10 last-minute Mother's Day gifts that don't require shipping
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Maybe you once again waited until the last second to shop for Mother's Day. Or maybe, because of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you won't be able to see your mama in person on Sunday. No matter your reasoning, sometimes handing your mom a perfectly wrapped, perfectly-planned-in-advance present just isn't in the cards.
But fear not procrastinators—there are plenty of great gifts for Mom that don't require shipping (i.e. you can even order them Sunday morning if you really like to live life on the edge). Below are 10 of our favorite picks, from the best subscription boxes to a stunning custom photo book and more.
1. Firstleaf, the wine delivery service everyone loves
Kids whine, moms wine. And because she might not be able to dash out to the liquor store because of the current pandemic (or because of said kids), get her favorite vino delivered right to her doorstep. Of all the wine subscription services, we love Firstleaf because you can curate your own box based on your preferences and tastes and because the wine is both delicious and high-quality. Salut!
Give a Firstleaf gift card starting at $25
2. A subscription to Scribd
For the moms who love to read—but can't get to the library right now or don't want to wait for delayed shipping from Amazon—gift them a monthly subscription to Scribd. Not only will they instantly receive access to thousands of e-books, audio books, magazines, and podcasts, but they can use the app on any device including phones, tablets, laptops, and, yes, Kindles.
Gift a Scribd subscription for $9.99 per month
3. A custom photo book
While it's too late to have a photo book printed and mailed in time for Mother's Day, you can give your mom a gift card instead so she can create her own (or better yet, do it together!). At Artifact Uprising, she can choose from a variety of beautiful styles from hand-stamped, embossed hardcover books to the signature layflat album. Reviewers love how thick and high-quality the printed pages are, how quick it is to upload your pictures (you can even do it directly from Instagram) and how the drag-and-drop layouts and designs make the whole process super simple.
Give an Artifact Uprising e-gift card starting at $20
4. A beautiful bouquet of flowers
Flowers are a great gift. Flowers delivered every single month (or every two weeks!) are even better. That's what you can get your mama with a subscription to Bouqs. The flower delivery service has a huge variety of beautiful blooms to choose from, whether she likes roses, wildflowers, lilies, or something else altogether. And if you don't want to commit to a recurring subscription, you can also purchase one-time bouquets just for Mother's Day.
Gift a Bouqs subscription starting at $36 per month
5. Our favorite meal kit delivery service, Home Chef
Getting dinner on the table is one of the 2348945987 things that Mom has to do every day. And while her made-from-scratch lasagna is delicious, sometimes she needs a break from slaving away in the kitchen. To make weeknights easier, get her a meal kit delivery service like Home Chef. It's our top pick because each box has the highest-quality, freshest ingredients and the recipes are super easy to follow.
Give a Home Chef gift card starting at $60
6. This beauty box from Sephora
Every mom could use some more self-care—and some more "treat yourself" moments—in her life. And one way to help her do just that? With a subscription to Play! by Sephora. Of all the beauty subscription boxes we've tested, it's hands-down our favorite because each box has such a variety of high-end, luxury beauty goodies, from perfume to face masks to self-tanning drops.
Gift a Play! by Sephora box for $39
7. Breakfast in bed
There are few things as indulgent as being served breakfast in bed—and if anyone has earned bedside Sunday morning waffles and mimosas, it's the mothers in our lives. If you're feeling ambitious, whip up a homemade scrumptious breakfast or, if you aren't too sure of your cooking skills, order takeout from Mom's favorite brunch spot with a food delivery service like GrubHub or DoorDash.
8. A ClassPass subscription for the active mamas
If your mom is the type of mom who swears by her 6 a.m. SoulCycle class or who has a standing appointment with her Pilates reformer every Thursday, ClassPass is a great gift. The popular fitness app offers thousands of virtual classes taught by expert trainers, from yoga to HIIT to barre, that she can take right from the comfort of her own home.
Gift a ClassPass membership for free right now
9. A MasterClass membership so she can learn something new
Mom might know everything (it's true!) but that doesn't mean she can't benefit from picking up a new hobby or improving on one of the billions of skills she already has. For that, gift her an All-Access Pass to MasterClass where she can learn to cook from Gordon Ramsay or play tennis from Serena Williams. Our editor-in-chief has used it and likes that the classes are equal parts inspiring and convenient (you can take them at your own pace which moms will definitely appreciate).
Gift an All-Access Pass to MasterClass for $180
10. This wildly popular fashion and fitness subscription box
What do you get the mom who already has everything? A subscription to FabFitFun, of course. One of our staff members tried out the subscription box that's all over social media and says that it gave her a chance to try out new products that she otherwise might not and that it was a really fun and unique experience. Some of the things she got in her boxes, for instance, were a Kate Spade lunch tote, a deep relax roller ball, a hair repair cream, and even exfoliating sugar cubes.
Gift a subscription to FabFitFun for $49.99 per month
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