Gift Guides

Gifts For Mom Who Has Everything

It’s always hard finding a meaningful gift for the mom on your list- whether it’s Christmas, her birthday, Mother’s Day or even a gift for a brand new mom still in the hospital! Hopefully these thoughtful gifts for moms will give you some ideas.

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The reason I even decided to write this post is because I AM ONE OF THOSE MOMS.

My answer to EVERYONE who asks what I’d like for Christmas is NOTHING! I’M GOOD! But guess what? No matter who it is, everyone secretly likes a gift and this list has something for every kind of mom.

Gifts For Mom Who Doesn’t Want Anything:

For The Mom Who Loves Amazon

Did you know you can buy Prime as a gift? Maybe the mom you’re searching for has EVERYTHING she needs and she keeps telling you I just really don’t need anything…

This is the perfect gift for those moms! Then she can buy whatever it is her heart desires be it practical or just plain fun 🙂

You could even sign her up for Amazon Family if she has younger kids so she can take advantage of the diaper savings and coupons that are strictly for Amazon Family!

You can also sign up for a free 30 day trial of Prime for yourself to take advantage of free 1 day shipping and then cancel if you don’t want to pay for it 😉

For The Mom Who Loves Wine

Do you have a wine lover on your list? This wine aerator allows you to enjoy your red wine on the first sip, without letting it ‘breathe’ first.

It enhances the wine and gives it a richer and full bodied taste! And what about adding some super cute wine glasses to go with it?

Or you could something funnier, like this Mommy Sippy Cup travel mug:

If she REALLY loves wine, why not gift her a wine subscription box? She’ll get 4 bottles of award winning wine delivered right to her door!

For The Sentimental Mom

This necklace is handmade and able to be personalized to the mom you’re buying for with her children’s birthstone and initials.

These handcrafted portraits are incredibly sweet. You can customize them to the family you’re buying for, right down to the kids and furry family members 🙂

These beautiful bracelets can be customized with children’s names, birthdates or coordinates from where they were born.

These handpainted ornaments are a funny and cute way to remember this year- if you purchase 3 you get 50% off and free shipping 🙂

And you’re able to customize them with however many heads/names you need.

For The Mom Who Loves To Cook

Le Creuset Dutch Ovens are so beautiful and built to last. This is the type of thing you might pass down to your kids or grandkids!

These gadgets are so handy in the kitchen- you can strap them to any pot and avoid struggling with steam and boiling water!

For The Mom Who Needs Time

Offer to babysit. Seriously. Give her some TIME. Us momma’s love our kids but man is it nice to have a serious break. Or if you are searching for a mom with older kids- give her YOUR time by spending it with her.

For The Mom Who Loves Baking

These are so perfect for a mom! She could even hang this cutting board up on the wall as a decoration. Or if you want something more practical- a Kitchen Aid Mixer is a tool any baker would adore.

These oven mitts are hilarious!

Or these super cute spatulas to liven up her kitchen-

This keychain is a really cute and smaller gift idea for the mom who loves to bake.

BUY HER SOME HOURS WITH A LOCAL CLEANER

Some moms want flowers and chocolates, some just want a floor that your feet don’t stick to and have handprintless windows to look out of.

For The Green Thumb Mom

Got a mom who likes to cook and garden? What about a DIY indoor herb garden that she can grow herself without having to leave the house? This one is reasonably priced and comes with 12 different herbs from basil to dill to parsley and thyme.

Or if she really loves fresh flowers, you could gift her a big beautiful bouquet that comes in the mail. BloomsyBox offers different styles and plans and you can choose 1 month or more.

BloomsyBox also offers a subscription that is specifically roses <3

These bonsai kits are so cool:

For The Mom Who Loves Coffee

Coffee lover? What about some high end coffee beans from a local coffee shop and a beautiful handmade mug to sip her freshly made coffee out of?

These are some funny mug options:

Or a travel mug for the mom on the go!

