14 last-minute gifts that should arrive by Mother's Day
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Mother’s Day 2023 is Sunday May 14th, and, if you are anything like us, you inevitably find yourself rushing around to get gifts at the last minute. Regardless of who the mother figure is in your life, we’ve collected a wide variety of new and expert-recommended products that are sure to please. Almost all of the items on this list offer two-day shipping, meaning it’s more likely to arrive on time, especially if you are shopping late.
Our top picks
Editor’s pick: Apple AirTag
Best for home: Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier
Best for fitness: Brooks Women’s Ghost 15
Related: Showing your mom how much you care shouldn’t have to break the bank.
Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts for 2023
Below is a collection of Mother’s Day gifts that offer fast shipping options in case you are shopping last minute. Many have been featured in our staff or expert-recommended guides.
JALL Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock
Recommended in our guide of the best sunrise alarm clocks, this affordable alarm clock can display seven colored lights, and has 20 levels of brightness to gradually wake you up in the morning, according to the brand. It also has seven-alarm sounds to choose from, plus FM radio.
JALL Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock
JALL Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock $ at Amazon
Apple AirTag
The Apple AirTag is a great gift for anyone who misplaces things like their keys, purse or bag. It connects via Apple’s FindMy app and can show precisely where the AirTag is located. It does not come with a strap, so adding something like this Belkin AirTag holder can help make it more versatile. It’s our top pick for travel accessories available on Amazon.
Apple AirTag
Brooks Women’s Ghost 15
Brooks’ Ghost running shoe is one of the brand’s most popular, and is featured in our guide to the best running shoes for women. It provides neutral support, is lightweight at under 8.8 ounces and can handle multiple surfaces, according to the brand.
Brooks Women’s Ghost 15
Brooks Women’s Ghost 15 $ at Amazon
Brooks Women’s Ghost 15 $ at Brooks Running
Brooks Women’s Ghost 15 $ at DICK'S Sporting Goods
Magnolia Bakery Sampler Pack
Bring New York City’s famous Magnolia Bakery straight to her door with this “best of Magnolia” sampler pack. The small pack includes two large banana pudding cups and two cupcakes, two “fan favorite” items I very much enjoy. Magnolia Bakery delivers nationwide and ships packages with dry ice packs. Their cupcakes ship frozen, while their banana pudding cups ship fresh.
Magnolia Bakery Sampler Pack
Magnolia Bakery Sampler Pack $ at Magnolia Bakery
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier
The Levoit Core 300 air purifier is a great choice for offices, bedrooms and other small spaces. Select updates editor Mili Godio recommended it in our guide to the best affordable air purifiers, and said it's quiet and “does a great job cleaning the air in my small apartment.” It is recommended for spaces under 219 square feet, and has a noise level between 24 and 50 decibels, according to the brand.
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier $ at Amazon
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier $ at Best Buy
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier $ at Levoit
Dragon Touch Digital Picture Frame
One of our favorite digital picture frames, this touchscreen frame has 16GB of storage (in other words, the brand says it can store up to 40,000 photos) and an HD resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. You can flip the frame to switch it from portrait to landscape mode and use the Dragon Touch app, email, an SD card or a USB drive to share photos.
Dragon Touch Digital Picture Frame
Dragon Touch Digital Picture Frame $ at Amazon
Dragon Touch Digital Picture Frame $ at Dragon Touch
Coop Home Goods Original Loft Pillow
As recommended in our guide to pillows, this memory foam pillow is one of our team’s favorite sleeping products. The filling is made with shredded, hypoallergenic memory foam and it ships with a bag of extra foam if you want a firmer feel. The outer zip cover and inner pillow are both machine washable.
Coop Home Goods Original Loft Pillow
Coop Home Goods Original Loft Pillow $ at Amazon
Coop Home Goods Original Loft Pillow $ at Coop Home Goods
AeroGarden Harvest Elite
The AeroGarden Harvest Elite can grow herbs and vegetables indoors, without any direct sunlight. In our guide to the best indoor garden kits, our experts said the Harvest Elite has advanced lighting and hydroponics compared to the competition. The included seed kit has thyme, curly parsley, dill, Thai basil, Genovese basil and mint.
AeroGarden Harvest Elite
AeroGarden Harvest Elite $ at Amazon
AeroGarden Harvest Elite $ at Home Depot
AeroGarden Harvest Elite $ at AeroGarden
Takeya Originals Spout Bottle
The Takeya spout bottle is one of the best reusable water bottles. It’s a favorite of Select editor Christina Colizza, who has used it for years without any issues. It’s dishwasher-safe, leak-proof, and has a lifetime warranty, according to the brand.
Takeya Originals Spout Bottle
Takeya Originals Spout Bottle $ at Amazon
Takeya Originals Spout Bottle $ at Target
Takeya Originals Spout Bottle $ at Takeya
Apple iPad (9th Generation)
I have used various iterations of Apple’s iPad for years. They make dozens of at-home tasks much more fun, whether that’s watching videos or following a recipe while I cook. They also make for a great travel companion, as reading books and watching media is much more enjoyable when compared to a small smartphone. This iPad is Apple’s 2021 version, and while newer models exist, it is an excellent value for the features on offer.
Apple iPad (9th Generation)
Apple iPad (9th Generation) $ at Amazon
Apple iPad (9th Generation) $ at Best Buy
Apple iPad (9th Generation) $ at Apple
Hypervolt Go 2
In our guide to the best massage guns, our experts recommended the first iteration of this travel-sized massage gun. With the Hypervolt Go 2, the controls are now more easily accessible on the back panel, like their other products.
Hypervolt Go 2
Teleflora Playful Pitcher Bouquet
Teleflora’s Playful Pitcher Bouquet is available in three sizes: standard, deluxe and premium. The flowers come in a pitcher featuring a dragonfly design that your mother figure can use afterward for beverages or as a vase. The flowers included in the bouquet include pink roses, purple matsumoto asters, pink carnations and lavender daisy spray chrysanthemums. They are arranged with lavender waxflower, dusty miller and leatherleaf fern.
Teleflora Playful Pitcher Bouquet
Teleflora Playful Pitcher Bouquet $ at Teleflora
Instant Pot
If your mother figure loves to make great meals quickly, the Instant Pot may be a good Mother’s Day gift. We discuss several of the brand’s electric pressure cooker models in our Instant Pot buying guide but recommend this 6-quart version for chiefs meal prepping for the week. Instant Pot also sells separate accessories for the kitchen appliance, including a steamer basket and a springform cake pan.
Instant Pot
Instant Pot $ at Amazon
KeepCup Brew Cork Reusable Coffee Cup
This KeepCup reusable cup is made of durable glass and cork waste recovered from wine production, according to the brand. This 12-ounce version with pop-top closure is a good fit for coffee, both at home and at the coffee shop. It’s dishwasher and microwave safe, as long as you remove the cork band first.
KeepCup Brew Cork Reusable Coffee Cup
KeepCup Brew Cork Reusable Coffee Cup $ at Amazon
Why trust Select?
Justin Redman is a former reporter for Select.
Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter at Select who has written product and gift guides for years. For this article, he picked products from Select’s past coverage as well as top-rated items from online marketplaces like Amazon.
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