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The mom who has everything still does not have the good slippers. Or the candle she keeps smelling in the store and putting back.
These gifts for mom are for the mom with great taste: cozy, thoughtful, a little whimsical, and nothing that ends up in the back of a closet. Shopping on a budget? See all my gifts under $50.
Top 6 gifts for mom
Short on time? Start here. These are my favorite picks this year.
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Cozy gifts for mom
For the nights in, the slow mornings, and the corner of the couch that is very much hers.
- L.L.Bean Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, $129. A classic fisherman knit with a little fair isle dog detail. Cozy without trying.
- Quince Cashmere Straight Leg Pants, $119.90. Cashmere pants she can wear all weekend and still feel put together.
Bags for mom
Totes and satchels she will carry everywhere, plus a little bag for her purse.
Gifts to help mom rest
Every big pick here has a smaller one next to it.
- Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm, $169.99. A sunrise alarm and sleep sounds for a softer start to the morning.
- Nordstrom Sleep Mask, $30.40. The under $35 version. A simple sleep mask for her nightstand.
- Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat, $149.99. For the mom who is on her feet all day and will not admit it.
Gifts for the mom who loves her kitchen
For the mom who is always feeding everyone.
Gifts for mom under $50
Little luxuries that feel like a lot more than they cost.
- Capri Blue Spiced Amber Candle, $40. Warm, a little spicy, and the candle that makes a house smell like a home.
- NEOM Cosy Nights Travel Candle, $22. A small candle for her nightstand or her suitcase.
- Car Pro Smart Fragrance Diffuser, $45.49. So her car smells as good as her house.
- Anthropologie Josiana Soup Mug, $19.95. A big soup mug for slow Sunday lunches.
Sentimental gifts for mom
For the mom who keeps every card, every recipe and every photo.
- Rifle Paper Co. Embroidered Photo Album, $32. For the photos that belong off her phone and on the coffee table.
- Rifle Paper Co. Recipe Tin, $38. A pretty home for the family recipes. Fill a few cards before you wrap it.
- Rifle Paper Co. Playing Card Set, $30. A double deck for the card games that run late after holiday dinner.
- Anthropologie Watercolor Workbook, $35. A gentle new hobby for the mom who always says she is not creative.
Gifts for mom FAQ
What is a good gift for a mom who has everything?
Something she uses every day but would never buy herself. Good slippers, a real candle, or a soft throw for the couch.
What are good gifts for mom under $50?
The Spiced Amber candle, the NEOM travel candle, the car diffuser, the soup mug, and the Rifle Paper Co. recipe tin, photo album and playing cards. The watercolor workbook and sleep mask are under $50 too.
When should I order so it arrives by Christmas?
USPS recommends shipping by December 17 for Ground Advantage and December 18 for Priority Mail. Order a few days before that to be safe.
