Posted: 28 Apr 2021 12:00 AM PDT

Mother's Day is right around the corner — and if you haven't bought the mother figure in your life a gift yet, Wayfair is currently hosting its annual Way Day sale through April 29 that offers discounts as high as 80 percent off everything from wall art and area rugs to kitchen essentials and bathroom upgrades. Wayfair also has a variety of games, home decor and bedding available at a discount during the two-day sale, too, so there's something for every type of mom.

The best Way Day sales for mom

To make your shopping experience a little bit easier, we rounded up some highly rated items marked down for Way Day that might make a great Mother's Day gift and help your mom stock up on some of her kitchen and home essentials.

All-Clad 10-Piece Cookware Set

This 10-piece cookware set from Shopping favorite All-Clad is a durable gift for any mom hoping to revamp her kitchen, and it's $300 off during the Way Day sale. The set includes a stock pot, a saute pan, two frying pans/skillets, two saucepans and four lids. All of the pots and pans have stainless steel handles and the set comes with tempered glass lids that will allow your mom to see progress as her meal cooks. The cookware is compatible with multiple stovetops, and is oven and broiler safe (up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit). It's also non-stick and safe to throw into the dishwasher, though the brand recommends washing it by hand to avoid damaging its nonstick coating.

Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven

You can save more than 40 percent on the Cuisinart Air Fryer, which can let your mom fry, bake, broil and toast practically any food in a matter of minutes, according to the brand. It has seven cooking functions, including convection bake and broil, and includes toaster oven features like a timer, interior light and auto shut off. It also comes with an oven rack, a baking pan and an air fryer rack/basket for versatile use.

Wayfair Basics 1800 Series 6-Piece Sheet Set

Refresh your mom's linen closet with this basic sheet set, now more than 40 percent off and complete with a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and four pillow cases (two for the twin and twin XL sizes). They're made from 100 percent microfiber polyester and are available in 20 different colors ranging from Lavender and Royal Blue to Mint and Cream.

Three Posts 6-Piece Picture Frame Art Set

Each picture in this six-piece framed set features a different botanical design, serving as a great addition to the flower bouquet she might get for Mother's Day. Sporting a light brown finish and golden beaded trim on the frames, the pictures are outlined in a textured linen mat. And they don't come attached to one another, so she can place them together or scatter them around the walls of the house.

Bissell CrossWave All-in-One Multi-Surface Vacuum

Currently $80 off, this stick vacuum by Bissell vacuums and washes floors at the same time using a dual-action brush tool and a multi-surface floor cleaner, making it a good option for moms who want to save time while cleaning. It has a dual tank, which keeps the cleaning solution and the dirty water separate, and the clean tank effectively dispenses water and solution. The vacuum is safe to use on tile, sealed wood floors, linoleum, pressed wood floors, area rugs and more.

Rachael Ray 10-Piece Cucina Nonstick Bakeware Set

If your mom loves to bake delicious treats, she might need some baking essentials to help her do the job. Rachael Ray's 10-piece bakeware set is currently 60 percent off and includes two cookie sheets, two loaf pans, one muffin/cupcake pan, four cake pans and a rectangular lid. The set is made from durable steel, comes with silicone grips for comfort and easy handling and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

World Menagerie Crook Oriental Area Rug

This elegant area rug is available in multiple sizes to snugly fit and complement almost any area in your mom's house. Made from 100 percent polyester, the rug is offered in six different colors, including Burgundy and Bright Red/Beige/Blue. Wayfair suggests vacuuming the rug without a beater bar or rotating brush for maintenance.

Quickep Medium Hybrid Mattress

Sometimes the best Mother's Day gift is helping your mom relax and unwind. This mattress option, which is more than 60 percent off, is made from soft knitted fabric and filled with high-density foam for a restful night's sleep. It's a hybrid mattress, meaning it's multi-layered and includes features of both a foam mattress and a classic spring mattress. This option is offered in both a Full and Queen bed size, has a medium-firm comfort and includes individual pocket springs that reduce motion transfer. It arrives compressed and packaged inside a box and straight to your mom's door, so she can unbox the mattress and set it up whenever she's ready.

DeLonghi Bar Espresso and Cappuccino Machine

For coffee-loving moms, this stainless steel barista-quality espresso machine is a great option for her favorite morning cup. The machine can make cappuccinos, lattes, Americanos, and mochas, and steams milk for a quick and frothy espresso-based drink. The DeLonghi espresso maker is more than 30 percent off.

