50+ Gifts for Busy Moms (They Actually Want!) & Gifts to Help Working Moms

1. Happy Light for Desk –

This might seem like a bit of an odd gift, but these HappyLights are mood-savers!! They help improve your mood and combat anxiety and sleeping issues by providing moderate UV light (like sunshine!) As someone who struggles with Seasonal Affective Disorder, this is a great gift for anyone stuck in an office all winter!

2. Neck Massager –

I purchased this for my husband as a “we bought a house and just moved” gift. I knew he would be sore from the move and this massager was perfect for his sore neck and back. I’ve since commandeered the gift and use it every time I have tension in my neck. I’m so impressed with it and can’t believe it’s such a great price! This has been my reader’s favorite Christmas gift for moms. I truly think this could be the very best gift Mother’s Day gift idea too!

This is another nice massager option if you are looking for a neck and back massager that you can also easily use for legs and arms. Shop Here.

3. Shower Aromatherapy Fizzys

These aromatherapy shower fizzy tablets are a great gift to give (and receive!) I’ve given them to friends, my sister, and my mom. These are a great gift for someone who has a little extra stress and could use a few moments of peace and relaxation.

Choose from different aromatherapy scents: Calm, Amore, Essence, and Energize. Or the 6-pack Assortment pack.

4. Lavender Eye Pillow –

This soft and aromatic eye pillow will help relieve tension and stress.

5. Warming Gentle Eye Massager

Sitting in front of the computer for hours each day can cause you to struggle with eye strain, headaches, or even migraines. This gentle eye massager is so relaxing and refreshing. It is soft and warming, helping your eyes to feel refreshed. It’s such a great gift for anyone who could use a little relaxation at the end of the day.

6. Candle Warmer Lamp – 

This is my go-to gift to give this year! These are perfect for an office where you might not want to have a lit candle. The warmer gently melt your candle so you can still enjoy the fragrance and add a pretty ambiance without the flames.

7. Motivational Flip Calendar

Desktop calendars like this one provide her with daily motivational thoughts, quotes, and positive affirmations to help her stay encouraged throughout her day.

8. Foot Massager:

This foot massager is a great gift!! I have one, my mother-in-law has one, my sister even has one! Who wouldn’t want to rest with a nice foot massage at the end of a long day? I have terrible foot pain and I wish I had this years ago. – This is one of my top Christmas gifts for a busy mom!

A foot bath is another great gift idea this one has over 2,000 excellent reviews!

More Gifts for Working Moms

10. Planners and Day Planners for busy moms

One of the very best gifts for busy moms is a planner. Keeping up with life events, work meetings, and other projects requires lots of organization.

MomAgenda – This was one of my first planners 15 years ago! MomAgenda has a unique layout giving you enough space for your schedule plus up to 4 children (or categories). Click here for MomAgenda

Erin Condren Planners – These planners have a cult-like following and I’ve used their Hourly Weekly Life Planner and Daily planner the Daily Duo. They are lifesavers. Click here to save $10 on your first purchase at ErinCondren.com!

Large Weekly Planner – Large Planner with weekly planning. This undated planner gives you plenty of room for your weekly planning and goals. The vertical layout includes ½ hourly spaces so you can plan your time blocking and have your appointments scheduled right down to the half-hour.  

15. Under Desk Treadmill

Desk treadmills are a very popular work-at-home item this year. The one I have is foldable and perfect for walking while I work!

They allow you to get your steps in while working at your standing desk. It’s a great way to help you get off the chair and get some movement in while being productive!

16. The 5-Minute Journal – 

Another great gift for a busy mom is this 5-minute journal will encourage her to focus on the good, find something each day to be thankful for, and help her stay positive and achieve her goals.

17. Electric Blanket with Foot Pocket:

It’s so nice to have a soft electric blanket to keep warm while I’m sitting at my desk or enjoying a movie night on the couch. This one has a smart pocket for feet so your toes stay warm too.

19. Slippers:

While I do try to get fully dressed most workdays and work from a co-working office, there are days that I look forward to staying home and being comfy in yoga pants, a sweatshirt, and a cozy pair of slippers. Give her the gift of a good-quality pair of slippers!

20. Cozy Soft blanket for the office – 

My office is in our finished basement, and sitting for a few hours can get chilly. I love having a soft, cozy throw on my chair to keep me comfy.

21. A Wearable Blanket or Warm Shawl –

1. This wearable blanket might be a fun alternative to a normal throw blanket. This one was a huge success on SharkTank and sounds super comfy. It has over 13,000 5-star reviews on Amazon!

