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52 unique holiday gifts your mom actually wants to get this year ' for every budget

Published by Business Insider on Tue, 10 Dec 2019


If you haven't found the perfect holiday gift for mom yet, we've rounded up a bunch of great gift ideas.Whether you're looking for something budget-friendly (under $25, under $50, or under $100), personalized, or techy, this list of gift ideas for Mom has you covered.Don't wait too long to order your gifts, though, since shipping deadlines for delivery by Christmas Eve are coming up.If you aren't sure what to get Mom this holiday season, you've found the right gift guide.We've put together a list of 51 gifts to impress all momseven yours. Whether she's into the latest and greatest tech, likes to cook, runs her own business, wants to update her wardrobe, or trains for marathons (and puts your mile time to shame!), there's something for her in this list. After all, there's no one "mom" mold that women with kids must fit into.As a professional product reviewer and as someone who's given her own mom many of the gifts included in this list over the years, I can safely say your mom will love them all.The top 5 best gifts for Mom:A warm cashmere sweater from EverlaneAn Amazon Kindle for reading anywhereA bundle of soft, crisp sheets and bedding from BrooklinenA Rent The Runway Unlimited gift membershipA gift subscription to a popular coffee clubCheck out all 52 gift ideas for Mom:This list includes a Sponsored Product that has been suggested by Parachute; it also meets our editorial criteria in terms of quality and value.*DON'T MISS:35 kitchen gifts from Williams Sonoma for the cook and foodie in your lifeDON'T MISS:23 tech gifts moms will actually love to get this holiday seasonSoft, crisp sheets and beddingBrooklinen Queen Classic Hardcore Sheet Bundle, from $96.75, available at BrooklinenBrooklinen Queen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle, $111.75, available at BrooklinenBrooklinen's luxe sheets are the ones I always recommend to friends, family, and Insider Picks readers who email me, for their affordable price, sophisticated look, and unbelievable comfort. The company'sHardcore Sheet Bundles have everything she needs to completely makeover her bedand stay nice and cozy all year long. Each bundle includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, duvet cover, and four pillowcases. Brooklinenalso sellscomforters,pillows, candles, andblankets.A fancy candle setOtherland Candles The Threesome, $89, available at OtherlandCandles make any home smell great, and this fancy candle set from Otherland will look gorgeous in any room in her house. The set includes three coconut and soy wax blend candles in beautiful glass vessels. Each candle burns for 55 hoursthat's a lot of time that your mom can spend enjoying this gift.A luxurious bathrobeParachute Classic Bathrobe, $99, available at ParachuteA bathrobe will make every shower feel like a trip to the spa. Parachute's soft Turkish cotton robe comes in four great colors: white, mineral, blush, and stone (pictured).* Sponsored by ParachuteThe Amazon EchoAmazon Echo, $79.99, available at AmazonThere's an ever-so-slight learning curve in figuring out what Amazon's Alexa can and can't do, but once that's passed, the Echo can forecast the weather, read an audiobook, order a pizza, tell jokes, or any number of things moms should find charming.A fresh holiday arrangementThe Bouqs Co. bouquets, available at The Bouqs Co., $36 and upUrbanStems bouquets, available at UrbanStems, $40 and upWe've ordered bouquets from The Bouqs Co. and UrbanStems and both offer gorgeous flower arrangements, potted plants, and even holiday wreaths made from only the freshest blooms, and they're delivered quickly, too.A cute assortment of succulents instead of flowersSucculent Assortment, $30, available at The SillThe Sill is a relatively new startup that's making the process of choosing and buying house plants much easier. This six-succulent assortment is just one of many plant and planter options you can choose fromyou can even shop based on which ones are pet-safe.The gift of comfortable loungewearTommy John E-Gift Card, $25-$250, available at Tommy JohnThe women on the Insider Picks team are positively smitten with Tommy John's loungewear and underwearso much so, we named the latter the best women's underwear in our buying guide, so you can be sure Mom will love it too.A custom map posterGrafomap Custom Map Poster, from $49, available at GrafomapGrafomap is a website that lets you design map posters of any place in the world. You can make one of your mom's hometown, her college town, her favorite travel destination, or the place where she got engaged or marriedyou're only limited by your imagination. Read the full Insider Picks review here.A delicious treat from Milk BarCheck out all the goodies in Milk Bar's Holiday ShopMilk Bar's holiday treats will definitely satisfy her sweet tooth. Choose from a limited-edition Peppermint Bark Cake, the bestselling B'Day Truffles, and plenty more.A beautiful cashmere sweaterEverlane ReCashmere Stroopwafel Turtleneck, $155, available at