speak as Mom, I know that the best gift you can give your mom is you. Whether you're hooking up to a hybrid car or riding a cheap electric bike, you should meet her if you can (if you're afraid of air travel, we get it). If she wants to bring her a gift, now is the time to start thinking about it, as her Mother's Day on May 12th approaches. Do you have a competition for ideas? Here are some great gift ideas.
Your mom may be the person who loves you the most in the world, but she probably has so many other things going on, like traveling for work, working out, and playing with friends. We asked other WIRED parents for their favorite picks. These are our top gift ideas to help moms work from home, annotate books, and immerse themselves in the world of games in their downtime. While you're at it, check out our many other buying guides, including Best Gift Ideas for New Parents, Best Kid Podcasts, and Best Kid Tablets.
Updated April 2024: We've significantly improved this guide by removing old picks and replacing them with new ones, including Creative Aurvana 2, Tom Bihn Nomad Tote, and more.
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