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28 last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas to save the day

Whether you’re shopping for your mom, grandma, aunt, wife or a loved one who has become your mother-figure, this edit is for you.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you may be a bit pressed for time (and that’s ok — sometimes, it can be difficult to shop for the bouquet-filled holiday).

Here, our list is blooming itself. Alongside the best Mother’s Day gifts you can buy on Amazon, we cobbled together the 27 best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts for 2022 that’ll take the stress out of online shopping.

From Prime shipping-eligible items to savvy snags on cookware and fine jewelry before the sweet springy day, mom will be thrilled to receive one of these top gems.

Browse our exclusive recommendations below. With some of these ideas, you may want to pick up a bouquet from one of our favorite flower delivery services to add a special touch.

1. 1-800 Flowers “Amazing Mom” Bouquet, $100 to $150

1-800 Flowers "Amazing Mom" Bouquet
1-800 Flowers

What better way to show mom you love her than with a beyond gorgeous bouquet? The “Amazing Mom” Bouquet from 1-800 Flowers comes in a few different size varieties that are filled with precious pink roses and other blooms. Plus, the brand’s flower selection is vast.

For more options, check out our guide to the best flower delivery services.


2. Our Place Always Pan, $150

Our Place Always Pan
Our Place

After reviewing the Always Pan, we’ve been in love ever since, namely because the pan — which comes in many different colorways — replaces eight pieces of cookware.

Our Place offers free shipping (four to 14 business days), along with two or three-day expedited options.


3. Amazon Echo Show 8 HD Smart Display, $90, original price: $130

Amazon Echo Show 8 HD Smart Display
Amazon

As one of our favorite smart home essentials, mom will love the Amazon Echo Show 8, whether it’s for streaming her favorite artists while getting ready for date night or displaying Pinterest recipes for a weeknight dinner. For $90, it’s a worthwhile investment.


4. Brooklinen Waffle Robe, $99

Brooklinen Waffle Robe, light pink
Brooklinen

If you’re not already on high alert for Brooklinen’s popular Waffle Robe, it’s about time. Available in many colors, this blush will make mom happy, breathable and picture-perfect for lounging in the house. Not to mention, it’s one of our favorite robes.

Brooklinen offers free shipping (typically takes up to four days) and expedited options as well at checkout.


5. Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit, $97, original price: $150

Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit
Amazon

With the Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit, mom never has to worry about outdoor temps or sharpening her green thumb. The bundle includes pods, helps you grow fresh basil, rosemary and more from your kitchen and is one of our favorite products we reviewed.


6. Tidal — High Fidelity Music Streaming, $10 a month

Tidal — High Fidelity Music Streaming
Tidal

If the woman you’re gifting to enjoys music, there’s nothing like a $10/month subscription to make it streamable. The platform has curated playlists, a sleek interface and is worth the affordable buy for Mother’s Day.


7. Maison d’ Hermine Colmar Wraparound Oven Mitt, $20

Maison d' Hermine Colmar Wraparound Oven Mitt
Amazon

For the practical mom, we can’t recommend Maison d’ Hermine’s Colmar Wraparound Oven Mitt enough. Not only is it one of our most-used kitchen essentials, but it has the most spring-forward pattern we’ve seen.


8. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $430

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Nordstrom

Dyson is taking the hair world by storm. For a sweet splurge mom likely won’t gift herself, Dyson’s Supersonic Hair Dryer makes an unbeatable gift to help create salon-like blowouts at home (perhaps with one of the best expert-recommended anti-frizz products).

Dyson offers free shipping (typically takes five to seven days), while Nordstrom offers free standard shipping (typically five business days), two-day shipping for $12 and next-day shipping for $20.


9. Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker, $35, original price: $55

Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker
Amazon

As one of our favorite French press coffee makers (and, one of Amazon’s top selections), Bodum’s Charmbord is unmatched. It makes a great less-than-$50 gift and pairs well with some ground coffee from Atlas Coffee Club to keep mom caffeinated.


10. Amelia E. Hepburn Women’s Sunglasses, $52, original price: $104

Amelia E. Hepburn Women's Sunglasses
GlassesUSA

Looking for a pair of designer sunglasses without the high price ticket? Amelia E. Hepburn’s classic pair has a modern edge and a match-all look that’ll take mom to summer in style. For just $52 right now, it’s worthy of this year’s Mother’s Day gift.

GlassesUSA offers expedited shipping (typically three business days) for select pairs.


11. Amazon Kindle, $55, original price: $90

Amazon Kindle
Amazon

As one of the best e-readers on the market, there’s no surprise Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite makes a lovely gift: it’s of-age, perfect for the bookworm you know and doesn’t produce a strong glare. Not to mention, a membership to Audible pairs well with this item.


12. The Modern Proper: Simple Dinners for Every Day Cookbook, $25

The Modern Proper: Simple Dinners for Every Day Cookbook
Amazon

If mom loves to cook, The Modern Proper cookbook is too good to pass up. It’s filled with gorgeous photos, practical tips and, most importantly, delicious recipes that are simple for even the novice cook to whip together. Long story short, mom will love it.


13. Barbour Babbity Reversible Rain Jacket, $300

Barbour Babbity Reversible Rain Jacket, tan
Bloomingdale's

Barbour’s Babbity Reversible Rain Jacket is a splurge, but a good one at that. As one of our favorite rain jackets, it’s prim-and-polished, put-together and practical for breezy weather. Oh, and that button detailing is simply divine.

