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US Mother's Day 2018: The 19 best gifts your mom will love
US Mother's Day is this weekend
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If you haven't gotten your mom a gift for Mother's Day, Sunday May 13, we have you covered. From gardening to relaxation, we have come up with a list of great gift ideas for every type of mom.
The tech-savvy mom
Amazon Echo
The perfect household assistant, an Amazon Echo can benefit the entire family.
Capable of playing music, sharing the weather forecast, telling jokes, and bringing up recipes in seconds, Amazon Echo will help even the most organised moms. It also comes in different sizes so you can pick which one fits your mom best.
Buy it here.
Apple Watch
If your mom likes to stay active and keep up-to-date on her day-to-day health, an Apple Watch is a worthy investment.
The watch also comes in a variety of colours and sizes so you can personalise it to your mom's taste.
Buy it here.
Digital picture frame
Moms love to show-off with pictures, so help your mom do so with a digital picture frame.
Not only does it look cool, but it means your mom doesn't have to choose between a picture of you or your sibling - she can add pictures of everyone to the rotation.
It also plays videos.
Buy it here.
For the homemaker
Gardening kit
If a green thumb runs in the family, a gardening kit is a perfect gift - just in time for spring.
With shovels, gloves, and seeds, your mom can have flowers blooming in no time. Or, if keeping plants alive isn't an easy task for your mom, a nice succulent is a good alternative.
You can buy the gardening kit here and a succulent here.
Indoor herb garden
There's nothing better than enjoying the fruits of your labour, so this Mother's Day you can buy your mom her very own herb garden - small enough to keep on the countertop but big enough to flavour all of her cooking.
Just don't forget to purchase seeds as well.
Buy it here.
Roomba
Sometimes it is nice to have someone, or something, take over the chores for you.
If your mom loves a tidy house, a Roomba vacuum could be her new favourite possession.
Buy it here.
Cookbook
If your mom loves to cook, a cookbook by her favourite chef is a thoughtful gift.
A cookbook is beneficial for the whole family.
Buy Chrissy Teigen's best-selling cookbook here.
For the mom that loves to travel
Passport holder
A passport holder is a useful tool if your mom loves to travel.
Not only will it keep all her documents in one place, it can show-off her style at the same time. You can also have it personalised.
Buy it here.
Sunglasses
No trip is complete without a pair of sunglasses.
If you aren't sure which sunglasses she would like, you could also purchase a gift card to Sunglass Hut.
Buy it here.
Carry-all tote
If your mom loves to take weekend trips, a carry-all is the perfect option.
Or you can opt for a small carry-on on wheels.
For the mom that needs some pampering
Spa day
A massage is a perfect gift for a mom that needs some de-stressing.
Book a day for two and you can also benefit from the gift.
Book it here.
Robe
If you can't bring your mom to the spa, you can bring the spa to her with a robe.
With a fluffy robe, your mom will feel pampered every time she steps out of the shower.
Buy it here.
Essential oils
If your mom needs to relax, essential oils are an excellent choice.
With each one offering different therapeutic benefits, a hint of eucalyptus will have your mom feeling rejuvenated in no time.
Buy them here.
Candle
Candles are always appreciated because they make the house smell nice.
You can buy your mom an aromatherapy candle or a fancy one with a long-lasting burn time.
Miscellaneous options
Perfume
If you know what scent your mom wears, you can buy her a brand new bottle of perfume and have it personalised at select Sephora locations.
Or if you want to give her something different to try, you can purchase a set of perfume testers.
Buy it here.
A monogrammed necklace
Jewellery is always a nice idea so consider buying your mom a monogrammed necklace this Mother's Day.
You can also choose a necklace that stylishly shows her love for her family.
Buy it here.
A planner
Being a mom is a full-time job and a planner is a perfect way to say thank you for never missing a baseball practice.
You can also purchase a matching notebook so your mom can keep everything organised.
Buy them here.
A portable picture printer
If your mom loves to take photos on her phone, a miniature printer is an excellent idea.
You may need to invest in mini picture frames to go with.
Buy it here.
A box of chocolate
You can't go wrong with a box of chocolate.
Make it fun with a box of liquor-infused chocolates.
Buy them here.
This Mother's Day say thank you with a gift your mom will love. But don't forget to purchase soon, as Mother's Day is right around the corner.
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