Mother’s Day: Nine Great Last-Minute Gifts For Mom

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. And for those of us who keep miscalculating the day and putting off getting a gift until it’s too late, then this article is for you.

There’s an all-too-familiar pressure of getting your mom the perfect gift each year that will somehow showcase your love and appreciation of her. But, put that with an imaginary ticking clock as Mother’s Day draws near and it can get a bit stressful.

Below are nine gift ideas that range in prices and tastes — which can help to take some of the hassle out of Mother’s Day, and put a smile on your mom’s face.

1. Birthstone Necklace – Give your mother a personalized necklace with the gemstone of her birth-month. And if you still have some time, you can even take it a step further and have it engraved with a special message for your mom.

2. Picture-to-canvas wall art – Going old-school is always a nice safe bet, and what’s more old-school than giving your mom a picture of yourself or one of you and her? But, to make it truly memorable, don’t reach for a fancy frame, try converting the picture into a work of art by having it printed on canvas for a unique gift that can last a lifetime.

3. Mind and Body – Tell your mom you care with the gift of tranquility. Present her with a good quality yoga mat and a yoga DVD set, and allow her to explore a mindful exercise that’s not just great for inner peace — but strength, flexibility, and overall health.

4. At-home spa – Indulge your mom with an array of bath and body treats that she can enjoy without the need for a spa. Create a personalized bath and body kit with organic body butter, facial mask, bath/shower gel, natural soaps, soothing lotions, and scented candles. Now she can enjoy a day at the spa whenever she wishes.

5. A potted companion – If your mom loves gardening and tending to flowers, then a potted plant or shrub would be ideal. You can choose from an assortment of either outdoor or indoor plants – and you can even opt for a hanging basket of flowers, which would fit perfectly with the spring atmosphere.

6. Smart Coffee – Gift your mom with a Mr. Coffee Smart Maker, a coffee maker that can be used to schedule, monitor, and modify her brews from anywhere she wishes. This coffee maker also comes with a stainless steel thermal carafe, which will keep her coffee hot all day long.

7. Tea break – If your mom isn’t much of a coffee lover, then gift her with a set of multiple teas. Create a tea basket arrangement with a wide variety of natural gourmet teas that come with their own unique benefits – and allow your mom to indulge in relaxing tastes from around the world.

8. E-reads – If your mom enjoys a good read, then Amazon Kindle Paperwhite eReader could be just the gift for her. This anti-glare tablet can store up to 1,100 e-books, and would allow your mom to read in a variety of lighting conditions, including direct sunlight. Another cool feature includes being able to instantly get a word’s full definition, and with its X-ray function, your mom would be able to plug into additional information about characters, book themes, and more.

9. Sleep-time gadget — As both a cute and functional device, the Soundfreaq Sound Rise Flower Freaq is a gift for your mother that will keep on giving. This Bluetooth bedroom speaker comes with a USB charging station, digital clock, a dreamy snooze button, a chime buzzer, FM radio, and a “total blackout” mode for those who are sensitive to light in the dark. There’s even a weekend alarm clock setting for those occasionally free weekends.

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