In all likelihood, there’s a special mother in your life. Regardless of whether she was the mom who raised you or she’s someone who’s consistently been there for you, supporting you with love, every holiday that rolls around creates a fabulous opportunity to spoil her with gifts!
Now, if she’s at all like my mom (who never says exactly what she’d like), then coming up with gifts each holiday can sometimes be a bit tricky. While well-intended, her typical response is, “Oh, I don’t need anything.”
Now, for me, this just means I have to get creative with my gifting, which is something I have a lot of fun doing. But I know for some of you out there shopping for mom, with just so many products to choose from, rather than it being a fun endeavor, it can become rather challenging.
So, today, I want to share a holiday gifts guide to help you find both thoughtful and unique things for your particular mom, whether it’s for Christmas or Mother’s Day! I’ve rounded up several terrific ideas for five types of moms based on their passions & way of life!
Holiday Gifts Guide For 5 Different Mom Lifestyles
There are so many diverse & different types of moms. So, when it comes to gifts for yours, there are a few questions you need first to ask yourself. This should ultimately give you a better idea of which lifestyle group (or groups) she falls into when using this guide.
- How does she spend most of her time?
- Does she have any particular hobbies or interests?
- What’s her day-to-day life like?
- What sort of things does she like most or have a passion for?
Now that that’s complete, without further ado… Up next are my favorite holiday gifts broken down for each wonderful type of mom! Whether she’s an ultra-chic glam mom (lover of jewelry & fashion), jet setter, culinary queen (loves baking & cooking), hard-working career mom, or healthy-active yoga mom, you’ll find the perfect gift for her with this list!
Spoiler Alert ~ Some of these are so FAB you’ll likely want them for yourself!! If you see something you like, just email this post as your wishlist to the fam!
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HOLIDAY GIFTS GUIDE FOR MOM TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Ultra-Chic & Glam Mom (aka Luxury Fashionista)
- Jet-Setter, Travel Lovin’ Mom
- Loves To Cook & Bake Mom (aka The Culinary Queen)
- Hard-Working Professional Mom
- The Healthy-Active, Yoga Lovin’ Mom
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Holiday Gifts For The Ultra-Chic & Glam Mom
Ultra-chic, glam moms always look incredibly put together from head to toe! Luxury fashion & beauty finds suit her best. No matter what her age happens to be, whether she’s relaxing at home or out socializing, she rocks the most stylish & popular brands!!
1) The Odetta Ruffled V-Neck Dress
The Odetta Ruffled V-Neck Dress: If you want to show off your mom’s fashion sense, this ultra-feminine dress is the perfect gift. Though the models shown here look relatively young, it can be worn by moms of any age. You’ll also notice quite a few great reviews from women ages 50-55 and women over 55.
2) UGG Maxi Curly Slide Slippers
UGG Maxi Curly Slide Slippers: We all have our go-to shoes we reach for at home, and your mom is no different. So, why not give her these lux, fuzzy slippers praised by both fashionistas and those who enjoy stylish, comfy finds?! – Available in 3 different colors.
3) The Somerset Maxi Dress
The Somerset Maxi Dress: I am so infatuated with maxi dresses!! We women come in all shapes & sizes, and finding a dress that looks equally stunning on every gal’s frame is no easy feat! But this one accomplishes just that!! This beautiful dress comes in a wide range of sizes (petite to plus size) and five different pattern/color palettes! It’s also loved by both younger women and women over 55.
4) The Love Knot Faux Leather Bag
The Love Knot Faux Leather Bag: The style-savvy mom has her outfits planned down to a T and will love this sleek bag as a chic addition to any of her looks. It’s quite versatile, so she can pair it with casual or more formal attire. Available in 5 Colors: Cream, Black, Red, Yellow, & Taupe.
5) By Anthropologie Patterned Cardigan Sweater
By Anthropologie Patterned Cardigan Sweater: Every woman needs a soft cardigan in her wardrobe. You can wear them for almost every occasion, and they always seem to go with everything! She can pair it with a lovely dress or jeans with cute heels or boots, and she’s good to go!