EverlaneEverlane makes our favorite cashmere sweaters and its latest collectionis more sustainable than ever since it's made with recycled yarn. She'll never know by looking or touching alone that this turtleneck is made of recycled materials. Choose from three colors.A super-plush beanieEverlane Teddy Beanie, $35, available at EverlaneGift this beanie along with the sweater on the previous slide to keep her warm all winter. It comes in five beautiful colors.Comfortable, breathable slip-on shoesAllbirds Wool Loungers, $95, available at AllbirdsCult-favorite footwear startup Allbirds is a great destination for gifts. Its Wool Loungers are ridiculously soft, breathable, and supportiveand even machine washable! We tried them and loved them, so we can safely say your mom will too. They currently come in six colors and are suitable for indoor and outdoor wear.A sleek and streamlined carry-on for business trips and beyondAway Carry-On, $225, available at AwayThe Away Carry-On is an indispensable travel companion. It comes with a removable interior 10,000 mAh battery and two USB ports, so she can easily charge up her phone and other devices before a long flight. It also comes in a bunch of colors, so you can get it in her favorite. There's even a fancy aluminum version of the carry-on for $475.A relaxing massage she can book to her homeSoothe E-Gift Card or Physical Gift Card, select your amount, available at SootheSoothe is a relatively new service that can help Mom book a massage to her home in as little as an hour. The company will match her massage request with a vetted, certified massage therapist available in her area at the specified time. They offer Swedish, deep tissue, sports, prenatal, and couples massages. Soothe is currently available to book in 66 cities in the US and Canada. If you're not sure what amount to choose for a gift card, Soothe says the average cost for a one-time, 60-minute massage is $115, but the price varies by location. Soothe also offers subscriptions if you really want to pamper her this year.A heated massager to melt the day awayInvoSpa Shiatsu Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massager with Heat, $49.99, available at AmazonAfter a long day, all she wants is some true relaxation to melt away the tension that's built up. While she can't get a real massage every day, you can give her this at-home shiatsu massager, which can give her a quality massage for much less.Super comfortable, high-waist leggingsSpanx Active Printed Leggings, $110, available at SpanxWhether or not she wears yoga pants to work out or to run errands, she'll feel comfortable and stylish in this pair from Spanx. They're breathable, supportive but not suffocating, and surprisingly comfortable, offering more stretch than similar compressive leggings I've tried that makes them much easier to get into and out of. I'm not sure what witchcraft went into the design, but they also manage to create a smooth-all-over look that I love.A 'book of the month' membershipBook of the Month 3-Month Membership, $49.99, available at Book of the MonthIf she loves to read and isn't ready to go 100% digital, a Book of the Month membership is the perfect gift. This gift membership gets Mom her pick of the best new books for $12.50 to $15 a month depending on the length of subscription you choose to give her (three, six, or 12 months). She can also request extra books if she reads more than one book a month.A waterproof Kindle PaperwhiteAmazon Kindle Paperwhite, $99.99, available at AmazonOn the other hand, if she's tired of lugging around heavy hardcovers, the Kindle Paperwhite is an extremely thoughtful and practical gift. The latest version is waterproof too! Read the full Insider Picks review here.A marble watchMVMT Laurel Marble Watch, $104, available at MVMTShe'll love this unique, marble-face watch featuring gold detailing and a caramel leather band.An indoor herb garden that requires zero effortClick & Grow Smart Garden 3 Indoor Gardening Kit, $99.95, available at Amazonand Click & GrowEvery chef knows that cooking with fresh ingredients like basil can make a big difference.The Click & Grow Smart Garden is a self-watering system that allows even the most amateur gardeners to quickly and effortlessly grow herbs and vegetables. We tried it and were impressed with how well it worked, and how truly effortless the process was.A wooden gift crate with 2 pounds of cheese insideMurray's Cheese Greatest Hits Gift Box, $95, available at Murray's CheeseCheese lovers will find a lot to like in this wooden gift crate (yes, crate) from Murray's Cheese, which includes 2 pounds of English cheddar, brie, cave-aged Gruyere, and one-year-aged Manchego along with snacks to pair with each cheese: spiced cherry preserves, sea salt and olive oil crackers, and Marcona almonds. My mouth is watering just writing this caption ...A weighted blanket with cooling technologyBlanQuil Chill 15-Pound Cooling Weighted Blanket, $299, available at AmazonDoes Mom always need a blanket to fall asleep, but struggles not to overheat under heavy blankets' This weighted blanket's soothing feel is appropriate for the winter, but the cooling technology will