Are you looking for a last minute gift for Mother’s Day? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with these 24 brilliant Mother’s day gift ideas that can be delivered ASAP.
As a long distance daughter who also tends to leave things to the last minute, I’ve discovered an amazing gift delivery hack: you can buy a same-day delivery gift card from almost any retailer nowadays. However, these gifts don’t have to be generic. You can still personalize these gifts by choosing a retailer that your mother will greatly appreciate.
In this blog post, I share thoughtful mother’s day gift ideas with fast delivery options for 7 different personality profiles:
- The Fitness Buff
- The Foodie
- The Fashionista
- The Technologist
- The Homebody
- The Traveller
- The Mom Who Already Has It All 🙂
Btw, make sure to read till the end for a printable freebie you can use in your Mother’s day gift 😉.
The Fitness Buff
1. Classpass gift card
Classpass gift cards are a great option for the flexibility they provide. Your mom can choose between beauty treatments like facials and manicures, exercise classes like boxing, yoga, or pilates classes, and even wellness treatments like massage and acupuncture. Classpass credits can also be used in locations all over the world. Classpass can be a great way to enable your mother to try out new exercise options to add to her routine.
2. Lululemon gift card
Lululemon is one of the most popular and well-loved brands for women’s athletic wear – and for good reasons! Their clothes are light and breathable enough for a sweaty workout, yet flattering enough to wear everyday on errands.
If you want to buy something specific for your mother instead of a gift card, I highly recommend one of the following:
Credit: Lululemon
Remember, you can include a gift receipt so she can exchange the item if she needs a different size or a different item altogether.
3. REI gift card
REI is a great retailer for athletic and outdoors gear. They have cute custom gift cards for Mother’s day, and it’s a great time to shop here too because of the massive sale with deals of 50% off and more.
Credit: REI
The Foodie
4. Cast Iron Skillet
If your mom loves to cook, a cast iron skillet (or other cookware if she already has one) would make a great Mother’s day gift idea! I actually gave one of these “King Sear” cast iron skillets from Great Jones to my mom last year, and she LOVED it. She’s getting so much use out of it, every time she cooks steak. This brand produces cookware that not only looks great, but holds up well over time with frequent usage. They also offer digital gift cards.
5. Milk frother
If your mom enjoys her daily morning matcha, coffee or other wake-up beverage, a hand held milk frother can make a fantastic gift. This one on Amazon has been reviewed over 200,000 times and seems to be well loved!
6. Bamboo cutting board
Bamboo is a more sustainable option than wood (because it grows faster, in abundance) and also less likely to emit microplastics into your food than plastic cutting boards. This one from Amazon is a great option because it’s customized for Mother’s day and delivers fast with Prime.
The Fashionista
7. Perfume
Who doesn’t love smelling good? A perfume gift is a sure winner with most women. However, fancy perfumes can cost you an arm and a leg (those markups are insane!). Enter Dossier: a perfume company that does dupes of famous, expensive perfumes that smell almost exactly like the original. I’ve gifted their impressions of Baccarat Rouge 540 and Santal 33, and both have been HITS with the recipients!
Credit: Dossier
8. Beauty Pie membership
If your mom loves all things beauty, a Beauty Pie membership would make a great gift at $59 for one year. Beauty Pie is a brand that partners with the manufacturers of luxury skin-care and makeup brands like Armani, Laura Mercier and more, and produces similar products without the huge branding markup. With the membership, your mom can access their huge discounts on premium beauty products all year round.
9. Thred up gift card
If your mom loves fashion but also cares about sustainability, Thred Up is a great secondhand online retailer to shop at. I’ve found many secondhand vintage treasures from premium brands at a fraction of the price in this store! They also do e-gift cards, and are currently running a Mother’s day deal where you get $5 store credit just for sending your mom a gift card!
The Technologist
10. Anker charger
Anker is an electronics brand well-known for their lightning fast chargers. If your mom is an avid techie with many devices, she would definitely be able to benefit from their suite of fast chargers! They also do gift cards :).
11. Speaqua Portable Speaker
These tiny but mighty waterproof and shockproof speakers are great for playing music on the go! You can get one for as low as $34.99, and they also do digital gift cards.
