50 Christmas Gift Ideas for Moms to Prove You’re the Best Son

1. De’Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker

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Christmas gifts for Mom that are practically plug-and-play are always a good choice. De’Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker is an excellent upgrade to her current everyday coffee maker, or something she pulls out for entertaining friends and extended family. A built-in conical burr grinder granulates whole beans in the hopper on top to ensure freshness whether you’re brewing a 3-oz espresso, 8oz-, 12-, 16- and 24-oz single cup, or 40oz carafe. The true beauty of this machine is how intuitive it is (great if Mom doesn’t like to read manuals or is apprehensive to stray from what she knows and loves). She can simply press what brew style she wants: Light, Gold, Bold, Over Ice, or Espresso. Cleanup is just as streamlined. The machine condenses coffee grounds into dense little pucks, which can be used as compost or disposed—there are no filters or pods to recycle.

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2. Parker Clay Caroline Small Tote

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Aside from Parker Clay Caroline Small Tote being a gorgeous everyday bag made of full-grain leather, each purchase provides 12 hours of empowerment to the brand’s team in Ethiopia. Founders Ian and Brittany Bentley first visited Ethiopia to adopt their daughter, but ultimately made roots in Addis Ababa to begin their company. They hire at-risk individuals in an effort to rehabilitate women who are transitioning out of trafficking (or prevent them from befalling it in the first place). The ultimate goal is to create social and economic empowerment in local communities through trade. They pay living wages and benefits, teach skills training and financial literacy, and provide career advancement. Since founding Parker Clay, the duo has partnered with an organization called Ellilta Women at Risk (EWAR), with a goal of restoring independence to women exploited by prostitution. Thus far, over 1,000 women have graduated the program, with over 90 percent being able to remain free from prostitution. Not many gifts for Mom have that kind of impact. 

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3. Pom Pom at Home Bamboo Sateen Sheet Set

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Direct-to-consumer bedding companies have bewitched shoppers with ubiquitous ads, but clever marketing doesn’t equate to quality products. Pom Pom at Home is helmed by Hilda Leiaghat. The Belgian-born designer and CEO was deeply inspired by shopping at vintage markets growing up and that’s reflected in the company’s offerings. I’m currently obsessing over the Bamboo Sateen Sheet Set. Boasting a 300 thread count, these have a silky smooth texture that drapes effortlessly for a more put-together aesthetic if Mom doesn’t like the lived-in look of linen. Bamboo is naturally breathable, hypoallergenic, and helps regulate temperature so they’re perfect for hot sleepers. I always look forward to these sheets the most in my rotation.

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4. Apotheke Advent Calendar

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Advent calendars are the gifts that keep on giving (literally), but oftentimes are stuffed with less-than-exciting filler items. This enormous 25-day Apotheke Advent Calendar is the real deal. Gifts for Mom that After the month is through, your mom’s place is going to smell beyond amazing, thanks to 16 mini scented candles, multiple reed diffusers, candle accoutrements like a trimmer and a snuffer, and more. Even better for you and other members of your family—the scents are not headache-inducing.

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5. Le Creuset Mug Set

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We like to prioritize Christmas gifts for Mom that can be used year-round, like Le Creuset Mugs. This timeless four-piece set is available in a wide range of colors, from minimalist White to bold Cerise (deep red) to Shallot (pale purple, shown here). Crafted with durable stoneware, these microwave- and dishwasher-safe mugs are designed to elevate her coffee or tea experience while adding a touch of charm to her daily routine. Pro tip: If she already owns a Dutch oven or enamel skillet by Le Creuset, order the same color. 

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6. Desmond & Dempsey Long Lounge Set

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Pajama sets tend to be a bit kitschy—especially when they’re given as holiday gifts. For something more wearable for everyday lounging, it’s hard to beat the Desmond & Dempsey Long Lounge Set. The soft linen button-down shirt and pants come in a variety of colors from Marrakesh-inspired Lazuli Blue to stonewashed Oat Linen. They couldn’t be better suited to slow mornings—or wrangling grandchildren.

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7. Jenni Kayne Alpaca Throw

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The Jenni Kayne Alpaca Throw is a super-luxe throw blanket that adds cozy elegance to any room. Made from basket-woven alpaca in the mountains of Peru, it’ll turn Mom’s favorite armchair or reading nook into a warm respite from winter’s worst. What’s better than the gift of warmth and comfort for the woman who’s always been your personal source of both? We give you permission to write that on her card. If you really want to score big with gifts for Mom, include a sweater stone so she can maintain the throw over time (it gently removes pilling).

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8. Aarke Kettle

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At Men’s Journal, we’re suckers for items that live at the intersection of style and design. Aarke Kettle is the perfect example of form and function. It’s a striking piece, made from stainless steel with a heat-retaining double-wall construction to reduce noise and make it more energy-efficient. Mom can choose a temperature range between 104 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on how hot she likes her tea. Safety features include an LED cool-down indicator, a heat-safe handle, and dry boil protection that automatically turns the kettle off when accidentally trying to boil with too little water or none at all. My favorite thoughtful touches are the removable, dishwasher-safe limescale filter, soft-close top, and no-drip spout. With a maximum boiling volume of 1.2 liters (about 5 cups), it’s plenty big for entertaining. 

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9. Boll & Branch Plush Bath Sheet Set

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Help give her bathroom the refresh it needs with the Boll & Branch Plush Bath Sheet Set. Crafted from 100 percent organic cotton and designed for maximum softness and absorbency, these towels are not only gentle on the skin but also on the environment. The set comes with two washcloths, two hand towels, and two enormous bath sheets. In our opinion, the jumbo size of bath sheets make them far superior to regular towels.

