28 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Mom You’ve Been Missing

This Mother’s Day is a bit more hopeful than last year’s. With vaccines and at-home Covid-19 tests now widely available, spending time with your parents and loved ones in person should feel more comfortable (though the pandemic isn’t over, and you should still follow health guidelines). The holiday is approaching soon—if you’re scrambling for a gift, we’ve got a wide range of recommendations below.

If you still can’t reunite with your family due to the pandemic, many of the items on our list will arrive by May 8 if not earlier, and they’ll let the parents in your life know you miss and appreciate them. These are our favorite gift ideas to help them work from home, keep their coffee warm, or dip into the world of gaming in their downtime.

For more ideas, check out our guides to the Best Gift Ideas for New Parents, Best Kid Podcasts, or the Best Kid Tablets.

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