Seasonal & Holidays
Patch Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Finds to Show Mom How Much You Love Her
From bangles that double as fitness trackers to luxuries that will help her unwind, this list has something for every mother out there.
Whether your mama loves hitting the gym, prefers relaxing in a bubble bath, or is constantly on the go, we’ve rounded up our favorite picks to show her how much you care. After all, don’t you want to be the favorite child this holiday season?
Find more great gift ideas for everyone on your list in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Herbivore Coco Rose Body Polish, $44
A blend of virgin coconut oil and Moroccan rose absolute, this body polish will exfoliate your skin without drying it out. It also helps to repair cellular damage and fight aging. Its rose petal scent and pretty packaging will ensure it gets prime real estate on your mama’s shower shelf.
Cooking is always more fun with a stylish recipe box like this one, which features a colorful citrus and floral design. Your mom can write her her favorite recipes down on the cards inside and use the handy dividers to organize them by food type.
Fitbit Flex 2 Accessory Bangle, $99.95
We all have the best intentions of wearing our Fitbits at all times, but it can be hard to find a stylish wristband that works with everything in your wardrobe. That’s why this bangle — which comes in rose gold, silver, and gold — is so great. You just slip your Fitbit Flex 2 tracker into the bracelet, lock it in place, and voila. Your mama can wear it to work, use it while running errands, and even use it as the perfect accessory to her cocktail dress.
Treat your mom to this impressive tea kit, which allows you to combine green tea from Japan, India, and Sri Lanka with nine different herbs — including rose hip, blue lavender, peppermint, and hibiscus — so that you get a custom cup every time. Each herb and tea blend comes in a labeled tin. The kit also includes reusable tea bags made from corn silk.
Inspired by the scents of luxurious houses and homes, these fragrant candles have names like Breakfast Room, Cabana, and Country House. While we love this Duchess peony-scented Powder Room candle for moms, there are also more handsome smelling candles in the line, such as Tack Room, which smells like saddle leather.
Running errands just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Hiku, a device that allows you to create shared shopping lists via bar code scanning and voice recognition. Your lists automatically sync to your phone, so you’ll never have to run back to the store for that one item you forgot.
Royal Craft Wood Natural Bamboo Bathtub Caddy, $29.97
A hot bath stops being relaxing the second your book, iPad, or glass of wine falls into the tub. Luckily, this sturdy bathtub caddy has a secure spot for all of these items, as well as a candle or two. As an added bonus, the tray can also be taken outside and used for picnics.
Sofia Cashmere Jersey Travel Set, $351.78
Your mom will thank you the next time she travels by plane, train, or automobile once she has this luxe cashmere set to cozy up in. Complete with a blanket, eye mask, and socks, she’ll be well-rested and relaxed by the time she hits her destination.
White Marble Pattern Rubber Coated Macbook Air Case, $17.98
This chic marble laptop cover will upgrade your mother’s computer to a stylish accessory. Its rubber material will also help protect the laptop, which is the more practical function of these covers.
What better way to unwind than with a hot bath enhanced with one of these organic bath bombs? Ingredients like Epsom salts, Kaolin clay, and organic shea butter are sure to help your mom relax after a long day, and the adorable packaging won’t hurt either.
Contigo Autoseal Travel Tumbler, $22.99
For a mom who’s always on the go, a reliable travel mug (read: one that doesn’t spontaneously open or spill) is a valuable commodity. These sleek tumblers keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold — they also have a unique autoseal mechanism, allowing your mom to enjoy drinking her coffee instead of wearing it.
Slim Aarons: Women Coffee Table Book, $51.97
Slim Aarons is best known for his photographs of society’s most elite members, at home in their mansions and on vacation in exotic locales. In his words, he captured “attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.” This book focuses strictly on the stylish women he photographed and includes never-before-released images of famous women like Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy, and Audrey Hepburn. It’s perfect for a mother who is an equally awe-inspiring woman.
CTA Digital Bamboo Cutting Board, $23.80
This bamboo cutting board doubles as an iPad stand, so your mom can look up recipes or videos as she’s chopping without breaking a sweat. It even comes with a stylus for easier screen access, and slots to store knives.
Dogeared “Mom” Large White Pearl Necklace, $47
This elegant necklace is simple enough to wear every day, and your mother will appreciate having your thoughtful gift close to her heart. Even the card stock it comes on carries a sweet message.
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter, $10
Your mom will get even more bragging rights over her tomato sauce if she also grows her own tomatoes, right? This clever planter will allow her to do just that, without all of the dirty work involved. Just hang it on a patio or balcony, pour some water into the top, and watch those tomatoes come to life.
Del Rossa Women's Long Turkish Terry Cloth Bathrobe, $59.99
Treat your favorite lady to a luxe robe she can wear in the winter months and beyond. Available in a number of colors and prints, this cozy bathrobe is floor length and hooded, with a heavy weight that makes it warm and sumptuous.
Find more great gift ideas in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
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