Gift Ideas For Busy Moms

These Gift Ideas For Busy Moms are perfect for the moms in your life! Wives, girlfriends, sisters, etc who are constantly worrying about everyone else will appreciate a few of these presents for themselves.

Hi friends!

I first published this gift guide for busy moms back in 2017 when I had 2 kids under 3 and felt constantly busy. Now, almost 6 years later I have 3 kids and gues what? I’m still busy all the time. So I’ve updated this gift guide with some of my favorite things in a variety of categories, plus some things I don’t have yet but are on my wish list.

I hope this gives you some ideas for the moms in your life!

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Kitchen Gifts for Moms

Moms spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Sometimes it feels like all I do is cook and feed people all day long. Here are some tools that make life easier:

• Yeti Coffee Mug– Any mom knows that having the time to sit down and drink an entire cup of coffee is nothing more than a wish. This will keep it warm all morning long.
• Souper Cubes – One of the biggest gifts on busy nights is being able to pull something from the freezer to feed the family. Souper cubes make it easy to freeze and thaw things quickly.
• Instant Pot – When you need a quick meal, the Instant Pot is a lifesaver. It helps me so much with food prep on the weekends and dinners on busy nights.
• Instant Pot Dutch Oven – I’ve replaced my old crockpot with this. You can sear/saute in the pot, use it to slow cook or braise or even remove the dutch oven and use it on the stove.
• Griddler – If she’s still making pancakes in a tiny skillet, get her a griddle so she can make more at once. Plus this one doubles as a sandwich maker.
• Air Fryer – Just as helpful as an Instant Pot for making meals quickly. I use mine multiple times a week.
• Stanley – Help keep her hydrated with a good water bottle. I prefer the 32 oz version with a flip straw but the 40 oz is popular as well. We’re also big fans of Owala.
• Geometry Kitchen Towels – These kitchen towels are on my wish list to make kitchen cleanup a breeze.
• Stasher Bags – Every mom needs snacks and these Stasher bags make it easy to make everything from mom snacks to school snacks for the kids.
• Nutribullet Blender – I’ve been using the personal-sized Nutribullet to make a daily smoothie for months now and I love how it makes the perfect amount and is quick and easy to clean.

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Style Gifts for Mom

Moms don’t always have a lot of time to spend on themselves but here are some stylish gifts she’ll love:

• LL Bean Wicked Good Slippers – These are my absolute favorite slippers. I wear them around the house all winter long. If you’re looking for a slide-on option, try these Dearfoam Firesides. (aff link)
• Shark Hair Dryer – I have long hair and until last year I was drying it with the same hair dryer I had in college and it took forever. I bought this last year and it’s a total game changer. I can use the two attachments to dry and brush straighten my hair in under 10 minutes. (aff link)
• Able Leather Bag – Every mom needs a good bag and several of my favorites are from Able. They’re a great company that makes quality products and I have 3 bags of various sizes.
• Avryn & Co. wallet and wristlet – One of my favorite small businesses. I bought myself a wallet/wristlet set two years ago and absolutely love it. They’re perfect for moms on the run who have their hands full of kids and sports bags and coffee. Just slide it on your wrist and go!
• Birkenstock Mayari Sandals – These are the perfect summer sandals. They last forever. They’re comfortable and they can be dressed up or worn all over town when running the kids around. (aff link)
• ChappyWrap Blanket – These blankets are my favorite. We have two and they hold up well in the wash, are super soft and still look stylish draped over the back of the couch.
• Handheld Steamer – For a busy working mom who needs to look professional, this handheld steamer can help her quickly remove wrinkles from clothes on a busy morning. (aff link)
• Aura Wifi Picture Frame – This stylish frame looks great on the counter and is a great solution for busy moms who don’t have time to get actual photo prints made but still want to see all those photos on their phones. Just upload photos to the app and they scroll through on the frame! My mom has one of these and loves it. I love that I can make pics of the grandkids easily appear on her counter! (aff link)
• Silk Pillowcase – These can help keep hair from tangling and frizzing leading to less time needing to be spent on her hair during the morning rush! (aff link)
• Loop Earplugs– For the moms that are just a little overstimulated by all the noise in their house, these can help dull the noise to a manageable level. (aff link)
• Heating Pad/ Weighted eye mask – Make bedtime a little more relaxing once she finally gets there! (aff link)

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Tech Gifts for Moms

Technology is life in this day and age. Here are some gadgets to make a busy mom’s life easier:

