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The Verge’s 2024 Mother’s Day gift guide
Uno Show ‘Em No Mercy
If
we’re
being
honest,
you
may
no
longer
be
your
mom’s
favorite
after
you’ve
both
indulged
in
a
round
of
Uno
Show
’Em
No
Mercy.
The
updated
version
of
Mattel’s
classic
card
game
sends
game-turning
betrayals
into
overdrive
with
more
skips,
more
draw
cards,
and
new
stacking
rules
that
let
you
pile
on
a
truly
absurd
number
of
cards
(a
punishing
Draw
10
included).
Price:
$9.97+
Lego Icons Tiny Plants
Why
not
skip
the
perennials
this
year
and
opt
for
something
that
will
actually
survive
beyond
Mother’s
Day?
Lego’s
latest
botanical
set
lets
you
build
nine
plastic
plants
—
including
a
mix
of
arid,
tropical,
and
carnivorous
species
—
all
of
which
are
treated
to
their
own
desk-friendly
terracotta
brick
planter.
Just
don’t
expect
to
receive
a
cutting
anytime
soon.
Price:
$48.99+
Ember Mug 2
If
your
mom
is
a
coffee
lover,
how
about
gifting
her
something
a
little
snazzier
than
another
“World’s
Best
Mom”
mug?
Ember’s
latest
smart
mug
is
pricey,
yes,
but
the
heated
receptacle
can
ensure
her
morning
mood
elixir
never
falls
below
her
preferred
temperature.
The
mug
itself
can
last
up
to
80
minutes
on
a
single
charge
or
the
entire
day
using
the
included
charging
coaster.
Price:
$129.99+
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Amazon’s
step-up
Kindle
Paperwhite
Signature
Edition
adds
wireless
charging
and
an
automatic
backlight
to
one
of
our
favorite
ebook
readers.
It’s
just
as
comfortable
to
hold
and
easy
on
the
eyes
as
the
standard
model,
with
crisp
300ppi
resolution,
32GB
of
storage,
and
Bluetooth
support
so
she
can
listen
to
her
favorite
beach
read
via
Audible,
rather
than,
huh,
read
it.
Price:
$189.99
Thermomix TM6
The
Thermomix
TM6
may
be
the
last
kitchen
appliance
your
mom
will
ever
need.
It
offers
a
multitude
of
functions
—
including
the
ability
to
chop,
blend,
mix,
grind,
sauté,
and
steam
—
and
you
can
even
use
it
to
weigh
food.
The
fact
that
it
features
a
built-in
touchscreen
so
she
can
browse
more
than
80,000
tasty
recipes
is
just
the
proverbial
cherry
on
top.
Price:
$1,499
Apple iPad (10th-gen)
If
you’re
looking
to
make
a
big
splash
this
year,
you
can’t
go
wrong
with
an
iPad.
Apple’s
latest
entry-level
model
is
still
very
capable
thanks
to
its
reliable
battery
life
and
A14
Bionic
chipset,
which
can
run
most
modern
apps
and
games
with
ease.
Plus,
with
several
fun
colors
to
choose
from,
you’re
likely
to
land
on
something
that
fits
her
style.
Price:
$349+
Apple Watch Series 9
The
Apple
Watch
Series
9
is
a
great
gift
for
someone
who
already
lives
inside
Apple’s
walled
garden.
It’s
a
fitness
companion,
a
personal
navigator,
a
notification
display,
a
calendar,
and
a
clock
all
wrapped
into
one.
The
newest
model
also
supports
Apple’s
new
double-tap
feature
and
Precision
Finding,
allowing
your
mom
to
easily
locate
her
phone
should
she
ever
lose
it.
Price:
$329.99+
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Bulb (two-pack)
A
pack
of
smart
bulbs
is
a
terrific
gift
for
smart
home
newbies.
Kasa’s
inexpensive
RGB
bulbs
are
reliable,
easy
to
use,
and
decently
bright
at
800
lumens.
