While a gift for your mom sounds like an easy task on paper, finding a gift for the woman who literally gave me life is always a little challenging. I would give my mom the world if I could, so how can I settle on anything less?
Throughout the years, I’ve become known around our office as the expert on mom gifts. In an effort to keep last-minute shopping at bay, I’ve turned to keeping a running note of everything I see throughout the year that I could potentially gift my mom. By the time the holidays roll around, I have dozens of options that are so good, it’s actually hard to choose which gift to add to my cart. Because of this, I’ve purchased what she calls “the best gifts she’s ever gotten” time and time again.
To simplify your holiday season, I’m sharing the contents of my ever-growing “gifts for mom” list. From personalized keepsakes that will tug at her heartstrings to practical gifts that will elevate her daily routine, I’ve got you covered with mom gift ideas she’ll cherish (and definitely brag about to her friends with a Facebook update). Get ready for your siblings to be jealous—you’re about to be the favorite child.
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With prompts to help her record memories, reflections, and wisdom, this guided journal for moms is a keepsake in the making.
A bespoke gift will always go over well with mom, especially one she can keep forever as a reminder of the home you grew up in.
What my mom refers to as the “best gift she’s ever received,” this personalized platter allows you to turn a beloved hand-written recipe into a platter that can be put on display (and used!) in your mom’s kitchen forevermore.
3 colors available
Say hello to her new nightime-routine besties. This smoothing and firming duo from Medik8 comes complete with their Crystal Retinal 6 which works 11 times faster than other retinols and their Advanced Night Ceramide which is equal parts nourishing and firming.
Whether she loves making custom labels, personalized gifts, or Pinterest-worthy home decor, the Cricut Maker 3 will take mom’s crafting game to the next level. With all of the Cricut functions you know and love, this one also allows you to engrave metal, deboss leather, and so much more.
For a meaningful, personalized gift, this engraved locket can represent the birth flowers of two to three family members, friends, or kids for a piece she’ll always want to keep close to her heart.
2 colors available
For the mom who’s had the same skincare routine since the early ’80s, this anti-aging and acne clearing device will be a welcome improvement. With LED light therapy that smooths, brightens, and rejuvenates, it’s like giving her the gift of a spa day anytime she wants it. Use code THEEVERYGIRL for 30% off!
If she used to get on you for not wearing a jacket before leaving the house but now you’re the one getting on her because you don’t think she drinks enough water, this Flip Straw Tumbler has you covered. With a size that fits in most cupholders, a handle for on-the-go transport, a straw for easy sipping, a leakproof lid to prevent spills, and double-wall insulation that’ll keep their drink cold for hours, you’ll have an answer to fix all of her hydration woes.
For the mom that’s known for cooking dinner while blasting her favorite tunes, this print will remind her that you love being in her kitchen for more reasons than just her delicious food.
Whether your mom loves a nightcap or can’t get enough of hosting, these stunning coupe glasses will make her signature cocktail even more delicious.
9 colors available
For the mom that’s known for the recipes that only live in her head, this recipe journal will allow her to write them all down so you can *finally* nail her secret recipes.
For the Julia Child enthusiast, this leather-bound copy of ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ is beautiful enough to stay on display 24/7.
Both practical and beautiful, this cookbook stand will allow your mom to keep her favorite cookbook on display in her kitchen, and will help her follow her latest hyper-fixation recipe with ease.
This stunning butter bell will help ensure your mom has spreadable, room-temperature butter at the ready by keeping it fresh without the need for refrigeration.
This Brightland Mini Artist Series has sold out four times—and for good reason. With this set, she’ll enjoy four of their best-selling, mini-infused olive oils plus plenty of inspo on how to use them to add a bit of excitement to her culinary adventures. And with artist-designed labels, these bottles double as kitchen decor.
Timeless and elegant, this holiday serving dish showcases a beautifully detailed blue holiday design. Perfect for displaying festive treats or serving as a stylish tray on a coffee table or credenza, it brings a touch of holiday charm to any space.
Have a mom that’s constantly on the go? This train case will be her new favorite travel accessory. It’s tall enough to fit 7-inch products in it upright, and the full-grain leather means it’ll withstand whatever wear, tear, or spills it gets put through.
30+ colors available
Is your mom known for a phone that’s always teetering around 10% battery? This tray serves as a catch-all for her keys, sunglasses, and phone, and doubles as a charger for easy, automatic charging.
3 colors available
This affordable ring features beautiful baguette stones that can be customized with your choice of birthstones. It’s a meaningful, sentimental piece that your mom will never want to take off.
3 colors available
This editor-approved robe has the plush, luxe quality of a robe you’d find at a five-star hotel, making every post-shower experience feel like a little bit of self-care.
9 colors available
This facial steamer will help give your mom a spa-quality facial, right from the comfort of her couch. Its steam helps to clarify and make the skin more receptive to skincare treatments to deliver a hydrated, glowing complexion.
2 colors available
This lightweight, non-greasy body oil provides nourishing, skin-firming benefits for the perfect post-shower skincare ritual.
