Ultimate Guide to Last-Minute Mother’s Day 2025 Gifts

Mother’s Day is May 11, but it’s not too late to show the woman who did your laundry for years how much you love her.

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If you’re reading this and you haven’t already bought a gift for that special mother, grandmother or aunt in your life, shame on you. But lucky for you, you’ve come to the right place. From flowers to self-care and home decor we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gifts for mom that you can still get to her on time.

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Check out our list of best last-minute Mother’s Day gifts for the Black mom in your life. And whatever you do, don’t even think about getting her a vacuum.

Hatch Restore 3 Alarm Clock

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The last thing you want to do on Mother’s Day is wake your mom up before she’s ready. But every other day, getting up will be a lot easier with the Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock lets mom fall asleep to soothing white noise and then wake up refreshed to the sounds of nature.

For The Mom Who Has Way Too Many Pictures on Her Phone

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You can’t blame your grandmother for wanting to keep every picture from birth to high school graduation on her phone. But you can help her free up a little space on her phone with the Skylight Digital Picture Frame. A touch-screen digital photo frame that lets her upload her favorite memories from her phone in minutes.

For The Mom Who Loves Plants, But Doesn’t Have a Green Thumb

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Plants have so many benefits, including improving air quality in your home and reducing stress – that is if you know how to keep them alive. The Self-Care Planter from Uncommon Goods is a great gift that lets you keep your plants cared for – even if you forget. Each planter comes with cotton “feet” that bring water to the plant from the base below. Now, you just have to make sure your mom remembers to keep the base full.

For the Mom Who Loves to Decorate

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If your mom is looking to give her home a little refresh, you can give her a hand with a gift card from Goodee, a Black-owned online marketplace of household items and decor that are sustainably made. Even if she’s far away, you can send the card to her inbox in minutes. And the best part – it never expires.

For the Mom Who Loves to Pamper Herself

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Moms work hard, so when it’s time to unwind, they should do it in style. This Bamboo Bathtub Tray comes with compartments for books, candles and wine glasses – everything she needs to create the perfect environment for a relaxing bath.

For The Mom Who Loves Flowers

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You can brighten your mom’s day and support Black business at the same time with Black Girl Florists, an online directory of Black-women-owned florists around the country.

For The Mom Who Loves a Nice Glass of Wine (or a Cocktail)

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If you want to support Black-owned wine and spirit brands, Culture Box makes it easy to shop online. You can give mom a gift card that can be used for a one-time purchase or sign her up for a three- or six-month membership to their wine or spirits club, which will deliver a new bottle of a Black-owned wine or spirit straight to her door.

For The Mom Who Loves to Read

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Help your mom find her next great read with a gift card to BlackLIT, an online marketplace for the best in Black literature

For The Mom Who Has Never Met a Cup of Coffee She Didn’t Like

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Don’t get caught messing with a mom before she’s had her morning cup of coffee. The Coffee Lovers Gift Box from Black-owned brand Kahawa 1893 includes 12 oz. bags of two of the brand’s most popular coffees along with a choice of two special mugs.

For The Mom Who Loves a Sweet Treat

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Blossom and Bloom Blondie Box from Black-owned dessert company Blondery. This is not your average box of blondies, this beautifully curated collection is loaded with flavors like orange, raspberry, elderflower and champagne.

For The Mom Who Likes to Keep it Cozy

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Whether she’s curling up with her favorite book or her favorite Netflix series, Mom will be more comfortable than ever with with Cozy Bliss Faux Fur Throw, a machine washable blanket made of faux rabbit fur.

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