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56 last-minute gifts to send your mom if you're spending time apart this year — for every budget

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Many families will likely be celebrating each other from afar this year. Nothing takes the place of time spent together, but if you're looking to send a gift to Mom in lieu of a visit, I hope this list helps you find exactly what you're looking for.

As a professional product reviewer and as someone who's given her mom many of the gifts included in the list over the years, I can safely say your mom will love them all. Whether she's into the latest and greatest tech, loves to cook and bake, is looking for a new hobby to pass the time at home, or wants to update her work-from-home wardrobe with comfortable loungewear, there's something for her in here. 

Check out all of our favorite gifts for Mom:

This list includes a Sponsored Product that has been suggested by LIVELY. It also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.*

Soft, crisp sheets and bedding

Brooklinen

Brooklinen Queen Classic Hardcore Sheet Bundle, from $198, available at Brooklinen

Brooklinen Queen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle, $240, available at Brooklinen

Brooklinen's luxe sheets are the ones I always recommend to friends, family, and readers who email me, for their affordable price, sophisticated look, and comfort.

The Hardcore Sheet Bundles have everything she needs to completely makeover her bed — and stay nice and cozy all year long. Each bundle includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, duvet cover, and four pillowcases. Brooklinen also sells comforterspillows, candles, and blankets

A fancy candle set

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Otherland Candles The Threesome, $89, available at Otherland

Candles make any home smell great, and this fancy candle set from Otherland will look gorgeous in any room in her house. It includes three coconut and soy wax blend candles in beautiful glass vessels. Each candle burns for 55 hours — that's a lot of time that your mom can spend enjoying this gift.

Read our review of Otherland here.

A cozy lounge kit

Lively

The Cozy Lounge Kit, $95 (originally $123) [You save $32], available at LIVELY

If anyone deserves a relaxing day off, moms are often at the top of the list. This chic lounge set includes LIVELY's All Day Lounge Set, "Hit Snooze" Sleep Mask, The Best Day Ever Socks, and The Cotton Duster to maximize coziness — and it comes in a gift box for easy wrapping. 

*Sponsored by LIVELY

A high-speed charger for her phone

Anker

Anker Nano 20W USB-C Charger, $16.99

This year's iPhones won't come with a charging adaptor in the box, so if Mom is getting a new phone during the holidays, she'll definitely need one of these. It charges three times faster than the typical Apple charger and is physically the same size.

Barack Obama's bestselling book

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A Promised Land by Barack Obama on Kindle, $17.99

If Mom likes to read, Barack Obama's best-selling book 'A Promised Land' is probably on her reading list. Instead of risking having a hard copy arrive late, you can gift her the Kindle version. 

Alexa-enabled glasses

Amazon

Echo Frames Smart Glasses, $249.99

If your mom loves tech, she'll think these smart glasses are from the future. Amazon's Echo Frames allow for open-ear audio, hands-free calling, and access to thousands of Alexa's skills.

A water bottle that solves all pain points

Hydro Flask

Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Watter Bottle (32 oz), $33.69, available at Hydro Flask

Hydo Flask's products have a cult following for a number of reasons: The double-walled vacuum seal keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for hours on end, many products come with a lifetime warranty, and the bright colors add a bit of fun to something that's otherwise thought of as ordinary. 

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A gift card for fun frames

Warby Parker

Gift Card, available at Warby Parker, from $50

If Mom is on the hunt for a new pair of glasses, Warby Parker is an excellent place to start. The brand's versatility, size flexibility, and relatively reasonable prices will give Mom plenty of options to choose from, and she can try up to five pairs at home for free

A luxurious bathrobe

Parachute

Parachute Classic Bathrobe, $99, available at Parachute

A plush bathrobe will make every shower feel like a trip to the spa. Parachute's soft Turkish cotton robe comes in four great colors: white, mineral, blush, and stone (pictured). 

Read our full review of Parachute's Classic Bathrobe here.

A Disney Plus gift subscription

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Disney Plus Gift Subscription, $69.99 for a year, available at Disney Plus

In addition to hundreds of classic Disney movies, old shows, and original programming, Disney Plus has tons of new content, including everyone's favorite "The Mandalorian." If Mom doesn't already have Disney Plus, now's the time to get it for her. Bonus points if you pair it with a Baby Yoda gift.

Here's everything to know about Disney Plus and about its gift subscription.

