The 10 gifts Mom will actually use
For the mom who buys for everyone but herself: the little luxuries she'd never get for herself.
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Our top 5 at a glance
IllustrationHome1.Silk pillowcase
Why we love itFeels like a hotel upgrade every night, and kinder to hair and skin.
$25 to $40
IllustrationTech2.Aura Carver digital frame
Why we love itThe family sends photos from their phones and they appear on her shelf. A Good Housekeeping pick for moms and grandmas.
$150 to $180
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IllustrationFashion3.Cashmere-blend wrap
Why we love itSoft, warm and dressy enough for dinner out.
$40 to $90
IllustrationBeauty4.Luxury hand cream set
Why we love itA small indulgence she will use every day.
$20 to $35
IllustrationHome5.Candle warmer lamp
Why we love itMelts her favourite candle from above with no flame, and looks lovely on a side table.
$25 to $35
IllustrationJewelry6.Personalized birthstone necklace
Why we love itMeaningful without being fussy.
$30 to $60
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IllustrationBooks8.Guided journal
Why we love itPrompts for the stories you want her to write down.
$15 to $25
IllustrationToys9.LEGO Botanicals orchid
Why we love itA calm, two-evening build that ends up as a flower that never wilts. One of the most-gifted adult LEGO sets.
$40 to $50
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Quick answers
What do you get a mom who has everything?
Upgrade something she uses daily (a silk pillowcase, a candle warmer) or give something personal, like a digital frame the family can send photos to or a guided journal for her stories.
What is a good gift for Mom under $25?
A luxury hand cream set, a guided journal or a satin sleep mask set all feel thoughtful and cost under $25.