Bloomingdale’s offers standard, premium and express shipping at checkout, depending on the item.


14. Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo & No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner Bundle, $56

Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo & No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner Bundle
Amazon

Olaplex’s No. 4 is one of the best shampoos we tested this year, with its No. 5 a strong formula to follow. After the brand had a recent reformulation, we can’t stop resorting to both for silky-soft hair. It’s also a consistent Amazon best-seller.


15. Escalier Silk Three-Piece Pajama Set, $29

Escalier Silk Three-Piece Pajama Set
Amazon

Pajamas are always a great gift to receive, and what better than a silk-designed three-piece set that looks like something Kate Middleton would wear to bed? For less than $30, the pattern and style makes it one of our favorite editions to this list.


16. Wafles & Dinges Mini Belgian Liege Wafels & Spreads (16-Pack), $70

Wafles & Dinges Mini Belgian Liege Wafels & Spreads (16-Pack)
Goldbelly

OK, this is one of those items that you simply need to add-to-cart ASAP. Ideal for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, Wafles & Dinges is a premium delight that anyone would love (and the best shipment to come to your door quickly).


17. Pipishell Bamboo Bed Tray, $27

Pipishell Bamboo Bed Tray
Amazon

Speaking of breakfast in bed, Pipishell’s Bamboo Bed Tray is a great staple to have, especially if you want to treat mom on her special day. It also makes a great laptop stand for the WFH grind.


18. Business & Pleasure Co. Holiday Beach Umbrella, $199

Business & Pleasure Co. Holiday Beach Umbrella, white
Business & Pleasure Co.

All we can say about Business & Pleasure Co.’s Holiday Beach Umbrella is wow. Great for serving as your go-to beach umbrella or to adorn backyard (perhaps with some new patio furniture), this frilly, adorable piece will keep mom cool and feeling like a vacationer.

Business & Pleasure Co. offers quick, up-to-two-day shipping for all orders.


19. Kendra Scott 14K Gold-Plated Elisa Pendant, $70

Kendra Scott 14K Gold-Plated Elisa Pendant
Amazon

Kendra Scott’s 14K Gold-Plated Elisa Pendant is dainty, pairs well with any outfit and is a stellar option for Mother’s Day any woman will love. Not to mention, it’s less than $100 and one of our favorite jewelry brands.


20. Cosori Air Fryer with Cookbook, $100, original price: $120

Cosori Air Fryer with Cookbook
Amazon

Looking for one of the best air fryers on Amazon? Start by looking at Cosori’s Air Fryer, clad with a 100-recipe-filled cookbook. It’s easy to use, a staple for quick and hearty meals and a perfect gift if the woman in your life is looking for a new kitchen gadget.


21. Long Floral Gardening Gloves, $40

Long Floral Gardening Gloves
Anthropologie

How cute are Anthropologie’s flower-embossed gardening gloves? They make us want to tend to our flowers and plants, especially with its buckle strap detailing and practical charm. For $40, mom will be happy.

Anthropologie offers free shipping (typically four to eight business days), express shipping (two to three business days) for $10 and overnight shipping for $15.


22. Tatcha The Starter Ritual Skincare Set, $78

Tatcha The Starter Ritual Skincare Set
Amazon

As one of our favorite skincare brands for eye creams and vitamin C serums, Tatcha’s Japanese ingredient-infused blend makes the ideal self-care gift. In this set, you’ll receive a cleanser, moisturizer and more.


23. Hydro Flask Reusable Water Bottle, $33, original price: $35

Hydro Flask Reusable Water Bottle, berry color
Amazon

For the mom that’s constantly on-the-go, a Hydro Flask is a dynamite grab if she doesn’t already have it. It’s available in many colors, is less than $40 and built to last many years.


24. Amazon Essentials Two-Strapped Heel Sandal, $27

Amazon Essentials Two-Strapped Heel Sandal, nude
Amazon

For summertime-ready shoes, it’s worth picking up Amazon Essentials’ Two-Strapped Heel Sandal. They pair well with our favorite white dresses and work dresses alike and will soon become a wardrobe essential upon ordering.


25. MasterClass Subscription, $15 per month

MasterClass Subscription
MasterClass

For the mom who has everything, MasterClass is a great subscription gift to learn from the pros. From Christina Aguilera’s vocal class to Gordon Ramsay’s cooking class, we love using this to sharpen our minds (and our skills). Plus, it’s one of our favorite online class platforms.


26. iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum, $180, original price: $274

iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum
Amazon

Ah, we have much to thank this robot vacuum for. Not only does it make our lives easier but it truly has changed our Sunday cleaning game (much like our favorite house cleaning products). It’s one of our favorite vacuums, too.


27. Amazon Gift Card in Various Boxes, customer to choose price

Amazon Gift Card in Various Boxes
Amazon

Some may say gift cards are thoughtless, but we think they’re appreciated. Choose your amount, choose your gift box and voila: your giftee will have a shopping spree to the retailer that sells practically everything.


28. Longchamp Le Pliage Large Nylon Shoulder Tote, $125

Longchamp Le Pliage Large Nylon Shoulder Tote, navy
Bloomingdale's

For an unbeatable work tote, Long Champ takes the cake. It’s less than $200, comes in beautiful hues and is sturdy for long commutes and overnight trips alike.


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