A sunflower growing kit

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Backyard Safari Garden Grow Kit, $19.85, available at Amazon

Kickstart Mom's gardening career or add a pop of color to her existing crops with this foolproof gardening kit. This kit includes six varieties of seeds, all within a recycled egg carton to sustainably start the growing process.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

The Amazon Echo

Amazon

Amazon Echo, $69.99, available at Amazon

There's an ever-so-slight learning curve in figuring out what Amazon's Alexa can and can't do, but once that's passed, the Echo can forecast the weather, read an audiobook, order a pizza, tell jokes, or any number of things moms should find charming. 

A cute potted plant instead of flowers

The Sill

Shop The Sill's selection of plants from $35

The Sill is a relatively new startup that's making the process of choosing and buying house plants much easier. This gift set is just one of many options you can choose from — you can even shop based on which plants are pet-safe. 

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas, but The Sill will send a special email to the recipient letting them know that it's on the way.

A personalized bracelet

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Custom Coordinates Bracelet, from $7.99, available at Etsy

The subtle engraving on this small, delicate bracelet will always remind Mom of somewhere special. You can choose from silver, gold, or rose gold to match her daily jewelry, while the coordinates will still allow this piece to stand out in her mind.

A chic convertible bag

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Maestra Bag, $895, available at Senreve

She never has to worry about this bag going out of style — it's three styles in one. The Maestra can switch between a shoulder bag, top-handle bag, and backpack, so she can wear it with all sorts of looks. While it's a pricey purchase, the high-quality materials and design will last a lifetime in Mom's wardrobe. 

A blanket that demonstrates your love

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Love Letter Blanket, from $159, available at Etsy

Handwritten letters are always heartwarming, and this blanket takes the sentiment to the next level. The custom text can be woven into the blanket in a pre-made font, or you can choose to emulate your own handwriting for an extra personal touch. 

Pearl hoop earrings

Mejuri

Mejuri Pearl Hoops, $65, available at Mejuri

Get your mom a beautiful pair of earrings or a necklace with her zodiac sign that she can wear every day. Mejuri is a favorite jewelry startup of ours, so I'm guessing a lot of moms will love this Canadian company's delicate jewelry too.

A delicious treat from Milk Bar

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Check out all the goodies in Milk Bar's Gift Shop from $24

Milk Bar's treats will definitely satisfy her sweet tooth. Choose from a limited-edition Strawberry Shortcake Cake, the bestselling B'Day Truffles, and plenty more.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A wooden gift crate with 2 pounds of cheese inside

Murray's Cheese

Murray's Cheese Greatest Hits Gift Box, $95, available at Murray's Cheese

Cheese lovers will find a lot to like in this wooden gift crate (yes, crate) from Murray's Cheese, which includes 2 pounds of English cheddar, brie, cave-aged Gruyere, and one-year-aged Manchego along with snacks to pair with each cheese: spiced cherry preserves, sea salt and olive oil crackers, and Marcona almonds. My mouth is watering just writing this caption ...  

A custom map poster

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Grafomap Custom Map Poster, from $49, available at Grafomap

Grafomap is a website that lets you design map posters of any place in the world. You can make one of your mom's hometown, her college town, her favorite travel destination, or the place where she got engaged or married — you're only limited by your imagination. Read a full review here.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A really good mug she can take camping or into the office

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Yeti Rambler 14 oz. Mug, $24.98, available at REI

With a vacuum-insulated interior and secure top, this mug works for just about any occasion. Whether she wants to tote her hot oatmeal to the office or enjoy some chili while camping, this is what she'll want to use. 

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A skin-care gift set for glowing skin every day

Nordstrom

Fresh Fresh Favorites Trio Gift Set, $25, available at Nordstrom

This face-mask gift set from Fresh is made up of a flight of travel-sized masks, so she can roll out of bed with dewy, glowing skin every day.

Check out even more great and affordable beauty gifts she'll actually use.

A heated massager to melt the day away

Amazon

InvoSpa Shiatsu Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massager with Heat, $62.97, available at Amazon

After a long day, all she wants is some true relaxation to melt away the tension that's built up. While she can't get a real massage every day, you can give her this at-home shiatsu massager, which can give her a quality massage for much less.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A 'book of the month' membership

Book of the Month

Book of the Month Monthly Membership, $49.99, available at Book of the Month

If she loves to read and isn't ready to go 100% digital, a Book of the Month membership is the perfect gift. This gift membership gets Mom her pick of the best new books for $12.50 to $15 a month depending on the length of subscription you choose to give her (three, six, or 12 months). She can also request extra books if she reads more than one book a month. 

A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, $129.99

On the other hand, if she's tired of lugging around heavy hardcovers, the Kindle Paperwhite is an extremely thoughtful and practical gift. The latest version is waterproof too! 

Read a full review here.

