There's Still Time to Order the Best Mother's Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom
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Doesn’t it seem like every retail e-blast / advertisement / Instagram page has spent the past two months asking: Is there a mom in your life who deserves a token of your love? Well, if you haven’t gotten that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet, time is a-tickin’.
Mother’s Day is not the most inclusive of holidays (nor is Father’s Day, for that matter). And yes, these holidays can be beyond tough for those of us who have lost a partner or have lost a parent of our own. That said if there is a mom — biological or adoptive or step or in-law or otherwise — in your life whom you want to honor this Mother’s Day, you probably want to gift her in style. And that means no kitschy charm bracelets and no aprons. Really. Click out of that window; we’ll wait.
So, if you’re shopping for a last-minute gift, get ready to find just the thing — and probably something for yourself too.
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A version of this story was originally published in May 2018.
For Moms Who Keep Every Photo
If you’re gathering gift ideas for a mom that keeps every single photo, why not give her something that stores them all? This digital frame from Skylight makes the best gift. All she has to do is connect the frame to her wifi and then send photos to the frame’s custom email address. And better yet, you can save 15% on the gift until May 12, when you use the code MOM23.
The brand also has an Amazon Prime checkout option. That means if you order soon, your Mother’s Day gift will arrive in time for the holiday.
For the Wishful-Beaching Mama
If mom has zero vacation plans just yet, give her this celebrity-approved self-tanner that will instantly transport her to paradise. St.Tropez’s Classic Self Tanner provides an instant, streak-free tan that lasts for up to 10 days. It even comes with an application mitt.
For the Fit (Or At Least Hydrated) Mom
If there’s one thing she needs to remember to do — whether she’s spending her days working at a computer or working out in her living room — it’s drink water. Might as well gift a super cute bottle.
For the Kondo Mom
She already has color-coded bins and kitchen drawer organizers, but what about a cute place to stash those don’t-really-belong-anywhere things that are still so necessary? This woven basket will definitely spark joy.
For the Ahead-Of-the-Trend Mom
Because tassels are the new pom-poms, didn’t you know?
For the on-the-go Mom
This mama has places to go, people. Gift her a luxe natural woven tote, to take her — and her essentials — wherever she’s off to next.
For the Skater Mom
If you ask me, Vans are always the correct gift. And this neutral leather pair is pretty perfect.
For the Skincare Loving Mom
If you know a mom who’s a beauty extraordinaire, then this set has her name on it. Sunday Riley’s Wake Up With Me Complete Brightening Morning Skincare Set has everything she needs for glowing skin, including the fan favorite: C.E.O. Glow Serum which instantly gives the complexion a boost.