Mother’s Day in the US is on Sunday, May 14. The moms in your life may tell you they don’t want a gift, but would they turn it down? Probably not. It’s important to recognize their round-the-clock efforts, so on this National Day of Recognition, give some of your time to the moms or moms-to-be who want to hear from you or see you, and maybe give them a fun gift, too.
If you shop online, we’ve put together this list of gifts that should arrive in just a few days. It was developed thanks to suggestions from several staff, some of whom know very well moms who love anime and video games, which makes shopping super easy for them. But let’s be real: Shopping isn’t that easy for most of us moms. We hope these ideas will be of some help to you.
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code name
Prices taken at the time of publication.
on the one hand, code name Surprisingly simple to explain. On the other hand, it becomes deceptively complicated when you start playing and realize you’ve never in your life connected the two words. Come for the spy intrigue, stay for the bonkers associations you’ll have to get out of your ass.
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Octopath Traveler 2 (Switch, PlayStation)
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Turn-based JRPGs can require a huge time investment, but octopath traveler 2 The easiest of pick and drop is one of the most engaging and fun games of 2023 ever.
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Whisper of the Heart (Blu-ray + DVD)
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whisper of the Heart Evokes nostalgic feelings for a boyhood summer in 1995 Tokyo that you never thought you were capable of. Plus, you’ll never hear “Take Me Home, Country Roads” again.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 Smartphone Printer
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This wireless photo printer can print photos with effects from your phone via the App. It can also connect with your Nintendo Switch console to immortalize your favorite gaming moments.
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nintendo switch oled
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The Nintendo Switch OLED handheld console gets an upgrade with better audio, a 7-inch OLED display, and an improved kickstand.
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The Mandalorian Grugu + Grugu Pram Pet Bed
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Listen, your pet can’t talk about sleeping positions when. If you want them to sleep inside Grogu’s head, or sleep in Grogu’s pram, this has to be done.
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apple airpods pro 2
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Tune into your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks, TV shows or games and tune out everything else thanks to the AirPods Pro 2’s effective noise cancellation.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Official Complete Guide
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learn all there is to know Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch. This guide breaks down each collectible, making it a great companion while playing the game.
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Lego Flower Bouquet
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This 756-piece Lego flower bouquet can’t replace the real thing for some moms, but at least this arrangement can last forever once assembled.
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Apple iPad Mini (64GB)
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There’s very little you can’t do with the iPad mini. On this handy tablet, you can browse social media, watch TV shows and movies, and catch up on comics and manga.
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lectrofan white noise machine
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Nothing is quite as relaxing as Lectrofan’s white noise machine, but if you value the drone of quiet emptiness (either for sleeping or focusing), this will quickly become a favorite item.
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Eater Wine Club Membership
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Paying $70 will get you two bottles of wine per month, curated by experts. Eater is our sister site focused on all things fine dining.
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airbnb gift card
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Sometimes, the perfect gift isn’t a thing, but an excuse to go out on the town for a while. Give mom some time to recharge, with an Airbnb gift card.
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steam deck
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Valve’s handheld PC can play a ton of games, including Steam eldon ring, cyberpunk 2077and many more.
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xbox game pass ultimate
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With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream Xbox games over the cloud to a range of devices like phones and tablets. All you need is a controller.
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xbox wireless controller
Prices taken at the time of publication.
Compatible with PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, Mobile (Android / iOS)
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