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Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10, giving you one more week to find some thoughtful gifts for the mother figure in your life. It can be tricky trying to find something that strikes a balance between sweet and actually useful. But we're here to help.

At ZDNET, we test gadgets all year long and are ready to help you choose the best gift for your mom this year. These are some of our favorites that our staff personally recommend -- all of which are currently on sale.

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