A year (and a booster shot or two) later, things certainly look different. But many of the best-selling Mother's Day gifts that topped last year's charts are still very timely for the 2022 occasion. So we tapped all that anonymous shopping data along with current trending stats to distill a list of the most wanted Mother's Day material — according to you.
The hit-list ahead is filled with a selection of pre-vetted crowd-pleasers that we've broken down across best-of Mother's Day categories. There's a top-bought for every mother figure and budget, from last-minute online cooking classes to luxury silk pajama sets, deliveries of freshly baked goods to blooming bouquets. Traipse on to discover which of these winning buys will be the one that makes your mom's day on May 8.
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Most Wanted Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts
Everlane The Day Crossover Sandal
While we expected the usual digital gift or subscription boxes to dominate 2021's last-minute gift guide, Everlane's collection of springy sandals hit it out of the park. All we can say is these best-selling slip-ons are total crowd-pleasers and, most importantly: shipped out FAST.
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Everlane The Day Crossover Sandal, $, available at Everlane
Masterclass
The top seller and best Mother's Day gift from our last-minute gift round-up of 2020, meanwhile, was Masterclass. And even if she's not quarantining these days, your mom can still enjoy the gift of knowledge. A subscription entitles the recipient to unlimited access to courses from industry leaders across all categories. Point her towards Gordon Ramsay's class and you might get the gift of gourmet, home-cooked meals back.
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Masterclass All-Access Pass, $, available at MasterClass
Birchbox 3-Month Subscription Gift Card
Another fan favorite Mother's Day gift is this Birchbox gift card preloaded with a 3-month subscription to whichever box of beauty treasure your mom desires, whenever she wants. UPS Ground shipping will cost you $7 for the physical card, but the delivery is guaranteed to make it to mom before May 8.
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Birchbox Beauty Gift Subscriptions, $, available at Birchbox
Brookstone PhotoShare Friends and Family Cloud Frame
BB&B has expedited shipping for all of our procrastinator pals and offers tons of meaningful gifts like this Brookstone digital photo frame. AMake sure to dig up your handy dandy 20% off coupons to snag a great deal on your great presents for mom.
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Brookstone PhotoShare Friends and Family Cloud Frame, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Most Wanted Flower Delivery Mother's Day Gifts
From You Flowers Pink & Pretty
We know (and love) the three Mother's Day flower delivery giants: 1-800-Flowers, Bloomscape, and Bouqs, but surprisingly, this underdog retailer from our round-up last year blew them out of the water. From You Flowers comes through with the heartwarming classics at an affordable price— and they even offer same-day delivery.
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From You Flowers Pink and Pretty, $, available at From You Flowers
Bouqs Knockout (Deluxe)
Not only are Bouqs' bouquets crowd-pleasers, but there's plenty of time to have them delivered by Mother's Day. We still recommend ordering early, but shipments aren't nearly as backed-up as in past years.
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Bouqs Knockout (Deluxe), $, available at Bouqs
Urbanstems The Firecracker
Urbanstems has showstopping flower arrangments in nearly every color, like this aptly named bestselling bouquet.
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Urban Stems The Firecracker, $, available at Urban Stems
Most Wanted Mother's Day Plant Gifts
Bloomscape Lavender Tree
Let your mom wake up and smell the soothing scent of lavender this Mother's Day with a thoughtful live plant. It topped our 2021 gift-worthy plant round-up due to its unique charms, and we're prepared for it to be a best-seller once again for 2022. According to Bloomscape, she can expect beautiful, aromatic blooms for, "many springs to come" — talk about a giving tree.
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Bloomscape Lavender Tree, $, available at Bloomscape
The Sill Hoya Heart Duo
This duo of heart-shaped succulents comes planted in sleek concrete pots and will serve as a sweet little reminder to mom of just how much you love her. The plants' tiny-but-mighty charms made them a bestseller last year and they're back for Mother's Day 2022. (Planters are included!)
