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Your Last-Minute Guide to Not Blowing It on Mother's Day

Because your mom deserves something special this time around.

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You do this every year. You completely forget about Mother’s Day until the 11th hour and scramble at the very last minute to find your mom a gift that will make her feel special and loved. You’ve blown it in years past, and you’ve paid the price. Fortunately for you, this time around, we’ve got your back.

With Mother’s Day just a few days away, we’ve thrown together a list of gifts (all of which are available for one-day delivery) that will not only put a smile on mom’s face, but will get you out of the doghouse for getting her that lame greeting card and candle that you gave her last year. That said, here’s Your Last-Minute Guide to Not Blowing It on Mother's Day.

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Skagen Anita Steel Mesh Watch

Buy it now: $145

Buying your mom (or any woman, for that matter) jewelry can be hit or miss. It’s best to just steer clear. But you can’t go wrong with a watch. The Skagen Anita is simple yet sophisticated, and will have you mother looking and feeling like a million bucks. There’s also free one-day shipping available.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Buy it now:$99

Put the power of thousands of books at mom’s fingertips with a Kindle Paperwhite. She’ll forever be grateful to you for getting her the best-selling e-reader that features a high-resolution display with a built-in light and Wi-Fi that she can take with her anywhere to encourage her love for reading.

'The New York Times: 36 Hours 150 Weekends in the USA & Canada'

Buy it now: $40

This vivid and colorful book from The New York Times breaks down all of the things and places worth checking out in the states and Canada in an easy-to-ready format. It will make for an excellent addition to the ol’ coffee table and just might inspire your mom to head out on an adventure. Because if there’s anyone that can use a vacation, it’s probably her.

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Flowers

Buy it now: $35

I’ve yet to meet a mom who didn’t appreciate the gift of flowers. It’s the easiest way to remind her of how special she is and that you’re constantly thinking of her. A nice bouquet on Mother’s Day is absolutely essential. Don’t screw it up.

Burt’s Bees Tips and Toes Kit

Buy it now: $10

Mother’s Day is all about letting mom pamper herself. And this Tips and Toes Kit from Burt’s Bees, which features various types of hand cream, foot cream, lip balm, and other beauty products will allow her to do just that. It’s a small gift that will go a long way in putting a huge smile on her face.

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Amazon Gift Card

Buy it now: $50-$500

Who says gift cards are boring? It's essentially free money that will let your mom buy whatever the hell she wants. It’s a foolproof gift that will certainly help you accomplish the ultimate goal of making your mother happy.

Spiralizer + Cookbook

Buy it now: $33

Not saying that your mom should be doing any cooking on Mother’s Day, but she’ll certainly get some use out of a spiralizer at some point down the road when she wants to switch things up and make unconventional noodles out of her favorite vegetables. Pair it up with this cookbook and you’re in the game.

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Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit

Buy it now: $96-$150

Give the gift of comfort this Mother’s day with a pair of the slick Nike Free 4.0 Flyknits. Whether she wears them around the house or outside while running errands, she’ll be walking on clouds every time she slips into these. Trust.

Kate Spade Shawna Cat-Eye Sunglasses

Buy it now: $85

It’s practically summertime, which means that mom is probably in the market for a new pair of shades…

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Apple iPhone 6 Gold (64GB)

Buy it now: $824

For anyone who really wants to ball out on Mother's Day this year, we're going to leave this right here.

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