50 best last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas in 2024 for every budget and every kind of mom
I shop for a living — here are the best Mother's Day gift ideas that your mom will actually like and use in 2024.
Finding the perfect Mother's Day gift can be challenging. Whether you're shopping for an "I don't need anything" kind of gal or an "I don't know, surprise me" girl, many moms (mine included) don't always make it obvious for us gift-givers. With Mother's Day around the corner (it's on Sunday, May 12), the countdown is on to order the perfect gift and, importantly, have it arrive on time. To lend a helping hand on your gift-shopping journey, we've rounded up 50 gift ideas that, if I don't say so myself, are perfect for Mother's Day 2024. With options for every budget, let this Mother's Day be the one in which you go above and beyond for the woman who birthed, bathed and burped you. To shop the edit, check out our list of the best Mother's Day gift ideas in 2024 below.
Best Mother's Day gift ideas under $25
Best Versatile Pouch
Clippable Nano Pouch
Best Mom Mug
Bistro Tile Mom Mug
Best Gift for Expectant Moms
Hatch Mama Belly Mask
Best Gift for Sweet Tooths
Lakrids by Bülow B Passion Fruit Liquorice
Best Cuticle Oil
Essie Apricot Oil On-A-Roll
Best Last-Minute Gift
MasterClass Subscription
100% Canadian Roasted Beans
Balzac's Coffee Roasters Farmer's Blend
Best Affordable Self Care
Burt's Bees Tips and Toes Kit
For Over-Sanitized Hands
Aveeno Repairing CICA Hand Mask
Best Viral Blush
Rare Beauty Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Best Non-Book Reading Gift
Glocusent Book Light
Best Pop Culture Gift
Cameo Personalized Message
Best Natural Deodorant
Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Aluminum-Free Deodorant
Best Limited-Edition Gift
H&M HOME <3 PANTONE Scented Candle
Best Trinket Dish
Curio Round Porcelain Box
Best Affordable Home Gift
Kate Spade Vintage Cherry Dot Cutting Boards
Best French Pharmacy Must-Have
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
Best Stanley Dupe
Simple Modern 40 oz Tumbler
Best Wear-Everywhere Tote
Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag 20L
Best Pedicure Gift
Amopé Pedi Perfect Pro Rechargeable Foot File
Best Gift for Nespresso Drinkers
Flavoured Vertuo Coffee Lovers Assortment
Best At-Home Massage Gift
Shiatsu Neck and Shoulder Massager
Best Mask for Curly Hair
The Repairing Hair Mask
Best In-Person Treatment
Dermalogica Facial
For the Hostess with the Mostess
&klevering Floral Silhouette Cocktail Glasses
Royal-Approved Style
Le Specs Air Heart 51mm Cat Eye Sunglasses
Best Gift for Over-Plucked Brows
Olaplex Browbond Building Serum Eyebrow Enhancer
Best Gift for Aches & Pains
Saje Extra Strength Pain Relieving Remedy Roll-On
Best Cute Sweatpants
Muse Sweatpant
Best Everyday Sneakers
New Balance 574 Sneakers
Best Yoga Mat
The Mat 5mm
14k Rose Gold-Plated
Pink Daisy Flower Trio Ring
Best Aesthetic Kettle
Haden x Bistro Tile Electric Kettle
Best Beach Bag
Raffia Checkered Angular Tote
Best Camping Gift
Eddie Bauer Backpack Chair
Best Gift for Busy Mornings
Ember Smart Temperature Control Mug 2
Best Versatile Tote
Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Shoulder Bag
Best Value Jewelry Set
The Everyday Set
Best Spring Jacket
Free People Chloe Jacket
Tried & Tested by Yahoo Canada
HOKA Bondi 8
For the New Mom
New Parent Backpack 17L
Best Gift for Crafters
Cricut Joy
Best Gift for Pasta Lovers
Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker
Best Canadian-Designed Shoes
The Editorial Mary Jane
Best At-Home Beauty Treatment
NuFACE Mini+ Starter Set
Best Sleep Tracker
Oura Ring Gen3
Best Pizza Oven
Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven
Best Gift for Vacationers
The Large
Best Packable Jacket
Canada Goose Abbott Hoody
Best Massage Gun
Theragun Elite
Whether you clip it onto your gym bag, travel bag or everyday crossbody, this water-repellent nano pouch can be clipped onto your favourite accessories for extra storage space. Shop it in seven colours.
Whether she's mama, mum or mom, this Tile Mom Mug is a thoughtful way of showing your appreciation this Mother's Day.
Give the expectant mom in your life a little bit of end-of-pregnancy TLC with this single-sheet belly mask. The hydrating and biodegradable sheet mask is a targeted treatment for pregnant bellies that helps minimize the appearance of stretch marks + scars during pregnancy and postpartum. For more from Hatch Mama, check out the brand's Mama Must Haves Kit.