6) SLIP Silk Pillowcase | 7) Tory Burch Women’s Swarovski Pearl Stud Earrings
SLIP Silk Pillowcase: Part of looking so well put together for the ultra-chic, glam mom comes not only from her taste in fashion but also from her chosen beauty routines. If she prioritizes taking great care of her hair & skin, this gift allows her to protect both, all while getting a good night’s sleep!! The Slip pillowcase minimizes fine lines on the face and reduces hair breakage & dryness. With this gift set, she gets a sleeping mask too!
Tory Burch Women’s Swarovski Imitation Pearl Stud Earrings: A classic jewelry essential that every gal should have is a pair of pearl earrings!! The funny thing is I learned this directly from my mom back in my early twenties. But rather than basic pearls, this pair adds a stylish twist with rose gold and the iconic logo!! Of course, another option she may love would be these Tory Burch Stud Earrings, available in gold, rose gold or silver.
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Holiday Gifts For The Jet-Setter, Travel Lovin’ Mom
Is your mom the consummate jet-setter? Whether her travel is work-related or she enjoys exploring new places, she’s frequently headed here, there, and everywhere. She stays on the go, with a suitcase in her hand and an itinerary on her phone!
1) Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Pouch with ID Holder | 2) Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Organizer
Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Small Top Zip Coin Pouch with ID Holder: She’ll always be able to find her ID quickly before going through security… a total plus in my book!! And if she’s a designer lovin’ kind of gal, this one is perfect for her! She can conveniently stash away her credit card and cash inside! (Available in 9 colors).
Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Organizer: Or maybe she’d prefer a practical gift like this cute yet functional jewelry organizer for easy access to her earrings, bracelets, and other accessories once she reaches her destination. With its special compartments and customizable spaces, she can secure all her jewelry and never have to worry about it all getting tangled up again! Available in ivory and ebony.
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3) Kenneth Cole Women’s Chevron Luggage | 4) BAREFOOT DREAMS CozyChic Cardigan
Kenneth Cole Reaction Women’s Madison Square Hardside Chevron Luggage: Help her stay stylish while she’s on the go with some modern, fashion-forward luggage! This bag is spacious and durable, with just enough room for all of her stuff! It has two interior flaps that will come in handy when she needs more storage. And it was designed to be light, sleek, and spin 360 degrees, so that she can navigate through check-in and the lines faster than ever before!
BAREFOOT DREAMS CozyChic Lite Circle Cardigan: This brand is known for having some of the softest and coziest products on the market! And of course, any jet-setting mom needs something cozy & warm for the plane. This one comes in sand, silver, black, or pewter color.
5) Dot & Dot Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow | 6) Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask
Dot & Dot Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow: An adjustable pillow is a must for any traveler! Made of memory foam, it supports and cushions with the ultimate comfort! It’s completely flexible (unlike other travel pillows), so she can move it into whatever shape she prefers, whether she wants to use it to support her head, shoulder, or add some cushioning for her back.
Cotton Sleep Eye Mask: This eye mask is just what any mom who’s always traveling needs! She’ll get a lot of use out of it on those long flights! She can completely block out the light and get some serious shut-eye, even if the traveler next to her decides to read or watch the inflight movies!!
7) Herschel Strand Shoulder Bag | 8) Jadyn Luna Women’s Weekender Bag
Herschel Strand Shoulder Bag: For those short last-minute weekend trips, why not gift her a cute weekender bag like this one! This particular one can also function as a gym bag if she enjoys getting her workout on! While it doesn’t have interior compartments, it does have slots on the outside where she can fit her cell, kindle, and other essentials. However, if interior pockets are a deal-breaker for her, consider this next weekend bag instead.
Jadyn Luna Women’s Weekender Bag and Travel Duffel: This travel bag is larger than the previous one and comes with a bonus pouch she can use for her toiletries! It comes in a variety of colors and styles, so if cheetah print isn’t her thing, there are others to choose from! This one has 5 stars!!
