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Christmas is the perfect time to show your mom some love. Choosing the best gift for her can be challenging until you think about what she likes or needs most. Based on what many moms are asking for this year, here are the ten best Christmas gifts for mom to celebrate this joyous season.
Best Christmas Gifts for Mom
Housework help.
While unglamorous, let’s face it. Moms always have housework in the back of their minds. If you can’t completely disconnect them from dusting and vacuuming, at least offer ways of making it easier. A new small appliance like a coffeemaker or blender can be fun as well as useful by providing new ways to whip up treats and beverages. A robotic vacuum or a magic duster that captures all the dust bunnies is almost guaranteed to light up Mom’s smile.
Cosmetic splurges.
If your mom likes to dress up and experiment with makeup, an updated cosmetic kit or hair styling set might be just what she wants. Give her a product or tool that lets her try creative new looks.
Exciting events.
It’s not always easy to find the best Christmas gifts for Mom, but you can’t go wrong with giving her an experience. A weekend getaway with Dad or a friend to a local bed and breakfast inn would be thrilling for most moms. Choose a scenic place with activities she will enjoy to ensure she has a unique and unforgettable time. If that’s a little pricy for your budget, how about tickets for an upcoming stellar sports event or theatre opera she’s been wanting to see?
Shopping fun.
Who doesn’t love shopping, especially with gift cards and lunch to go with it? Take her to a regional mall or outlet stores where she can shop for something out of her usual routine.
Fabulous meal.
Sometimes the best Christmas gift for Mom is just a relaxing dinner in front of an old-fashioned fireplace at a historic wayside lodge might be Mom’s daydream luxury. Pick a place she hasn’t been to, at least in a long time, and treat her to appetizers, dinner, and dessert along with a warming (possibly alcoholic) beverage to unwind. Try to find an eatery with a view to enjoy the season.
A new outfit.
For the bravest among us, you may want to shop for a new outfit for Mom. Look for something she wouldn’t normally wear but might be open to trying. If you don’t already know her favorite colors or size, try to clandestinely find out. If a new dress or casual outfit is a bit risky, you can opt for a pair of shoes that can be easily exchanged or returned.
Collector’s item.
If your mom loves collecting things and has a special collection of figurines, ornaments, or scarves, for example, get one to add to the collection. Look for one that is hard to find for a total surprise. You could even start a collection by getting her the first item in a series, like dishware, for example.
Like all of us, moms can be picky about their presents. But with a little forethought and observation, you can probably guess what she desires above all other items and get it for Christmas. It wouldn’t hurt to check with Dad or a sibling to make sure you’ve read the signals correctly. Mom does so many wonderful things for everyone during the year that it only makes sense to get her a special gift during the holidays to show how much we love her.
Check out our holiday gift guides below for some more ideas on what to get Mom for Christmas and don’t forget to tell us what you consider to be the best Christmas gifts for Mom in the comment section below!