prevent him from overheating.A box full of team prideFanChest Gift Box, $59 and up, available at FanChestShe represents her team with pride, so help her out with a FanChest. This box is the ultimate in sports fan gifts, filled with apparel, accessories, and more team swag than she really needs, but will definitely love.A really good mug she can take camping or into the officeYeti Rambler 14 oz. Mug, available at REI and Yeti, $25With a vacuum-insulated interior and secure top, this mug works for just about any occasion. Whether she wants to tote her hot oatmeal to the office or enjoy some chili while camping, this is what she'll want to use.A Le Creuset Dutch ovenLe Creuset 5 1/2-Qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven, from $350, available at Nordstrom and Williams-SonomaAt $350, this Le Creuset Dutch oven is the most expensive piece of cookware in my kitchen, but it is also my most used. It comes in tons of colors, so you can choose Mom's favorite.A cookbook for 'Girl Meets Farm' fans"Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories from An Unlikely Life on a Farm" by Molly Yeh, $29.25, available at AmazonNot only does this cookbook contain more than 120 delicious recipes (make the Asian Scotch Eggs!), you'll also find tons of personal stories and beautiful photos of Food Network star and award-winning blogger Molly Yeh and her family.A cutting board in the shape of the state she calls homeTotally Bamboo State Cutting & Serving Board, $30, available at AmazonAvailable for all 50 states as well British Columbia, Puerto Rico, Long Island, and Ontario, this uniquely shaped cutting and serving board doubles as kitchen decor.A Daily Harvest gift boxDaily Harvest 9-Cup Gift Box, $75, available at Daily HarvestIf she's always trying to find new ways to prioritize her health, help her out with some Daily Harvest cups. You can prepay for nine cups, which she can redeem and pick out herself. She can choose from smoothies, oat bowls, soups, and other bowls of healthy food that are super easy to take on the go.A sous vide for making tender, perfectly cooked meatAnova Nano Sous Vide Bluetooth Precision Cooker, $90, available at AmazonFor under $100, the Anova sous vide is a reasonably priced investment that just might change Mom's life for the better. Not only will it boil and poach eggs with ease, but it'll also produce tender, perfectly cooked meat every time. I got my mother-in-law one for Christmas a couple of years ago, and she still sends me pictures of how amazing her food comes out every time she uses it.Her new favorite weekend bagLo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Weekender Bag, from $91.80, available at Lo & SonsLo & Sons bags are perfect for travel and not too expensive. The Catalina Deluxe Weekender Bag includes tons of useful interior pockets, a bottom pocket, and a pass-through sleeve for sliding over suitcase handles. It can alsobe easily folded or rolled for convenient storage.A roomy work bag with tons of pocketsDagne Dover Legend Tote, $265, available at Dagne DoverDagne Dover's Legend Tote is a sophisticated and spacious work bag with a padded laptop sleeve, water bottle holder, and other thoughtful interior pockets that will keep her organized and always ready to go. You can read the full Insider Picks review of the slightly smallerClassic Tote here, but suffice it to say that the startup's bags are among our favorites for work. It comes in 12 colors.A beautiful felted scarfM.M.LaFleur Felted Scarf, $145, available at M.M.LaFleur in 2 colorsScarves are far from boring gifts when they're as beautiful as this wool-cashmere scarf from M.M.LaFleur, which is an Insider Picks go-to for timeless and high-quality workwear staples for women. Available in a soft rose or elegant chartreuse, you can't go wrong with either color.A skin-care gift set for glowing skin every dayFresh Once Upon A Mask Set, $67, available at NordstromThis face-mask gift set from Fresh is made up of a flight of travel-sized masks, so she can roll out of bed with dewy, glowing skin every day. Check out even more great skin-care gifts she'll actually use here.A bottle of lavender bubble bathL'Occitane Relaxing & Foaming Lavender Bubble Bath, $39, available at AmazonThis lavender-scented bubble bath from L'Occitane is one of the best ways I've found to relax after a long day of work.A Rent The Runway Unlimited membershipRent The Runway RTR Unlimited 1-Month Membership, $89, available at Rent The RunwayPerfect for the woman who "never has anything to wear," a Rent The Runway Unlimited membership lets her constantly rotate her wardrobewith the latest styles from more than 450 fashion brands, like Diane von Furstenberg, Tory, Burch, and Tibi. She's able to rent four pieces at a time and swap them whenever she wantsand Rent The Runway takes care of all her dry cleaning, shipping, and insurance costs. We tried the membership and loved it.An Italian leather wallet that can be monogrammed with her initialsCuyana Classic Zip Around Wallet, $125, available at Cuyana (+ $15 for monogram)A sophisticated leather wallet instantly elevates a busy woman's everyday style and keeps her organized when