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50 Best-Selling Mother's Day Gifts That Will Arrive Before Sunday

You'll find ideas for every mom.

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Time is ticking to get a good Mother's Day gift. But just because you're a last-minute shopper, doesn't mean you have to settle for an eh present. We put together a great list of ideas by tapping our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute for their tried-and-tested product recommendations, as well as looking at all the best-selling gifts our readers have been shopping for Mother's Day.

Everything you see here is beloved by an editor, expert, or reader, or has rave reviews online. Everything will also arrive in time, so you don't have to worry about showing up empty-handed to Mother's Day brunch.

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Hummingbird Solar Lantern

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Hummingbird Solar Lantern

If she has any outdoor space, even the smallest bit, it feels like she's going to absolutely love it. Let it absorb the sun in the daylight, so that at night, she can enjoy the beauty of the design. "Ended up giving this to my mother in law, and she absolutely loved it!! Hung it outside in her garden and it worked beautifully," on Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Suncatcher

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Suncatcher

How pretty is this? So pretty that it made Amazon's best Mother's Day gift list. Here, you'll see the version for moms, but there's one for nanas, aunts, sisters and grandmas.

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Blue Hydrangea Plant

Blue Hydrangea Plant

Is she more of the type to buy flowers than plant them? No problem. This stunning plant will arrive in time, outfitted in a burlap wrapped pot and a gift box. "My awesome daughter sent me [the] blue hydrangea, my absolute favorite flower, for Mother's Day. When I opened the box, I actually gasped out loud. It was the deepest, most beautiful shade of blue I had ever seen," one reviewer wrote.

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Mini Elisa 14k Gold-Plated Satellite Short Pendant Necklace

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Mini Elisa 14k Gold-Plated Satellite Short Pendant Necklace

We all want to get Mom a really nice piece of jewelry, but sometimes, it's just not in the budget - unless you're shopping this pretty Kendra Scott necklace, that's on sale right now. The stone is available in colors like turquoise, pink and fuchsia, and the chain comes in gold and silver.

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Get her kids or grandkids involved to create this pretty little ornament for Mother's Day, and it'll be an extra-special gift. Once it's complete, she can hang it on a door, by her window or anywhere in the house, and proudly tell everyone her kids made it for her.

The photo here really doesn't show just how clever this case actually is. Named one of Oprah's Favorite Things last year, it can hold two pairs of sunglasses and every type of jewelry. It folds up into a cute little carrier that she can take with her anywhere.

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Okay, this might not scream "Mother's Day!" but it's about to get really hot out there. And if mom's active or just prone to sweating, she'll appreciate this neck fan. We actually tested it here at GH, and one of our editors called it "truly life-changing on a hot day!"

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Shoppers Can't Stop Raving About This Portable Neck Fan, and We're Equally Obsessed

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Family Handprint Kit

Family Handprint Kit

If you're looking for a sentimental but simple gift, look no further than this kit, which allows everyone in the family to layer their handprints and create a work of art. Amazon reviewers rave that the kit is so easy to use, comes with everything you need and is truly customizable.

RELATED: Best Mother's Day Gifts From Toddlers, Since Mama Means Everything to Them

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Cooling Comforter

Cooling Comforter

The summer heat will be here before you know it, and while this isn't a traditional Mother's Day gift, it's definitely a good one. In our tests, people loved how the comforter offered a cool-to-the-touch side which quickly wicked away night sweats, as well as a softer, warmer side for fall and winter. "As a menopausal woman, feeling the coolness of the comforter when a hot flash occurs was so welcoming and relieving," one person said.

READ MORE: The Best Cooling Comforters for Hot Sleepers

Our experts named the Fitbit Inspire 3 one of the best fitness trackers for women. For starters, it's budget-friendly. It also offers a slim design, incredible battery lift and is water-resistant. It has everything Mom needs to track her activity, like steps, distance and calories burned.

READ MORE: Best Fitness Trackers for Women, Tested by Experts

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Pocket Mirror

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Pocket Mirror

One of our top-selling gifts for women, this compact mirror offers three-times magnification, as well as LED lighting. "This is actually the cutest, most functional little mirror I’ve ever seen. The lights are so bright, super compact and perfect for on the go in a purse or make up bag," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

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Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

If she's a fan of Martha (and who isn't?), she's going to love the Gardening Handbook. It covers everything about planting, growing and caring for plants and vegetables. It's actually Martha's 101 book, so you know it's good!

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Anything from Le Creuset makes for a wow-worthy gift, but the brand can be pretty pricey. Luckily, it does have some more affordable options, like this stunning vase (also available in blue and peach.

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Top Seller Year After Year

Live Satsuki Azalea Bonsai Tree

Live Satsuki Azalea Bonsai Tree

There's just something about this gift that has wowed our readers year after year. Perhaps, it's the brilliant blooms. Or maybe it's the pretty pot they come in. Or, perhaps, it's just that it's the perfect way to give Mom a plant or flowers without anything wilting within a week.

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Flowers Diamond Dot Painting Kit

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Flowers Diamond Dot Painting Kit
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This creative, stress-free hobby will be her new favorite after-work activity. She can place sticky dots in this paint-by-numbers style artwork — without the mess of paint — to create a beautiful piece of artwork. It's a fun activity to do while watching TV or listening to a podcast.

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One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book

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One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book

Crowned by Good Housekeeping as the best long-term gratitude journal, One Line a Day will encourage her to find a bright spot in every day and jot it down to look back on for fond memories. Since there's only room for a sentence or two, she won't need to worry about fitting in time for a long journal entry.

RELATED: Best Gratitude Journals

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Mother’s Day Tote Gift

Mother’s Day Tote Gift

Appropriate for the spring season, this gift bag of food is filled with four cherry blossom English muffins, four blueberry English muffins, a celebration kringle pastry, a dark chocolate chunk scone, strawberry preserves and Tiffin blend ground coffee — along with the floral canvas tote, of course.

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Temperature Control 14oz Smart Mug 2

Temperature Control 14oz Smart Mug 2

If you think mugs are a lame gift, you haven't been introduced to the right one. Once she programs this app-controlled mug with her ideal sipping temperature, it'll keep her drink nice and warm all day, even if she poured it two hours ago and forgot to drink it.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: What I Think After Using the Ember Mug for More Than a Year

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Mother's Day Pop-Up Card with Mini Paper Bouquet

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Mother's Day Pop-Up Card with Mini Paper Bouquet

Sure, fresh flowers are great, but if you want to get your mom something that will last, this pretty, 3D card is an excellent choice. The outside of the card reads, 'For my Wonderful Mother' while the inside is blank, housing a mini, pop-up rose bouquet that she can set on display.

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INFINITIPRO DigitalAIRE Hair Dryer with Diffuser

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INFINITIPRO DigitalAIRE Hair Dryer with Diffuser

A sleek option with a more affordable price tag than the Dyson AirWrap, this five-piece hair dryer set will allow her to fine-tune her hair routine, whether she sports curls, waves or pin-straight hair. Our Good Housekeeping Institute awarded it the best hair dryer for thick hair.

RELATED: Best Hair Dryers

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Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!

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