A cutting board in the shape of the state she calls home
A scalp massager
Maxsoft Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, $7-$9
This small brush delivers the everyday dose of soothing relaxation she never knew she needed. It's comfortable to hold and stimulates blood flow to the scalp and oil glands.
The starter set for a smoother shave
Gift the Flamingo Shave Set, $16
If she shaves and you know she's been using the same rusty, dull razor for way too long, give her the upgrade she deserves with shaving tools from Flamingo, the sister brand of Harry's. She'll be a quick convert to its sharp blades, ergonomic handle, and luxurious shave gel.
A absorbent hair towel
Gift the Aquis Original Hair Turban, $24.99
This top-rated microfiber hair towel is my secret weapon in the bathroom. It's super absorbent and fast-drying, cutting down on the time spent tending to my hair. Mom might appreciate it if she's known for busy mornings.
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Gift the Snake Plant Zeylanica, $11
Snake plants are some of the easiest plants to take care of. They prefer medium, indirect light and only need to be watered about every two weeks, but will instantly brighten (and purify) her space.
A lamp made from Himalayan salt
An adorable mini Le Creuset cocotte
A set of essential oils
Gift the Lagunamoon Essential Oils Gift Set, $9.99
The set includes lemongrass, peppermint, orange, lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree, each of which has its unique functions. Add these versatile oils into a diffuser (which you can gift in addition to make a set), or suggest some projects she could do with them, like homemade linen sprays.
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Gift the Apexel 5 in 1 Camera Lens Kit, $17.99
If your mom is anything like mine, she loves taking photos of, well, everything. Upgrade her mobile photography game with these four lenses: a 10x fixed telephoto lens with manual focus ring, fisheye lens, macro lens and wide angle lens.
A pack of well-organized sticky notes
A sturdy bag she can use over and over again
Gift the Standard Baggu, $10-$12
These nylon reusable bags, now available in recycled fabrics, are simply constructed but powerfully effective. They come in dozens of bright colors and prints, so you're bound to find one that fits your mom's personality.
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Gift 2 LottoLove Cards and 1 Greeting Card, $20
When she scratches off a card from LottoLove, she won't win any money. Instead, she "wins" a charitable prize that's donated to someone in need. There are four possible prizes, which help provide clean water, solar light, nutritious meals, or literacy tools.
Playful ceramic dinnerware
Gift the Anthropologie Jay McClellan Side Plate, $14
This painted plate is a lovely addition to her entertaining essentials, if that's something she enjoys doing. Bring it out for special occasions, or use it to elevate the everyday. There are seven different dog options.
An REI membership
Gift an REI Membership, $20
Outdoorsy and active mothers will love a membership to this community, which affords 10% back dividends, special offers, access to in-store REI Garage sales, and special pricing on REI classes and events.
Recipes for the iconic foods from her favorite movies
Leather luggage stickers
Gift Away Leather Luggage Stickers, $15
Add some personality to her suitcase with these artistic 100% leather stickers. Wherever she's traveling, she'll be able to immediately identify her luggage.
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Gift a Public Supply Velour Notebook, $9.99
Public Supply's soft and smooth notebooks use FSC-certified paper and also make a difference in schools. The company donates 25% of profits to public school art programs throughout the US.
A sleek, new Apple Watch band
A unique deck of cards
Gift the Woman Card Playing Deck, $20
Celebrate the powerful woman in your life by playing "the woman card" — literally. This Kickstarter-backed, hand-illustrated deck is filled with notable and influential women throughout history.
A leather sleep mask to make every nap feel special
Gift the Leatherology Eye Mask, $25
Choose from more than a dozen leather colors, including a bold red and sophisticated dusty green, for this sleep accessory. Its soft lining and adjustable strap keep her comfortable through her whole nap.
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