A beautiful cashmere sweater

Everlane

Everlane Cotton-Linen Crew, $64, available at Everlane

Everlane makes some of our favorite sweaters, and its new cotton-linen crew is the perfect light layer spring and summer weather.  It comes in three gorgeous colors. 

Comfortable, breathable slip-on shoes

Allbirds

Allbirds Wool Loungers, $95, available at Allbirds

Cult-favorite footwear startup Allbirds is a great destination for gifts. Its Wool Loungers are ridiculously soft, breathable, and supportive — and even machine washable! We tried them and loved them, so we can safely say your mom will too. They currently come in five colors and are suitable for indoor and outdoor wear. 

A weighted blanket with cooling technology

BlanQuil

BlanQuil Chill 15-Pound Cooling Weighted Blanket, $98.99 available at Amazon

Does Mom always need a blanket to fall asleep, but struggles not to overheat under heavy blankets? This weighted blanket's soothing feel is appropriate for the winter, but the cooling technology will prevent him from overheating. 

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

An indoor herb garden that requires zero effort

Click & Grow

Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 Indoor Gardening Kit, $99.95, available at Click & Grow

Every chef knows that cooking with fresh ingredients like basil can make a big difference. The Click & Grow Smart Garden is a self-watering system that allows even the most amateur gardeners to quickly and effortlessly grow herbs and vegetables. We tried it and were impressed with how well it worked, and how truly effortless the process was.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

Super comfortable, high-waist leggings

Spanx

Spanx Booty Boost Active Leggings, $98, available at Spanx

Whether or not she wears yoga pants to work out or to run errands, she'll feel comfortable and stylish in this pair from Spanx. They're breathable, supportive but not suffocating, and surprisingly comfortable, offering more stretch than similar compressive leggings I've tried that makes them much easier to get into and out of. I'm not sure what witchcraft went into the design, but they also manage to create a smooth-all-over look that I love. 

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A bottle of lavender bubble bath

Amazon

L'Occitane Relaxing & Foaming Lavender Bubble Bath, $39, available at Amazon

This lavender-scented bubble bath from L'Occitane is one of the best ways I've found to relax after a long day of work. 

A marble watch

MVMT

MVMT Laurel Marble Watch, $136, available at MVMT

She'll love this unique, marble-face watch featuring gold detailing and a caramel leather band. 

A Le Creuset Dutch oven

Williams-Sonoma

Le Creuset 5 1/2-Qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven, from $150, available at Williams-Sonoma

At $360, this Le Creuset Dutch oven is the most expensive piece of cookware in my kitchen, but it is also my most used. It comes in tons of colors, so you can choose Mom's favorite. 

A cookbook for 'Girl Meets Farm' fans

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"Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories from An Unlikely Life on a Farm" by Molly Yeh, $22.99, available at Amazon

Not only does this cookbook contain more than 120 delicious recipes (make the Asian Scotch Eggs!), you'll also find tons of personal stories and beautiful photos of Food Network star and award-winning blogger Molly Yeh and her family.

A cutting board in the shape of the state she calls home

Amazon

Totally Bamboo State Cutting & Serving Board, $29.99, available at Amazon

Available for all 50 states as well British Columbia, Puerto Rico, Long Island, and Ontario, this uniquely shaped cutting and serving board doubles as kitchen decor.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A Daily Harvest gift box

Daily Harvest

Daily Harvest 9-Cup Gift Box, $75, available at Daily Harvest

If she's always trying to find new ways to prioritize her health, help her out with some Daily Harvest cups. You can prepay for nine cups, which she can redeem and pick out herself. She can choose from smoothies, oat bowls, soups, and other bowls of healthy food that are super easy to take on the go. 

A sous vide for making tender, perfectly cooked meat

Amazon

Anova Nano Sous Vide Bluetooth Precision Cooker, $99.99, available at Amazon and Target

The Anova sous vide is a reasonably priced investment that just might change Mom's life for the better. Not only will it boil and poach eggs with ease, but it'll also produce tender, perfectly cooked meat every time. I got my mother-in-law one for Christmas a couple of years ago, and she still sends me pictures of how amazing her food comes out every time she uses it.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A roomy work bag with tons of pockets

Dagne Dover

Dagne Dover Legend Tote, $199 available at Dagne Dover

Dagne Dover's Legend Tote is a sophisticated and spacious work bag with a padded laptop sleeve, water bottle holder, and other thoughtful interior pockets that will keep her organized and always ready to go. 

Read why we've dubbed Dagne Dover as the best work bag for women here.

