Speaking as A Mom, the best gift you can give your mom is you. See her if you can, whether it's plugging in her hybrid or riding her cheap electric bike (if you think her planes are scary, you'll get it). If she's been thinking about giving him her gift, now is the time to think about it. Because Mother's Day is coming up on May 12th. Are you thinking about ideas? Below are a variety of gift recommendations.
Your mom may be the person you love the most in the world, but she's probably doing a lot of other things, too, like traveling for work, working out, hanging out with friends, etc. I asked other WIRED parents about their favorite products. The best gift idea to help mom work from home, annotate books, and immerse herself in the world of gaming during her downtime. In the meantime, check out our buying guides for the best gift ideas for new parents, the best kids podcasts, the best kids tablets, and more.
Update April 2024: We've significantly revamped this guide, removing old selections and replacing them with new ones, including Creative Aurvana 2, Tom Bihn Nomad Tote, and many others.
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