100+ Gift Ideas For The Mom That “Needs” Nothing

Buying for mom can be one of the toughest decisions of your life.

Most moms will tell you they don’t need anything or not to bother, but we know moms do a lot for us and deserve everything and more!

So I’ve tried to take the guess work out of mom gift shopping by preparing some gift ideas for almost every type of mom – the always cooking mom, the tech-savvy mom, the travelling mom and many more.

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NO PROBLEM! This gift-giving guide can be applied to any special lady in your life!

Find just the right gift for the matriarch of your family or your lady friends in this full “for her” gift giving guide.

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For The Stressed Mom Who Never Stops

You know that mom…she’s always just a bit frazzled, forgetful and worrying about everyone on the planet but herself. I have a full self care and wellness gift guide here for you to browse with goodies and gadgets for stress relief, but below are a few gift ideas for the anxious mom to get you started.

1. CALM Magnesium Supplement: Did you know most of us are magnesium deficient? Reviewed here, this supplements works to address stress and anxiety through magnesium citrate supplementation. It can also help improve sleep and restlessness and comes in a fine powder form that can be easily added into any drink.
2. Calm Essential Oil Roll On Blend: this oil roller uses a mixture of aromatherapy oils that include peppermint, Spanish sage, cardamom, fennel and ginger to calm and relax anyone in need of a bit of rest from racing thoughts or anxiety. It can also promote better sleep and is a great item to throw in mom’s purse for stress relief on the go.
3. Shiatsu Foot Massager: for the mom who runs around cooking, cleaning, dropping off or standing at work all day long, a warming foot spa can be a great way to promote rest, relaxation, blood circulation and force them to just sit down for 10 minutes! There are also similar options for Shiatsu neck and back massage if mom isn’t a foot massage person. 
4. 5-Minute Stress Relief: this book provides 75 quick anxiety reducing exercises for stress management any time, any where.
5. Gratitude: A Day and Night Reflection Journal: Practising and acknowledging gratitude is one of the most potent and important mindfulness exercises and thankfulness has proven to have a positive effect on a person’s mental health and general well-being. This journal helps to promote deep daily reflection, which can help slow down the mind and focus thinking away from more stressful thoughts on a daily basis.
6. A good pair of sneakers: Running around getting things requires some supportive shoes. A great pair of Sketchers or shock absorbing runners can help that mom on the go stay comfy. 

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For The Mom Who Loves To Cook & Bake

If you’re lucky enough to have or know a mom that loves to cook, roast, bake and saute for you, I suggest you keep her happy and well equipped with some much-need kitchen gadgets and cooking upgrades!

1. Ninja Professional Advanced Food Processor: Never let mom suffer from chunky smoothies, mixes or soups with the Ninja food processor. This gizmo features precision chopping, one-touch dough making and several chopping/slicing blades to dice anything this mom can think of! I plan to get one for myself!
2. Stylish Coloured/Metallic Pots: Okay, everyone has the standard stainless steel pots and pans for their kitchen, but gold, copper or coloured pots take kitchen cooking and decor to the next level! Consider this bronze pot set from Nutrichef, or these fab copper Gotham Steel pots. Or maybe a blue Farberware pot set? The options are endless.
3. Laser Cut Rolling Pins: This paisley embossed rolling pin from Embossed Co. is a gorgeous gift for any baker to add some flair to their doughs and cookies. This company offers several embossed designs to choose from that any baker would love. For the higher-end mom, maybe a marble rolling pin or ceramic patterned rolling pin would be a more decorative option?
4. Personalized Apron: A personalized apron for the cooking mom is a must as the perfect gift. For a good laugh, I also recommend the “No Bitchin’ In My Kitchen” apron.
5. Air Fryer: Air frying is the new healthy frying option taking over social media. Grab one for the mom who loves trying every new cooking fad.
6. Charcuterie Board or Cutting Boards: A gorgeous marble, wood or quartz charcuterie board can be used to display food or as kitchen decor for that mom who is always in the kitchen. 

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Gifts For The New Mom

News moms are facing totally new challenges in their life with baby now, along with little to no sleep, mom anxiety and postpartum recovery. Give her something to help her through this new journey that she will never forget.

