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50 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That’ll Ship Just in Time

Even if you’re cutting it reaaal close this year.

By Hanna Flanagan, Megan Uy and Daisy Maldonado
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Oh, hey, all you procrastinators who stumbled upon this list of last-minute Mother’s Day gifts, the algorithm knows you well, huh? Lol, kidding, kidding! But the holiday falls on Sunday, May 14 this year, so ya do kinda need to start shopping now if you want to find a special present for Mom (and have it actually arrive on time). Luckily, I gotchu covered with this list of gorgeous and thoughtful gifts from Amazon Prime, Revolve, and other retailers that offer expedited shipping!

Below, I’ve rounded up the best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts with options for super-fast shipping that won’t make you look like a slacker—from fashion and beauty goodies to kitchen accessories and tech gadgets. (Pro tip: These gifts also work well for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc.) We’ve even included a few options from stores that offer curbside pickup so you can grab it on your way to celebrate with Mama. And the best part? She’ll have no idea you put it off until the last second.

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this affordable handbag

JW PEI Carly Saddle Bag

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this affordable handbag

JW PEI Carly Saddle Bag

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$63 at Amazon

A sophisticated saddle bag that’s eligible for two-day shipping with Amazon Prime? For under $80? Say less.

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this beauty gift set

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Secrets Set

Pillow Talk Lip Secrets Set
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this beauty gift set

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Secrets Set

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.

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a personalized story

Compendium Publishing & Communications Mom, I Wrote a Book About You

Mom, I Wrote a Book About You
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a personalized story

Compendium Publishing & Communications Mom, I Wrote a Book About You

Fact: You don’t have to spend a lot of money (or time) on a gift for it to be meaningful. This book, full of prompts for you to complete, takes only an hour to do but will have your mom talking about it forever.

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these succulents

Lula's Garden Jewel Garden

Jewel Garden
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these succulents

Lula's Garden Jewel Garden

Credit: Lulu's Garden

These adorable pre-planted succulents arrive in a sleeve with customizable text that’ll show your mom how much you love her—choose from messages like “I love you,” “Thank you,” or “XOXO.”

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this chic and eco-friendly wine

Drink Juliet Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir
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this chic and eco-friendly wine

Drink Juliet Pinot Noir

If boxed wine got a facelift! Aside from being so dang giftable, Drink Juliet products are gluten-free, vegan, low in sugar, sustainably-sourced, and eco-friendly. Orders ship within two to three business days.

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a fancy cake

Milk Bar Birthday Cake

Birthday Cake
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a fancy cake

Milk Bar Birthday Cake

It may not be her birthday, but she deserves to be treated like it is! Milk Bar offers same-day delivery on this rainbow-flecked vanilla cake with layers of frosting and sprinkles.

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these adorable heart-shaped spoons

Uncommon Goods Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon

Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon
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these adorable heart-shaped spoons

Uncommon Goods Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon

Credit: Uncommon Goods

Get her these darling heart-shaped, wooden spoons to make cooking a lil more chic.

8
a photo printer

HP Sprocket Portable 2x3" Instant Photo Printer

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a photo printer

HP Sprocket Portable 2x3" Instant Photo Printer

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An easy-to-use (and very portable) photo printer is perfect for moms who scrapbook or simply love putting photo albums together.

9
this fitness app subscription

Alo Moves Six-Month Subscription Gift Card

Six-Month Subscription Gift Card
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this fitness app subscription

Alo Moves Six-Month Subscription Gift Card

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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.

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this fancy fragrance duo

Valentino Mini Born In Roma Perfume Set

Mini Born In Roma Perfume Set
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this fancy fragrance duo

Valentino Mini Born In Roma Perfume Set

Want to make it look like you spent a lot more money than you actually did? A beauty gift set is the way to go—and it doesn’t hurt if you choose one from a designer label like Valentino!

