Are you unsure of what to get the busy mom in your life for Christmas this year? If so, this ultimate gift guide for the busy mom is for you!
Moms always seem to be some of the hardest to shop for! As Moms, we aren’t always great about letting others know what we would like as gifts. We often don’t take time to consider what we might like because we are too busy running around, taking care of the day to day responsibilities, and making sure that we’ve found the perfect gift for everyone on our list.
But Moms are also some of the most deserving of that perfect gift! Well, I’m here to help! Let’s look at the top gift ideas for the busy mom in your life. All of these gifts will be sure to impress this Holiday season!
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Self Care gifts
Self care is something that often gets thrown to the wayside for moms of toddlers.
We are just so busy chasing our tiny humans around that we don’t take the time that we should to take care of ourselves. Anything that gives mama the pampering she deserves is a great gift idea! Bonus points if it gets her out of the house for that pampering! Here are a couple of ideas!
Spa gift certificate
Think massages, manis and pedis and facials!
Exfoliating foot mask
Ugg slippers
Okay, these are one of those things that you cannot go wrong with! I have never had a pair of slippers that were more comfortable than these!
Bath bomb gift set
Weighted blanket
I cannot sleep without my weighted blanket these days! Motherhood doesn’t come without stress, but as soon as I lay down and cover up with my weighted blanket, my anxiety fades and I drift off into dream land. I also stay asleep longer and don’t wake up half a dozen times each night.
Gifts to make her life easier
Let me tell you, it’s HARD being a mama to toddlers! So much of our time is consumed with taking care of our precious littles that there’s not much left at the end of the day to get all of the “things” done that moms still need to do after the kids go to bed. Anything that will make her life easier will be a gift she will truly be thankful for!
Amazon Prime
Did you know that you can give an Amazon Prime Subscription as a gift? As a mom, I wouldn’t survive without Amazon Prime. Free 2 day shipping, Prime features like Prime Pantry, Prime Wardrobe and access to thousands of songs and movies. Every mom NEEDS Amazon Prime! Because, let’s be real… we just don’t have the time or energy to go to the store during this stage of life.
Hello Fresh subscription box
I’ve tried a bunch of different meal subscription boxes, and this one is by far my fave! The recipes are super easy and quick to make and I’m offering my family healthy dinners without any pre-planning!
Cleaning service
Does the mama on your list have a cleaning lady or service? If not, this is a great gift! If she does, arrange with her service to pay for a few visits!
Roomba
I have this model, and it’s great for all of those messes that toddlers (and dogs) make! It’s so nice to program it to sweep when I’m at work and not worry about it
Everyday Indulgences & splurges
Moms are notorious for spending their discretionary money on their kids, not themselves. What are some of the things that the mama on your lists loves, but feels guilty splurging on for herself? Or what little indulgences does she enjoy? Answer these questions, and you’ve got a few great gift ideas! Here are a couple of ideas.
Gift card to her favorite coffee shop
Not only does every mama NEED coffee, but coffee also tastes better when you don’t have to make it for yourself! If the mom in your life doesn’t frequent the local coffee shop, then you can always get her a Keurig or Nespresso machine too!
Clothing subscription box
Stitch Fix is one of the most popular subscription boxes for clothing. You tell your stylist with Stitch Fix what you like and your sizes and they custom pick clothing pieces to send to your door! Keep and pay for what you love, send back what you don’t. I’ve personally never used Stitch Fix, but I have lots of friends who LOVE it!
A gift certificate to her favorite clothing store works too!
Wine Club
Most wineries have some type of quarterly or bi-annual subscription program. Some even have monthly clubs. Basically, let them know what kind of wine you love, and they’ll ship it straight to your home on the regular!
Amazon Audible subscription
I love listening to audio books in my car on the way to and from work each day. I mean, let’s face it, there’s not a whole lot of time to read books with toddlers at home. This would be a great gift for the mom who loves books, but doesn’t have the time to read!
Practical gifts
There are definitely those gifts that just make sense. These gift ideas will help the busy mom on your list maximize her time and attention, so that she has more time to spend on the things that really matter most!
Amazon Echo
This guy will do it all! Turn your home into a smart home. Make calls hands-free. Listen to music. Follow step-by-step recipes. Set an alarm. Re-order formula. All.The.Things! This is one of the top things on my list this year!
Corkcicle tumbler
So before becoming a mom, I would have never guessed how many times I would have to re-heat my coffee in a single morning! Get the mom on your list one of these to help her keep her coffee hot all morning long!
Kitchen appliances
There are a few kitchen appliances that every mom needs. These are the kitchen appliances I couldn’t live without. I use each of these at least weekly, and I use the blender every single morning to make my protein smoothie. Take stock of what she already has in the kitchen, and if she’s missing one of these appliances, well, it would make a great gift!
a Few more gift ideas that are sure to impress
So if you’ve read through this list and still haven’t been able to decide on the perfect gift for the busy mom in your life, I have a few more ideas that are sure to impress this Christmas season!
Personalized gifts
These are especially meaningful if they are personalized with kiddos names, pictures, birth dates, etc. Think personalized jewelry, coffee tumblers, calendars, photo frames and homemade signs. Also, anything handmade from the kids is sure to be a gift mama loves!
Subscription boxes
I’ve mentioned a couple different subscription boxes already, but you can find a subscription box for just about anything! Subscription boxes are such a fun gift idea because when you give a subscription box, you give a gift that will last all year long! Fab Fit Fun is one I highly recommend for any mama, Ipsy is a great one for make-up lovers, and Sips is great for the tea loving mama. There are also subscription boxes for home decor, coffee lovers, dog moms, and the craft-loving mama.
Give the gift of a night out
Moms love their kids more than anything, but they also love getting out of the house and enjoying an evening with their hubby, sans kiddos. Moms need to feel like the person they were before they were Mama every once in a while. Some great date gift ideas are dinner dates to her favorite restaurant, couple activities like Board and Brush, pottery classes, comedy shows, concerts and even sporting events (IF Mom’s into sports!). But if it’s just not possible to get a sitter for the kiddos, then Date in a Box is also an excellent gift idea for monthly date nights in!
Alright, so that’s all! Any one of these gifts is sure to be something that the Mom on your list will love!
Christmas time should be a time to enjoy friends and family and to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It shouldn’t be a stressful time where we anxiously try to find the perfect gift for those we love. I hope this ultimate gift guide for the busy mom in your life takes away some of that holiday stress and leaves you with more in your cup to spill over for others!
Merry Christmas, from my family to yours!
With love, Amanda
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Lily says
I feel like being a mother and shopping as a mother is so stressful! Thanks so much for sharing.
Claire says
I love these ideas. I am struggling to even know what I want for Christmas.
Iโve got everyone else sorted but I think I should send this list to my Fiancรฉ.
Amanda says
You definitely should! Just slide it into his inbox! ๐
Kimberley says
These are great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Trina says
Great gift ideas! Iโll take one of each!
Amanda says
Right!!! Me too! ๐โโ๏ธ
Justine says
This list is so helpful! Thanks mama!
Shawna Rae says
So many great gift ides! These kind of list are always so helpful!