Mother’s Day (May 12) is right around the corner. Make sure you’re prepared this year and pick up a great gift in advance.
You should also try your best to use a credit card to maximize your online shopping. That way, you’ll earn valuable points or miles that you can use to fund your next trip.
It’s also well worth taking advantage of online shopping portals to rack up miles with your favorite airline. The miles you earn here will be in addition to the credit card points or miles you’re earning — a little something we like to call double dipping.
Best credit cards for online shopping
The Chase Freedom Unlimited® earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases, on up to $20,000 spent in the first year, and boasts an extended warranty that extends the time period of a U.S. manufacturer’s warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
The American Express® Gold Card is perfect for any big orders or anything marked final sale, offering up to $10,000 in coverage for purchases made with your card when they’re accidentally damaged, stolen or lost for up to 90 days.*
* Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
Finally, the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express can earn 3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets, at U.S. gas stations and on U.S. online shopping, on up to $6,000 per calendar year. You’ll also get 1% cash back on all other purchases. The card comes with up to a $15 monthly credit for Home Chef and a $7 monthly credit for the Disney Bundle monthly subscription. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
Here are some of our top picks for travel-inspired Mother’s Day gifts your mom will love.
Up to 70% off at Alo
You can currently get up to 70% off at Alo on products ranging from yoga pants to sneakers and other athleisure essentials. We’re huge fans of the white socks here at TPG — they’re legitimately some of the most comfortable and best-quality socks we’ve ever owned.
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Buy Alo Half-Crew Throwback socks for $16 (normally $24)
$50 off Away suitcase-and-bag combos
Another TPG favorite, Away luggage is hard to beat for both price and quality. The brand is currently offering $50 off some of its bestselling suitcase-and-bag combos.
Buy Away suitcase-and-bag combos with a $50 discount
Homesick candles
Want a sweet-smelling way to show your mom that you’re thinking of home? Check out Homesick’s range of destination-inspired candles, each with its own unique smell.
Bagsmart travel toiletry bag
We’re huge fans of Bagsmart’s range of packing cubes, but did you know it also sells great travel toiletry bags? If your mom is a keen traveler, this could be just the ticket.
Buy Bagsmart travel toiletry bag on Amazon for $24.99 (normally $27.99)
Travel toiletry bottles
And while you’re at it, you might as well also spring for some handy refillable travel toiletry bottles. This set comes in fun colors and is perfect for keeping toiletries organized in your mom’s checked luggage.
Buy travel toiletry bottles on Amazon for $12.99 (normally $15.99)
Burberry sunglasses
Gift your mom a pair of super-stylish designer sunglasses with this pair by Burberry, which you can currently get at a discount from Walmart.
Buy Burberry sunglasses from Walmart for $82.85 (normally $250)
Fujifilm Instax Mini camera
Do you have the kind of mom who just can’t resist taking a picture at any given opportunity? Then she’ll love the Fujifilm Instax Mini, which will print every snap she takes there and then so they’re instantly ready to stick to her fridge.
Buy Fujifilm Instax Mini at Walmart for $79
Apple AirTags
Yep, we know, we talk about Apple AirTags a lot, but they really are a modern-day travel essential — as far as luggage trackers go, they’re the best on the market. Even better, they’re currently available at a great discount for a four-pack on Amazon.
Buy Apple AirTag four-pack on Amazon for $79.99
Travel gift cards
Still can’t decide on the perfect gift? Walmart has a range of gift cards that are perfect for any mom who loves to travel. Here’s a snapshot of the gift cards you can pick up, just choose the amount you’d like to gift at checkout.
Bottom line
Mother’s Day is May 12. If you’re struggling to think of the right gift to buy this year, take some inspiration from this roundup of travel-inspired gifts that are perfect for any mom who loves to travel.