They
don’t
require
any
hubs
or
controllers,
either;
just
screw
them
into
your
favorite
lamp
and
set
the
brightness,
color,
and
scene
using
the
Kasa
app
or
a
virtual
assistant
like
Amazon
Alexa.
Price:
$13.99+
Sophie Faux Fur Throw Blanket
It
might
be
getting
warmer
outside,
but
that
doesn’t
mean
you
can’t
snuggle
up
on
a
lazy
day.
Thankfully,
Anthropologie’s
polyester
throw
blanket
is
one
of
the
plushest
around
—
at
least
according
to
my
cozy
Verge
colleagues.
It’s
also
available
in
seven
attractive
colors,
including
mint
green,
cocoa,
and
a
vibrant
hot
pink
shade
for
those
still
living
their
Barbie
best.
Price:
$68.69+
Tile Mate (2022)
Like
AirTags,
the
Tile
Mate
can
help
you
keep
tabs
on
your
personal
belongings.
Tile’s
Bluetooth
trackers
are
a
little
more
basic
than
Apple’s,
but
they
work
with
both
Android
and
iOS
devices.
That
means
your
mom
will
be
able
to
see
the
last
known
location
of
whatever
she’s
looking
for
and
sound
an
alarm
within
250
feet,
regardless
of
whether
she’s
rocking
a
new
Galaxy
S24
Plus
or
your
hand-me-down
iPhone.
Price:
$24.81+
Nixplay 10.1-inch HD Touch Screen Wi-Fi Digital Frame
Nixplay’s
photo
frames
are
straightforward,
sharp,
and
bright
enough
to
display
family
photos
in
any
lighting.
The
app
lets
you
wirelessly
and
securely
share
photos
directly
to
the
frame
or
via
Google
Photos,
and
it
can
regularly
cycle
through
a
gallery
of
images.
The
10.1-inch
model
is
available
with
a
variety
of
muted
bezels,
too,
including
an
attractive
wood
grain
finish.
Price:
$154.99+
Eater Wine Club subscription
Whether
your
mom
considers
herself
an
amateur
sommelier
or
just
likes
a
good
Georgian
orange,
our
sister
site
Eater
offers
a
wine
club
subscription
that
automatically
delivers
a
batch
of
hand-selected
wines
every
month.
Each
box
contains
either
two
or
four
bottles,
depending
on
the
subscription,
and
is
often
centered
on
a
particular
season,
celebration,
or
notable
slice
of
history.
Price:
$70+
Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (fifth-gen)
Amazon’s
orb-shaped
Echo
Dot
is
a
good
little
Alexa
bot,
one
that
can
serve
double
duty
on
your
mom’s
nightstand.
She
can
use
the
clock-equipped
smart
speaker
to
hit
the
lights
and
begin
playing
soothing
sleep
tracks
or
simply
to
check
the
news
and
take
hands-free
control
of
any
other
smart
home
gadgets
she
might
have.
Price:
$59.99+
Stanley Go Everyday Wine Tumbler
If
you’re
already
planning
on
gifting
a
bottle
of
wine
this
year,
pairing
it
with
a
quality
tumbler
isn’t
a
bad
idea.
Stanley’s
vacuum
insulated
stainless
steel
mug
can
keep
drinks
hot
for
up
to
1.5
hours
or
cold
for
up
to
20
hours,
depending
on
how
much
ice
you
toss
in.
It’s
simple,
effective,
and
holds
up
to
10
ounces
of
the
“good
stuff,”
whatever
that
might
be.
Price:
$20
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony’s
latest
pair
of
premium
headphones
aren’t
just
a
great
gift
for
audiophiles
—
they’re
ideal
for
anyone
who
wants
a
better
way
to
tune
out
while
listening
to
music
or
traveling.
While
expensive,
we
still
consider
them
the
best
headphones
for
most
people
thanks
to
their
well-balanced
sound,
superb
noise
cancellation,
and
several
ambient
audio
features.