2. The shawl is a little more professional if you’re working in an office environment. It’s a nice gift to give to a mom who might get a little chilly while working.

3. This pullover sweatshirt will keep you comfy and warm without looking frumpy. See it here.

22. Single-serve coffee or espresso maker

Single-serve coffee and espresso machines are so handy in an office setting, especially in a home office. Giving a fancy coffee maker is a great gift idea! Both the Keurig and Nespresso Machine options have a water reservoir so she won’t have to fill up a pot to brew a quick cup of coffee or espresso.

23. Bath Fizzys –

Help her relax with these handmade and natural bath bombs. These are packaged beautifully so you can ship them directly to your mom-boss friend, and she will love them! Each bath fizzy is made with essential oils, mineral Salts, shea butter, and cocoa butter to give a spa-like experience at home. Consider getting her this luxury bath pillow to go along with the bath bombs.

24. Towel Warmer –

This would be a super luxurious gift to give to someone who loves their showers or bath time and would appreciate a soft and warm towel afterward. They have a counter sized warmer that fits one large bath towel – GET IT HERE or a larger one that holds 2 large bath towels – GET IT HERE

25. Firming Under Eye Masks –

Sitting in front of a computer for hours can really tire out! These anti-aging under-eye patches are so refreshing and would be a thoughtful way to spoil any busy moms in your life. Shop Here.

26. At Home Gel Manicure + Save 20% with code: HEYDONNA20

I can almost guarantee you that the mom in your life has heard of (and is wishing for) Olive and June! You will have the perfect manicure, or pedicure without going to the salon. It is the very best manicure set I’ve used! Their nail polish is super high quality and, most importantly, super long-wearing.

Click here to Save 20% on your Manicure or Pedicure System – Use Code: HEYDONNA20

Dry Feet? This is a fantastic kit for dry heels. This Heel Balm and hydrating socks are the perfect gifts for busy moms!

27. One-step Hair Dryer and Volumizer – Hot Air Brush

This all-in-one hair-drying brush is one of the most wished-for items on Amazon (meaning it’s one of the most popular items that people have added to their wishlist.)

28. Beachwaver – Automatic spinning hair curler!

Oh!! this is on my wishlist! My friend was using one when we were traveling together and I was really impressed. This is also a great gift idea for someone with arthritis, the automatic spin is so nice and saves your wrist from the consistent twisting.

29. Hair Bryer Brush + Blow Dryer in one

This saves me so much time! I’ve had mine over 2 years and still love it! This hair drying round brushes give beautiful blowouts without having to visit the salon. They are easy to use and save lots of time when styling hair at home.

30. Luxury Hand Lotion

Giving the gift of a high-quality hand lotion is a great gift idea! I adore this lotion from Ahava. It is so luxurious!

31. Hair Mask:

Who doesn’t like a little pampering? This hair mask has the highest ratings and is a favorite of thousands of women. 

32. Olay Super Serum –

This serum is super hydrating with Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Collagen Peptide, AHA, and Vitamin E. It absorbs quickly so you aren’t left sticky. This is a thoughtful skincare gift that she might not buy for herself.

33. Silk Pillowcases –

If she has curly hair or would like to protect her skin while sleeping these silk pillowcases are a luxurious and thoughtful gift idea!

34. Portable Monitor – 2nd monitor for laptop  –

If your work-at-home mama is on the go but enjoys using 2 monitors while working she’ll love this portable monitor. It is light and easy to transport. Perfect for travel too.

35. Noise Cancelling Headphones:

Noise-canceling headphones are perfect for blocking out all the distracting noise. They are also super handy if you find yourself working at coffee shops or a shared office – they send a gentle “please don’t interrupt me” signal to people around you.

If you’re looking for something a little higher quality or splurgy – These BOSE headphones are top-rated!

36. Laptop backpack –

I use a laptop backpack every day. I use a laptop backpack when I’m heading out of the house to work at a cafe and I bring it with me every time I travel. This one is a beautiful sleek leather with plenty of storage for everything you need to work on the go.

I think it would make a great gift for any busy working mom! This would also be an especially thoughtful gift for a new mom returning to work.

37. Travel Coffee Mug –

This is a must-have if you work out of the home! A good insulated coffee mug makes a great gift – you can never have too many! I also love this Contigo Vacuum Insulated Travel mug and this pretty Swig Life Travel Mug too!

