The best gift you can give someone is something that we all need and use in everyday life — tech. From smartphones and laptops to tablets, headphones and blenders, we have help living our day-to-day lives on gadgets of all kinds. So, as you consider gifts for Mother’s Day, know that an electronic device will always be a winner. But if you’re worried about pricey items that don’t work with your budget for the holiday (because tech can be expensive), we’ve got you covered. Check out a few tech must-haves at price points that work for your wallet and will certainly work for the recipient.
Because buying smoothies every day just won’t work for a mom trying to hold on to her coins, buy her this portable blender from the beloved magic bullet brand that is small but mighty. The lightweight product can be taken with you to blend smoothies when you’re on the go and traveling and it works by charging.
Available at magic bullet
Make dental care faster and more efficient for the busy mom who’s exhausted at bedtime. This water flosser from Oclean has five different flossing modes. It uses powerful water jets at varying intensity levels to get the gunk out of your gum line and between teeth. It is portable and powerful.
Available at Oclean
Beats has revamped their incredibly popular Beats Solo headphones. They’ve upgraded the sound, the cushions surrounding the listener’s ears, and even the look, all while keeping the product lightweight but simultaneously powerful in performance. This includes battery life, which is now 50 hours, getting moms through workouts, and dreaded laundry folding duty.
Available at Best Buy
If your favorite mom doesn’t already have a fitness watch, help her get into step with the cool kids that will aid her in getting active. The Fitbit Charge 6 is a great in-between watch (meaning it’s not too expensive, heavy, or bulky) for everyday activity. It tracks heart rate and steps, of course, but also offers encouragement for users to meet their goals, offers insight on what’s happening within the body, and can make life easier by holding on to your forms of payment through Google Wallet and offers Google Maps all on your wrist.
Available at Amazon
The girls can have their Stanley cups. The moms need a cup that can offer a little bit of everything at once. The Splitflask is a two drink split tumbler, allowing you to have both a hot and cold drink to consume at once. It’s also sleek and simple and good for the planet by helping you rid yourself and the world of single-use plastic waste.
Available at Amazon
For the beauty-loving mom who loves her Ulta and Sephora hauls, help her keep her latest products as effective as possible. This option from Hansburg comes in a variety of cute colors, as well as a fun shape. It’s also great for storing a mom’s favorite drinks at her desk or bedside.
Available at Amazon
Not everyone has a few hundred to spend on earbuds. There are plenty of affordable options hitting the market, and some of them are getting rave reviews, including Raycon’s Everyday Earbuds. The brand from Ray J (yes, Brandy’s brother Ray J) has recently upgraded their popular earbuds with active noise cancellation and quick charge, all for only $80.
Available at Raycon
If the mama in your life is a jetsetter (or a cruise catcher), help her see the world while keeping up with her belongings. This luggage tag from Scout Travel, compatible with iOS technology, provides top-notch protection for your suitcases or carry-ons so you can find your things ASAP.
Available at Knog