Now that Mother's Day brunches are back this year, there's still no guarantee of getting your mom flowers, cards, or fancy soaps on time. Certainly, dropping them off is possible. But there are ways to send something very special to Mom — beyond a quick text message, phone, or video call, especially if you don't live nearby.

These five are some of the best ideas we've found that will absolutely get to your mom on time because they don't need to be wrapped; they're sent on their own — and the only delay is how fast you can get to these sites.

A Gift Certificate to Her Favorite Spa or Salon

  

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Incorporate Comfort and Wellness Features

A gift certificate to a local spa or salon also helps a local business too.

While traditional gift cards might seem boring, this year they can help support small businesses and give mom a chance to relax and reset. Most salons and spas now offer e-gift cards that can be delivered instantly by email.

How easy is this to give?
Head to her favorite spa’s website or use platforms like SpaFinder Gift Card that let her choose from multiple locations.

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BONUS: Use GearBrain’s Compatibility Find Engine

If Mom’s into smart home gear, use GearBrain's Compatibility Checker to help her find devices that work with Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, and more. It’s a great way to make sure any tech gift works seamlessly with what she already owns. You can even find connected devices that work with Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa enabled devices if your Mom has one of them in her home.

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