Price:
$398+
Roborock Q5 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop
Picking
up
after
children
can
be
a
full-time
job,
which
makes
a
robot
vacuum
a
cheeky
way
to
thank
your
mom
for
the
countless
days
she
did
it
on
your
behalf.
Roborock’s
Q5
Pro
is
one
of
our
favorite
models,
particularly
for
pet
owners,
as
it
can
handle
carpet
and
hardwood
floors
with
relative
ease.
You
can
even
attach
mopping
pads
for
light
upkeep
and
tackling
fresh
spills.
Price:
$279.99+
Kombucha Brewing Kit
The
Kombucha
Shop’s
entry-level
kit
is
a
terrific
starting
point
for
those
interested
in
brewing
their
own
fermented
teas.
It
includes
organic
kombucha
cultures,
teas,
and
cane
sugar,
all
of
which
are
shelf-stable.
You’ll
also
find
instructions
and
equipment
in
the
box,
including
a
gallon
jar,
pH
test
strips,
and
a
temperature
monitor.
Price:
$49.99
Fitbit Inspire 3
The
lightweight
Fitbit
Inspire
3
is
a
great
gift
for
someone
looking
to
dip
their
toes
into
wearables.
The
throwback
fitness
band
is
an
affordable
way
to
add
heart
rate
monitoring,
smartphone
notifications,
and
sleep
/
workout
tracking
to
your
wrist.
It’s
basic,
sure,
but
how
many
other
wearables
let
you
wear
them
as
a
clip
and
last
up
to
10
days
on
a
single
charge?
Price:
$99.95
JLab Go Air Pop
If
you’re
looking
for
a
cheap
pair
of
earbuds
so
your
mom
can
listen
to
her
glut
of
true
crime
podcasts
on
the
go,
JBL’s
Go
Air
Pop
cost
less
than
a
Mother’s
Day
mimosa.
The
reliable
earbuds
pack
decent
specs
for
the
price,
too,
including
IPX4
water
resistance,
three
distinct
EQ
modes,
and
32
hours
of
runtime
with
the
included
charging
case.
Price:
$15.49+
Click and Grow Smart Garden 3
The
Click
and
Grow
Smart
Garden
3
makes
it
almost
too
easy
to
grow
fresh
herbs
and
veggies
at
home.
The
small
self-watering
base
fits
on
a
windowsill
and
holds
up
to
three
biodegradable
“pods,”
each
chock-full
of
seeds
and
other
vital
nutrients.
Three
basil
pods
are
included,
but
if
you
want
more,
you
can
pick
up
more
than
70
other
varieties
for
about
$4
a
pop.
Price:
$80.55+
Sonos Roam
With
the
Sonos
Roam,
versatility
is
the
name
of
the
game.
The
rugged
smart
speaker
functions
like
any
other
Bluetooth
speaker
when
you’re
away;
however,
when
at
home,
it
easily
slots
into
a
larger
Sonos
system.
It’s
light
on
bass
compared
to
traditional
Sonos
products,
but
it
still
offers
great
sound,
Qi
wireless
charging,
and
—
unlike
newer
Sonos
speakers
—
support
for
both
Alexa
and
Google
Assistant.
Price:
$179+
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
The
DJI
Osmo
Pocket
3
could
be
the
ideal
vlogging
camera
for
moms
hoping
to
capture
their
kids
growing
up,
newfound
empty
nesters
looking
for
a
hobby,
or
truly
anyone
looking
to
shoot
4K/120fps
video.
It’s
small,
(relatively)
affordable,
and
lightweight
like
a
smartphone
but
offers
better
video
quality
with
unrivaled
stability
thanks
to
a
built-in
mechanical
gimbal.
Price:
$519+
Yankee Candle (22-ounce)
They
might
be
the
most
cliché
gift
on
our
list,
but
aromatic
gifts
can
also
be
some
of
the
best.
Yankee’s
22-ounce
jars
come
in
a
smorgasbord
of
classic
and
less
than
classic
scents,
from
lavender
and
birch
to
vanilla
and...
stargazing?
