might not have otherwise asked your mom, like “What was your house like growing up?” and “What were your favorite toys and playtime activities?”. Promise this book will be such a valuable family keepsake to pass down once it’s complete.
Every mom needs this bag. In fact, everybody needs this bag. It's the perfect size with a bottom shoe compartment that's insanely handy—oh, and there's a luggage sleeve for easy transportation. What more could you ask for?!
Because Mom deserves to brew a pretty cup of tea in a pretty tea kettle and have a moment to herself, okay?!
If your mom is anything like mine and currently uses a free airplane eye mask at night, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to swap hers out for something a little more gentle like this silk mask that helps prevent signs of eye fatigue.
Solve the perpetual problem of a warm wine glass (thanks, body heat) with these innovative wine chillers. Just pop them in the freezer and they’ll absorb all heat from Mom’s wine glass as she sips.
You can never go wrong with jewelry! Surprise the mama-to-be in your life with this Boy Mom (or Girl Mom) bracelet that’ll blend seamlessly with any gold jewelry stack.
How cute is this makeup case? Your mom will love it so much that she’ll never forget to pack her toiletries for vacay (and then have to borrow all of yours all week long) ever again.
Your mom will FREAK over these extremelyyyy soft pajamas. Available in a range of colors, these will ensure if you're not already the favorite child, you will be now.
Couldn’t tell you why but moms LOVE orchids. These uniquely bright pink flowers symbolize thoughtfulness and refinement, making them the ultimate compliment-turned-home-decor that’ll bloom again every year.
The Swiftie mom that you took to the Eras Tour neeeeeeds this sweatshirt as part of her regular rotation.
This set contains two of Sunday Riley’s best-selling products—the Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment and the Luna Sleeping Night Oil—that are ideal for mature skin (but also literally anyone looking to start their retinol journey).
A sophisticated saddle bag that’s eligible for two-day shipping with Amazon Prime? For under $80? Say less.
Featuring four versatile lip products from Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Pillow Talk line, this gift set is sure to bring a smile to your mom's face.
A subscription service is a thoughtful gift you can purchase on the day of (and your mom will never even know you almost forgot about Mother’s Day altogether). This one from Alo Moves offers thousands of workout classes, the world’s best instructors, and tons of daily motivation.
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
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