GoKawiilMother's Day will be here this weekend (it falls on Sunday, May 10, this year), and if you've put off finding a gift for Mom, it's time to get cracking. To help you out, we consulted the moms here at CNET and rounded up our top CNET-recommended products that our editors would enjoy getting as gifts themselves. All of these last-minute Mother's Day gifts will still arrive before the big day. Note that it helps if you have an Amazon Prime account for even faster shipping.
Whether your mom (or grandmother, mother-in-law or any other mother figure in your life) is into tech, cooking or she could use a little self-care, we have Mother's Day gifts that'll fit the bill. We've assembled a variety of gift ideas here at different price points, including several that cost less than $100 and some for even less than $50. And if you really want to splurge, we have some pricier picks we know she would appreciate. All of our gift recommendations have been fully reviewed or anecdotally tested by CNET editors.
Tech gifts for Mom
Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen) As any mom who works remotely knows, working from home while also running a home can lead to some serious scatterbrain. An Apple Watch SE 3 will help Mom locate her phone if lost, schedule her day, make playlists for running and 1,000 other things. It's also Apple's most affordable smartwatch. CNET editor and mom Bridget Carey says, "I never cared about an Apple Watch until I had to do everything at home. Now it's the only way I stay sane." Read our Apple Watch SE (2022) review. $219 at Amazon $249 at Apple Close
What is this? Featured Deal 24-inch Cozyla Calendar Plus 2 The Cozyla Calendar Plus 2 is more than just a smart display. It's a 24-inch digital calendar that will help Mom keep track of everyone's chores, meal planning, task lists, vacation itineraries and so much more. Basically, it makes home planning a breeze by combining all of your family's tasks in one central hub that anyone in your home can update instantly. Plus, it's easy to mount on a wall so that everyone in your family can view and interact with it. $595 at Cozyla Close
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite If the mom in your life enjoys reading, give her easy access to an endless supply of books with the newest Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, CNET's favorite all-around e-reader. Our CNET testers appreciated its high contrast ratio and faster page turns than other models. It's also a bit thinner and has a bigger screen than previous models. Perfect for bringing on flights if Mom's planning any summer vacations. $135 at Amazon Close
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Although Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are great, they're not for everyone. The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 aren't technically AirPods but they're built on the same tech platform as the H2 chip-equipped AirPods Pro and offer many of the same features, including active noise canceling and a transparency mode to let ambient sound in. They also sport the handy ear hook, which means Mom can wear them while jogging or doing pretty much anything. Plus, the Powerbeats Pro 2 buds come in a range of flashy and fun colors. $200 at Amazon $250 at Apple $185 at Best Buy Close
Kitchen gifts for Mom
Aarke water carbonator Hauling heavy (and pricey) cans of seltzer home from the store can be a thing of the past with an eco-friendly water carbonator. SodaStream is a good option but the Swedish Aarke carbonator is big on style and more gift-friendly, if you ask us. It's available in five great finishes to match her kitchen motif. Read our Aarke carbonator review. $200 at Amazon Close
Ninja Crispi glass air fryer In CNET's rigorous testing of 20 air fryers, the Ninja Crispi glass air fryer came out on top and earned a CNET Editors' Choice Award. If Mom likes serving up crispy eats without the mess, she'll appreciate the sleek design of this high-end air fryer. It will be her new favorite kitchen appliance courtesy of her new favorite kid. $159 at Amazon $160 at Best Buy $180 at Target Close
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