11
this gorgeous getaway

VRBO Deerwood Station Cabin in Wyoming

Deerwood Station Cabin in Wyoming
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this gorgeous getaway

VRBO Deerwood Station Cabin in Wyoming

If you’re really cutting it close this year and don’t have time to get a physical present, make your mom's day by gifting something that can be used at a later date like a vacation voucher, a flight ticket, or even a VRBO reservation! This peaceful cabin in beautiful Wyoming is available for just $250 per night.

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this gift-able emotional support water bottle

Beysis Custom Water Bottle

Custom Water Bottle
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this gift-able emotional support water bottle

Beysis Custom Water Bottle

This Beysis product is not just any old water bottle, it's durable and has a double-walled, stainless-steel design, plus it keeps hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours. It’s available in seven chic colorways and can be customized with your momma’s name! Standard shipping for customized and non-customized water bottles takes three to seven days for a flat rate of $9 across the United States (expedited one- to two-day shipping is also available for $13).

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13
these air-tight storage containers

Caraway Food Storage Set

Food Storage Set
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these air-tight storage containers

Caraway Food Storage Set

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Okay, I’ll admit that traditional Tupperware is not the most glamorous of Mother’s Day gifts—but this set of non-toxic ceramic-coated glass containers is the exception. They feature fancy air release technology that keeps leftovers fresh for (what feels like) forever, plus they'll make any fridge look so nice n' neat. So if your mom has a lot of mouths to feed or she’s an avid meal-prepper, these will be greatly appreciated.

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this gorgeous bouquet

Urban Stems The Firecracker

The Firecracker
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this gorgeous bouquet

Urban Stems The Firecracker

True story: I ordered these for my mom last year and she cried from happiness. (I don't know if that says more about how great they are or about how low the bar is for me when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, but whatever!) It's also worth noting that Urban Stems offers coast-to-coast next-day delivery and same-day delivery in New York City and Washington D.C.

15
this woven straw tote

Coach Structured Tote

Structured Tote
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this woven straw tote

Coach Structured Tote

Credit: Coach

Jetsetter moms will be so appreciative of this spacious tote that's perfect for their next vacay.

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16
this 14K gold bracelet

Kendra Scott Mom Gold Friendship Bracelet

Mom Gold Friendship Bracelet
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this 14K gold bracelet

Kendra Scott Mom Gold Friendship Bracelet

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Credit: Kendra Scott

You can never go wrong with jewelry! How about this dainty personalized bracelet from Kendra Scott?

17
this pretty diffuser

L'or De Seraphine Belvedere Diffuser

Belvedere Diffuser
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this pretty diffuser

L'or De Seraphine Belvedere Diffuser

Credit: L'or De Seraphine

Not only does this mango- and goji berry-scented diffuser smell incredible, but it also comes in the cutest ceramic votive (peep the colorful butterflies!) that'll make for gorge home decor.

18
this wet-looking gloss

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper

Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
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this wet-looking gloss

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper

If she loves a glossy lip, she'll be obsessed with this high-shine plumper. I mean, the color alone is to die for!

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this cookware bundle

Ayesha Curry Kitchenware Pots and Pans Set

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this cookware bundle

Ayesha Curry Kitchenware Pots and Pans Set

Now 30% Off
Credit: Amazon

It's probably time to upgrade her cookware! And if there's any brand to level up to it's Ayesha Curry's kitchenware company. This pots and pans set is not only high quality, but it's also affordable (and available for Prime shipping!).

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this perfume set

NEST New York Mini Fragrance Discovery Set

Mini Fragrance Discovery Set
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this perfume set

NEST New York Mini Fragrance Discovery Set

Credit: Nest New York

Finding the perfect scent for someone you love can be tricky. Take out the guesswork by gifting a bundle of fragrances instead. This NEST set features seven best-sellers—including Sunkissed Hibiscus, Black Tulip, and Citrine—so she’s bound to discover one she loves.

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Hanna Flanagan

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. 

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Assistant Shopping Editor

Megan Uy is the assistant 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

Headshot of Daisy Maldonado
Associate Shopping Editor

Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram. 

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