1. Heating Pad: Postpartum moms can be quite sore after birth and thereafter, so a heating pad is a great way to reduce back pain left over from the epidural or pain from breastfeeding or carrying a baby in your arms all day.
2. Memory Foam Slippers: Moms often have swollen feet during and after pregnancy and often their pre-pregnancy shoes and slippers will be too tight afterwards. A soft, supportive slipper will help their tootsies relax while running around the house with baby.
3. Stay Warm/Heating Mug: Perfect for the mom that makes coffee but never gets a chance to drink it warm!
4. Food Delivery Service Gift Card: Treat mom to a hot meal delivered right to her door for those days when she’s totally worn out.
5. Babysitting: What every mom needs the most is some time to herself. Offer some babysitting services so she can shop, have a date night or just sleep whenever she feels like it.
6. Audible gift membership so mom can download audiobooks to listen to when her hands are busy.
7. Lansinoh Cream: for the breastfeeding mom, Lansinoh nipple cream is a Godsend for dry, sore nipples.

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Mom Gifts For The Traveling Mom

If your mama is a major jetsetter, keep her stocked with these travel must haves to make her journeys easier.

1. Manicure Set: Keep mom’s manicure in check with this easy to pack manicure set. 
2. Weekender Bag: Let mom travel light with this stylish carry-on bag.
3. Travel Document Wallet: Keep mom organized while she travels with all her travel documents in one spot. 
4. GPS Luggage Tracker: Make her luggage easy to find with a TSA approved luggage tracker.
5. Memory Foam Travel Pillow: She can sleep easy on a train, plain or automobile with this fab travel pillow. 
6. Noise Canceling Headphones: Drown out the sounds of loud travelers and noise with these babies!

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Keep that busy mom organized with these management-oriented gifts so she never misses a work engagement ever!

1. Desktop Whiteboard: Help her write down all her thoughts and to-dos on this mini whiteboard that sits on a desk.
2. Acrylic Wall Calendar: This clear acrylic wall calendar allows her to write down her key events on a reusable calendar to keep organized.
3. Leather Business Card Holder: Let her store her business cards in a stylish place in her handbag.
4. Marble Business Card Holder (Desk): Present her business cards in classic style with this marble cardholder for her office desk.
5. Wireless Earbuds: Keep her hands-free during her busy meetings or webinars with these wireless earbuds.
6. Temperature Controlled Mug: Keep her coffee or tea hot with this temperature controlled mug.

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For The Beauty-Loving Mom

The beauty loving mom will be up to date on all things beauty. Treat her to some new gadgets that she may not know about or feel deserving enough to splurge on!

1. LED Red Light Therapy Mask: Beauty-loving moms want to look good forever! Get her a firming and collagen boosting red light therapy mask (I reviewed one here).
2. Pulsing Facial Cleansing Brush: I love these types of brushes to massage skin and get a gentle deep clean. My fave is the FOREO Luna mini 3 (reviewed here).
3. Microcurrent Facial Toning Device: These devices use a small amount of microcurrent to lift and tone your face. I reviewed on from FOREO here.
4. Beauty Organizer: Help beauty mom keep her products organized with an acrylic beauty organizer.
5. Illuminated Makeup Mirror: Ensure mom’s makeup goes on perfectly with this illuminated makeup mirror. 
6. De-Puffing Eye Patches: Step one of mom’s self care routine will be to de-puff and relax her tired eyes with some amazing eye patches. 

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For The Fashionista Mom

Moms who love fashion can be very particular to shop for, but there are a few fashion staples that every mom needs. 

1. Leather Quilted Handbag: You’d be hard pressed to find a mom who wouldn’t love a handbag in this style from Tory Burch.
2. Silk Scarf: Tied onto a handbag or around her neck, the stylish mom will love this item.
3. Hair Accessories: Pearl hair clips, silk headbands and crystal barrettes are perfect accessories for this fashionista.
4. Leather Belt: The perfect accessory for pants or a skit.
5. Statement Earrings: Make a statement when she walks into the room with these dramatic faux pearl earrings. 
6. Sunglasses: No one ever said no to a fashionable pair of sunglasses, ever!

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For The Fitness Mom

The in-shape or getting in-shape mama may need some new gadgets and equipment on her fitness journey. Keep her on track with these fit finds.

