Google revealed this year's most-searched Mother's Day gifts — here are the ones worth buying
Moms want to be seen on Mother's Day, and I'm a believer that the right gift can do just that. As Yahoo's Gifting Editor, I get a thrill out of coming up with a present that's perfect for her (whoever she may be), but I also know that the best Mother's Day gifts are often the trendiest ones. And you know who knows the trends better than anyone? Our old reliable friend, Google. That's right, Google sifted through its searches to compile a list of this year's hottest Mother's Day gifts. So, what does the data tell us? Classics take the cake — searches for Mother's Day flowers lead the way, followed by birthstone jewelry and food gifts. Moms are also in need of some elevated essentials, given that interest in short-sleeve pajama sets (á la White Lotus) soared to new heights in the last month.
You'll see a lot of the usual suspects — I'm talking blossoming bouquets, Mom-approved tech and statement jewels from none other than Kendra Scott. All of the picks below are backed by data, so you really can't go wrong. (And if you need even more ideas, look no further than our last-minute Mother's Day gift guide, along with our roundup of under-$50 finds.)
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