37 Mother's Day Gift Ideas From Sons to Spoil Her at the Last Minute

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There’s no one quite like your mom. And on Mother’s Day, she deserves a gift as unique as she is. When it comes to mother-son gifts, you’ll want to pause for a second and think about the mood she’s in this spring and what she's really been enjoying recently. I’m always a fan of a useful gift, so something like this travel toiletry organizer or tabletop plant light could do the trick. Of course, if she's serious about her home decor, you're in the right place: from a throw pillow to end all throw pillows to limited-edition kitchen towels to a sculptural lantern, you'll find my favorite picks here.

Our favorite Mother’s Day gifts from son 2024

• Bamboo Wood Bed Tray ($35)

• Cozy Earth Long Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set ($126)

• Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Plaid Corn Holders ($10)

• Aura Carver Digital Picture Frame ($149)

• AeroGarden Tabletop Grow Light for Indoor Plants ($51)

• Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story Guided Journal ($12)

With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, May 12, the clock is ticking. Lucky for you, a bunch of these last-minute gift ideas are available on Amazon, Target, Nordstrom, or other sites with designated Mother's Day shipping deadlines (Cozy Earth's is tomorrow night, for example). So place that order, plan your Mother's Day activity (My personal favorite? Serve her breakfast in bed!), and you're all set to pamper mom like the queen she is on her special day.

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Bamboo Wood Bed Tray

Breakfast in bed is one of the best Mother's Day traditions to make her feel special. This wood lap tray will take it a step further, making her feel like she's having room service in a five-star hotel.

Long Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set

If your mom lives in her pajamas on the weekends, she'll love this stretch-knit bamboo pajama set, complete with a comfortable elastic waistband and retro piping. P.S. Use promo code HOUSEBEAUTIFUL for 35 percent off sitewide at Cozy Earth through Mother's Day.

The Warley Fall Watering Can

This gorgeous watering can will elevate mom's gardening routine. It has a long spout that makes it easy to reach down to the base of her plants and flowers for effective watering, and the head delivers a delicate rainfall spray.

Hoya Heart Duo

These adorable heart-shaped cacti will make her think of you every time she waters them (which should only be every two to three weeks, easy!).

The MAMA Letter Necklace

No doubt she'll wear this dainty 'Mama' necklace with pride, and it'll look great layered with her other favorite jewelry. It comes in gold, silver, or rose gold, so you can get her metal of choice.

The Grower's Choice Peony

Moms love peonies. If you're stumped on what flowers to get her, this is a sure bet. Want even more options, though? UrbanStems has hundreds of prearranged bouquets for you to choose from.

Jade Roller & Gua Sha Facial Tools

Moms deserve more me-time. Motivate her to take a quiet moment for herself with this $10 facial massage set that will promote lymphatic drainage and help sculpt her skin.

Terra Hanging Toiletry Bag

This upgraded toiletry case has room for all the makeup and skincare she's always struggling to pack for vacation. Better yet, it has a hanging loop, so she can hook it in the bathroom when she arrives to her destination for easy access to her products.

Mother and Son Sculpted Figure

No matter how old you are, you'll always be her child. This sweet sculpture is sure to pull at her heartstrings if she's the sentimental type.

Himalayan Salt & Rosewater Scented Candle

If your mom had a Himalayan salt lamp in the house growing up, she's sure to love this candle. It has a clean floral scent with notes of rosewater, geranium, salted amber, and white wood—and Nest candles will always fill the room.

Plaid Corn Holders (Set of 8)

If your mom is a fan of Joanna Gaines, you can't go wrong with picking up something from Gaines's new summer collection at Target. We're obsessed with these plaid corn on the cob holders, but you can browse more options here.

CozyChic Heathered Women's Socks

If you're reading this to find a little something for a new mom on behalf of a little someone celebrating their first Mother's Day, these cozy slipper socks will give her a taste of the swaddling treatment that she's been giving the baby.

2-Pack Wiltshire Berry Tea Towels

These tea towels from London-based printmaker Liberty will bring a dash of English charm to mom's kitchen.

Silk Velvet Lumbar Pillow

If you're going to buy mom something for her home, make it this sumptuous velvet throw pillow that's one of the best money can buy. The crushed velvet fabric is incredibly deep and rich to the touch, and there are plenty of stylish colors to choose from.

Hang Time Macramé Planter Kit

If she loves a craft, gift mom this kit that has everything she needs to make one of those knotted plant hangers. (Warning: it might make her nostalgic for the '70s.)

Hot Dish

This is my favorite casserole dish, and it was given to me as a gift, which could only mean that if you give it to your mom as a gift, she'll love it too. I can guarantee it'll be on heavy rotation around the holidays.

