Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas 2021

Whether she’s your own, your in-law, an aunt, a friend, or a sister, if she’s a mom, she’s deserving of so many things. That said, moms can be hard to buy for because, well, they’re moms. I feel like it really can only go one of two ways with a mom—she either loves literally anything you give her, even if it’s dog dookie OR she doesn’t like anything you give her, even if it’s something she specifically asked for. I will let you guess which category Ellen falls under…

ANYHOW, you have a week and a half left to order a gift for the mom(s) in your life, so I figured I’d offer up a small list of ideas in case you’re spiraling and in a panic (which you may very well be every day of your life if you’re like me, but this is holiday-specific).

8 gifts she'll love

1. APL slides

No bullshit, these are THE most comfortable slides I’ve ever owned. Like more than my adidas cloudfoam ones or even my Birkenstocks. They’re pricey at $100, but use code WELCOME to get 10% off and it’ll help a bit. Plus, if your mom is a slide lover, she will appreciate these so much. They’re sturdy, supportive, and an incredibly cool look. They also come in A TON of colors so you can choose the shade that best suits her style!

2. SIERRA WINTER JEWELRY “MAMA” COLLECTION

I’ve been a SWJ fan and supporter forever, but have never really had a reason to buy anything from her Mama collection until now. All my friends are having babies, including my sister, and I love the design of these pieces so much. Plus, you can get 10% off with code EMMASTHING, so have at it!

3. Small Packages Mother Day Box

If you’re really stumped and want to offer more than one gift, Small Packages’ Mother Day box is available and will be delivered on time if you order by Thursday, April 29! Their packages have three options at the $35 level, $50 level, and $100 level, and all three feature amazing little gifties that will make anyone’s day. Use code EMMALOVE for 10% off!

4. LETTUCE GROW FARMSTAND

You might have seen this on my Instagram story this past weekend. Z’s sister has one and it was seriously the coolest thing I’ve ever seen inside a home. I had no idea what this company or product was until I saw hers in person. Depending on what size you get, it can grow an incredible number of leafy greens, herbs, flowers, vegetables, fruits, and more! We ate the most incredibly fresh salad from it on Saturday with butter lettuce, red leaf lettuce, and romaine. And I saw strawberries growing with my own eyes! It’s definitely pricey, but if she’s into gardening at all and has expressed wanting her own supply of produce, it would be an incredible gift to give.

5. HOTEL SAN JOSE ROBE

If you’re buying a gift for a funky, cool, boho mom, this robe is everything. It comes in both a pink option and blue option both of which are beautiful AF. Give her the gift of chic comfort with this unique gift!

6. LUXURY HANDBAG

Every mom and really woman needs a sturdy, high-quality, functional handbag. I just recently heard about this designer, von Holzhausen. All their handbags are made from a special kind of vegan leather called Technik-Leather that looks and feels like real leather but is 1/3 the weight and way more sustainable. Their large bucket bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, a crossbody, or even a backpack, so if this mom needs options, it’s a perfect high-end gift for her. However, if she’s shoulder bag or bust, the large shopper is her girl. These cost a pretty penny, but if your recipient is overdue for a designer gift, I can’t think of a better, more versatile and long-lasting gift! And you can monogram them!

7. NÉcessaire Body Care

Nécessaire doesn’t always give me a discount code, but when they do, it’s like Christmas. I’ve been working with them as an ambassador since… well. I don’t remember now. August? November?! It doesn’t matter. The point is I truly, really love their products so much. The body wash, the body lotion, the hand cream, the body serum—it’s all amazing. The ingredients are so minimal and highly effective, what more do you need with skincare products? Treat your mama or the mamas in your life to The Body Ritual set (includes body wash, lotion, exfoliator, and serum) or The Body Essentials set (body wash, lotion, and exfoliator). Sandalwood is my favorite scent by far, FYI. HOT TIP: You can use the body wash as a bubble bath, too! Code is EMMAG10

8. ROSE NOIR NEST CANDLE

I know, I know. Candles for Mother’s Day, how original. But this particular scent is like universally loved by all. Warm florals mixed with headier, musky notes? The rose noir scent by Nest is perfect and fills up the entire house. There’s no way she’ll be horrified or offended by this smell and, if she is, package it up and send it to me. Thx.