Mothers Day is right around the corner and weve rounded up the perfect last-minute gifts that mom will actually love. Thank her for all that she does, since after all, she did go through labor pains for you and the least you can do is take her to brunch AND a spa AND buy her presents. Check out our top picks below!

Self Care Day at Aqua Spa

Treat mom to a little R&R with Aqua Spas extensive menu of services. Their offerings range from deep tissue and aromatherapy massages to cupping facials and Ayurveda treatments. And after, she can savor a sound side dining experience at Aqua Restaurant next door.

Spartina Outer Banks Tote

Give mom a piece of her happy place that she can carry with her! This funky Outer Banks tote is the perfect accessory to take from the outlets to the beach. Find them at The Cotton Gin and Belk.

The Secret to Southern Charm by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Make her Outer Banks vacation a little better with a good beach read! The second installment in the Peachtree Bluff series, mom will love to slip this novel in her beach bag. You can snag a copy at Ducks Cottage.

Mother's Day Buffet at Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Spend some quality time with mom over a delicious spread of local seafood and southern cooking. Youll find everything from roasted turkey to Basnight's famous jumbo lump crab dip. Just be sure to call ahead.

Plant from Nature's Harmony

What better way to show mom how much you care than with a gift thatll keep on growing? Natures Harmony in Manns Harbor is chock full of everything mom needs to get her garden blooming. Be the favorite child this year: treat mom to an OBX vacation. We have so many Outer Banks vacation rentalsthat mom would approve. Take the stress of vacation planning off mom and give her the gift of the Outer Banks.