Why You Can Trust CNET 20 Mother's Day Cards That Aren't Corny
Bypass the stale supermarket selection and send Mom a card that will make her laugh.
There are some pretty clever cards if you know where to look.
Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12. That means it's time to start searching for the perfect gift to give Mom. Along with a thoughtful Mother's Day gift, you'll want to include a heartfelt card. When it comes to finding a card, there are so many selections to choose from. Whether you're at the mall, the grocery store or the pharmacy, you'll find holiday cards filling the shelves. But do these cards deliver the unique and funny Mother's Day message you want to send? Doubtful. Even the costly commercial cards you can find at the store are satisfactory at best. Simply put, Mom deserves better than this.
We went on a mission to find a collection of silly, clever and eccentric greeting cards that'll put a smile on Mom's face. Of the 20 Mother's Day cards below, you're sure to find the winner that'll make it to the prime spot on her dresser.
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If you want to lock down any of these cards, you should probably place the order soon. Remember, you still need to sign the card and get it to her -- whether that means sending it in the mail or handing it off to her in person. The last thing you want is for this Mother's Day card to arrive late. You can communicate with any of the individual sellers featured here to confirm shipping time and all that.
From the perspective of a first born child, this card is not only funny but speaks the truth. Who's going to argue?
Experiencing the generation gap between parent and child is a rite of passage, so to speak. Eventually, you'll probably find yourself walking your mom through the basics of checking email, sending a text message or logging into Netflix. This card is funny, because it's true.
If you're spouse's mom loves tipsy brunches as much as you do, this is the card to get.
If you're looking for an alternative to flowers, this beautiful pop up butterfly bouquet will surely give mom a delightful surprise when she opens the envelope.
A good pun on a Mother's Day card can go a long way. But give it a 1950s retro feel, and suddenly you've got a classic on your hands.
We wouldn't suggest buying this card for your mother or mother-in-law, per-se, but your spouse will absolutely get a kick out of it.
If the mom you're shopping for loves sarcasm and dry wit, this card will get her laughing. Bonus points if she's into flowcharts.
Too real? Well, sometimes you really have to go there to make someone laugh. Plus, what's so great about grandkids anyway?
Is Mom a fan of the most electrifying man in sports entertainment? Well, look no further -- this is the card for her.
Does your mom deserve five stars? Probably more, to be honest.
Let the iconic Mean Girls quote speak for itself.
It won't take Mom six tries to figure out her favorite child after she opens this one.
Better than all the rest.
You can never go wrong with a well-crafted avocado pun.
OK. I admit it. I laughed out loud when I read this and then immediately bought one to send to my mother. If the mom or motherly figure you're sending a card to appreciates a seriously sweet pun, look no further than this mother-child raisin duo.
Mom's a queen and there's no doubt about that, so send this clever card featuring the British rock sensation and its flamboyant frontman, Freddie Mercury.
If your mom calls you by one of your sibling's names more often than your own... well, first of all, you should give her a break -- it is Mother's Day, after all. Secondly, buy this card, because she'll probably find it hysterical.
Moms come in all forms and aren't limited to the person who gave birth to us. For that reason, there are oh-so-sweet cards like this one to send on Mother's Day -- or any day, for that matter.
If Mom is a cherry blossom fan, she'll swoon over this greeting card.
Mom is front page news. This card will allow the kiddos to exercise their creativity by drawing, coloring and filling in the blanks to bring a unique Mother's Day article to life.
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