2020 Holiday Gift Guide: For Moms

We know — it’s been a year! And what better way to blow off some steam than to get — well — steamed? This essential oil diffuser, humidifier, and vaporizor from Asakuki is the perfect tool for helping you or your favorite person relax and take a much-needed breath. The soft light is a calming addition to any bedroom, and there’s a handy auto-off safety switch, in case you catch some unexpected Zzz’s.

Speaking of sleep, your best mom friend will love you forever if this shows up wrapped and ready to wear. Made of soft, luxurious mulberry silk, the Slip sleep mask will have your BFF looking for any excuse to make herself scarce for a little dream time. Forget beauty sleep — any sleep will do!

As you can guess from the name, this non-foaming facial cleanser is incredibly gentle on your skin. A mix of organic botanicals, antioxidants, and mild resurfacing ingredients, Klur’s Gentle Matter is really like a hug for your face. Its gel formula cleanses without stripping skin of much-needed moisture, and its sleek, brown bottle adds a touch of understated luxury to your bathroom cabinet or vanity.

Whether you’re actually traveling or just need a chic case to store your rings, bracelets, and necklaces, this minimalist travel jewelry case is the perfect size to pop into your purse or weekend bag. Earrings and other accessories are easily accessible, and you can even have the case monogrammed — for you or your favorite friend.

Your BFF will love cozying up on the couch with her favorite toasty drink if she’s got this mug in her cabinet. The delicate floral design combined with the single monogrammed letter is a standout, and she won’t want to use anything else to accompany her late-night Netflix binge-fest.

Sit down, grab that floral mug, and get ready to dig in to this serious page-turner of a novel. Written by Brit Bennett, The Vanishing Half tells the story of twin sisters from Louisiana who both struggle with racial identity but in different ways. Being Black in the South during the ’60s comes with challenges that each girl handles differently, with one sister forging a new path once she realizes she “passes” for white. But at what cost?

Add holiday cheer to your BFF’s home with this little succulent garden, complete with adorable planter gift box. The plant also comes with its own plastic dropper, which means that knowing how much to water it doesn’t have to be yet another stressful box to check in the year that is 2020.

No, this isn’t a wastebasket, and we’re not trying to tell you to toss your phone. Busy moms? Are you kidding? This handy device is actually a wireless phone charger that also sanitizes your digital BFF. The antibacterial UV light gets rid of 99.9% of pesky bacteria and other germs from the surface of your device in about 20 minutes. Sticky fingers don’t stand a chance!

Help a bestie (or yourself) get 2021 started off right with this new book from the founder of the planner everyone’s obsessed with, the Happy Planner. The inspirational book is chockful of tips to help overscheduled moms get organized with actionable systems and strategies (there’s literally a section on how to make an effective list) we can actually do to help us get more our of our time and get back to focusing on the things that really matter.

Do certain scents remind you of places you’ve lived? Well, in a year when many of us are opting out of traveling, getting homesick for our childhood homes or friends in faraway places is understandable. Why not gift your mom friend or family member a candle that reminds them of a special place you once shared. That roommate in the big city? Send her a candle that recalls scents of parks and department stores. Small-town memories? Share a scent that brings back wooded hikes and picking flowers.

If you’re going to splurge on your BFF or favorite sister, this is the way to do it. With eight different shades of polish, ranging from the hot pink XOXO to the deep navy OMG, this mani kit is perfect for friends who will love getting their glam on — even if it’s only at home. The winter box also includes cuticle serum, a nail file and clippers, a clean-up brush, and more.

If you or your friend happens to tip over that glass of cabernet while getting the perfect angle on your nail polish, never fear! Just grab another bottle — of Chateau Spill, that is. The red wine stain remover is nontoxic and safe on carpets and your favorite outfit. No use crying over spilled wine, after all.

When we think about what we could use more of in the world, kindness definitely hits the top of the list. This comfy “Kindness Is My Superpower” sweatshirt hails from the Kind Campaign, a nonprofit organization founded by Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson that provides resources and support for girls who have experienced bullying.