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10. DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro

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While some skincare tools feel a bit gimmicky, others are backed by science. LED light therapy devices are clinically proven to stimulate collagen production and kill the bacteria that cause acne. DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro from renowned dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross is FDA-cleared to promote clearer, firmer skin with just three minutes of use per day. There are 100 LED lights in red mode that penetrate deep into the dermis to stimulate the mitochondria within the cells to produce collagen, improve density, smooth wrinkles, and fade hyperpigmentation. The blue mode uses 62 LED lights to target and eliminate P. acnes bacteria to help clear acne and prevent future breakouts. And a combination of blue and red provides the benefits of both. I love Christmas gifts for Mom that include some splurges she probably wouldn’t buy for herself.

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11. Byredo Night Veil Vanille Antique

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Scent is personal, but if you know the top notes of her go-to perfume it’s far less risky to buy something within that realm. If she has a penchant for warm, musky, vanilla fragrances, then Byredo Night Veil Vanille Antique is one of my top Christmas gifts for Mom. This was the first drop in Byredo’s Night Veil collection, which features deeply concentrated unisex fragrances in which a drop of pure perfume is diffused into signature scents to highlight a noble raw material. It’s then distilled into a pure essence. In the case of Vanille Antique, top notes of freesia and plum are reminiscent of flowers that release their headiest scent at twilight. Middle notes of amber and cashmere wood bring warmth. And base notes of Madagascar vanilla and cistus oil leave a lingering sweetness. It’s complex, not saccharine, and lingers far longer than typical perfume. This is my favorite winter scent and compliments abound.

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12. La Mer Firming Moisture Skincare Collection

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Looking to splurge on Christmas gifts for Mom? Treat her to top-of-the-line skincare with La Mer Firming Moisture Skincare Collection. Deeply hydrating, the products are packed with potent marine ingredients that will leave her skin radiant. Each item in the kit is designed to use in tandem with one another. The Treatment Lotion preps skin for the Lifting And Firming Mask, a cream mask that has the sculpting strength of a targeted serum to leave skin looking and feeling firmer; the Lifting Eye Serum rejuvenates and smoothes fine lines; and Crème de la Mer, a nourishing cream, seals all that moisture and skincare in for plumper-looking skin along the face and neck. 

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13. Monica Vinader Linear Chain Bracelet

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This London-based jewelry brand is known for crafting delicate pieces made from responsibly sourced and recycled gold and sterling silver. Mom will love receiving the Monica Vinader Linear Chain Bracelet this holiday season—featuring a sleek curved bar you can add a complimentary engraving to. The braided, adjustable band is perfect for those who struggle with small clasps. Choose among 18k gold vermeil, sterling silver, or 18k rose gold vermeil.

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14. Audo Copenhagen Plantas Planter

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Gifts for Mom that are as covetable as they are practical are always a win in my book. Audo Copenhagen Plantas Planter is available in four sizes—6.7″, 9.4″, 10.2″, and 12.5″—making it well-suited to small and large house plants. If she has a screened-in porch or covered outdoor area, they can always be used outdoors. The unglazed matte ivory stoneware has an organic surface that’s textured with undulating curves and lines. They look like they’ve been pulled from the desert, but in reality they’re made using slip casting, then the lines are added by hand. This is a wonderful gift idea for moms whose interior decor is more minimalist and Scandinavian—though these can complement practically any design sense.

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15. House of Léon Face Vase

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Home decor is among the best gifts for Mom or your mother-in-law. You’ve got an extensive price range to play with and can usually get a sense for their style when you spend enough time in their home (modern, bohemian, Scandinavian, etc.). Rather than focus on trends, House of Léon creates collections that imbue styles from different regions and cultures. Current collections pay homage to Provence, Ojai, and Kyoto with smaller items and decor acting as the finishing touches. I love the sculptural simplicity of the brand’s Face Vase. It’s a statement piece on its own set upon a bookshelf but I love the way it complements a coffee, side, or console table filled with flowers. Bring a bouquet of her favorite blooms—or a curated arrangement—to gift alongside the vase.

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16. ‘The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live & Love’ by Vienna Pharaon

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This might seem like an unorthodox Christmas gift for Mom, but bear with us. The Origins of You comes from licensed marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon and it’s been instrumental in dismantling some of the unhealthy patterns and fixtures from my own childhood. We all grow up with a specific framework, and this book helps to examine what worked and didn’t, and how we’re carrying those burdens into adulthood. Each chapter comprises client anecdotes, tips for having difficult conversations, and worksheets that encourage growth and introspection. This is especially helpful for older generations who maybe didn’t have as much open dialogue about their parents’ trauma.

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17. Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20

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With its luxurious pebble leather and refined hardware, the popular Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 effortlessly combines elegance with everyday functionality, making it a must-have accessory for any stylish mom. The multiple carrying options and spacious interior ensure she can stay organized whether she’s running errands or enjoying dinner out with friends. 

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18. Narciso Rodriguez Musc Noir Rose

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Narciso Rodriguez Musc Noir Rose is another stellar fragrance gift for mom, blending the allure of bergamot and tuberose with rich, velvety musk, vanilla, and suede leather for an elegant scent that suits women of any age. 

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19. Flowerbx Bouquet Subscription

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There’s nothing like a fresh bouquet of flowers to breathe life into any home. With its customizable delivery schedule and curated arrangements sourced directly from growers, a subscription from Flowerbx ensures your mom is greeted with premium seasonal blooms right at her doorstep. The first delivery comes with the brand’s Royal Windsor vase and pink mondial roses. Thereafter, seasonal flowers like tulips, peonies, hydrangeas, and roses will..