This is more than your average diffuser—it’s designed to diffuse oils in a totally customized way (without being overpowering), and comes complete with smart features like fragrance intensity and timers that can be controlled with Pura’s app. You can also gift her a set that includes two of Pura’s kid- and pet-safe fragrances. (Capri Blue, anyone?). Use code EVERYGIRL15 for 15% off until 12/31!
Ultra-soft, breathable, and perfect for lounging, this pajama set provides the kind of I’m-never-taking-these-off comfort she’ll want to wear well beyond the holidays.
10+ colors available
This luxurious moisturizer is clinically shown to help visibly firm, lift, and contour the skin while simultaneously replenishing the skin’s barrier. It’s the step your mom will actually be happy to add to her skincare routine.
Thanks to this digital photo frame, your mom will be able to get a glimpse of all of her favorite people, every single day. With an app that allows photos to be sent to it from anywhere in the world, your mom will love that memories can be put on display easily and instantly.
This body care bundle features three of Nécessaire’s award-winning products to help support smooth, even, hydrated skin, no lotion needed.
This cream is known for being the crème de la crème (literally) of hand hydration. With the help of 20% organic shea butter and coconut oil, its effective formula banishes cracked, dehydrated skin in even the coldest of climates.
This is one of the most coveted hair tools of all time, and nobody deserves its damage-free benefits more than your mom. This is the perfect gift to split if you have siblings!
Your status as the favorite child just got solidified. This portable microcurrent device gently works to provide a five-minute face lift with visible results, every time.
Slippers are an essential, but that doesn’t mean they can’t feel like a treat, too. This pair features soft, fluffy sherpa and a memory-foam sole for extra comfort and support.
5 colors available
This jewelry box is not only designed to keep every type of jewelry stored seamlessly, it’s also beautiful enough to live front-and-center on your mom’s vanity.
2 colors available
Crafted from luxurious leather, this case is the perfect way to keep tech essentials organized on the go. Its slim design allows for it to be thrown into a bag for flights, commutes, or even daily errands.
7 colors available
This lightweight, roomy tote is designed to be taken wherever the wind blows your mom. It can hold a change of clothes, a laptop—pretty much everything but the kitchen sink—and comes in a variety of gorgeous colors.
5 colors available
Old-school back pillows are a thing of the past. This updated version is designed to be used as a back rest, leg pillow, or U-shaped body pillow to provide constant support and comfort.
8 colors available
Does your mom treat her fur babies as well as her real ones? She’ll love (and likely tear up over) this heirloom-worthy custom pet painting of any current or past pet.
This candle-warming lamp is as functional as it is beautiful. With consistent, low heat, it will allow your mom to enjoy the scent of her favorite candle without needing to light it (or remembering to blow it out).
3 colors available
Turn your mom’s nightly bath into a spa-like experience with this expandable bathtub tray. Not only does it have a wine glass slot (win), but it also features a book holder and cover to keep a book open without the fear of splashes (double win).
A great beauty routine starts with clean water, and this filtered shower head removes chlorine and heavy metals from shower water for improved skin and hair health.
5 colors available
If there’s one thing a mom will love, it’s luxe, cozy loungewear. Lululemon’s thick, durable Scuba material will make this sweatshirt her new favorite piece of clothing.
5 colors available
Give your mom the gift of hitting the courts in style with this patterned pickleball paddle set, which includes a bag that will let your mom seamlessly take them to and from her games.
30 colors available
This compact oven from Our Plae can air fry, bake, roast, reheat, and broil, and has double the capacity of a regular air fryer. Plus, it looks extra-beautiful on a counter (no needing to put it away after each use).
4 colors available
Your mom deserves turning an everyday experience into a luxe one more than anyone. Not only does this towel warmer warm towels (duh,) it also can warm pajamas, robes, blankets, and more.
Looking to gift your mom an investment-worthy bag? Cuyana’s Celestia bag is made of soft, supple leather and balances timeless and modern style for a bag she’ll be proud to carry on her shoulder every day.
3 colors available
This jacket provides insulated warmth, minus any bulk, making it perfect for walks, runs, workouts, or just throwing on to run to the grocery store in style.
2 colors available
This beautiful blue tea kettle only looks like it comes in at $200+—the fact that it has a price tag under $30 will be our little secret.
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The Everygirl Media Group has published our beloved gift guides for 12+ years. Whether you’re shopping for a gift for your work wife, an insanely cool cousin, or your significant other’s dad (why are dads so hard?!), we have an idea they’ll love. The Everygirl editorial team is well-versed in sifting through thousands of products to curate a digestible and affordable list for you. We combine our own experience with in-depth research to bring you a selection that meets our high standards for both fashion and function.
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Madeline Galassi, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Madeline Galassi is the Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the fashion and beauty categories of the site. She brainstorms, writes, and edits stories across a broad range of topics including trend reports, product reviews, celebrity style, and more. She’s always keeping a pulse on the latest trends to create timely, exciting content for our readers.