By Sarah Williams
The holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start looking for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Holiday gifts show thanks to the people who’ve helped you and supported you throughout the year, and for many of us, Mom is on the top of that list. Mothers are the glue that holds a household together. They do everything, from working, cleaning, cooking, raising children, providing emotional support and love. Finding the perfect gift for Mom can be tricky, but we’re here to help. From cookware to skincare to clothing, here are a few gift ideas to make Mom smile this holiday season.
Cookware
Mothers that provide meals for the family often spend a lot of time in the kitchen cutting, chopping, dicing, boiling, sautéing and baking to put nutritious, delicious meals on the table for the whole family. To make Mom’s life simpler and more efficient in the kitchen, gorgeous cookware sets can be both a practical and attractive option. A new set of pots and pans is the perfect gift to show thanks to the chef of your family.
Natural Beauty Products
Big name beauty companies frequently include harmful chemicals in many of their products. In many cases, these companies are able to exploit regulatory loopholes, so many of them still use these dangerous or harmful substances in their products. Revamp Mom’s beauty routine by gifting her products produced by an all-natural company. When choosing these products, a good rule of thumb is to select the product with the fewest ingredients. Most of these companies have a full range of cleansers, moisturizers, toners and serums to give Mom a fresh face and body. Some offer special holiday sets, as well, which make gifting clean beauty easy.
Essential Oils
Candles have always been a traditional go-to gift for moms. However, if you’re thinking about giving her something a little less run of the mill you might want to give Mom an essential oil and diffuser set. Essential oils have endless benefits, and diffusers help disperse them throughout the home. You can personalize an essential oil collection for Mom based on her needs. Lavender, chamomile, and mandarin all have relaxing, calming properties, while peppermint, lemon, and basil help to improve focus.
Fitness Classes
A mother’s endless responsibilities often leave them stressed, and sometimes mothers struggle with putting “me time” first. Exercise has a multitude of benefits and is a great way to relieve that stress and burn off excess tension. Give Mom some alone time and exercise therapy with fitness classes from a local gym. Many gyms offer month-to-month memberships or gift certificates for 5 or 10 sessions. There are tons of different options- many establishments specialize in HIIT workouts, Pilates, yoga, spin, or barre classes, so choose something you think Mom would enjoy!
A New Outfit
Pamper your mom with a few new additions to her wardrobe. Big, chunky scarves are in style, and they’re the perfect winter gift. If you’re not sure what she would like, try to look at her favorite pieces and buy something similar. If you’re completely lost in the fashion world, give her a gift certificate to her favorite clothing store and let her do the choosing!
Whether the mother of your family is a fashionista, beauty geek, fitness lover, or master chef, any one of these thoughtful gifts is sure to make her smile. Add a heartfelt card signed by the whole family to show your gratitude for the hard work she puts in, and wrap it up with a bow. She’s sure to be smiling when she opens your gift!
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Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
