Mom’s Wishlist: The Gift Guide Must-Haves (Because She’s Not Buying Them Herself!)

Attention, gift givers extraordinaire (and children and partners)! If you've got a mom in your life on your holiday gift list and want to elevate your present game from nice to legendary, you're in the right place.

Moms, the unsung heroes of our lives, deserve a break. This holiday season, let's elevate their self-care game with a curated list of delightful, cozy, and downright luxurious gifts. From cloud-like pajama sets to tech that screams "Mom's off duty," this guide has it all. We're diving into the world of gifts she'll never splurge on but will absolutely love. Brace yourselves – this list is about to make you the holiday hero she never knew she needed.

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The Luxe Sheets That Feel Like a Cloud

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PeachSkinSheets
starting icon Starting at $75 from PeachSkinSheets
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Unveil the comfort revolution with PeachSkinSheets’ luxe sheets and duvets. Starting at $75, these sheets, known for their five-star reviews and moisture-wicking magic, redefine bedtime bliss. Best of all, this ultra-soft bedding keeps warm sleepers cool and cool sleepers cozy.

Pamper in Pajamas

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Cozy Earth
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Bamboo pajama sets from Cozy Earth are Oprah-approved, offering 12 colors and sizes XS through XXXL. Because, let’s face it, an elastic waistband is the official badge of relaxed moms everywhere.

Luxe Stocking Stuffer

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Pacas

Stuff their stocking with some cozy socks! Crafted from the Earth’s most versatile fiber, the Pacas line of socks, sweaters, slippers, and cozy blankets are made from alpaca fleece. Not only are Pacas unbelievably soft, rivaling the luxury of cashmere, but they’re also five times warmer than wool, hypoallergenic, thermoregulating, and moisture-wicking. This set comes in a pack of six.

Box of Guilty Pleasures

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ekuBox
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Remember all the little luxuries she used to partake in before life turned into a marathon of soccer practices, ballet recitals, and grocery store runs? Gift her a gift box of her favorite guilty pleasure – be that wine, chocolate, coffee, spa treatments, or teas. Let’s face it: She deserves a luxurious escape.

The Unapologetically Extra Coffee Maker

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Amazon

For the mom who believes coffee is a love language, consider EspressoWorks’ outrageously fancy coffee maker. Think sleek design, frothy capabilities, and the ability to turn her kitchen into a coffeehouse. Every morning will feel like a standing ovation for her caffeine-fueled efforts.

Must-Have Hair Essentials

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Dyson
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The Dyson AirWrap is the top hair tool set. Dyson tools make it possible for mom to master salon style from the comfort of her own home. If you really want to make it a special gift, do what my girls do and actually do mom’s hair for her.

Stocking Stuffer for Perfect Curls

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Mane Label Hair Co.

The Sway is the new healthy way to curl hair. The heatless velour curling ribbon is made of super soft bamboo viscose/plush cotton velour. Bonus: The extra-long ribbon keeps mom’s hair shiny and strong, without the frizz and breakage of heated curlers. It’s an uncomplicated hair care tool that gives mom beautiful healthy hair with minimal effort, allowing her to wear it overnight, around the house, or even out as a super cute hair accessory.

A Hair Tie That's Actually a Bracelet

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K'Lani
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No time to curl or straighten your hair? No worries with K’Lani’s functional and stylish hair tie bracelets. Mom can wear her natural hair in a half-up half-down style or ponytail, and when she’s done, she can slip her K’Lani hair ties onto her wrist because they transform into a set of bracelets.

Tech That Keeps Mom Healthy and Happy

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Curls Monthly
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In a world where multitasking is a mom’s superpower, gift her tech that makes life easier. Think anything that makes her happy and lets her relax. Bonus if it comes with a manual that reads, “You’re officially off duty.”

Elevate her daily commute with Radio Flyer’s Flyer Cruiser Step-Thru Electric Bike. It can travel up to 20 MPH with the throttle and up to 50 miles per charge. The comfortable seat and handlebars are adjustable and can fit a wide range of riders. Mom will love this for daily rides, it will get her out of the house and into the fresh air, and she can exercise as much or as little as she likes.

Thermowood Cabin Outdoor Sauna

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Radio Flyer

This is definitely a luxury that mom would never splurge on herself but would absolutely love. Most moms are trying to embrace their happy and healthy girl era right now, and nothing says happy and healthy like a sauna. This spa-like retreat is just the oasis she needs for some relaxing “me time.”

A Spa Day — or a Spa Hour, Let's Be Real ...

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Redwood Outdoors
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Although a weekend getaway might be a stretch, a spa day – or even just an hour – is a mom’s dream. Treat her to a massage, a facial, or anything that involves relaxation, soft robes, and the absence of the word “Mommy.”

Even something as thoughtful as an air purifier can brighten her day. Christmas falls right in the middle of cold, flu, and the coronavirus seasons so it’s very likely that mom would love an air purifier that can reduce pollen, pet dander, germs, allergens, smoke, and mold inside her home and give her the fresh air she really wants and needs. It even comes with essential oil pads for that spa experience.

Baloo Weighted Blanket

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Homedics
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Good nights and better days from here on out for mom with this best-selling weighted blanket. Science-backed, sustainably-made in super-soft cotton for a blanket that feels like a hug any time mom needs one. Bonus: It’s machine washable, dryer safe, and oh so cozy.

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