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Classic courtesies
UrbanStems
UrbanStems
Our new top pick for best flower delivery service
There’s a reason why flowers are a tried-and-tested gift, and sometimes you just have to get your mom some flowers. UrbanStems consistently delivered beautiful blooms and arrangements on time in our testing and offers a huge selection of bouquets to delight even the choosiest mothers.
Buying Options
$145 $109 from UrbanStems
Use code WCMOM25 for 25% off sitewide and free shipping on orders over $100
Other things to know: Use code WCMOM25 to get 25% off site-wide and free shipping on orders over $100. Pricing varies by bouquet selection, delivery locale, and delivery date. Example pricing is for the Peony Retreat bouquet without a vase. Free shipping makes this deal effectively $15 cheaper than similar promos at prices up to the shipping threshold.
Read more: The Best Online Flower Delivery Service
Cozy comforts
The Company Store Company Cotton Women’s Long Robe
The Company Store Company Cotton Women’s Long Robe
A terrific terry cotton robe
Mom deserves some me time, and few things are as nice and cozy to relax in as a plush robe. Comfortable enough for winding down or lounging around, this indulgently soft cotton robe is also absorbent enough to dry off after a shower.
Buying Options
$103 $78 from The Company Store
Use promo code NYTPJ78
Other things to know: Thick terry cotton can be too warm for the hotter months, especially after a hot shower. Take care to separate your laundry if you buy a bolder color. Available in a variety of colors and sizes. Use code NYTPJ78 to get the deal price.
Read more: The Best Robes
Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light
Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light
Our top-pick reading light
If the mom you have in mind loves curling up to a good book at night, you’re in luck. This bookmark-style reading light is compact, lightweight, and very easy to use and adjust. Plus, the long-lasting battery means they’ll be able to get through multiple well-lit reading sessions without ever having to recharge.
Buying Options
$16 $8 from Amazon
With clipped on-page coupon, use promo code WCMOMS24, free shipping for Prime members
Other things to know: Small buttons can be a bit too sensitive when adjusting clip placement. Make sure to use code WCMOMS24 to get the deal price.
Read more: The Best Reading Light
Riley Textured Cotton Coverlet
Riley Textured Cotton Coverlet
The perfect summer blanket
If you like giving timely gifts, this cool and breezy ribbed coverlet will be perfect as summer turns up the heat. Offering a fantastic mix of laid-back style, durability, and breathability, it looks sharp but casual on top of a bed.
Buying Options
$190 $120 from Riley Home
Use promo code WCMOMS
Other things to know: Not the softest blanket we recommend. Deal price is for queen size with code WCMOM. Not the lowest price we’ve ever seen, but better than most deals within the past year.
Read more: The Best Blankets
D.S. & Durga Pasta Water Candle
A unique and savory candle
Offering a unique aroma, this candle is a particular type of gift for a particular person. It has a fascinating savory and salty smell that delighted several of our testers—and disgusted others. Whether they’re a pasta lover or just a fan of uncommon gifts, this candle is sure to leave an impression.
Buying Options
$70 $58 from Huckberry
Use promo code WCDURGA
Other things to know: The scent divided our testers: They either loved it or hated it. Wicks on some of the candles we received were slightly off-center. Doesn’t come with a lid, which is disappointing considering the price. Use coupon code WCDURGA; shipping is free. Cutoff for standard delivery by Mother’s Day is May 5; orders made by May 7 can still be delivered, but with express shipping.
Read more: Our Favorite Scented Candles
Practical presents
Drinkmate OmniFizz Soda Maker Special Bundle
Drinkmate OmniFizz Special Bundle
Our top-pick soda maker
Whether your mom is a dedicated bubbly-water enthusiast or wants to dabble in carbonating boozy concoctions for a true comfy evening in, the OmniFizz is the soda maker we recommend. It produced zippy, roiling, tasty seltzer and carbonated non-water beverages better than any other soda maker we tested. Since this bundle comes with a CO₂ cylinder, your mom can start bubbling the moment it’s set up.
Buying Options
$140 $100 from Home Depot
You save $40 (29%)
Other things to know: Works with any screw-in carbon dioxide cylinder, not just those from Drinkmate. Carbonates through a nozzle on a separate cap that you screw onto your bottle. Bundle includes a 60-liter CO₂ cartridge and a 1-liter reusable carbonating bottle. Lowest price we’ve posted for this bundle.
Read more: The Best Soda Maker
Atlas Coffee Club Subscription (two bags)
Atlas Coffee Club
A java-enthusiast’s favorite subscription
Few could use a nice cup of coffee more than mom. These bags are filled with roasted-to-order beans from spots around the globe, including Peru, Rwanda, and Papua New Guinea. Every bag comes with a postcard offering fun facts about that country’s coffee industry.
Buying Options
$28 $14 from Atlas Coffee Club
Use promo code WCMOMS24, new subscribers only
Other things to know: The subscription is highly customizable. New subscribers can use code WCMOMS24 for 50% off their first two-bag subscription. Matches the best previous pricing we’ve posted. Free shipping makes this deal effectively $5 cheaper than similar promos out there.
Read more: The 41 Best Gifts for Mom
Made In 10″ Seasoned Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan
Made In 10″ Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan
A carbon steel pan workhorse
For serious cooking enthusiasts, a carbon steel pan is an excellent addition to the kitchen collection. Giving all the advantages of searing at high heat with a slick seasoned surface like cast iron, but with a fraction of the weight, this preseasoned buy-it-for-life pan is sure to please.
Buying Options
$109 $75 from Made In
Use promo code WIRECUTTER-24
$109 from Amazon
May be out of stock
Other things to know: Handle has a high curve that makes it a bit awkward to use and balance for some shorter people—taller moms over 5-foot-5 needn’t worry. Initial seasoning isn’t slick enough to cook eggs without sticking. Requires some care to prevent rust and maintain the seasoning. Use code WIRECUTTER-24 to get the deal price.
Read more: The Best Carbon Steel Pan
ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2 Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2
Our top-pick instant-read thermometer
Offering an excellent combination of speed, reliability, ease of use, and affordability, the ThermoPop 2 is the instant-read thermometer we regularly reach for. While it’s not the fastest thermometer we tested, it was fast enough for all of our everyday cooking needs.
Buying Options
$40 $28 from ThermoWorks
Use promo code WCPOP24 (price includes shipping)
Other things to know: Offers a bigger screen, a thinner probe, improved IP67 water and dust resistance, and a rotating screen compared with the previous generation model. Switching from Fahrenheit to Celsius isn’t intuitive. Use code WCPOP24 to get the deal; price includes shipping.
Read more: The Best Meat Thermometers
Tommy John Women’s Air Brief
Tommy John Women’s Air Brief
A bundle of our lightweight women’s underwear pick
Comfortable and lightweight, these women’s briefs are among our staff’s favorites. The mid-rise style offers full coverage, but the sheer nylon fabric prevents this pair from feeling too old-fashioned.
Buying Options
$66 $40 from Tommy John (3 pairs)
Add 3 to cart, use promo code WCAIR
$22 from Tommy John
Other things to know: Much more sheer than other styles. A rainbow of color options. Add three pairs of underwear to your cart and use code WCAIR; shipping is free.
Read more: The Best Women’s Underwear
Editor’s note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks.
This article was edited by Nathan Burrow and Janie Campbell.
