Gifts that will keep Mom entertained past Mother’s Day
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 one down? Probably not. It’s important to recognize their 24-hour efforts, so on this National Day of Recognition, give some of your time to a mom or moms who would love to hear from you or see you, and maybe find them a nice gift, too .
If you happen to shop online, we’ve put together this list of gift ideas that can arrive in a matter of days. It was developed thanks to suggestions from several Polygon employees, some of whom know very cool moms who love anime and video games, which makes shopping super easy for them. But let’s face it: most of our moms aren’t that easy to shop for. We hope these ideas help you a bit.
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Octopath Traveler 2 (Switch, PlayStation)
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Turn-based JRPGs can be a huge time investment, but Octopath Traveler 2 is one of the easiest to pick up and put down, not to mention one of the most engaging and fun games of 2023 so far.
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Whisper of the Heart (Blu-ray + DVD)
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Whisper of the heart evokes nostalgia for a girls’ summer in Tokyo in 1995 that you never imagined. Also, you’ll never listen to “Take Me Home, Country Roads” the same way again.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 smartphone printer
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This wireless photo printer prints photos with effects from your phone via an app. It can also connect to your Nintendo Switch console to immortalize your favorite gaming moments.
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The Nintendo Switch OLED upgrades the handheld console with better audio, a 7-inch OLED screen, and an improved kickstand.
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Mandalorian Grogu + Grogu pet stroller beds
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Listen, your pets can’t make a call when it comes to where they’ll sleep. If you want them to sleep in a Grogu’s head, or in Grogu’s pram, damn it, you should.
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Tune in to your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks, TV shows or games while you tune in 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 everything 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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This 756-piece Lego flower bouquet may not replace the real thing for some moms, but at least this arrangement can live forever once put together.
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There’s little you can’t do with the iPad Mini. On this handy tablet you can browse social media, watch TV shows and movies, and read comics and manga.
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There’s nothing relaxing about the look of LectroFan’s white noise machine, but if you value the drone of the serene nothingness (for sleep or focus), it’ll quickly become a favorite item.
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Eater Wine Club subscription
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Paying $70 gets you two bottles of wine a month curated by experts. Eater is our sister site, focusing on all things good food.
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Sometimes the right gift isn’t a thing, but an excuse to get out of town for a while. Give mom some time to recharge with an Airbnb gift card.
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Valve’s handheld PC can play loads of games from Steam, including Elder ring, Cyberpunk 2077and much more.
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With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream Xbox games via the cloud to a variety of devices, including phones and tablets. All you need is one controller.
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Compatible with PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, Mobile (Android/iOS)