These oh-so-yummy Lakrids by Bülow sweet liquorice balls are coated in white chocolate and passion fruit for a unique and delicious treat.
This roll-on cuticle oil is intensely conditioning and quick absorbing, perfect for on-the-go or before-bed cuticle care. Plus, it has nearly 15,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, so you know it's good.
Whether she's into cooking, music, business, tech or art, MasterClass covers every topic under the sun. Individual courses are taught by some of the most famous faces on the planet, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Chris Hadfield and many more.
These reviewer-loved coffee beans are roasted in small batches in Canada, so beyond enjoying a good cup of Joe, your purchase supports a local Canadian business.
You can never go wrong with a gift of Burt's Bees for Mother's Day (Christmas, birthdays or the like). This six-piece travel gift set includes Honey & Grapeseed Oil Hand Cream, Coconut Foot Cream, Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, Almond & Milk Hand Cream, Hand Salve and Pomegranate Lip Balm.
A practical, thoughtful gift for over-scrubbed, over-sanitized hands, these affordable hand masks contain shea butter and prebiotic oats and help repair extra-dry skin. One Yahoo Canada writer has even called the masks a must-have for menopause.
This long-lasting liquid blush is perfect for beauty girls. Its medium-coverage formula blends and builds beautifully for a soft and rosy glow. Shop it in six shades.
This portable clip-on LED reading light will help save your eyes from reading in the dark. It's portable and plane-friendly, offering three colours and five brightness levels.
Treat your mom to a personalized video message from their favourite reality star, actor or musician. If you're willing to part with some cash, you can even hear directly from a Real Housewife or a Bachelor alum. Cameo video messages start at under $25 and go up to thousands of dollars (we're looking at you, Lindsay Lohan).
Best Mother's Day gift ideas under $50
If your mom is on a natural deo kick, Salt & Stone's aluminum-free deodorant is a good place to start. The extra-strength deodorant is formulated with hyaluronic acid, spirulina and probiotics for extra good-goodness. Shop it in six scents.
Part of the limited-edition H&M HOME <3 PANTONE collection (which also includes these cute vases), this scented candle comes in four colour options.
A cute holding dish for bits and bobs, this round porcelain trinket box has gold foil accents for an added touch of glam.
This two-piece glass prep board set is too cute to miss. If you love the cutting boards, make sure to check out the matching food container, accent plates and storage set.
This multipurpose dry body oil is a forever fan-favourite for a reason. It penetrates quickly to repair and hydrate skin & hair in a single step and has a unique, non-greasy feel.
Everyone loves a water bottle (one Yahoo Canada shopping editor loves this one). This 40 oz tumbler comes in over 35 colours and designs.
Best Mother's Day gift ideas under $100
This cute and functional tote is made from water-repellent fabric, so it's great for farmer's market hauls, trips to the beach and more. Shop the bag in eight colours.
When you can't get to the nail salon, this rechargeable foot file is the next best thing. It can be used wet or dry and is safe to use in the bath or shower. The file effectively removes calluses and buffs away hard, dead skin, leaving feet smooth and soft.
This coffee assortment, which includes 60 pods of maple pecan, ice forte, sweet vanilla, golden caramel and roasted hazelnut, is a valuable gift idea for Nespresso drinkers.
Kiss aches and pains goodbye with help from this "Amazon's Choice" heated neck and shoulder massager. The massager is a great gift idea for athletes or anyone who spends the day on their feet.
If curly hair care and supporting local is your jam, the Repairing Hair Mask from budding Canadian brand Frizz + Co might be right up your (and mom's) alley. The hydrating, all-natural hair mask delivers the ultimate wash day experience without weighing down your curls.
Speaking from experience, I love a Dermalogica facial. With treatments starting from $75, you can treat your mom to some professional TLC this Mother's Day. Trust us, you can't go wrong with a good facial, especially one from Dermalogica.
How dreamy are these cocktail glasses? If you're willing to splurge for uniqueness, &klevering has several stunning options for glassware lovers.
It's giving Meghan Markle; no, but seriously. These surprisingly affordable sunnies are a favourite of the Duchess of Sussex — here's proof.
If tweezers got the best of your mom's eyebrows, she might be interested in the new Browbond Building Serum Eyebrow Enhancer from Olaplex. The multi-peptide, three-in-one eyebrow treatment serum delivers fuller-looking eyebrows in as little as four weeks.
If aches and pains are getting you (or your mom) down, Saje reviewers love this roll-on oil for medication-free relief. Its essential oils are designed to soothe and alleviate muscular pain, soreness, tension and tightness caused by sore muscles, backaches, strains and sprains. According to the brand, 82 per cent of users feel pain relief throughout the next day.
