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Best gifts for mom (so I can remember for next year)
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items The best gift ideas for my mom. Includes food, services, and luxury items!
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Kitchen/Food
Services
Beauty/Fashion
Kitchen/Food
My mom's love in life is eating and cooking, but she doesn't like to treat herself to good quality products. If you have a mom like this the key here is to NEVER tell them how much it cost.
I actually got this as a gift from a friend but my mom just kept using it faster than I could. The chai blends are really unique from each other.
Chai Tea Private Reserve Gift Set, 3 Teas
A bit pricier, but there's a reason Le Creuset is such a favorite. Ever since I got it for my mom she cooks everything in it and she adores how it looks on our stove.
Signature Round Dutch Oven
Got this for my aunt and the day after she was sending me photos of the pizzas she was making with my cousins. The day after she was using it to make kebabs. Since it's covered with black enamel you can wash it!
Alpine Outdoor Collection Pizza Pan
There's something terribly nostalgic about jelly beans. My mom claims to not love them but she will devour a whole box.
10-Flavor Jelly Bean Thank You Gift Box
Amazing for brewing loose leaf tea leaves. I like that I can either use it for a full pot or just put it straight over a mug and pour hot water directly over.
Stainless Steel Classic Tea Infuser, 3.9 Inches
A friend owned one and I was stunned when he brewed the tea in it then just touched it to the top of my teacup and it poured it from the bottom. No more spills and it feels very high tech.
Imperial Loose Leaf Tea Maker with Infuser
Get your mom a birthday cake. This delicious cake can even be bought ahead of time and be scheduled and delivered so you have one less thing to do the day of.
Milk Bar Birthday Cake
The addiction to these pears is so real 😭. You will fight your mom for some. Then later she'll probably still save you one and cut it up for you 🥹
Royal Verano® Pears
I tried Harney and Sons tea in Chicago and fell in love with the taste! They have some really great blends.
Harney & Sons Best Sellers – 20 Count Sachets
This might feel like a dad gift but I promise my mom loved getting these as a gift (especially in this economy). Add a side of mash potatoes and creamed spinach and it's the perfect meal.
Snake River Farms | The Wagyu Way
Doubles as a pressure cooker and can make congee and scorched rice (which is so good for so many recipes) 🍚
6-Cup HP Twin Pressure Rice Cooker (CRP-RT0609F)
Services
Love the idea of signing my mom up for something new that she would never consider doing for herself. Some of these I would recommend that you also do the work and set up Plex or that eHarmony account versus just paying for it and letting her set it ...
Plex is a free streaming service, but more than that you can connect it to your other streaming sites. So instead of a watchlist on every site you can just make on on Plex. There's also a social aspect where you can connect with friends and family an...
Plex
All moms loves snacks, it's a scientifically proven fact. My mom also loves tea and sakuraco comes with really unique snacks and teas made all over Japan along with ceramicware.
Japanese Gift Box - Sakuraco
My boss actually had a subscription but went on a trip and ended up with too many bottles. She ended up handing several over to me for my mom to enjoy (I don't drink wine).
Buy wine online | NakedWines.com
All of our moms have decision fatigue over dinner. Honestly I would even skip the gift card and just get the subscription to be delivered directly to your mom. Even if she doesn't love every meal she will love that she doesn't have to shop or plan th...
Gift Cards | HelloFresh
Online zoom cooking class! Make it even better by setting up tablet/laptop ahead of time and also by preparing all of the cookware and ingredients so all she needs to do is enjoy.
King Arthur Baking Online Cooking Class | Cream Puffs and Eclairs
My mom loves cooking but I also love gifting things that allow her to explore something frivolous. She loves watching magic shows and she would be tickled at trying this out. However Masterclass is a subscription that allows you to check out a lot of...
MasterClass | Penn & Teller Teach the Art of Magic
Obviously only if your parent is single. But if they are then they might be a little shy so once again take charge and make an account for them to get them started!!!
Dating site to meet singles & find real love!
Beauty/Fashion
My mom doesn't enjoy luxury items, but that doesn't mean that she doesn't take care of herself or like pretty things. She also will enjoy anything that is just practical for her everyday life.
Personally I find it a lot easier to gift a bracelet rather than a necklace where you would have to guess the length. My mom loves adding color to her outfits but she doesn't like loud jewelry. This little bracelet is easy for her to wear everyday as...
14k Rainbow Crystal Bracelet, Gold Charm Bracelet | 14k Gold filled bracelet
Why is this a gift? Because my mother keeps stealing mine. She's taken to pouring some into a spray bottle now for easy use.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Our house removes shoes when we enter so crocs have become our favorite to slip on/off for gardening or for running out for a quick errand. Super comfy and I ended up getting my mom a glittery pair that she loves.
Crocs | Classic Clog
Raybans remind my mom of the 80s and she loves a classic look. She loves sunglasses and likes to have a pair in the car, in the house, in her walking jacket so she never has to carry them around.
Ray-Ban at Sunglass Hut®
My mother isn't into brand names but I would still love to get her a nicer purse then her regular everyday for nicer occasions. This bag is beautiful but won't cost thousands of dollars.
DeMellier London | The New York
They're so comfy for running or walking! My mom loves her current pairs so much her ears perk up every time she hears them mentioned.
Hoka Everyday Running Shoes | Women's Bondi 9
With a wide toe box and velcro straps, these Brooks Running shoes will make it a lot easier for her to wear when she goes on her daily walks around the park.
Brooks Addiction Walker V-Strap 2 - Womens Running Shoes