If you have a stay at home mom in your life and want to give her the best gift that will lift their spirits and make her feel a little special, here are some great ideas.
You could give one of these or a combination of these gifts. They are all practical but also ones that any stay at home mom will appreciate and enjoy!
Being a stay at home mom is sometimes a thankless job. There are so many mundane tasks that must get done each day and often go unnoticed by others. So use this as an opportunity to say “thank you!”
THE BEST GIFTS FOR STAY AT HOME MOMS
1. A Day Off
Stay at home moms are on call all day and sometimes all night. They don’t clock in and clock out or get scheduled breaks. Even though many stay at home moms have chosen this, it can still be hard to never have a day off and can sometimes lead to stay at home mom depression. Sometimes it’s even a challenge to go to the bathroom without somebody needing her!
So offer them a day off of their choice. Let them know you will watch the kids, and they are free to go enjoy an evening with the girls or just some quiet time doing whatever they wish. Stay at home moms need breaks and time away in order to be rested and do a better job at taking care of their families.
2. Gift Certificate for a Massage, Pedicure, or Haircut
Along with a day off, you could also give a gift certificate for some sort of pampering. Sometimes stay at home moms feel like they lose themselves in motherhood and often neglect taking care of themselves because they use a lot of energy caring for the family.
This would be a welcome gift for many stay at home moms!
3. Organic Lotion
Another way to give a stay at home mom some papering is to give her luxury organic lotion. This peppermint lotion is one of my favorites! It made my whole bathroom smell divine! It is a thick lotion, and a little goes a long way. They are other scents to choose from. You could pick your mom’s favorite scent.
The lotion came from my friend’s shop Nourishingly Natural, an organic luxury skincare shop. Definitely check out her lotions for a pampering gift!
4. Easy to Wear Earrings
One of the best ways for a stay at home mom to feel better about herself is to simply get dressed every day. However, fancy, heavy earrings aren’t practical to wear all day at home. These lightweight earrings from ADV Designs are perfect for every day wear. Plus they will make your stay at home mom feel put together without much effort!
5. A Pretty Apron
I wear an apron every single day either to cook or clean. Wearing a pretty apron* makes such a difference in my mood and confidence. There are so many styles available that would make it fun to match the apron to the personality of the stay at home mom in your life.
6. Coffee, Tea, or Chocolate
If the mom in your life enjoys a hot cup of coffee or tea, this is a great gift that you know she will use. You can find so many varieties at local grocery stores. Find one that is unique like this Starbucks holiday blend and peppermint mocha* as an extra special treat.
For those who do enjoy a chocolate treat*, this is often a welcomed gift that moms don’t usually get for themselves. Just like coffee, there are many varieties available at grocery stores and even online.
7. Pre-made Food Mixes or a Freezer Meal
Any stay at home mom would love a night off from making dinner, or at least, an easier night cooking. You can help with this through gifting a food mix.
You can purchase these from the store or make your own. Here are some ideas: bread, pancakes*, cookies, and soups. If you make your own, you could put together a freezer meal in disposable containers, so they don’t have to worry about returning your dishes.
That way they could enjoy a nice meal without having to put a lot of work making it. Here are some great articles to help with freezer cooking:
5 Tips for a Successful Freezer Cooking Session
8 Easy Freezer Meals with Chicken
You could give one of these gifts or a combination or a few of these. If you do give a few of them, putting the gift in some sort of basket or container would be another fun gift that a stay at home mom would enjoy getting.
4 thoughts on “The Best Gifts for a Stay at Home Mom: What she really wants!”
This is a great roundup! I love aprons and can never have enough. Like you, I wear one every single day. It’s nice to have a variety!
Yes! They make a difference in my mood and help keep me motivated even when I’m cleaning!
The ADV Design earrings are fantastic. Will be ordering several pairs for some early Christmas shopping. Thank you for the great gift list.
So glad you like the earrings!