38. Water Bottle:

It seems like every year there is a new trendy water bottle and let’s be honest most people like have a few good water bottles to choose from. My top 3 water bottles have to be:

• The Owala Free Sip (has a sip and straw built in!)
• The Stanley Ice Flow – I like to have the straw covered.
• Iron Flask Bottles

39. Portable Chargers:

This small portable charger is so handy. Rather than carrying around a big portable charger, this one attaches to your phone so you can carry it around easily and charge your phone while still using it. It’s small enough to keep in a purse or pocket. It’s also a great Christmas gift idea for mom’s stocking.

40. Skylight Calendar

The Skylight Calendar is a great tool for busy families. This large touchscreen will display your entire family’s schedule, combining multiple calendars into one color-coded view. It will even import a PDF and add all of the events on the page to your calendar! It has a chore chart function for your family, shopping and other custom lists. Everything syncs with an app so you can see all of your families details on the go!

41. Pomodoro Timer:

Using a timer at work is a great way to be more productive and stay on task. I love to set 30-minute timers and then take a 5-minute break, it has really helped with my productivity.

42. AirPods

I received a pair of these for my 40th birthday and they are amazing! The microphone on them is perfect for those business calls when I’m on the go and I’ve been able to listen to audiobooks and podcasts while driving or shopping. They are fantastic! And yes… I’m a huge Apple Fangirl.

Looking for the newest? the AirPod Pros have been on sale a lot lately, it is regularly on sale for up to $50 off! If you’re looking for a more affordable option These wireless earbuds have excellent ratings!!

43 -Airpod Case

Airpod Cases are a great gift idea too. The two AirPod cases above are so pretty!

44. Electric Kettle:

Coffee or tea lovers, this electric kettle is a must-have for every office. These electric kettles easily heat up your water in just minutes.

45. A nice piece of jewelry (that doesn’t break the bank!)

Moissanite is a very affordable and gorgeous (plus conflict-free!) option for diamonds that I love. Check out this beautiful Moissanite tennis Bracelet here.

46. Beautiful Journals by Joymark Studios:

These journals are just beautiful. My super-talented friend and artist, Stephanie, creates these journals and many other gorgeous stationary products, tea towels, greeting cards and so much more. I would love it if you’d check out her beautiful shop and share some of the love by shopping local – to me 😉

47. Sleep Mask:

Long workdays require good sleep and this sleep mask has amazing ratings!

48. Fancy hand soap and lotion bottles:

These gorgeous amber bottles are a nice gift for a working mom who loves adding beautiful touches to her home. 

49. Portable Travel Electric Kettle –

If you like a cup of tea or hot cocoa while you work at your desk or at work, this portable electric kettle is super handy. You can keep your supplies at your desk and whip up a cup of tea while you work.

50. Caraway Cookware

Caraway makes gorgeous Non-Stick and Non-Toxic Ceramic Cookware. I have several pieces and feel like they are a great upgrade from my basic cookware.

Order a single pan or baking dish to get started or buy her a complete set. I promise she’ll be thrilled!

51. Apple Watch : 

I love my Apple Watch ! I love how functional it is. The fact that I could leave my phone somewhere else in the house but still receive important messages is a huge win. Plus, I love talking to myself… I mean, talking to Siri… she keeps me organized. I don’t think I need to sell you on the idea of gifting an Apple Watch, just go do it!! Get the latest Apple Watch Series 9!

52. Audible – Audiobook Membership:

Listening to audiobooks has enabled me to read more books than ever. Last year I read 18 books! You can give the gift of an Audible membership by clicking the link above. 

53. Bluelight glasses:

These glasses block out the blue light that can harm vision by damaging the eye’s retina. Blue light also suppresses your body’s secretion of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep cycles. Many people who wear these in the evening say that they sleep so much better at night.

54. Large notebook with Beautiful faux Leather Cover –

These notebooks are 8 1/2 x 11″ and have 300 pages. Add a pack of pens to create a thoughtful and practical gift for mom.

55. Amazon Alexa –

“Alexa what’s on my calendar today?” “…play classical music.” “…how many teaspoons is 1/8 cup?”, “… what is the current weather.” We love ours and it is a handy tool for busy moms. We also use ours to play music or listen to audiobooks. It’s a great gift idea!

Did you find a great gift idea for a busy mom on your list?

I hope you had fun looking through all of these gift ideas. I’ve been updating this gift guide for over 8 years now and it continues to be very popular. I love thinking up fun and thoughtful gifts for a mom who is busy, because that’s me! These are all gifts that I would love to give or receive.