Latorre Spreader Bar Hammock with Stand

As summer approaches, a hammock can be a relaxing addition to your mom's backyard or beach days. This hammock is 30 percent off and includes an aluminum stand, so she can settle and unwind both outdoors or indoors. It's made from quick-drying polyester, which the brand recommends using a mild detergent, water and a soft scrub brush to clean. It's available in five colors, including Light Blue and Black and Beige Stripes.

Carmen 4-Light Lantern Geometric Pendant

If your mom is looking for a sleek light fixture to place in the kitchen, the dining room or anywhere around the home, this metal geometric lantern is currently on sale in multiple colors. The height can be easily adjusted and the pendant includes slots for four lights, though bulbs aren't included.

Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

This ice cream maker from Cuisinart — now more than 40 percent off — can be a fun Mother's Day gift for making at-home soft serve ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and sherbet for the whole family. According to the brand, it makes 1.5 quarts of ice cream in as little as 20 minutes, and includes tabs for up to three types of mix-ins like sprinkles and chocolate chips that go directly into the ice cream. It also features a cone holder where she can stack multiple flat bottom cones.

Jenga GIANT Hardwood Game

A jumbo Jenga set can be a fun addition to any backyard family get-together, and it's a good gift option for a mom who's a fan of tabletop games. This set of 54 hardwood blocks is eight times the size of the classic Jenga game, according to the brand. While it weighs 15 pounds, it comes with its own bag for easy portability and storage.

Tramontina Gourmet Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven

A Dutch oven can be a great tool for making soups, stews, cobblers, breads and more. This 7-quart cast iron option from Tramontina is more than 60 percent off and oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. It's also compatible with multiple stovetops, including gas stovetops, electric smooth tops and glass and ceramic stovetops. To make it last, the brand recommends hand washing only.

Delilah Furniture Protector Bolster

Does your mom have a pet that loves to take ownership of the couch? Archie & Oscar's furniture protector bolster is a stylish option to protect her couch while keeping her pet comfortable. It's water-resistant, with the outer part made from polyester and the inner filling consisting of comfortable memory foam. The brand recommends it for both small and large dogs (up to 70 pounds) and suggests spot cleaning with a damp cloth to remove stains or using a vacuum to remove pet hair and debris.

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(Bloomberg) -- Cathie Wood is keeping the faith, even in the face of Bitcoin's massive plunge that had wiped $500 billion from the coin's peak market value at one point.The head of Ark Investment Management said in an interview on Bloomberg TV that she still expects the cryptocurrency to reach a price of $500,000. She noted that as highly volatile sectors in the stock market are selling off amid inflation fears, Bitcoin is dropping as well. It last traded just below $38,000."We go through soul searching times like this and scrape the models, and yes our conviction is just as high," she said.Although Elon Musk has soured on Bitcoin due to its environmental impact, Wood said once renewables are incorporated into the Bitcoin mining technology, like she expects, "Elon will come back and be part of that ecosystem."Musk's quick change in opinion on the largest cryptocurrency may have been caused by pushback from institutional shareholders like BlackRock, she said.Despite her long-term conviction, Bitcoin and other digital coins may face more pain before mounting a comeback."You never know how low is low when a market gets very emotional," she said. "I think we're in a capitulation phase. That's a really great time to buy no matter what the asset is."Wood has consistently loaded up on shares of Coinbase Global Inc. in the past two weeks as the cryptocurrency exchange has dipped below its April direct listing reference price and to a record low on Wednesday.In the interview, Wood also addressed the prospects for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund to be approved in the U.S. this year, which appears to some less likely after a string of comments from regulators. Wood thinks the latest plunge could be a good thing for the prospects of approval. "The odds are going up now that we have had this correction," she said.Although her funds have taken a hit this year, with her flagship Ark Innovation ETF down more than 34% from its high in February, the firm's product line-up hasn't yet faced a monthly outflow, she said."There were a lot of commentators out there, shall I say, screaming about how our ETFs would have to shut down, which is impossible," she said.In fact, the move toward value sectors that's caused her funds to suffer is encouraging to her."The forces that the coronavirus put in motion supporting all of the innovation in which we invest, they're not looking back," she said. "We're looking at this saying: Alright, on sale. Innovation is on sale. Oh and by the way, the bull market had broadened out."More stories like this are available on bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2021 Bloomberg L.P.

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