HOLIDAY 09
GIFTS FOR THOSE MAGNIFICENT MOMS
YOU COULD GET HER A CAPE JUST TO SHOW HER WHAT A SUPERWOMAN YOU THINK
SHE IS—BUT YOU CAN SEND THE SAME MESSAGE WITH THESE 10 FUN AND USEFUL GIFTS
For the Multitasking Mom:
BusyBodyBook
For a mom, keeping track of dentist appointments, gymnastics classes, soccer games and business meetings can make her feel like she needs an assistant just to do the family scheduling. While that may be out of the question, BusyBodyBook’s personal and family organizer gives a side-by-side view of up to five family members’ commitments, making it easy to see who needs to be where at what time. It may not cut down on the juggling act, but it will help her see how many balls she’s got in the air.
($17.95,
www.busybodybook.com)
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For the New Mom:
UPPAbaby Vista Special Edition Stroller 2010
Give your favorite mom a set of hot new wheels! From the tried-and-true baby gear one-stop-shop PeppyParents.com, where everything that's sold has been selected by actual moms and dads, this deluxe stroller handles like a dream, while keeping Baby snug and secure. With all-terrain tires that never go flat, a color-matching bassinet, an easy-to-use one-touch parking brake, a reversible seat, a weather shield and shock absorbers to keep a bouncing baby bouncing comfortably, this yellow and graphite stroller puts the “special” in special edition.
($699.95,
www.peppyparents.com)
For the Domestic Goddess Mom:
Girly Aprons
Moms spend a lot of time in the kitchen, whipping up delicious and healthy creations for their brood. Help her look just as delicious with an apron so delectable, she’ll start baking extra goodies just to get to wear it more often. Many of the styles available at the retro-chic Girly Aprons are in the vein of ’50s pin-up girls—just the right amount of sweet and sassy.
($24.99 to $38.99, www.girlyaprons.com)
For the Elegant Mom:
Lollia Wish Gift Set
The chic and sophisticated packaging of this gift set is just as nice as the presents inside—two candles and shea butter hand cream, which includes Italian bergamot, notes of cinnamon and pepper, rice flower, jasmine, ylang-ylang and vanilla. Both candles come in reusable gold-and-blue-accented glass containers with crystal charms. Burn them at the same time and get a whole new sumptuous fragrance. From the gift-giving hot spot Le Boutique Cadeau, this posh present does scents and sensibility in style.
($101,
www.leboutiquecadeau.com)
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For the Mother Earth–Loving Mom:
“Word to Your Mother” Note Cards
What happens when you take a retro phrase from the ’90s, 100 percent recycled kraft paper and an envelope that ties shut with twine? You get these really cool eco-friendly cards, perfect for the mom who likes the classic art of correspondence coupled with the newfangled emphasis on reducing, reusing and recycling. Delivered in style from Pences, a high-design hipporium that specializes in custom, standout stationery, invitations, apparel and more, these eco-smart cards are definitely write on!
($12.50, www.pencesgifts.com)
For the Fashionista Mom:
Mothers’ Bracelets
For precious bracelets in a wide array of price points, head to Elisa Ilana. Everything is customizable, so whether the mom in your life likes sterling silver, 14-karat gold or gem-quality tourmaline, you’ll be able to craft the perfect piece of jewelry for her. Add her name, “Mom,” or kids’ names for a pretty reminder that she’s loved every time she receives a compliment or catches a glimpse of her wrist.
(Base prices from $79 to $589, www.elisailana.com)
For the Healthy-Eating Mom:
We’re All Organic Fruits and Nuts Gift Set
The organic gift baskets from Kate’s Caring Gifts, a green depot of essential earth-friendly goodies and gear for the whole family, are just the thing to put on your list for anyone from your favorite hostess to a mom you may not know as well, like a co-worker or playgroup friend. Thoughtful and eco-chic, the baskets, which are popular choices for corporate gifting, too, have a price range starting at $8.95, so you can pick out something nice within the confines of your budget. If you want to go all out, try the We’re All Organic Fruits and Nuts Gift Set, which is packed with more than a dozen goodies, from cinnamon almonds and apricot chardonnay preserve to cherry berry crunch snack and pineapple, all organic. ($87.95, www.katescaringgifts.com)
For the Sentimental Mom:
Jersey Fleece Photo Blanket
Not much can compare with wrapping up in a warm blanket on a cold winter evening—unless that blanket has a meaningful picture on it. This high-quality fleece blanket from Printable Memories, the place to scoop up the best in custom photo gifts, is machine washable and dyed with one of your favorite photos on it. Mom will absolutely melt when she opens this gift to see the kiddos smiling back at her.
($89,
www.printablememories.com)
For the Likes-to-Be-Comfy Mom:
Bamboo Robe
Once thought to be something only for koala bears and planters, bamboo is all the rage in clothing these days. It’s naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic, breathable, and oh so soft. After a long day, any mom would love to take a soothing bath, then wrap up in this eco-chic, spa-like bathrobe from Barefoot Dreams, which is featured at five-star resorts and sold at Sweet Pea's, an ultra-luxe mom and baby boutique that's packed with must-haves from today's top tastemakers. ($122,
www.lovesweetpeas.com)
For the Friend-to-Animals Mom:
Tyler & Friends Posh Pound Pillows
Totally whimsical, these pillows add a burst of color and fun to any mom’s décor. The funky, retro design features silhouettes of precious little pups in red, pink, green and blue. From Tyler & Friends, a specialty shop featuring one-of-a-kind designs for babies, children and pets, the pillows are fully machine washable and come with zip-off covers for easy cleaning. It's dog-gone good gift for any mom partial to (wo)man’s best friend!
($43 to $53,
www.printedfabricproducts.com)
