- 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.
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 moms — even 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.
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Soft, crisp sheets and bedding
Brooklinen Queen Classic Hardcore Sheet Bundle, from $292, available at Brooklinen
Brooklinen Queen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle, $332, available at Brooklinen
Brooklinen'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's Hardcore Sheet Bundles have everything she needs to completely makeover her bed — and stay nice and cozy all year long. Each bundle includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, duvet cover, and four pillowcases. Brooklinen also sells comforters, pillows, candles, and blankets.
A fancy candle set
Otherland Candles The Threesome, $89, available at Otherland
Candles 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 hours — that's a lot of time that your mom can spend enjoying this gift.
A loungewear and underwear gift set
Tommy John E-Gift Card, $25-$250, available at Tommy John
The women on the Insider Picks team are positively smitten with Tommy John's loungewear and underwear — so 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.
The Amazon Echo
Amazon Echo, $99.99, available at Amazon
There'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 arrangement
The Bouqs Co. bouquets, available at The Bouqs Co., $39 and up
UrbanStems bouquets, available at UrbanStems, $42 and up
We'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 flowers
Succulent Assortment, $30, available at The Sill
The 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 from — you can even shop based on which ones are pet-safe.
A beautiful cashmere sweater
Everlane ReCashmere Stroopwafel Turtleneck, $155, available at Everlane
Everlane makes our favorite cashmere sweaters and its latest collection is 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 cashmere beanie
Everlane ReCashmere Carpenter Beanie, $50, available at Everlane
Gift this cashmere beanie along with the sweater on the previous slide to keep her warm all winter. It's made of recycled materials and comes in five beautiful colors.
Comfortable, breathable slip-on shoes
Allbirds Wool Loungers, $95, available at Allbirds
Cult-favorite footwear startup Allbirds is a great destination for gifts. Its Wool Loungers are ridiculously soft, breathable, and supportive — and even machine washable! We tried them and loved them, so we can safely say your mom will too. They currently come in five colors and are suitable for indoor and outdoor wear.
A delicious treat from Milk Bar
Check out all the goodies in Milk Bar's Holiday Shop
Milk 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 custom map poster
Grafomap Custom Map Poster, from $49, available at Grafomap
Grafomap 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 married — you're only limited by your imagination. Read the full Insider Picks review here.
A sleek and streamlined carry-on for business trips and beyond
Away Carry-On, $225, available at Away
The 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 home
Soothe E-Gift Card or Physical Gift Card, select your amount, available at Soothe
Soothe 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 away
InvoSpa Shiatsu Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massager with Heat, $38.99, available at Amazon
After 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 leggings
Spanx Active Printed Leggings, $110, available at Spanx
Whether 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' membership
Book of the Month 3-Month Membership, $49.99, available at Book of the Month
If 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 Paperwhite
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, $129.99, available at Amazon
On 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 watch
MVMT Laurel Marble Watch, $112, available at MVMT
She'll love this unique, marble-face watch featuring gold detailing and a caramel leather band.
An indoor herb garden that requires zero effort
Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 Indoor Gardening Kit, $99.95, available at Amazon and Click & Grow
Every 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 inside
Murray's Cheese Greatest Hits Gift Box, $95, available at Murray's Cheese
Cheese 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 technology
BlanQuil Chill 20-Pound Cooling Weighted Blanket, $169, available at Amazon
Does 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 pride
FanChest Gift Box, $59 and up, available at FanChest
She 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 office
Yeti Rambler 14 oz. Mug, available at REI and Yeti, $25
With 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 oven
Le Creuset 5 1/2-Qt. Signature Round Dutch Oven, from $350, available at Nordstrom and Williams-Sonoma
At $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, $16.59, available at Amazon
Not 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 home
Totally Bamboo State Cutting & Serving Board, $30, available at Amazon
Available 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 box
Daily Harvest 9-Cup Gift Box, $75, available at Daily Harvest
If 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 meat
Anova Nano Sous Vide Bluetooth Precision Cooker, $99, available at Amazon
For 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 bag
Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Weekender Bag, from $76.50, available at Lo & Sons
Lo & 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 also be easily folded or rolled for convenient storage.
A roomy work bag with tons of pockets
Dagne Dover Legend Tote, $265, available at Dagne Dover
Dagne 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 smaller Classic Tote here, but suffice it to say that the startup's bags are among our favorites for work. It comes in 12 colors.
A skin-care gift set for glowing skin every day
Fresh Once Upon A Mask Set, $84, available at Nordstrom
This 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 bath
L'Occitane Relaxing & Foaming Lavender Bubble Bath, $39, available at Amazon
This 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 membership
Rent The Runway RTR Unlimited 1-Month Membership, $99, available at Rent The Runway
Perfect for the woman who "never has anything to wear," a Rent The Runway Unlimited membership lets her constantly rotate her wardrobe with 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 wants — and 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 initials
Cuyana 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 earrings
Mejuri Pearl Hoops, $60, available at Mejuri
Get 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 holder
Catbird Swan Ring Holder, $32, available at Catbird
This ornate swan is a subtle jewelry holder.
A foam pillow from a popular mattress startup
Leesa Pillow, $67, available at Leesa
Give 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 gently
Philips Light Alarm Clock, $149.95, available at Amazon
Moms 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 diffuser
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Scent Surround Room Diffuser, $83.30, available at Nordstrom
A more modern alternative to potpourri, a diffuser is a grown-up way to add a subtle fragrance to her home.
A personalized T-shirt
Known Supply Personalized Women's Fitted Crew, $32, available at Known Supply
You can personalize this comfortable Pima cotton tee with "mom" or "mama" — or any other name up to nine characters — in cute, loopy cursive.
A gift subscription to a popular coffee club
Atlas Coffee Club 3-Month Gift Subscription, $60, available at Atlas Coffee Club
If her veins run dark roast, a coffee gift won't go unused. We recommend a gift subscription to the Atlas 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 necklace
Zoe Chicco 14k Gold XO Pendant Necklace, $280, available at Nordstrom
Your mom will want to keep this pendant necklace very close to her heart.
A crossbody bag with a hand-painted monogram
Leatherology 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 outings — for an extra $40, you can customize it with hand-painted monogram.
A retro-inspired electric kettle
SMEG 50's Retro Style 7-Cup Electric Kettle, $157.95, available at Nordstrom
With 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 teas
T2 Tea Five Greatest Greens Assorted Tea Sampler Gift Box, $15, available at Amazon
Let 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 snapshot
Minted Filter Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art, from $29, available at Minted
Collect some of her favorite pictures and turn them into unique photo art for as little as $29.
A pair of shades
Warby Parker Harris Sunglasses, from $95, available at Warby Parker
Pair 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 kit
23andMe Health + Ancestry DNA Test, $99, available at Amazon
This 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 subscription
Scentbird 3-Month Gift, $44, available at Scentbird
Scentbird 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 luxurious bathrobe
SNOWE Honeycomb Bathrobe, $98, available at SNOWE
A bathrobe will make every shower feel like a trip to the spa.
A FabFitFun box
FabFitFun E-Gift Card, $25-$300, available at FabFitFun
Sign her up for FabFitFun, a quarterly beauty subscription box that sends its members full-size products instead of those tiny samples.