1. Wireless Earbuds: Wires only get in the way of her exercise, keep them wireless!
2. Fitness Tracker: Manage her heartrate with a new state of the art fitness tracker that tracks her progress.
3. Foam Roller: She can roll out the kinks with this handy foam roller. 
4. Adjustable Dumbbells: For the mama that works out at home, these adjustable dumbbells will adapt with her as she gets stronger. 
5. Ninja Pro-Nutrient Blender: For the smoothest smoothies, this blender is perfect for shakes and juices.

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For The Food Loving Mom

For the mom who loves food (eating it, not cooking it herself), a.k.a. foodie mom, is always open to eating and staying up to date on all things food.

1. Restaurant Gift Card: Grab some gift cards for her favourite restaurant so she can treat herself whenever she wants.
2. Food Box Subscription: Surprise her with foodie treats monthly with a subscription to a food box she would enjoy!
3. Uber Eats Gift Cards: For the foodie mom who wants to eat-in, these gift cards will bring her cravings right to her door.  
4. Gourmet DIY Food Basket: Take a trip to a specialty food shop or your local grocer and fill a basket with luxurious nuts, cheese, spreads, sweets, international treats and more.
5. Wine & Food Tasting Experience: Find a local winery that offers wine tasting and wine-paired dining for a full tasting experience.
6. Foodie Magazine Subscription: Subscribe her to a food or cooking magazine to keep her inspired and informed of all the latest food trends.

For The Wine/Coffee/Tea Loving Mom

Keep this always-drinking mom properly hydrated at all times!

1. Sparkling Water Maker: Everything will be bubbly for her with this instant carbonation machine. 
2. Nespresso Machine: Give her any type of coffee in seconds with this instant coffee maker. 
3. Wine Preservation System: She’ll never have to finish a whole bottle again with this preservation system for wine bottles. 
4. Vintage Tea Pot: this gorgeous tea kettle will make her kitchen look fabulous!
5. Tea Collection Box: Let her try a bunch of different flavours with this tea collection box.
6. Cocktail Shaker: She can mix a bunch of new cocktails with this copper-toned cocktail shaker. 

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For The Jewelry Boss Mom

Stock her jewelry box with these fancy baubles.

1. Statement Choker: This vintage ribbed statement choker in gold is a must for every jewelry lover. 
2. Jewelry Organizer: Keep her pieces safe and organized in a new jewelry organizer.
3. Lab-Grown Diamond Earrings: Can’t afford pricey natural diamonds? Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds grown in a lab that are much cheaper than mined diamonds. I personally have lab-grown diamond studs from James Allen that are stunning, as well as lab-grown diamond hoops that I purchased from Etsy that are equally gorgeous for everyday. 
4. Charm Bracelet: Every jewelry collection needs a great charm bracelet – create a custom bracelet from Pandora or buy a pre-made charm bracelet to suit her taste.

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For The Tech-Savvy Mom

The Tech-Savvy mom has to be on top of all the latest technology trends and loves any and all tech gadgets, so consider gifting her:

1. Smart Home Hub: A central hub that can control various smart home devices in one place.
2. Smart Bulbs: Wi-Fi-connected smart bulbs that can be controlled with a smartphone or voice assistant.
3. Home Security Camera: A smart home security camera system that can be monitored via a smartphone app.
4. Smartwatch: A smartwatch that can track fitness, receive notifications and sync with their smartphone.
5. Wireless Charging Pad: A sleek wireless charging pad that works with their smartphone and other compatible devices.
6. Tech Subscription: A subscription to a tech-related service like a streaming platform, cloud storage, or a tech magazine.

For The Bookworm Mom

If mom’s nose is always in a book, check out these readable gifts:

1. Audible Book Subscriptions: Relax her tired eyes with an audible subscription that will give her access to tons of audio books, podcasts and originals. 
2. Kindle Reader: If she wants a lightweight paper-free option, a Kindle e-reader may be a great gift to try.
3. Wooden Page Holder: This wooden gadget helps to hold the pages of a book open for more comfortable reading.
4. Bed Rest Reading Pillow: Reading in bed can be uncomfortable, but now with this comfy reading pillow for your headboard.
5. Personalized Resin Bookmark: She’ll never lose her place with this custom resin bookmark that’s stunning!
6. Agate Bookends: Keep her favourite books propped upright with these gorgeous agate bookends. 

