Whether your mom is an avid gardener or jewelry lover, these holiday presents will suit a wide variety of interests. For advice on how to choose a Christmas gift for mom, we spoke to three gifting experts: Kristin Fisher, founder of Bocu, Robby Schnall, co-owner of Woods Grove, and Marissa Cedarleaf, GM of holiday and gifts at Minted.
Schnall recommends giving mom something that she wouldn’t buy herself, and one of his go-to gift ideas is products that will allow her the opportunity to unwind. “Bath and shower items like soap, bath bombs, and shower steamers are always a hit as they force the recipient to take a break and use that gift to relax,” he says.
Here are the best Christmas gifts to give your mom this holiday season.
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How much should I spend on a Christmas gift for mom?
How much you spend on a gift should be dependent on your budget, first and foremost. Other than that, the gifting experts we spoke to told us that they don’t have set guidelines on how much you should be spending on a gift, especially for mom. “Mom is priceless and you can never spend enough, so focus on the thought and don’t get caught up on the price,” says Schnall. Even if you are on a tight budget, Cedarleaf says as long as your gift is thoughtful and from the heart, it’ll go a long way with mom. “I think any mom can attest that there is no price tag on a sentimental gift that tugs at the heartstrings. This can be achieved with an endearing message, family photograph, or personalized touch,” she says.
What is a creative Christmas gift for mom?
Fisher says she likes to get creative by giving mom experiences instead of products. “Moms truly just want to spend time with you, so make that time extra special by gifting an experience to do together with them to create a new memory, like a cooking class, tickets to a live performance, or even an afternoon pedicure,” she says. For the mom who has everything, Schnall likes to suggest food. These can include a gift card to your mom’s favorite restaurant, a box full of goodies from her to-go bakery in town, or a subscription service to give her a break from cooking.
Take Our Word for It
This article was written by Rachel Center, a product reviews home writer for Real Simple. To write this article, she spent hours researching Christmas gift ideas for moms to make the best possible recommendations. For expert insight on choosing holiday gifts for moms, Rachel also spoke to three gifting experts: Kristin Fisher, founder of Bocu, Robby Schnall, co-owner of Woods Grove, and Marissa Cedarleaf, GM of holiday and gifts at Minted.