Classic Turkish Cotton Slippers

These slippers from Parachute, purveyor of all things comfy, are made of soft terry fabric and have thick, cushioned soles with non-slip rubber padding. You just brought the spa home to her.

Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

For the mom who's always reheating her coffee, this electric coffee mug with a warming coaster is about to blow her mind. She can even bring it into the office to use at work.

Carrie Portable LED Lamp

Jennifer Garner loves this gorgeous portable lantern, so too should your mom. It casts a soothing warm glow and is rechargeable via a USB cord, so she can carry it anywhere she needs a little extra glow—indoors or out.

Carver 10.1" Digital Picture Frame

This is the best digital picture frame and one of our all-time fave gift ideas for moms. It has a sturdy bezel so it doesn't look like a propped up tablet, and a connected app that makes it easy to upload photos directly from her phone. Multiple phones can be connected to the same frame, so you can add photos for her from anywhere (and yes, you can even add photos while it's still in the box to surprise her with a few pre-loaded when she sets it up).

Wooden Book Stand

She'll never lose her spot again with this page holder book stand that can sit right on her bedside table.

Tiny Crystal Nap Earrings

If your mom loves jewelry gifts, you'll really impress her with these "nap earrings." They went viral for the flat backing, so she can wear them 24/7 without getting poked and prodded.

Hand-Blown Wine Glass Set

These stunning wine glasses will elevate her wine experience every time she opens a bottle. They come in plenty of colors so you can choose her favorite, but we're fans of the lighter shades (like this peachy blush) so she can observe the visual qualities of her wine.

Tabletop Grow Light for Indoor Plants

If your mom jokingly (or realistically) kills every plant she touches, a grow light might help. This one can be programmed to turn on and off at the same time each day, and has a surprisingly chic design that'll showcase her plant on any tabletop.

Quencher H2.0 FlowState 40oz Tumbler

Moms on TikTok would certainly appreciate a Stanley cup in one of the brand's new spring colors like peony or nectarine.

Wine Subscription

A wine subscription box will keep her bar cart stocked up for dinner parties and quiet time alike. Firstleaf is running a promotion this week where you can get six bottles of red, white, or rosé, tailored to her tastes with an intake quiz, starting at $50.

Shiatsu Foot Massager

Look, these massager contraptions are popular gift ideas for a reason. I've gifted one to my parents and it's gotten constant use (even more than I expected, to be honest). This one is the way to go if mom spends a lot of time on her feet, proven by over 10,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.

Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Mother’s Guided Journal To Share Her Life & Love

Moms contain multitudes, and it can be easy to overlook the journey of life that's led her to the present moment—including before you came along!—in the flurry of the day-to-day. This guided journal contains prompts that help her reminisce and record her life's lessons, which she can then share with you and pass down for generations to come.

Floral Tea Collection

These floral teas are truly an experience. The dried flower will bloom right in her cup when hot water is poured over, and each one has a different wellness benefit (the blue lotus, pictured, is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties).

The Popcorn Bowl with Kernel Sifter

If your mom's favorite snack is popcorn, she'll get a kick out of this designated popcorn bowl that has a filter at the bottom to catch unpopped kernels.

Mulberry Silk Eye Mask

This luxurious silk eye mask will help her catch some extra ZZZs on the weekend, blocking out light and feeling cooling and comfortable on her eyes.

Shades Trinket Tray

If mom's always misplacing her glasses, look no further (heh) for the perfect gift. Next time she says she can't find them, you'll have the upper hand.

Standing Mat

If she spends way too long standing over the sink or the stove, this shock-absorbing mat will let her know you've noticed. It has layers of foam and cork to take pressure of her joints and will likely feel supremely comfortable compared to her current kitchen mat.

Long Distance Friendship Lamp

If you live far away from your mom, this delightful connected lamp set might give her some peace of mind. Whenever you're thinking of one another, just tap the lamp on your end to turn it on, and send a light signal to the lamp on the other end.

Stoneware Small Vase

If she's a Le Creuset fan she probably already has a collection of the brand's cookware, but does she have this fluted vase?? Probably not. (Bonus points if you match the color to her Le Creuset cookware.)

Velvet Travel Jewelry Organizer Box

If Oprah loves this travel jewelry box, we're betting your mom will, too. It'll store her baubles safely from clanking and tangling on her next trip, and it comes in 14 colors so you can match it to her luggage.

Checkered Picture Frame

Sometimes you've got to keep it simple. You can never go wrong with printing out one your favorite photos of the two of you and sticking it in a decorative frame.

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