Gifts for Mom

Including the mom who already has everything

Most moms say they want nothing, and mean they do not want more clutter. What works is something that makes an ordinary part of her day nicer: hot coffee that stays hot, family photos that update themselves, a candle she would call an extravagance. Photos and family stories land hardest, especially if the grandkids are far away.

Under $25 7 ideas

  1. Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story

    A guided journal of questions about her childhood, her parents and her life before you. She fills it in, and the family ends up with her story in her handwriting.

    Jeffrey MasonBook

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  2. Wintering by Katherine May

    A short, gentle book about resting through the hard seasons of life. Good for a mom who has had a tough year and reads before bed.

    Riverhead BooksBook

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  3. L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

    Rich, unfussy hand cream that sinks in fast, in a tube small enough for her purse. Gardeners and frequent hand-washers especially appreciate it.

    L'OccitaneStocking stufferGets used up

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  4. Kitsch Satin Pillowcase

    Smooth satin is kinder to hair and skin than cotton. A small luxury that she will notice every night.

    KitschStocking stuffer

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  5. White Mountain Puzzles Candy Wrappers 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

    A nostalgic collage of old candy wrappers with thick, well-cut pieces. The kind of puzzle that sits on the dining table all of Christmas week while everyone chips in.

    White Mountain PuzzlesAn experience

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  6. Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, 30 Sachets

    A sweet-tasting cinnamon and orange black tea that needs no sugar. The tin looks good on the counter long after the tea is gone.

    Harney & SonsGets used upStocking stuffer

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  7. Fiskars Ergo Trowel

    A cast-aluminum trowel with a comfortable grip that does not bend in rocky soil. For the mom whose garden trowel is older than you are.

    FiskarsStocking stuffer

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Under $50 5 ideas

  1. Thymes Frasier Fir Candle

    A fresh-cut fir scent that smells like a real tree rather than air freshener. A candle she would call too nice to buy for herself.

    ThymesGets used up

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  2. Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt Pan

    The heavy cast-aluminum pan that bakes evenly and releases cleanly, made in the USA by the company that invented the Bundt. For the mom who brings the cake.

    Nordic Ware

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  3. Apple AirTag

    Clip it to her keys or slip it in her purse, and her iPhone will find them. Only buy it if she uses an iPhone.

    AppleStocking stuffer

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  4. Sunbeam Heated Throw Blanket

    A soft electric throw for the mom who is always cold in her own living room. It switches off by itself, and the cover is machine washable.

    Sunbeam

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  5. Royal Craft Wood Bathtub Caddy Tray

    A bamboo tray that spans the tub and holds a book, a tablet and a cup of tea. It turns a quick bath into the hour off she keeps meaning to take.

    Royal Craft Wood

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Under $100 3 ideas

  1. UGG Women's Scuffette II Slipper

    Warm sheepskin slip-ons with a sole sturdy enough for the porch and the mailbox. They hold up for years, which a cheaper pair will not.

    UGG

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  2. Alexander Del Rossa Women's Plush Fleece Robe

    A heavy, warm, ankle-length robe that replaces the thin one she has had since the kids were small. Comes in plenty of sizes and colors.

    Alexander Del Rossa

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  3. Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

    Instant prints for the fridge and for the grandkids to take home. Fully automatic, so there are no settings to learn.

    FujifilmAn experience

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$100 and up 4 ideas

  1. Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame

    The whole family can send photos to it from their phones, and they appear on her shelf a minute later. For a mom with grandkids in another state, this is the one she will mention every time you call.

    AuraFor display

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  2. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB)

    She can make the type as large as she likes, read in bed without a lamp, and carry a library to the beach. Light enough to hold one-handed for a whole chapter.

    Amazon

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  3. Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt

    For the mom who cooks Sunday dinner. It goes from stovetop to oven to table, lasts decades, and becomes the pot someone inherits.

    Le Creuset

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  4. Ember Mug 2, 10 oz

    Keeps coffee or tea at the temperature she sets, so the cup she poured and then forgot is still hot an hour later. Made for the mom who never finishes a drink warm.

    Ember

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