For The Mom With The Green Thumb

The ever-planting mom can never refuse a new gardening tool or garden statue. Update her collection of blooms, tools and keepsakes with these ideas.

1. Hanging Planters: Whether they are outdoor wood planters or elegant indoor versions, hanging planters are a great way to display her favourite plants. 
2. Personalized Gardening Carry Bag: This custom garden tool bag will keep her tools together for every gardening job.
3. Garden Statues: If your mom is like mine and she loves adding statues to her garden, you can browse a few at the link. 
4. Personalized Metal Planter: Let her feature her most favourite blooms in this stunning custom planter. 
5. Preserved Blooms in Resin: Grab her favourite flowers and have them encased in resin so she can enjoy them forever!

   

For The Nature Loving Mom 

Moms in nature can benefit from a ton of fun outdoor goods, such as:

1. Portable Solar Charger: A solar-powered charger for keeping electronic devices charged while off the grid.
2. Hiking Poles: Quality hiking poles can help improve stability and reduce strain on joints during hikes.
3. Nature Journal: A high-quality nature journal for documenting observations, sketches, and thoughts during outdoor adventures.
4. Wildlife Camera: A motion-activated wildlife camera to capture photos and videos of animals in their natural habitat.
5. Binoculars: A good pair of binoculars for bird watching and wildlife spotting during hikes is always useful for the nature lover.
6. Backpacking Tent: A lightweight, durable backpacking tent for multi-day hikes and camping trips.
   

For The Snarky, Joke-Loving Mom

For the mamas that love making jokes and jabs and can take a good ribbing in return, consider these fun gift ideas:

1. Customized Wine Glass Or Mug: A wine glass or mug engraved with a humorous saying or description of her.
2. Fun Desk Accessories: Snarky office supplies like a memo pad with sarcastic prompts or a humorous desk organizer can be perfect for her home office.
3. Crude Board or Card Games: A game known for its humor and witty gameplay, such as “Cards Against Humanity” will keep her busy!
4. Sassy Apron: A cooking or grilling apron with a funny saying or image that represents her personality.
5. A Silly Candle: Light her humour on fire with a fun candle for her tabletop.

   

For The Always Cold Mom 

For the mom that’s always cold no matter what the season, keep her smoldering with these cozy gifts:

1. Leg Warmers: Keep her cozy with knit leg warmers and keep those goosebumps away.
2. Shearling Fur Slippers: Her tootsies will always be warm with these warm slippers. 
3. Portable Heater: Let her keep warm at home or at the office with this portable heater.
4. Fleece Blanket: A fleece throw can keep her warm while watching her stories.
5. Heating Pad: Soothe her aches and pains or warm her up with a heated pad or blanket.

For The Photo-Loving Mom 

For the mom who loves seeing family photos at all times, these creative picture-themed gifts are a must:

1. Photo Calendar: Use an online photo creator like Photobook.com or Mixbook.com to add her favourite photos to a custom calendar.
2. Custom Photo Book: A book of photos of her family, friends or favourite people will put a smile on her face. I use Photobook.com to create mine.
3. Crystal Photo: A super-cool laser-etched photo is a great way to display her fave photo.
4. Digital Photo Frame: Since most pictures are on our smartphones, get her a digital photo frame that allows for easy photo additions by family and friends via a free photo app and Wi-Fi access.
5. A Family Photoshoot: Book some time with a professional photographer for the family to give her an updated family photo.

For The Mom Who Never Sleeps

As a tired mom myself, I would love any of these sleep-inducing gifts:

1. Sleep Mask: Sleep masks are a great way to fall asleep faster and stay asleep because they block out all light that can disturb sleep. 
2. Weighted Blanket: These blankets are shown to reduce anxiety and promote better sleep and are selected based on your weight.
3. White Noise Machine: White noise can help to induce sleep and relaxation, so a white noise machine can be a sleep-seeker’s best friend.
4. Magnesium For Sleep: Assuming her doctor approves of this supplement, Magnesium L-Threonate is great for calming the body for better sleep.
5. Deep Sleep Pillow Spray: This natural spray promises to help you fall asleep faster and enjoy more quality sleep using scents of lavender, chamomile and vetivert.
6. Comfy Pajamas: Treat her to luxurious, comfortable pajamas to hug her to sleep each night.

I hope this exhaustive list of gifts for mom has been helpful! Happy gift shopping!

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