Mother's Day 2017 Gift Guide: The best tech gifts your mom will love

By Christine McKee

With Mother's Day less than a week away, we're rounding up the best gifts for the Apple-loving mom, including smart kitchen gadgets, iOS devices, W1 headphones and more. Best of all, each gift can be shipped for arrival by May 14.

The countdown to Mother's Day is on, but there's still time left to procure a gift she'll love just in time for the May 14 holiday. Whether your mom is new to Apple or an avid iOS user, the following gifts offer an abundance of features that can be used with a variety of Apple devices.

2017 9.7" iPad

Available from a variety of resellers that will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ, Apple's newly released 5th generation 2017 iPad normally starts at $329, but B&H has the 32GB Wi-Fi models for $299.00 with free expedited shipping just in time for Mother's Day. Featuring an A9 processor, the new 9.7-inch iPad is speedy (with the solid build quality users have come to expect from Apple). In fact, according to our recent review, the 9.7-inch iPad received a score of 4.5 out of 5. A few top configurations can be found below, but check out our 2017 iPad Price Guide for the latest deals on every model.

9.7-inch iPads

32GB Silver (Wi-Fi Only, MP2G2LL/A) for $299.00 ($30 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)

32GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi Only, MP2F2LL/A) for $299.00 ($30 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)

32GB Gold (Wi-Fi Only, MPGT2LL/A) for $299.00 ($30 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)

128GB Silver (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MP2E2LL/A) for $534.00 @B&H ($25 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)

B&H will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY & NJ.

Add AppleCare

You can easily tack on an AppleCare extended protection plan to these iPads for $99 by selecting the AppleCare option immediately after you press the "Add to Cart" buttons on B&H's website.

Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones

For the music loving mom, Apple's Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones are a great option for Mother's Day. She'll be listening to her favorite tunes in no time thanks to the Solo3's W1 chip, which makes pairing the headphones with an iOS device quick and easy. With eight color choices to complement any iPhone or Mac, the Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones retail for $299.95, but can be found for up to $80 off at several authorized resellers with no tax in many states to boot.

Apple Watch Series 2

With a wide assortment of styles available, Apple Watch Series 2 devices make great gifts for moms looking to track activity and monitor heart rate levels. Those looking for the best deal on Series 2 watches can find instant rebates of $20 to $70 at B&H with free expedited shipping and no sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ, according to our Apple Watch Series 2 Price Guide. Or if Mom already has an Apple Watch, you can give her a fresh band to make the gadget new all over again thanks to Apple's latest band releases, including Berry Woven Nylon and Camellia Sport styles.

$20 to $70 off Apple Watch Series 2 devices

38mm Gold Aluminum, Concrete Sport Band for $329.00 @B&H

($40 off + free screen protector & no tax outside NY & NJ)

38mm Space Gray Aluminum, Black Woven Nylon Band for $349.00 @B&H

($20 off + free screen protector & no tax outside NY & NJ)

42mm Rose Gold Aluminum, Midnight Blue Sport Band for $359.99 @B&H

($40 off + free screen protector & no tax outside NY & NJ)

42mm Silver Aluminum, Pearl Woven Nylon Band for $349.00 @B&H

($50 off + free screen protector & no tax outside NY & NJ)

42mm Gold Aluminum, Cocoa Sport Band for $359.99 @B&H

($40 off + free screen protector & no tax outside NY & NJ)

42mm Space Black Stainless Steel, Space Black Sport Band for $529.00 @B&H

($70 off + free screen protector & no tax outside NY & NJ)

42mm Silver Aluminum, White Sport Band for $349.00 @B&H

($50 off + free screen protector & no tax outside NY & NJ)

B&H will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps

For the Iron Chef on your shopping list, the Joule: Sous Vide combines technology with home cooking to create five-star dishes. The smart kitchen appliance is extremely versatile and can be used to prepare everything from flaky halibut to decadent creme brulee. Using the Joule app for iOS or Android, simply select the desired cooking temperature and time (Joule offers users a variety of recipes, but a quick search can yield dozens more), seal the ingredients in a bag (a Ziploc will work, but a FoodSaver makes the process incredibly easy), and let the Joule keep the water bath at the perfect temp during the entire cooking process. Retailing for $199.00, this slim device, which can be stored in a drawer, has become one of my favorite kitchen appliances thanks to the magnetic base and fast heating capability. So far, I haven't had any connection issues with the device using my iPhone 6s Plus, so the lack of a physical display on the unit hasn't been a problem.

IQ Smart Wireless Nutrition Scale by KitchenIQ

To keep Mom healthy, the KitchenIQ Wireless Nutriscale offers an abundance of features for under $60. Capable of weighing ingredients up to 11 pounds, the IQ Smart Wireless Nutrition Scale can be used with the corresponding KitchenIQ Food App (compatible with iOS 7.0 or later) to count calories, carbs, sodium and more. It's also great for weighing ingredients when baking to ensure accuracy.

Sensoria Fitness running gear with iOS app

For the fitness fan on your shopping list, Sensoria's fitness socks and anklet, which retail for $199, offer advanced features, such as coaching advice and cadence detection. Paired with Senoria's heart rate monitoring garments, the running system can alert users when it detects a heart rate in the danger zone. The app can also measure distance and speed with the option to unlock paid training programs (From Couch to 5K is coming soon, for example). Owners can also share data with Apple's Health app to track progress and overall trends. After using the system, I found it to be motivating and an asset to my fitness regimen.

iPhone 7 (PRODUCT)RED

Looking for the ultimate gift for Mom this year? Apple's Special Edition iPhone 7 (PRODUCT)RED is sure to please -- not only is the red striking visually, but a portion of every (RED) purchase goes to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS. Top Rated Plus eBay sellers have the devices for $20 to $30 off MSRP.

Additional Apple Deals

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and Apple authorized resellers are also running a handful of additional exclusive promotions this month on Apple hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in discounts on AppleCare, software and accessories. These deals are as follows: