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The Best Mother’s Day Gift Under $50 (That I Didn’t Know I Needed)

Arwen Kettering
ByArwen KetteringApr 29, 2025In Partnership With Freebird

I didn’t expect to fall in love with a shaver. That’s not exactly the kind of thing you think of as a “wow” gift, especially for Mother’s Day. But leave it to my daughters to totally surprise me this year. 

They gifted me the Freebird FlexSeries® Shaving Kit, and I laughed when I opened the box—like, “Did you mean to give this to me?” But then I tried it… and now I’m obsessed. I’ve officially been converted, and I’m here to say this is a game-changer for those days where I need an “everything shower.”

It’s super easy and convenient to use

What started as a “ha ha, thanks kids” moment turned into something I reach for almost daily. I use it on my legs when I’ve got five minutes before heading to yoga. I’ve used it to clean up my underarms after forgetting to pack a razor on a weekend trip. I’ve even used the attachments to tidy up around my hairline when I needed to look a little more polished for an event.

It’s quiet, quick, and doesn’t require shaving cream (but you can use it wet if you prefer).

It’s practical but luxe

The packaging felt surprisingly sleek for something under $50. It comes with five free attachments, a USB charger, and it’s got this ergonomic little handheld design that fits perfectly in your palm. It honestly feels way more high-end than the price suggests.

For reference, I’m a yoga teacher, mom of two, and I spend a lot of time outside—hiking, gardening, running after my girls. Shaving is one of those things I want done fast, with zero fuss. 

A smooth shave with zero irritation

This compact little shaver is all over TikTok—and for good reason. It works beautifully on legs, underarms, and even bikini lines. I’ve used it wet and dry, in the shower and standing over the sink in a hurry, and every time, it gives me this super smooth, no-nick finish.

Zero razor burn. Zero irritation. Just silky legs in, like, 90 seconds flat. You know how sometimes you skip shaving because it just feels like too much? That excuse is gone now. The FlexSeries® has made me feel more put-together without adding time or effort to my routine.

Final verdict: Moms deserve to be silky smooth, too!

If you’re looking for a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift that doesn’t scream “I bought this last-minute on sale,” the FlexSeries® is honestly such a solid choice. At just $39.95, it feels way more expensive than it is, and it’s something she’ll actually use. (Unlike the massage gift card that ends up expiring—no shame, we’ve all been there.)

It’s the kind of present that says, “I see how much you do, and you deserve something that makes life smoother, faster, and easier.” Literally.

So if you're reading this and thinking of what to get your mom—or if you're a mom yourself and want to subtly drop a hint—this is it. Shaving may not sound glamorous, but feeling good in your skin? That totally is.