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The Sill Hoya Heart Duo, $, available at The Sill
Urban Stems The Cathy
You can place a low-maintenance Airplant wherever your heart desires — in this case, an adorable painted-face ceramic pot — and just tell mom to give it a quick mist two to three times per week.
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Urban Stems The Cathy, $, available at Urban Stems
Most Wanted Mother's Day Wine Gifts
In Good Taste Vine Voyage
So, first-class, round-trip tickets to Tuscany are a little out of budget for Mother's Day this year, we get it. Instead, pick one of Refinery29 readers' favorite wine gifts: In Good Taste's Vine Voyage flight. Upon arrival, mom will enjoy a mixed selection of eight French and Italian red, white, and rosé wines. The gift also includes tasting notes for each individual bottle and access to the brand's digital tasting room.
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In Good Taste Vine Voyage, $, available at In Good Taste
Winc Monthly Wine Subscription
We weren't surprised to hear that wine consumption spiked at the beginning of the pandemic, so we're also not shocked that wine gifts came in third on our best Mother's Day gift guide in both 2020 and 2021. This all-encompassing wine subscription from Winc delivers four bottles, personalized by her palate preferences, directly to her doorstep.
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Winc Monthly Wine Subscription, 4-Bottle Box, $, available at Winc
Vinebox Interesting Grapes
Another 2021 Mother's Day wine crowd pleaser was chic brand Vinebox — specifically its Interesting Grapes assortment. This box is for the moms in need of a little spice for their exceptionally well-developed palate. The gift set comes with two daring Italian reds and one crisp Spanish white, and it did the trick for many a reader last year.
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Vinebox Interesting Grapes, $, available at Vinebox
Most Wanted Mother's Day Dessert Gifts
Milk Bar Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Milk Bar is a favorite among R29 shoppers AND the R29 shopping team. Just like last year, Christina Tosi's NYC dessert shop is selling this limited edition Strawberry Shortcake Cake in honor of motherhood and is giving free shipping on orders over $80.
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Milk Bar Strawberry Shortcake Cake, $, available at Milk Bar
Goldbelly
In 2020, Goldbelly was our second-most coveted dessert retailer thanks to its alluring "Unique & Gorgeous Food Gifts" page. This year, maybe mom's craving a little bit of variety and would light up after opening up a box of delightfully vibrant bouquet cupcakes from We Take The Cake. We know we would.
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We Take the Cake Bouquet Cupcakes - 8 Pack, $, available at Goldbelly
David's Cookies
If we had to get the Cookie Monster one gift on this list, it would be from David's Cookies. Every cookie (Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter, Cherry White, etc.) is whipped up from traditional recipes and baked to order on the same day they are shipped out to customers. So go ahead and rest easy knowing your mom will open her door to fresh cookies, cheesecakes, brownies, and more.
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David's Cookies Happy Mother's Day Assorted Cookie Tin, $, available at David's Cookies
Most Wanted Luxury Mother's Day Gifts
Lunya Washable Silk Robe
Being a mom is a full-time job that does not come with paid vacation, so if you've got an urge to splurge on a great Mother's Day gift idea, we say go for it. Give your mom a break and a good night's rest with our luxe gift guide's hottest retailer: Lunya. The brand's 100% Washable Silk Robe was 2021's biggest must-have, and this year we're suggesting the Washable Silk Tee Set that she can easily throw in the laundry when it's time to get back to business.
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Lunya Washable Silk Tee Set, $, available at Lunya
Coach Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag
Gift mom this showstopping shoulder bag in spring's hottest acid green, plus the ultra-plush leather and classic shape are as luxe as you can get.
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Coach Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag 18, $, available at Coach
La Mer The Mini Miracle Broth™ Introductory Glow Set
A true life of luxury calls for high-priced but worth-it skincare. Say hello to La Mer's limited-edition set of skincare must-haves for Mother's Day 2021.
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La Mer The Mini Miracle Broth™ Introductory Glow Set, $, available at Nordstrom
Cuyana Wide Brim Panama Hat
Take advantage of Mother's Day proximity to summer with this upscale, vacay-ready wide brim hat. Readers scooped it up last year, and we have a feeling it's a worthy investment.