• INIU portable charger – I have one of these that lives in my car for all the times I don’t have enough time to charge my phone while running around all day. You could also throw in an ultra-compact charger for her to keep in her purse. (aff link)
• Kindle Paperwhite – Slim enough to fit in her bag and gives her a chance to grab a few minutes to read while waiting for kids, appointments etc. (aff link)
• Airpods – I feel like I have no time to sit down and read a book anymore so I’ve switched to audiobooks and I love my airpods for listening while I’m walking the dog, in the car, etc. (aff link)
• Visual timer – This one does double duty. Mom can use it to get work, cleaning, etc done using the Pomodoro technique or she can set it for the kids so they can easily see how much time is left before school, bed etc which makes it easier on mom. Or try this Echo wall clock that we have on the wall in our kitchen so the kids can easily see how much time is left when we ask Alexa to set a timer. (aff link)
• 3 in 1 Charging Station – Give her a place to charge all her devices – phone, watch, airpods all in one spot! (aff link)
• Tile Mate – If she’s constantly wasting time looking for her keys, this can be a major time saver. Or give her the button version to put on a remote. (aff link)
• Walking Pad – I like to get my steps in but I don’t always have time to run out on a walk multiple times a day. These are small enough to store away if needed and make it easy to get some extra steps in while working, watching the kids play etc. (aff link)
• Skylight Calendar – Save her from having to answer questions about the family schedule all day long with this visual calendar that synchs with hers and sits on the counter so everyone can see it. (aff link)
• Carex Bright Light Therapy Light- Long, dark winter months are tough. Give her the benefits of sunlight that she can sit in front of while working on her computer or eating breakfast. (aff link)

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Best Gifts For Busy Moms

A few other ideas for sports moms and helping mom relax!

• First Aid Kit for Car – Whether its for an ouchie at the playground or a sports injury, having a first aid kit in the car will definitely come in handy. (aff link)
• Car Trash Can – While you’re at it, grab a car trash can for her to help keep the mess under control and a rechargeable car vacuum can be a big help as well!
• Planner – If she’s a paper planner mom, you can always gift her a planner for the upcoming year!
• Simply Southern Bag – These are perfect for a busy pool mom in the summer. Holds tons of stuff and never falls over so everything spills. (aff link)
• Car Blanket – This will come in handy when her kids are cold in the car, when they stop for an impromptu picnic or when spectating at sports games. This one condenses into a little pouch so she can leave it in the car.
• Shade Chair – If she is an outdoor sports mom, I promise there are some times she’ll wish she had some shade over her chair! (aff link)
• Rain Jacket – Similarly, if she spends time outside it will be raining at some point so a stylish wind/water resistant jacket would make a great gift! (aff link)
• Easy Plant – For when she wants greenery but doesn’t have time to water. These plants have a reservoir that only needs to be filled once a month and then they water themselves. Low maintenance for the win! Pick one out or give her a gift card.
• Puzzle Board – If she loves to do puzzles but never has time to sit down and do one all at once, these are easy to store under the couch or on a table and work on when she has time. (aff link)
• Coloring Book – Even busy moms need to wind down. Coloring is a great option! (aff link)
• Little Green Machine – All moms battle stains and this portable carpet cleaner makes it quick and easy. It’s on my wish list! (aff link)

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Gift Certificate Ideas for Moms

Sometimes a gift certificate is the biggest blessing to a busy mom. Here are some of my favorites:

• Down Dog App – I use this for yoga and absolutely love it. They also have HIIT, meditation and barre workouts. You could pay for a few months of these workouts for her.
• Created Colorful – Gift her a chance to find out what her best colors are to make shopping easier. I got this done about 2 years ago and it’s been super helpful
• SLAM – Strong Like A Mother – My favorite workout app! She has workouts for everything from pregnancy to core basics to help heal diastasis recti, plus beginner to advanced workouts you can do at home. I’ve been doing them off and on for 4+ years and still love them. Offer to pay for a couple of months of her workouts!
• Audible – If she likes audiobooks, gift her an audible subscription so she can listen to some new books! (aff link)
• Amazon Prime membership – If they don’t have Amazon Prime yet, give them an Amazon gift card with instructions to use it to purchase a Prime membership for their house. Quick shipping is a game-changer for busy moms. (aff link)
• Stitch Fix – If they don’t have time to go shopping, get them a Stitch Fix gift card so the clothes can come to them! (referral link)
• ButcherBox – If her family is meat eaters, gift them a Butcher Box or a gift card so they can choose their own. Reliable meat delivery can be a big time-saver and help them stock their freezer for busy nights! (referral link)
• Blue Apron – Sometimes we’re just too busy to make meals from scratch. Meal delivery services like Blue Apron help get home-cooked meals on the table without requiring much energy on our part. Sometimes it’s so nice to not have to shop or meal plan but still be able to eat at home!
• Haldi – Even mamas with the most basic skincare (me!) can benefit from this service. Have your mom friends take the free skincare quiz and then gift them a gift card so they can buy some of the recommended products! The quiz helps them learn all about your skin and then they can recommend all types of products that will work best for you. I took the quiz a couple of years ago and have loved almost all of their reccs! (referral link)
• Mo News – If she likes the news but barely has time to watch gift her a Mo News premium membership so she can stay in the know on Instagram.
• Blowout Bar – If she’s having family pictures done or has an event to go to, it can be a treat not to have to do her own hair so you could gift her gift card to a local place!

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Let’s chat:

Moms! What’s on your Christmas list this year?

Enjoy!

–Lindsay–