The 63 best gifts for moms — Holiday gift ideas worthy of a great woman
The holidays are fast approaching, and you want to wow your mom. She sacrificed a lot for you, and now you're in a place where you can show her how grateful you are. Part of our larger series dedicated to the Best Gifts for Everyone, this list of gifts for mom attempts to dismantle the played-out tropes that have plagued moms at major holidays for decades.
When gifting to your mom (or any mom, for that matter), consider hyper-specific things that speak to her unique hobbies or interests. The best Christmas gifts for mom will make her feel smart, sophisticated, gorgeous, and valued. Consider what she does when she has no one putting demands on her time — then shop for those moments. And if you get stuck, visit our guide to the best gifts under $50 for even more winning ideas.
The Frame TV
Best for moms with Pinterest-worthy homes
An Apple Watch Series 11
For the multi-tasking mom
Shipt Annual Membership
Best for moms short on time
Nodpod, a silk weighted sleep mask
Best for beauty sleep
Nike Vaporfly running shoes
Best for the mom dying for new running shoes
Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB
Best for the mom who reads constantly
A smart bird feeder
Best group gift
A tinned fish combo set from Fishwife
Best for moms who are tinned fish fans
A temperature-controlled mug
Best for tea connoisseurs
Hardside luggage
Best for moms who pack way too much
Sony noise-cancelling headphones
Best for moms who need peace and quiet
A Dyson Supersonic
Best for moms with long locks
A Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
Best for pour-over coffee fans
An electric composter
Best for moms who have a garden
A Ninja Crispi
Best for moms who love kitchen gadgets
Shark cryoglow redlight mask
Best beauty gift for mom
A Yeti Rambler tumbler
Best for moms on the go
A Philips Hue starter kit
Best for keeping her home cozy
A Nespresso machine
Best for moms who love coffee
Apple AirTag
Best for moms who can't keep track of everything
Shark FacialPro Glow At-Home Facial Device
Best for skincare-obsessed moms
A MasterClass subscription
Best for the mom with a dream hobby
A Lego flower bouquet
Best for the mom who loves flowers she can keep forever
An automatic wine opener
Best for the wine enthusiast
A portable printer
Best for nostalgic moms
An embroidery machine
Best for the craft loving mom who loves to personalize
Cozy Earth bamboo pajamas
Best for the mom that loves to lounge in pajamas
A personalized ring dish
Best for sentimental moms
A Le Creuset utensil set
Best for elevating her kitchen counters
A Bluetooth record player
Best for moms who enjoy the oldies
A jewelry subscription
Best for moms who like to accessorize
The Philips SmartSleep
Best for sleep-deprived moms
An Amazon Prime membership
Best for a gift that keeps giving
Skylight Digital Calendar
Best for the busy mom with a lot of schedules to juggle
A nostalgic puzzle from Le Puzz
Best for nostalgic, puzzle loving moms
A smart plug
Best for the techie mom
Some nice hand cream
Best for the mom who loves a manicure
Hulken bag
Best for the mom who is always hauling stuff around
Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar
Best for the mom who loves to try new products
A fancy humidifier
Best for the interior-design minded mom
A super plush bathrobe
Best for encouraging spa vibes
An upgraded towel set
Best for updating mom's bathroom
A DEWALT cordless Drill and Impact Driver set
Best for the handy mom with a lot of projects
Cuisinart Bread Maker Machine
Best for the baking obsessed mom
A set of Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
Best for the mom who loves to color
A Nintendo Switch 2
Best for the gamer mom
A robot vacuum
Best for multitasking moms
A Lego Art Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers wall art set
Best for the mom who loves a puzzle you can display
A Breville Bambino espresso machine
Best for the mom who wants to make her lattes at home
A silk pillow case
Best for the mom who loves hair care
A super cozy throw blanket
For moms who love to cozy up on the couch
A super deluxe color and photo printer
For the artist mom who loves printing in color
Rain Shower Head
Best for moms who love their everything showers
Dremel saw station
Best for moms who love to DIY things
Buffy Cloud Comforter
Best for the mom who sleeps hot
Vista Hammock Seat
Best for the mom who loves to sit outside
embroidered journal
Best for the mom who loves beautiful things
Nathan running water bottle backpack
Best for the long distance runner mom
A Sun Ninja Beach Shade
Best for the moms who practically live at the beach
Birthdate Necklace
best for the mom who loves birthstones
My Davinci Hand Drawn custom home portrait
Best for the moms who feel sentimental about their home
A cargo eBike
Best for the mom who is always on the go
Ban.do paint by numbers set
Best for the mom who might want a creative project to work on
Govee Permanant Outdoor lights
Best for the mom who loves to decorate seasonally
As Director of Special Projects, Nicole Cammorata helps guide Mashable's editorial innovations, licensing programs, and specialty series. Previously, she was the site's Executive Editor and its very first Shopping Editor before that. Nicole is also Mashable's resident gifting expert and gets a thrill out of helping readers find the perfect present. She received a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. She lives in Maine with her husband, their two young children, and a backyard full of flowers.
Han Schneider is a journalist who wants to talk about feeling better and what can help us get there. Whether that's product reviews and gift guides for the ADHD brain, deep dives into wellness trends that are actually worth their salt, or perseverating on the state of queer swimwear. Schneider has covered products and gift guides for Elite Daily, Refinery29, Allure, Best Products, Well + Good, and more. Currently, she serves as a lifestyle and wellbeing writer for hire, focusing on topics related to health, fitness, and overall wellbeing.