A monthly coffee bean subscription makes an excellent gift as well 🙂

If she’s into something a bit more fancy you could try getting her a pour over coffee maker or a stovetop espresso maker. Or an electric espresso machine if she’s more of an automatic mom 🙂

If she has a Keurig, you could gift her these new pods from Tayst coffee– they’re having a sale where you get a free coffee mug with your purchase too! These pods are plastic free and biodegradable.

And if she doesn’t have a Keurig yet, maybe that would be a good gift for her 🙂

For The Mom Who Loves Tea

If the mama you’re buying for loves tea, ask these questions-

• Does she have a kettle or need a new one?
• What kind of tea does she like?
• Would she like a new mug?

This tea kettle keeps your water at the perfect temperature for every different type of tea (green, white, black, oolong, etc) or coffee.

Some people prefer stovetop kettles and this one is beautiful!

David’s Tea has the BEST teas, there’s literally something for every type of mom. And of course, handy gift sets that would be welcomed by anyone!

Cute tea accessories:

I bought this small tea pot/steeper at Ikea on a whim. It turned out to be one of my most used purchases ever, I use it every single day! It makes 3-4 cups which is the perfect amount if one isn’t going to cut it.

For The Health Conscious Mom

If the mom you’re buying for doesn’t have a Fitbit– this might be a good gift for her! It’s satisfying to count your steps, track your heart beat and even receive texts all through your Fitbit.

For The Mom Who Likes To Be Cozy

This sweater is super cozy and comforting- even for a mom who doesn’t want or need anything, a cozy sweater is always welcomed.

Or what about a pair of ultra cozy pajamas for lounging?

For The Mom Who Likes A Clean Face

Cause we all just want soft, glowing skin, right? This healing clay has over seventeen THOUSAND reviews, people love it, and for good reason! It removes dirt and impurities from deep within facial pores leaving a soft, clean and fresh face.

Pair it with this cute kit that includes a mixing bowl, face mask applicator and spatula for mixing!

For The Mom Who Wants More Sleep

Have you ever heard of a lavender infused mattress topper? These are AMAZING. So comfortable and literally infused with lavender. Guarantee mom a good nights sleep with an infused mattress topper.

For The Mom Who Likes Spa Days At Home

These bath bombs are insanely fun to use and so deliciously indulgent. If you aren’t familiar with Lush, just know that there are bath bombs for every single type of mom and she will be thrilled to open some of these!

Or you could get her a whole spa kit to use at home!

For The Mom Who Loves Essential Oils

Essential oils diffusers are great for pretty much anything that a mom could need it for. This one comes in a beautiful design with over thirteen thousand positive ratings!

Sick kid? Diffuse some oil that eases coughs and congestion.

Want to ward off germs from school? Diffuse some germ killing oil.

Need an afternoon pick me up that isn’t coffee? Diffuse some energetic oils like bergamont or lime!

Want to help yourself or your kids get a better sleep? Diffuse lavender oil at bedtime.

This kit comes with a beautiful faux wood diffuser and 20 essential oils for an awesome price!

If she’s already into essential oils, you could also grab her an essential oil diffuser necklace.

For The Mom Who Loves Cozy Slippers

Can you have too many pairs of cozy slippers? Maybe. Maybe not! Any mom would be pleased to open up a pair of comfy slippers like these ones.

Especially if their floors look anything like mine… crumb land. So nice to have a pair of slippers that are comfy as hell and help you forget about the insane level of crumbs on your floor!

These ones are super soft and cozy and have a non-slip sole. Plus memory foam on the inside to keep your feet from getting fatigued!

For The Mom Who Loves Getting Presents In The Mail

Subscription boxes make great gifts- they’re not only for makeup! There are boxes for wine, coffee, tea, clothing- you name it! You can check out a full list of subscription box ideas here.

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I hope you found something on this list of gifts for moms that don’t need anything that’s perfect for her❤

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Gifts For The Mom Who Has Everything

Creative Toys for Kids that’ll Keep Them Busy and Engaged

It’s becoming more apparent every year that my kids don’t need a large QUANTITY of gifts- they need gifts of good QUALITY.