Holiday Gifts For The Loves To Cook & Bake Mom (Aka The Culinary Queen)
So you know those moms who delight in being the household baker and cook? The ones that can whip up a batch of cookies from scratch, bake a cake from a boxed mix, or brew up a pot of homemade soup with just an extra ingredient or two? Perhaps, she has a deep love for flavorful foods and quite literally works her magic in the kitchen like no other?!!
1) Keepsake Recipe Notebook & Organizer | 2) Cookbook Holder (Pipishell)
The Keepsake Recipe Notebook & Organizer: This is a great way to show her you care and help her get organized in the kitchen. She’ll love that she can fill it in and keep track of her favorite recipes, the family favorites you make together, or even dishes for gatherings to come! Why not write all of those kitchen secrets into this book and pass them on to future generations?
Cookbook Holder from Pipishell: If she cooks and bakes a lot using recipe books, she’ll certainly appreciate this gift! Now, she can easily prevent her book from getting messy on the counter and keep it protected while held conveniently in place!
3) Fox Run Marble Rolling Pin & Cradle | 4) KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Fox Run Polished Marble Rolling Pin with Wooden Cradle: Not only is this rolling pin stylish, but it’s fully functional and then some! Marble is quite easy to clean and won’t absorb moisture –great perks!! Additionally, according to Culinary Pastry Pros, marble is the way to go to prevent sticking and keep your dough cool! She’ll want to stick it in the fridge and allow the marble to chill a few minutes before using.
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer: An absolute kitchen essential for the culinary mom! It has 10 speeds, so she can quickly mix ingredients of any consistency and get her baking done faster. And with the power hub, she can attach other accessories like pasta makers and food grinders to make even more delicious recipes! With this stand mixer, it will take her half the time and effort than if she did it by hand! *If she wants to coordinate it with her kitchen colors, there are other available colors here…
5) Nathalie Lete Helena Apron | 6) Rifle Paper Co. x Hedley & Bennett Apron
Nathalie Lete Helena Apron: She can show off her culinary skills and style simultaneously with this beautiful apron!
Rifle Paper Co. x Hedley & Bennett Apron: But if she prefers a slightly different pattern, this one is lovely too! 🙂
7) SharkNinja The Ninja Foodi | 8) Cuisinart Electric Fondue
SharkNinja The Ninja Foodi: Cooking is hard work, and she doesn’t have time to waste on mediocre equipment. This gift offers the perks of air frying and pressuring cooking all in one! She can lock in flavorful juices, steam, keep meat tender, and go from frozen to fully cooked meat with its pressure cooker capabilities. Then its innovative lid allows for air frying, roasting, broiling, or baking! Plus, it comes with a recipe book with over 45+ recipes to choose from!!
Cuisinart CFO-3SS Electric Fondue Maker: If she enjoys entertaining guests in her home as much as she enjoys spending time in the kitchen, perhaps she’d enjoy this gift idea. Her next family get-together will be far from boring! The Cuisinart Electric Fondue Set is the perfect way to spice up those gatherings with all kinds of delicious fondues, from cheeses to chocolates to broths!
9) Agate Cake Slicer and Knife Set | 10) Glenna Serving Bowls
Agate Cake Slicer and Knife Set: This elegant set is perfect for anyone who loves to bake and will make your mom smile every time she uses it. Not only beautiful but fully functional. Can’t you just see her slicing one of her delicious cakes or pies that everyone will love?!!
Glenna Serving Bowls, Set of 3: Beautiful serving bowls with a rustic style are always an excellent idea as far as holiday gifts for mom! She can serve up her recipe favorites to family and friends as the hostess with the mostest!
Holiday Gifts For The Hard-Working Career Mom
The hard-working career mom is a force to be reckoned with and always on top of her game! But every now and then, she certainly needs a little R&R. So, this list includes boss babe gifts to help with her career life, along with those to help her recoup after a long day!
