Gifts for Mom
Moms tend to look after everyone else first, so the best gifts are the ones that make her day a little easier or a little more comfortable. Cozy, personal and practical all work well.
How to pick
- A small luxury she wouldn't buy herself, like a silk pillowcase or a soft throw, is usually a hit.
- Personal gifts, like a digital photo frame loaded with family pictures, mean a lot.
- Pair a small gift with a handwritten note. It's often the part that gets kept.
18 gift ideas
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Personalized Birthstone Necklace
A dainty necklace with the birthstones and initials of the people she loves. Great for moms and grandmas.
- Best for
- Moms and grandmas who love something personal
- Skip if
- You're short on time, since custom orders take longer to arrive
Typical price: Under $25
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ZIMASILK Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
A pure mulberry silk pillowcase that's gentle on hair and skin. Feels like a small luxury every night.
- Best for
- Anyone who cares about their hair or skin, or who has everything
- Skip if
- They'd rather toss it in the wash than hand-wash or use a gentle cycle
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Scented Candle Gift Set, 4 Pack
Four soy wax candles in different scents, boxed and ready to give.
- Best for
- An easy, cozy gift for almost anyone
- Skip if
- Strong scents bother them or they have curious pets
Typical price: Under $25
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Kindle Paperwhite
A glare-free e-reader with weeks of battery, for the reader who has everything else.
- Best for
- Readers who travel or read in bed at night
- Skip if
- They love the feel of paper books
Typical price: $100+
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Burt's Bees Classics Gift Set
Six Burt's Bees favorites, including lip balm and hand cream, in a gift tin.
- Best for
- A safe, low-cost pampering gift for teachers or coworkers
- Skip if
- They're picky about scents
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
A thick, cozy throw for the couch. Soft on both sides and machine washable.
- Best for
- Anyone who's always cold on the couch
- Skip if
- They already have a pile of throws
Typical price: $25 to $50
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer
The stand mixer every baker wants. A gift that lasts for decades.
- Best for
- Serious bakers who make bread, cookies and cakes
- Skip if
- Counter space is tight, since it's big and heavy
Typical price: $100+
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Ember Smart Mug 2, 10 oz
A heated mug that keeps coffee at the perfect temperature, controlled by an app.
- Best for
- Slow sippers whose coffee always goes cold
- Skip if
- They drink big mugs, since this one holds 10 oz
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Fiskars 3-Piece Garden Hand Tools Set
A sturdy trowel, transplanter and cultivator for the gardener in the family.
- Best for
- Gardeners who plant pots and small beds
- Skip if
- They already have a set of hand tools
Typical price: Under $25
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AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden
Grow fresh herbs on the kitchen counter all year, no soil needed.
- Best for
- Cooks who want fresh herbs year-round, with no garden needed
- Skip if
- They have no spot near an outlet for it
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw
The buttery-soft throw people keep on the couch all year long.
- Best for
- Someone you want to spoil with a famously soft throw
- Skip if
- You're on a budget, since cheaper throws are cozy too
Typical price: $100+
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
An heirloom pot for braises, soups and bread that goes from stove to table.
- Best for
- Cooks who make soups, stews and bread, and want a pot for life
- Skip if
- They want something light or inexpensive
Typical price: $100+
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Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame
Family can add photos from their phones, and they show up on the frame at home.
- Best for
- Grandparents and families who share lots of photos
- Skip if
- There's no Wi-Fi where it will go
Typical price: $100+
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Godiva Assorted Chocolate Gold Gift Box
A classic box of Belgian chocolates that works for almost anyone.
- Best for
- An easy thank-you, host gift or Valentine's treat
- Skip if
- They have a nut allergy, since chocolate assortments often contain nuts
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Squirrel Buster Plus Bird Feeder
A bird feeder that closes when squirrels climb on, so the seed goes to the birds.
- Best for
- Bird watchers fed up with squirrels
- Skip if
- They have nowhere to hang it
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Sunbeam Heated Throw Blanket
A soft electric throw with heat settings and an automatic shut-off.
- Best for
- People who are always cold at home
- Skip if
- There's no outlet near their couch
Typical price: $25 to $50
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ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser
A quiet diffuser with a soft glow that fills a room with scent.
- Best for
- People who like a calming scent at home
- Skip if
- They have cats, since some essential oils aren't safe for them
Typical price: $25 to $50
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LEGO Botanicals Flower Bouquet
A buildable bouquet of roses, daisies and more that never wilts.
- Best for
- Adults who like a relaxing build and flowers that last
- Skip if
- They'd rather have real flowers
Typical price: $50 to $100
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