12. Courant wireless charging tray
Courant makes an incredibly chic, leather wireless charging tray that your mom can leave by her bedside table. You can even customize it with a monogram of her initials. They also currently have a 20% off Mother’s day sale, and also do gift cards!
Credit: Courant
The Homebody
13. A plant
Plants are a great gift for mothers who love investing in their living space, as they quite literally breathe life into any room. Rooted is an online plant store where you can shop by plant size, or by characteristics of your living space. They have an assortment of great gift ideas under $100 and under $50 as well. They do free delivery in the US above $85, but you can also send an instant delivery e-gift card!
Credit: Rooted
14. Parachute home gift card
Parachute home is a home goods and lifestyle brand that focuses on sustainability and fabrics that are high quality and safe for homes. If your mom is a homebody who loves being comfy, she will definitely find something she loves from their selection of robes, towels, bed linens, slippers and more. They offer digital gift cards that can be delivered instantaneously too.
15. Bathtub Tray
If your mom loves long baths for rest and relaxation, a bathtub tray might just be the perfect gift. She could enjoy a glass of wine, light a candle, and watch her favorite show or read a book in the tub with ease thanks to your gift! A bathtub tray has been on my personal wish list for ages, but honestly I’ve just been waiting to get it as a gift ha.
16. Muji
Muji is a Japanese store that carries all your home and lifestyle essentials, including organizers, furniture, and various home goods. If your mom loves organization and tidying up a la Mari Kondo, she will surely be delighted by a Muji gift card!
The Traveler
17. Travel Toiletry Set
If your mom is constantly going through airport security, she will definitely appreciate having a compact travel set of mini toiletries. I love Malin & Goetz’s travel essentials kit, priced at a budget-friendly $40. I first discovered Malin & Goetz’s bergamot hand and body wash at a fancy New York City Italian restaurant’s bathroom. It smelled so good I ran to my local Malin & Goetz store in Brooklyn the next day to buy the full bottle! Luckily, this travel kit contains a sample of this heavenly smelling soap.
Although Malin & Goetz doesn’t do gift cards currently, they have pretty fast free shipping in the United States!
18. Monocle subscription or travel guide book
Monocle is an excellent magazine about global affairs, business, culture and lifestyle published monthly. It ships worldwide and covers stories from every corner of the globe, which makes it a fascinating read for avid travelers. You can gift a magazine subscription or purchase one of their dedicated travel guides for a city or country if your mother has upcoming travel plans for a specific place!
19. Airbnb gift card
Airbnb gift cards are perfect for the avid traveler because of their flexibility. They can be spent on both housing rentals AND Airbnb experiences! Even if your mother has no imminent travel plans, she could book an experience in the city she’s living in and create some beautiful memories.
20. Dagne Dover travel gear
Dagne Dover is a brand that is focused on sustainability and waste minimization. It utilizes high performant, ultra durable yet eco-friendly fabrics to create the most functional and beautiful travel bags.
The Seoul Dopp Kit is a small, structured pouch for travel toiletries, and makes a great gift at just 85$!
They also offer gift cards so you can make an emergency same-day delivery if you’re running short on time.
The Mom Who Already Has It All:
21. Saje wellness body care
The therapeutic effects of essential oils and aromatherapy can benefit anyone. Whether your mother is looking to alleviate headaches, improve sleep quality, or simply get more rest and relaxation, Saje has something for every wellness goal. And yes, they offer gift cards!
22. Jewelry
I really don’t think any woman will be disappointed to receive jewelry. Mejuri has a beautiful, reasonably priced collection for Mother’s day, and also offers digital gift cards.
23. Candle
Lighting a candle can set the mood for a dinner party, or a chill night of self care. This candle from Homesick made especially for Mother’s Day can even be personalized with a special note!
24. Voucher for a favor from you
This is a perfect Mother’s day gift kids can make, or adults who want to save some money. You can make a voucher redeemable for a favor such as: a homemade cake baked by you, a homecooked meal, a movie night, or a photo shoot if you enjoy photography. These are great ways to create beautiful memories with your mom, and she will surely appreciate the quality time with you.
Credit: @lynn from Room Salad.
I hope these Mother’s Day gift ideas provide you with the inspiration and guidance needed to pick a quality gift for your mother. Regardless of what you choose, just remember it’s the thought and love that counts ❤️. Happy Mother’s Day!
