Christmas Gifts for a Mom Who Has Everything
Some moms are easy to shop for. Others have a full kitchen, a full closet and a full calendar, and they'll tell you not to get them anything. Those are the moms who deserve something thoughtful the most.
The trick is to stop thinking about things she's missing and start thinking about what she's missing in her day.
What a busy mom is short on
Most moms who "have everything" are low on three things:
- Time to herself. An hour to read, build something or sit with a coffee.
- Comfort. Warm feet, a cozy spot, a small treat she'd never buy herself.
- Something new. A hobby or project that's just for her.
A great gift fills one of those gaps.
Gifts that give her time
- A building set made for adults. LEGO's botanical sets, like the orchid, are relaxing to build and look lovely on a table when they're done. No watering, no wilting.
- An e-reader, if she loves books. It lets her carry her whole library and read in bed without a lamp.
- A promise of time. Take over dinner one night a week, or give her a Saturday morning off. Write it on a card.
Gifts that give her comfort
- Sheepskin slippers. Warm on cold floors, and good ones last for years. You'll need to know her shoe size.
- A better coffee at home. A one-touch coffee machine makes her morning cup feel special. Just know pod machines mean buying pods.
- A soft throw for the couch, in a color that fits her living room.
Gifts that start something new
- A project she can finish over the holidays, like a building set or a puzzle
- A class she's mentioned: pottery, painting, cooking
- A plant-themed gift for a mom who loves her garden in summer
What she probably doesn't need
Moms who have everything usually have plenty of:
- Mugs, candles and scented lotions
- Picture frames (unless it's a photo she doesn't have)
- Kitchen gadgets with one job
- Scarves and jewelry in a style she didn't pick
Make it from the heart
A handwritten note is the gift many moms treasure most. Share a memory from this year, or tell her something she did that made a difference. Put it on top of the gift so she reads it first.
Think about the giving, too
Wrap it neatly and give it in person if you can. If you're far away, a video call while she opens it can be just as special.
For four gifts for mom compared on sizes, charging and what she'd have to keep buying, see our best Christmas gifts for mom.