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Cuyana Wide Brim Summer Hat, $, available at Cuyana
Most Wanted Cheap Mother's Day Gifts
Anthropologie Grove Mug
So your mom doesn't like her kids dropping dollars on her, no problem. There are plenty of economical gifts around the web that give any luxury item a run for its money for way less. These fruity Anthropologie cups are under $15, charming, and guaranteed to make her smile.
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Anthropologie Grove Mug, $, available at Anthropologie
Uncommon Goods Sunflower Garden Grow Kit
Since we know your mom is a ray of sunshine, growing a batch of sunflowers will be a piece of cake for her. These aren't just any sunflowers; the DIY kit comes with an assortment of six different heirloom varieties that makes an extra special (and affordable) gift for mom.
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Uncommon Goods Sunflower Garden Grow Kit, $, available at Uncommon Goods
Urban Outfitters Icon Planter
Our job is to bring you the options, but it's your difficult duty to choose between the adorable speckled 'shroom and the precious escargot — both of which, are under $25 and last year's top-bought affordable gifts.
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Urban Outfitters Icon Shaped Planter, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Most Wanted Long-Distance Mother's Day Gifts
Homesick Thank You, Mom Candle
This candle was a hit in our long-distance Mother's Day gifts (the brand is called "Homesick" for a reason). The Thank You, Mom candle comes in a lovely floral box and smells like "freshly trimmed flowers on the kitchen table." You can even tell mom how much you miss her hugs with your very own message printed on the back.
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Homesick Thank You, Mom Candle, $, available at Homesick
Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe
Last year we deemed this bag and "open invitation" for when she can visit again. This year, for many, we can now say "pack your bags!" This is a multi-purpose and useful gift for moms who like to road trip to their children's apartments and tote one too many items to the gym.
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Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe, $, available at Lo & Sons
Brooklinen Super Plush Robe
Even before COVID-19, long-distance presents existed to be a warm hug in your steed on mom's big day. Give her the gift of cozy with this plush, limited-edition robe that feels like a warm companion (and a tight squeeze).
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Brooklinen Limited Edition Super-Plush Robe, $, available at Brooklinen
Most Wanted Trending Mother's Day Gifts
Anthropologie Livia Pitcher
For those who don't look back but only want to look forward, these are the gifts selling like hot cakes for 2022. Mother's Day's hottest gifts? Stunning, dainty, and hand-painted pitchers...most often from Anthropologie. Each one of the handmade Livia Pitchers is so unique, they all have slight variations in appearance.
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Anthropologie Livia Pitcher, $, available at Anthropologie
Our Place Always Pan
If your mom knows every sales associate at her local Home Goods, then Our Place might just be your Mother's Day 2022 online gift destination. From its famous cookware duo — the Always Pan and the Perfect Pot — to chic glassware sets, knife kits, and more, we're sure you're to find something to complement her impressive Rae Dunn collection.
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Our Place Always Pan, $, available at Our Place
Dyson Airwrap
The Dyson Airwrap is an amazing present all year round. Just when we thought this luxury item couldn't get any fancier, Dyson introduced its special gift edition that includes a travel pouch and lovely presentation case. Go big or go home for Mother's Day this year, and hey, maybe mom will let you use it whenever you're in the neighborhood.
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Dyson Special Gift Edition Dyson Supersonic, $, available at Dyson
Dad Grass Mom Grass Hemp CBG Preroll 5-Pack
Mom Grass is a line of CBG-centric (Cannabigerol, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid) pre-rolled joints and flowers that takes the ritual of smoking a doobie with friends to new highs of not getting you too high. After the past two years, it's no surprise that this relaxing pre-roll pack is a major bestseller and is on its way to giving hundreds of moms the chill pill they deserve.
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Dad Grass Mom Grass Hemp CBG Preroll 5 Pack, $, available at Dad Grass
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