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Christmas Gift Ideas For Mom

Ask any mom what she wants for Christmas and she’ll probably tell you that she just wants her kids to be healthy, safe and happy. That being said, moms are people, too. She enjoys receiving Christmas presents as much as anyone else. Let’s take a look at what we can put under the tree for mom this Christmas.

What Kind Of Mom Do You Have?

Growing up, I always knew what my mom wanted for Christmas. It was either Wind Song or some comfortable, warm bootie slippers. Sure, we got points for thinking outside the box and going the extra mile but you absolutely had to get her the two must-haves.

My kids also have it easy because my wife has a number of things that she likes. These categories present a lot of opportunities for themed gift-giving. They can’t go terribly wrong getting her something to do with cows, snowmen, llamas or Star Trek.

In order to determine the best gifts to get your mom, you have to know if she’s a no-frills kind of lady or a “material girl“. Does she like jewelry and glitz and glamour? Does she like practical gifts like blankets and food club memberships? If you have an idea of what your mom likes (and you should, you’ve known her your whole life after all), you’re a step ahead in picking a gift that will bring a smile to her face this Christmas.

Store-Bought or DIY?

Another thing that’s sure to bring a smile to mom’s face is if you’ve taken the effort to create a gift for her. If you’re skilled at knitting, baking or woodworking, there are any number of personalized gifts you can make for your mom. Nothing compares to a hand-made gift if you happen to know how to make something wonderful.

If you’re more skilled at shopping than in shop class, you can use your discriminating tastes to select a suitable gift. Knowing your mom and her tastes are the material you need to get the perfect gift. The important thing is making it personal:

You can make customized CDs of her favorite songs.
You can get personalized jewelry with her children’s names or photos.
You can have a custom tee made for her with a family picture or a meaningful quote

Whether you’re shopping for supplies to make the gift or for the present itself, the most important ingredient is knowing your mom. Christmas shopping for your mom can be a lot of fun as long as you know what makes her smile.

The Classics

When you think of classic Christmas presents, jewelry jumps foremost to mind. For jewelry and other glamorous options, the experts at AHAlife have a wide variety of excellent suggestions that any mom would love to receive.

Of course, there’s always a splendid collection of well-constructed gift baskets at Gourmet Gift Baskets to treat your mom to. For moms with a sweet tooth, there are decadent chocolate covered strawberries and other sumptuous treats available from Strawberries.com. For those moms who like the smooth, creamy slices of heaven available at Cheesecake.com, you can even sign her up for a Cheesecake of the Month in the coming year as long as you’re sure she won’t react like Ray Barone’s mom.

Care Package

Another classic that never fails to please is the DIY coupon book. You can make a variety of coupons to treat your mom to a day at the spa, breakfast in bed, housecleaning, tech support or whatever services you’re willing and able to supply for her.

Don’t hesitate to get creative with this idea. The less time you spend at the mall is more time you can spend bringing a little more joy to your mom’s holiday. You can print a custom calendar with your family photos at your local Walmart or even have it shipped to you in order to avoid the holiday crowds. There are a lot of creative do it yourself gifts that you can come up with that your mom will be absolutely delighted to receive. The only limit is your imagination and the warm feelings you want to share with your mom this Christmas.