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11 Surefire Gifts That Will Help You Boss Mother's Day
No matter how much you love your mom, forgetting about Mother’s Day is still one of those inevitable life hurdles that catches every human adult out at one point or another. Maybe this happened to you last year and you’ve made a silent pact to yourself never to let it happen again (it’ll probably happen again). Maybe you’re reading this at 10:25 p.m. on May 12th, panicking over something that’ll cost an extra $30 for same-day delivery.
There is, frankly, a lot of crap out there when it comes to gift ideas for Mother’s Day, but with research and discernment, the right present can really make your mom happy, and, more importantly, make you look really good and attentive. Here are 11 surefire Mother’s Day gifts on Amazon.
The Easiest Bottle Opener in the World
I’m sure your mom is amazing and strong, but, listen: we all need a little help opening a particularly stubborn wine bottle. This amazing invention opens even the toughest bottle in seconds.
Shining Sea Organic Clay-Based Face Scrub
When in doubt, a fancy, all-natural face mask is a safe bet for even the fussiest of mothers.
Yankee Candle: Home Sweet Home
I don’t know the science behind it, but it’s a straight-up fact that the only thing moms love more than Nancy Meyers movies (no shade; Something’s Gotta Give is a masterpiece) is a nice-smelling candle. Doesn’t get much nicer than whatever “Home Sweet Home” is meant to be, right?
Celtic Embossed Notebook
Can’t go wrong with a pretty, over-involved notebook in which your mom can make a list of her favorite, most generous children.
Contoured Cloud Bath Pillow
“Cloud,” “Bath,” and “Pillow” might be among the top ten mom words ever to have been uttered, so you know this thing combining the powers of all three is going to be a hit.
Beautiful Handmade Wood Coffee Mug
A mug is a foolproof gift, and this uniquely-designed wooden one will please just about every mom in the universe.
Advanced Wellness Mist Therapy Oil Diffuser
Oil diffusers are all the rage, and as soon as your mom figures out how to work the damn thing, she’ll never stop using it.
Jonathan Adler Champagne Candle
Another candle because moms love candles, and truly, have you seen a better-looking one?
Keter Dia Hanging Planters Decor Pots
Hanging plants turn any space into a lived-in Eden. As long as your mom isn’t one of those people who will take this gift as a passive-aggressive statement on her home decor abilities, they’re a home run.
Stone Herringbone Coasters
Coasters are practical, attractive, and keep your mom from yelling at you when you put your coffee down on the oak table. The perfect gift.
ZMI PowerPack 10
God bless ‘em, moms somehow never have more than 28% battery on their phones at ever given moment. It’s science.
