During some extremely informal polling in an effort to source gift ideas for this piece, almost every mom responded with a similar answer about how there actually isn’t anything they really need this holiday season. When they can, they buy what they need for themselves; otherwise, their focus is generally on picking up presents for their most important people, or organizing memorable experiences to share with them.
These hardworking hearts of the household are often so used to putting everyone else first and spending their energy finding the perfect gifts for others that they’re not even sure what they want for themselves. This can make holiday shopping for mom a little different: it’s not just about picking something shiny or trendy, it’s about noticing how she takes care of herself and others, and intuitively returning the favour. Whether she’d appreciate an everyday upgrade that makes her routine a little smoother, a bit of self-care to help her savour her rare quiet moments, or a chance to share food and time with the people she loves, the best gift meets her where she is.