Either
way,
each
candle
offers
110
hours
of
burn
time,
which
is
exceptional
considering
the
reasonable
cost.
Price:
$16.88+
Eve Smart Plug & Power Meter
If
your
mom’s
smart
home
experience
stopped
at
bulbs,
try
introducing
her
to
the
Eve
Smart
Plug
&
Power
Meter.
She
can
use
it
to
remotely
turn
on
or
schedule
a
routine
for
anything
plugged
into
it,
which
makes
it
great
for
automating
an
old
coffee
maker
or
an
oil
diffuser.
Eve’s
latest
smart
plugs
also
support
the
new
Matter
standard,
meaning
they’ll
work
across
smart
home
platforms.
Price:
$39.95
Houdini Electric Corkscrew
Uncorking
a
nice
bottle
of
wine
doesn’t
have
to
be
a
painful
experience.
Houdini’s
electric
corkscrew
can
remove
it
with
ease
at
the
touch
of
a
button.
It’s
made
of
a
mix
of
stainless
steel
and
black
polycarbonate
plastic,
and
it
can
uncork
quite
a
few
bottles
(at
least
a
dozen
or
more)
before
the
battery
needs
changing.
Price:
$19.99
Burt’s Bees Tips and Toes Kit
Aging
might
be
a
fact
of
life,
but
a
little
self-care
can
go
a
long
way
in
preserving
healthy
skin.
Thankfully,
Burt’s
Bees
Tips
and
Toes
Kit
opts
for
coconut,
honey,
grapeseed,
and
other
natural
ingredients
over
parabens,
which
have
shown
to
impact
the
body’s
hormone
levels.
The
six-piece
kit
consists
of
several
distinct
pieces,
too,
including
creams,
butters,
lip
balms,
and
salves.
Price:
$11.99+
Nutribullet Pro 900
Your
mom
can
skip
her
weekly
trip
to
Jamba
Juice
and
make
her
own
concoction
at
home
with
the
Nutribullet
Pro
900.
Its
stainless
steel
blades
are
strong
enough
to
pulverize
produce
and
thicker
fruit,
and
it
comes
with
two
sleek
32-ounce
jars
with
matching
lids
and
handles.
The
latter
makes
it
easy
to
bring
smoothies
on
the
move,
regardless
of
where
she
goes.
Price:
$79.99+
The Appreciation Sugarwish
Sugarwish
is
a
great
gifting
service
if
you
need
something
delivered.
You
can
drum
up
a
personalized
card
and
choose
from
one
of
several
boxes,
which
allow
your
mom
to
select
her
own
mix
of
sweets,
candles,
savory
snacks,
and
even
wine.
The
Appreciation
box
offers
a
wide
variety
of
choices
and
starts
at
just
$25,
letting
her
indulge
her
sweet
tooth
even
if
you
can’t
be
around.
Price:
$25+
ESR Magnetic Car Phone Mount (HaloLock)
A
phone
mount
is
an
essential
piece
of
kit
for
road
warriors
who
use
their
phones
as
a
heads-up
display,
whether
for
navigation
or
to
cycle
through
the
latest
Beyoncé
tracks.
If
you
use
an
iPhone
12
or
later,
you
can
clip
ESR’s
adjustable
MagSafe
mount
to
your
air
vent
and
attach
your
phone
—
that
is,
without
fiddling
with
pesky
latches
or
buttons.
Price:
$17.99+
Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Dog
moms
might
squeal
when
they
see
the
Furbo.
The
interactive
1080p
camera
features
a
remote
treat
dispenser
and
two-way
audio,
allowing
her
to
keep
an
eye
on
her
pup
and
sling
treats
while
she’s
away.
The
newest
model
also
sits
on
a
swiveling
360-degree
base
and
provides
real-time
barking
alerts,
though,
the
latter
requires
a
monthly
Dog
Nanny
subscription.
Price:
$189+
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