Best Mother's Day gift ideas under $200
Alo Yoga's best-selling Muse Sweatpants (which are on sale for 30 per cent off, by the way) are soft, comfortable and flattering — perfect for lounging or running errands. Shop them in five colours.
Sneaker season is in full swing, and if your mom could benefit from a new pair of kicks, New Balance's 574 sneakers may be right up her alley.
The lululemon yoga mat is made from FSC-certified rubber, giving you cushioning and a textured grip for low-sweat practices. It comes in eight designs and, according to one shopper, is the "perfect" yoga mat.
Your mom works hard; she deserves something pretty. If you want to spend but not spend-spend this Mother's Day, this 14k rose gold-plated ring from Pandora is a great option.
How crazy chic is this? Say au revoir to your boring old kettle and bonjour to this 1.7-litre electric kettle from Haden. Anthropologie's limited-edition kettle features the signature Bistro Tile design, decaled on Haden's iconic British kettle silhouette. While you're at it, why not pick up the matching toaster too?
This jumbo tote bag is a chic accessory to have on hand this summer. It comes with a zippered removable pouch that "easily stores your essentials." Shop it in two colours.
Whether heading to the beach, campsite or concert, you'll appreciate this chair's soft backpack straps for hands-free carrying. Plus, it comes with its own six-can cooler below the seat, so once you're set-up, you're really set.
The perfect gift for slow drinkers, this high-tech mug can keep tea, coffee and hot chocolate hot for hours on end, so you don't have to keep running to the microwave to reheat your brew. This 295ml (10 oz.) smart mug will retain the heat of your beverage for up to 1.5 hours or all day on the charging coaster.
There's a reason why Longchamp's Le Pliage Shoulder Bag has remained one of the brand's best-selling accessories. The recycled tote can be folded down for travel and fits everything you need (plus a few things extra) for on-the-go.
This gorgeous two-piece gift set includes Mejuri's Mini Pearl Satellite Bracelet and a pair of Round Topaz Studs. Normally retailing for $206, the set saves you 10 per cent ahead of Mother's Day.
This quilt-inspired jacket is on trend for spring 2024. Shop the "beautiful" and "versatile" jacket in four prints.
After a solid year of use, one Yahoo Canada Style writer is a HOKA convert, pairing the brand's famous Bondi 8 sneakers with "everything" in her wardrobe. They're "super light," "functional," and "go with just about everything," she writes. Shop the brand's "hardest working" shoes in 13 colourways.
Best Mother's Day gift ideas under $300
Parents have a lot to carry. And while traditional diaper bags are an option, many brands are now introducing bags that serve double-duty, like Lululemon's fan-favourite New Parent Backpack. To read why the backpack is worth the cost (from an actual parent), click here.
Calling all scrapbookers, DIYers, card-creators and project performers, this one is for you. The Cricut Joy is an ultra-compact smart cutting machine for fun and functional everyday projects like cards, decals & labels.
If fresh, homemade pasta is your Achilles heel, then the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker is the next best thing if an Italian vacation is out of the question. This handy device automatically kneads dough and extrudes a variety of pasta, making 450 grams of fresh pasta and noodles in just 18 minutes.
To know Poppy Barley is to love Poppy Barley. The designed-in-Canada brand is B-Corp-certified, which means it meets the highest of social and environmental standards. New for spring and summer 2024 is The Editorial Mary Jane. Sleek and strappy, this ballet flat features anti-odour leather lining and comes in three colours.
Best Mother's Day gift ideas under $1,000
An innovative anti-aging favourite, the NuFACE is a smart microcurrent device designed to lift your face and give you improved contour over time. One Yahoo Canada writer gave the NuFACE her seal of approval — here's why.
The Oura Ring Gen3 is a sleeker, less noticeable biotracker alternative to an Apple Watch, Fitbit or other fitness devices. It monitors your sleep, activity levels, temperature trends, stress, heart rate and more, allowing you to take charge of your health. One Yahoo Canada writer calls it the best biotracker for sleep monitoring that you can wear round the clock.
If pizza is the way to your mom's heart, this gas-powered pizza oven cooks fresh, stone-baked pizza in as little as 60 seconds. It heats up to 950°F (500 °C) and comes backed by thousands of five-star reviews.
A first-class ticket around the world would (obviously) be the best travel gift, however, one of Away's viral suitcases isn't a bad choice either. This award-winning suitcase is designed for 2+ weeks away and comes in nine colours.
Packable into its own pocket, the Abbott Hoody is perfect for travel, long hikes and Canada's ever-changing spring weather. It has an adjustable down-filled hood for warmth and element protection and comes in 11 colours. Shop it in sizes 2XS to 3XL.
This powerful percussive massage gun uses premium tech features and customizable controls to maximize your warm-up, speed up recovery and decrease muscle fatigue.
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