To me, quality means toys that encourage imagination, engage them and also last longer than a few play times.

Open-ended toys are toys that don’t have a definite ending point. Examples would be doll houses, play food, blocks, play-doh, etc.

Close-ended toys have a clear ending point. This would include toys like shape sorters, a puzzle or a book. They can be played with again once finished but usually the child will move on after completion.

There isn’t necesarrily anything wrong with close-ended toys- they just serve a different purpose. They’re actually really good for teaching children how to hold their attention on a specific task.

This list is for toys that encourage imagination and creativity:

Building and Blocks

I think it’s safe to say that most kids love to play with blocks and that in itself is why they make a great gift.

But what about the actual skills playing and building blocks?

According to Parenting Science, there are a ton of skills to be learned and benefits to be had when a child plays with blocks:

• motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• spatial reasoning
• cognitive flexibility
• language skills
• a capacity for creative, divergent thinking
• social competence
• engineering skills

More Building and Construction Gift Ideas:

• Melissa and Doug Wooden Blocks
• Grimms Pyramid Blocks
• Magformers
• Brain Blox
• Magnetic Building Blocks
• Lincoln Logs
• Building Bricks
• Lego Set

Art Supplies

Exposing children to artistic endeavors might be more important than we realize. This article dives in to what art actually teaches kids and it’s fascinating!

Some of the skills kids learn through art are:

• Creativity
• Confidence
• Problem solving
• Perserverance
• Focus
• Non-verbal communication
• Dedication

More Arts and Crafts Gift Ideas:

• Jumbo Arts and Crafts Kit
• Paint and Drawing Kit
• Air Dry Modeling Clay
• Water Paint Set
• Art Paper Wall Dispenser
• Rock Painting Kit

Science and STEM

All kids are naturally curious and like to test things out (consciously or unconsciously), so giving them extra opportunities for doing just that is always a good idea.

Invent.org mentions are few key skills that kids can hone while practicing science and STEM activities:

• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Curiosity
• Decision making
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Acceptance of failure

More Science and STEM Gift Ideas:

• Engineering Blocks
• Brain Flakes
• Magnetic Building Sticks
• Microscope
• Kiwico Science Kits and STEM activities subscription box– give a gift that comes every month!
• Connecting Straws Building Kit

Pretend Play

Pretend play actually plays a big role in child development. This can be a safe way for kids to explore normally scary topics or situations (like getting a shot or going to the dentist.)

Bright Horizons mentions more than a few things kids will learn when playing pretend:

• How to negotiate
• Consider others’ perspectives
• Transfer knowledge from one situation to another
• Delay gratification
• Balance their own ideas with others
• Develop a plan and act on it
• Explore symbolism
• Express and listen to thoughts and ideas
• Assign tasks and roles

More Pretend Play Gift Ideas:

• Camping Set (with tent, play food, camping gear)
• Wooden Play Kitchen
• Play Food
• Play House
• Superhero Capes
• Cash Register
• Pretend Medical Kit
• Play Silks

Sensory Play

According to Kittie Butcher from Michigan State University, “Early childhood educators cannot overstate the importance of sensory play in the educational process. It is the foundation of all the skills children will use in school learning to read, write and solve math and science problems.“

So even though it seems like sensory play is just another trend, it’s really not. Luckily for us gift givers, sensory play gifts are usually a smash hit!

More Sensory Toys and Activities:

• Play-Doh
• National Geographic Kinetic Sand
• Play Foam
• Monkey Noodles
• Buckle Pillow
• Super Snow Powder
• Splash Pond Water Table
• Press and Stay Sensory Blocks
• National Geographic Balance Stepping Stones

Gross Motor Play

Gross motor skills are usually developed naturally but any encouragement is a GOOD thing!

That’s because gross motor skills translate into good balance, coordination and increased muscle strength.

More Gross Motor Gift Ideas:

• Obstacle Course
• Bouncy Animals
• Wooden Wobble Balance Board