A Rent The Runway Unlimited membership

Rent the Runway

Rent The Runway Gift Card, from $69, available at Rent The Runway

Perfect for the woman who "never has anything to wear," Rent The Runway lets her rotate her wardrobe with the latest styles from more than 450 fashion brands, like Diane von Furstenberg, Tory, Burch, and Tibi. She's able to rent up to 16 items at a time — and Rent The Runway takes care of all her dry cleaning, shipping, and insurance costs. We tried the membership and loved it

An Italian leather wallet that can be monogrammed with her initials

Cuyana

Cuyana Classic Zip Around Wallet, $175, available at Cuyana (+ $15 for monogram)

A sophisticated leather wallet instantly elevates a busy woman's everyday style and keeps her organized when she's on the go. You can get this Italian leather wallet from Cuyana in seven colors. We really love the Stone leather version that has a surprise red lining on the inside for a pop of color (pictured). 

A foam pillow from a popular mattress startup

Leesa

Leesa Pillow, $79, available at Leesa

Give the gift of a good night's sleep with this luxurious and supportive pillow from one of our favorite mattress startups, Leesa. It's so good it's listed in our buying guide to the best pillows.

A room diffuser

Nordstrom

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Scent Surround Room Diffuser, $98, available at Nordstrom

A more modern alternative to potpourri, a diffuser is a grown-up way to add a subtle fragrance to her home.

A personalized T-shirt

Known Supply

Known Supply Personalized Women's Fitted Crew, $32, available at Known Supply

You can personalize this comfortable Pima cotton tee with "mom" or "mama" — or any other name up to nine characters — in cute, loopy cursive. 

A gift subscription to a popular coffee club

Atlas Coffee Club

Atlas Coffee Club 3-Month Gift Subscription, $50, available at Atlas Coffee Club

If her veins run dark roast, a coffee gift won't go unused. We recommend a gift subscription to the Atlas Coffee Club, which curates a global selection of single-origin coffee that gets freshly roasted and shipped to your house from $9 per bag. 

A pair of sunglasses that will stay on

Maho Shades

Tulum No. 2 Sunglasses, $125, available at Maho Shades

If Mom loves to spend time outside but doesn't want to sacrifice style for functionality, these shades have an extra sturdy grip meant to keep them snug through more intensive activity. 

A crossbody bag with a hand-painted monogram

Leatherology

Leatherology Meadow Mini Camera Bag, from $110, available at Leatherology (+ $40 for hand-painted monogram)

This leather crossbody bag comes in tons of colors and is great for travel and daytime outings — for an extra $40, you can customize it with hand-painted monogram. 

A retro-inspired electric kettle

Nordstrom

SMEG 50's Retro Style 7-Cup Electric Kettle, $159.95, available at Williams-Sonoma

With this retro-inspired electric kettle in her kitchen, she'll spend much less time making tea and more time enjoying a cup. It comes in seven fun colors, like pastel green, pastel pink, and bright red.

A box set of loose-leaf teas

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T2 Tea Five Greatest Greens Assorted Tea Sampler Gift Box, $15, available at Amazon

Let her sit back and relax with this set of fragrant green teas, including China Jasmine, Sencha Peach, and Japanese Sencha. If green tea isn't her thing, T2 also has gift boxes for black, herbal, and fruity teas. Choose the "Subscribe & Save" option and she'll always have a stocked tea supply. 

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A heart snapshot

Minted

Minted Filter Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art, from $29, available at Minted

Collect some of her favorite pictures and turn them into unique photo art for as little as $29.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A DNA test kit

23andme

23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA Test, $129, available at 23andMe

This genetic test kit from 23andMe is a unique and cool gift idea for any mom who's interested in learning more about her family history.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A FabFitFun box

FabFitFun

FabFitFun E-Gift Card, $25-$300, available at FabFitFun

Sign her up for FabFitFun, a quarterly beauty subscription box that sends its members full-size products instead of those tiny samples.

An alarm clock that uses light to wake her up gently

Amazon

Philips Light Alarm Clock, $99.95, available at Amazon

Moms work hard and they often have to wake up early. Just because she has to wake up before the sun rises that doesn't mean she has to awaken to the blaring of an obnoxious alarm clock.

Philips makes a lovely alarm clock that gradually lights up to mimic the sunrise and wake her up naturally. The light alarm clock also displays the time and has customizable sounds so she can wake up feeling rested and ready for the day. This clock is one of the top picks in our buying guide, so you can be sure she'll love it.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

A pendant necklace

Nordstrom

Set & Stones Cheyenne Mama Necklace $198, available at Nordstrom

Your mom will want to keep this pendant necklace very close to her heart.

Editor's note: This gift may arrive after Christmas.

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