she's on the go. You can get this Italian leather wallet from Cuyana in seven colors. We really love the Stone leather version that has a surprise red lining on the inside for a pop of color (pictured).Pearl hoop earringsMejuri Pearl Hoops, $60, available at MejuriGet your mom a beautiful pair of earrings or a necklace with her zodiac sign that she can wear every day. Mejuri is an Insider Picks favorite jewelry startup, so I'm guessing a lot of moms will love this Canadian company's delicate jewelry too.A jewelry holderCatbird Swan Ring Holder, $32, available at CatbirdThis ornate swan is a subtle jewelry holder.A foam pillow from a popular mattress startupLeesa Pillow, $63, available at LeesaGive the gift of a good night's sleep with this luxurious and supportive pillow from one of our favorite mattress startups, Leesa. It's so good it's listed in our buying guide to the best pillows.An alarm clock that uses light to wake her up gentlyPhilips Light Alarm Clock, $125, available at AmazonMoms work hard and they often have to wake up early. Just because she has to wake up before the sun rises that doesn't mean she has to awaken to the blaring of an obnoxious alarm clock.Philips makes a lovely alarm clock that gradually lights up to mimic the sunrise and wake her up naturally. The light alarm clock also displays the time and has customizable sounds so she can wake up feeling rested and ready for the day. This clock is the top pick in our buying guide, so you can be sure she'll love it.A room diffuserJo Malone English Pear & Freesia Scent Surround Room Diffuser, $98, available at NordstromA more modern alternative to potpourri, a diffuser is a grown-upway to add a subtle fragrance to her home.A personalized T-shirtKnown Supply Personalized Women's Fitted Crew, $32, available at Known SupplyYou can personalize this comfortable Pima cotton tee with "mom" or "mama"or any other name up to nine charactersin cute, loopy cursive.A gift subscription to a popular coffee clubAtlas Coffee Club 3-Month Gift Subscription, $50 limited time offer, available at Atlas Coffee ClubIf her veins run dark roast, a coffee gift won't go unused. We recommend a gift subscription to theAtlas Coffee Club, which curates a global selection of single-origin coffee that gets freshly roasted and shipped to your house from $9 per bag.A pendant necklaceZoe Chicco Itty Bitty Mama Pendant Necklace, $295, available at NordstromYour mom will want to keep this pendant necklace very close to her heart.A crossbody bag with a hand-painted monogramLeatherology Meadow Mini Camera Bag, from $150, available at Leatherology (+ $40 for hand-painted monogram)This leather crossbody bag comes in tons of colors and is great for travel and daytime outingsfor an extra $40, you can customize it with hand-painted monogram.A retro-inspired electric kettleSMEG 50's Retro Style 7-Cup Electric Kettle, $149.95, available at NordstromWith this retro-inspired electric kettle in her kitchen, she'll spend much less time making tea and more time enjoying a cup. It comes in seven fun colors, like pastel green, pastel pink, and bright red.A box set of loose-leaf teasT2 Tea Five Greatest Greens Assorted Tea Sampler Gift Box, $15, available at AmazonLet her sit back and relax with this set of fragrant green teas, including China Jasmine, Sencha Peach, and Japanese Sencha. If green tea isn't her thing, T2 also has gift boxes for black, herbal, and fruity teas. Choose the "Subscribe & Save" option and she'll always have a stocked tea supply.A heart snapshotMinted Filter Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art, from $29, available at MintedCollect some of her favorite pictures and turn them into unique photo art for as little as $29.A pair of shadesWarby Parker Harris Sunglasses, from $95, available at Warby ParkerPair these sunglasses with a surprise tropical getaway for your mom and a plus one and win the holidays. The sunglasses are scratch-resistant, block 100% of UVA and UVB rays, and they're available with prescription lenses.A DNA test kit23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA Test, $129, available at AmazonThis genetic test kit from 23andMe is a unique and cool gift idea for any mom who's interested in learning more about her family history.A perfume subscriptionScentbird 3-Month Gift, $44, available at ScentbirdScentbird is a monthly subscription-based service that allows you to choose from thousands of designer fragrances and delivers a 30-day supply right to your door. It only costs $15 a month, and gets progressively cheaper when you choose longer subscription periods.A FabFitFun boxFabFitFun E-Gift Card, $25-$300, available at FabFitFunSign her up for FabFitFun,a quarterly beauty subscription box that sends its members full-size products instead of those tiny samples.Looking for more gift ideas' We've got you covered.Our master list of every gift guide you'll ever needCreative gift ideas under $25Thoughtful gift ideas under $50Clever gift ideas under $100Cool stocking stuffers on AmazonAffordable tech gifts under $25Thoughtful gifts for her, all under $50Cool gifts for him on Amazon
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