The best birthday gift ideas for your mom

This woman is the most beloved human in your life, right? Whether it’s the person who brought you into this world or the woman who raised you or simply someone who feels like a mother to you, finding your mom the perferct birthday gift comes with a lot of pressure. “This is how much I love you,” the gift seems to say — even if she would never see it that way. So whether it’s her 50th birthday, her 60th birthday, or some top-secret age she refuses to share, are some birthday gift ideas for your mom to help you select something special.

Ceramic dinnerware set

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If she loves to entertain, here’s an easy way to shake things up the next time she gathers her tribe: A beautiful set of dishes in a bright color that will pair with her “good” white dishes perfectly. 

Beats headphones 

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Make her evening walk through the neighborhood a little more high fidelity with these good-looking cans from Beats. Comfortable, with crystal clear sound quality, she’ll love listening to her podcasts and playlists while enjoying the 40 hours of battery life. 

Window Bird Feeder

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Something happens between humans and birds as we age – all of a sudden we become obsessed. We don’t have the science to explain this phenomenon, but your mom will love this acrylic feeder and spend hours watching its visitors.

Electronic hand warmers

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She can stash these magnetic warmers in her pockets to make any winter errand or sporting event infinitely more comfortable. They’re rechargeable, which means she can plug them in once in a while when they need the juice and then keep them tucked in a coat where she’ll need them most.

Hitster Game

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Finally: an offline game that’s actually fun for grown-ups. This one tests her music knowledge through the decades, including QR codes that queue up the music as you’re playing.

Diffuser 

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This modern ceramic diffuser will make an understated, design-y impression on her shelf, while producing a subtly gorgeous fragrance for any room. With nine hours of run time, this will go a long way in her self-care efforts.

Outdoor Gel Fuled Modern Fireplace

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This gorgeous fireplace with mid-century lines and a beautiful powder-coated finish is perfect inside or out. We love the idea of parking this on her patio so she can enjoy the shoulder season in smokeless style.

Acrylic Shell Display

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If she’s the person head down on the beach searching for the perfect shell, then snag here one of these. This pretty acrylic display case also makes for a super special vacation souvenir.

Bissell Little Green Cleaner

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Gifting someone a cleaning tool can sometimes be tricky. But if your mom is addicted to CleanTok videos and fantasizes about taking a toothbrush to grout, then this portable steam cleaner is a solid option. She will love getting that forever stain off the dining room chair, all thanks to you.

Hydroponic Indoor Gardening

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Her favorite hobby – gardening – doesn’t need to stop when the mercury dips. Help her move things inside with this starter hydroponic situation so she can pick fresh herbs all year long.

Breville Barista Pro

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If she’s an unabashed coffee snob (you have that in common), lean into it with an upgrade that will make all her barista dreams come true. This Breville machine makes coffee- and expresso-based drinks like her favorite coffee shop all from the comfort of the kitchen counter.

iRobot Roomba

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The first time she lets the Roomba loose, it will map her house. The second time, it will methodically do the vacuuming, expertly avoiding the stairs. Even better, she can tell Alexa to manage the cleaning while she’s scrolling through her social feeds and sending you an endless stream of reels from the couch.

Vitamix

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We are team perfect smoothies, and she will be too after you gift her the king of blenders. Perfect for drinks, but also for soups, and all manners of dips and pestos, this machine will last a lifetime.

Electric Bike

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This electric bike has pedal-assist technology, which means help when she needs it, a regular bike when she doesn’t. Perfect for commuting or errands or joy riding, when she locks up this bike, the battery detaches and goes with her, making it significantly less tempting for thieves.

Weighted Vest

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Women of a certain age need weight-resistant activities in order to keep their bones strong. Help mom get her reps in with a weighted vest, which allows her to weight lift while she’s walking the pooch, or gardening, or anything else for that matter.

Bath Bomb gift set

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Is mom a bath lover? These bath bombs come in a set of six and are made in the US from all-natural and organic ingredients. Next time she’s feeling more relaxed than she has in weeks, she’ll have you to thank.

Gold metal bookmarks

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Delicate gold bookmarks for the voracious reader matriarch are always a great idea. These come in a four-pack with pretty leaves that peek out of the pages. 

Morse Code Bracelet

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It’s an ode to your love for her, without being completely obvious about it. This bracelet spells out your secret message in Morse code so she can wear something as simple as “I love you” or you can reference an inside joke that will make her giggle. The message is up to you.

Heated towel warmer

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Is there a more decadent gift or lovely sensation than stepping out of the shower on a cold morning and wrapping yourself in a warm towel? This bin will heat two large bath towels or one large bathrobe and you can even add aromatherapy if you choose. Your mom will be over the moon.

Foot Massager 

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Maybe it’s a slightly old-school gift – but there’s no getting around the fact that foot massagers are actually magical. This one uses heat, kneading action, and air compression to soothe sore soles. 

Essential Oil Set

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She can pick her perfect scent out of the dozen included in this sampler pack. They’re all organic and single ingredient with no synthetic additives. 

Grace & Stella under eye mask

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Keep these individually packed eye masks in the fridge for extra soothing de-puffiness. Maybe she’ll let you borrow a set now and then and you can de-stress together.

Personalized photo puzzle

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Take the best pic from your last family vacation and turn it into a custom photo puzzle. Better yet, since you’re giving the gift you can make sure the picture is actually a flattering one, and not the photo she used in last year’s holiday card, where your eyes were half closed.