1) BOSTANTEN Briefcase Work Tote | 2) BOSTANTEN Briefcase Crossbody Handbag
BOSTANTEN Briefcase Work Tote Bag: Every boss babe needs an elegant and sophisticated tote that she can fit her laptop, documents, pens, phone, and more in…right? This one offers a padded compartment inside just for her computer so it can stay safe and secure. It accommodates a 15.6-inch laptop and is also available in brown leather.
BOSTANTEN Briefcase Crossbody Handbag: If you think she’d prefer another style, they also offer this briefcase/bag she can use instead in 5 different colors. This one also accommodates a laptop that’s 15.6 inches.
3) BALORAY Lunch Bag Tote | 4) Swig Life Travel Mug
BALORAY Women Lunch Bag Tote: This is the perfect lunch bag for women always on the go. With its sleek, stylish design and practical features (like an easy grab handle and its quality insulation), it’s sure to become your mom’s favorite way of transporting food in style! Available in a black and white stripes pattern too!
Swig Life Travel Mug: All moms deserve cute gifts they’ll enjoy using too; these colorful tumblers may be just what she needs at her desk or on the go during busy days workin’ away like crazy. This one comes in over 40 fun colors and patterns, so you can find one that matches her taste perfectly!
5) Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Adult Robe | 6) MoCuishle Shiatsu Back Shoulder & Neck Massager
Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Adult Robe: Or perhaps she wants nothing more than a soft, comfy robe for unwinding after her long hectic day??!! This particular gift was featured in Oprah’s Top Ten Gifts to Give and Receive, so I think it’s safe to say it’s well-liked and highly approved!
MoCuishle Shiatsu Back Shoulder and Neck Massager: With her work-life comes a busy schedule… she’s running around town picking up groceries, dry cleaning, then cooking dinner, and cleaning it all up before she can sit down. She deserves a break, and with this gift, she can relax away that workday! ~ I bought this one for my mom’s birthday last year. She loves it and told me recently my sister’s been stealing it from her, lol!
7) Barr-Co. Fine Handmade Bath Salts | 8) Humble Botanics Bath Bombs
Barr-Co. Fine Handmade Bath Salts: Know what hardworking moms love most? Relaxing and being pampered after a hard long work week! Add gift #5 with these luxurious bath salts, and she’ll feel like royalty as soon as she opens the box!
Humble Botanics Bath Bombs: If she’s more of a bath bombs gal, then this assortment of 4 will leave her feeling refreshed and smelling lovely!
9) Magicteam Sound Machines White Noise Machine | 10) Verilux HappyLight Therapy Lamp
Magicteam Sound Machines White Noise Machine: For any busy working mom, it’s vital that she get a good night’s sleep before her workday. She needs to be able to focus and concentrate, right?? This sleeping device features 20 relaxing sounds. Not only will it help her with sleep, but if she struggles with anxiety, it will help her reach a state of soothing zen-like calm!
Verilux HappyLight Therapy Lamp: Her seasonal affective disorder can become a thing of the past with this considerate gift idea! If you’ve not heard about light therapy or happy lights, they work wonders for lifting one’s mood, enhancing sleep, and improving focus. If she works long hours in the office come fall & winter, this product will help! Its portable & compact design makes it incredibly easy to place on her office desk so she can get the full effect!
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Holiday Gifts For The Healthy-Active, Yoga Lovin’ Mom
Yoga moms are the best. Everyone knows they’re hard workers who never say no to an early morning workout, but there’s so much more to them than that. Yoga moms are selfless and caring too. They don’t just work out for themselves; they know that you can’t pour from an empty cup, so they prioritize their self-care with yoga time!
1) Lingswallow High Waist Yoga Pants | 2) THE GYM PEOPLE Thick High Waist Yoga Pants
Lingswallow High Waist Yoga Pants: Active moms will always delight in receiving a new pair of workout pants! These are designed to keep her comfortable and stylish throughout her entire session. They offer lightweight, breathable fabric with a four-way stretch. And they have pockets for storing keys, cards, ID, etc. Best yet, they offer tummy control! (Also available as capris and come in over 40+ Colors).
THE GYM PEOPLE Thick High Waist Yoga Pants: Another perfect choice for new yoga & workout pants! These offer tummy control and pockets too! They’re opaque (aka no see-through), comfy enough for everyday wear, available in a longer standard length, and come in over 30+ colors.
3) Lululemon Fly Away Tamer Headband | 4) AJNA Yoga Bolster Pillow
Lululemon Fly Away Tamer Headband: Just what she needs to keep her hair secure & in place, with the sweat away from her face for a downward dog pose!!
AJNA Yoga Bolster Pillow: For her restorative yoga poses, she’ll certainly need a bolster pillow for support. This one has been featured in Forbes and Yoga Journal and comes highly recommended by many yogis! It’s available in a few other colors as well.
5) Under Armour Low Impact Bra | 6) RUNNING GIRL Crisscross Yoga Bra
Under Armour Women’s Seamless Low Impact Long Heather Bra: Yoga is considered a low-impact form of exercise. Generally, since it doesn’t include movements that create a ton of bounce, like running or tennis, most women can get away with a sports bra with less support, but it’s important that it gives her the greatest amount of comfort. You can tell from reading the reviews; this one undoubtedly delivers on the comfort! She’ll certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness on that factor! (Available in many colors)
RUNNING GIRL Strappy Sports Bra for Women Sexy Crisscross Back Light Support Yoga Bra with Removable Cups: This stylish yoga bra can serve more than one purpose for her! But it’s so cute she may even want to pull it out to wear every now and then for a non-workout, casual look. She could wear it under a long open-back top paired with leggings and her favorite flat sandals!(Available in many colors)
7) ICTIVE Yoga Tops (Mesh Racerback) | 8) Workout Loose fit Yoga Tops
Yoga Tops By ICTIVE (Mesh Racerback): Nothing better than getting new attire for her next fitness adventure! She can stay cool during her toughest workouts with this moisture-wicking tank. It’s made of super-soft, lightweight, stretchable material for absolute comfort! (Available in many colors)
Women Loose fit Yoga Tops By ICTIVE: Another comfy, airy yoga top she can wear to class for weeks to come. This one comes in about 18 different colors, so you have a lot to choose from!
Ictive has many workout tops, including long-sleeved ones, so if this one isn’t her style, check out their store here on Amazon.
9) Gaiam Yoga Socks – Toeless | 10) ASUTRA Natural & Organic Yoga Mat Cleaner
Gaiam Yoga Socks – Toeless Grippy Non-Slip Sticky Grip: She’ll get the grip she needs and keep her feet protected from sweaty floors with these socks, making them perfect for yoga, pilates, barre, and dance classes!
ASUTRA Natural & Organic Yoga Mat Cleaner (Peaceful Lavender Aroma): Every yogi needs a clean mat, and this cleansing spray has all the extra perks that come with aromatherapy. The lavender scent will have her feeling calm and utterly relaxed!
11) Gaiam Yoga Mat Bag | 12) Zenifit Yoga Mat Bag
Gaiam Yoga Mat Bag: This beautifully detailed and durable bag is the perfect pick for her to carry her yoga mat with ease. It has one pocket for holding her essentials like her wallet, keys, etc. And a second pocket designed for storing her phone!
Zenifit Yoga Mat Bag: Or she can quickly toss her yoga mat into this roomy bag as she walks out the door and heads to class! It can easily hold all her needed gear, from resistance bands to her water bottle and more! It’s available in 6 color combinations!
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Best Gifts For Mom, The Holiday Wrap-Up!
Well, that sums up today’s gift guide, ladies! The best thing about these gift ideas is that they can be catered to any woman’s specific interests, hobbies, and way of life, making them a one-of-a-kind and extremely thoughtful gifting option!
I hope this holiday gifts list was helpful and you found something perfect for your mom or that “special mother in your life”, whether she raised you or not. 🙂
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