51 Christmas gifts for mom that cost $50 or less
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- With all she does for you, Mom deserves to be treated to something nice.
- You don't have to spend a lot to make her feel special. We found plenty of Christmas gifts for mom that all come in under $50.
- Check out more great gift ideas for her here.
She's your confidante, rock, mentor, and built-in best friend. She's been there through it all, and now she deserves something special. But coming up with gift ideas for Mom can be one of the hardest tasks. After all, what do you give someone who literally gave you life?
The good news is that the perfect gift for mom is out there, and, best of all, it doesn't have to break the bank to be special. When it comes to Christmas gifts for mom, whether you want to go with something big or small, thoughtfulness is key. That's why we scoured the web and collected unique gifts that show your mom you care, all for under $50.
Pick a gift that embraces nostalgia, mom's favorite hobbies, or some quality time with you - whatever you give, Mom will love it.
Keep reading for 51 Christmas gifts for Mom under $50:
Anthropologie
Annie Tea-For-One-Set, available at Anthropologie, $38
A sip from this adorable floral print teapot is as enjoyable as it is soothing. The stackable teapot lets you savor each taste for longer with the teapot included with a teacup.
A cozy robe to keep warmTarget
Stars Above Cozy Plush Robe, available at Target, $30
There's no better sleepwear to relax in than this plush, velvet robe for the breezy evenings or mornings. This cozy polyester robe brings extreme comfort and warmth whether you're layering or covering up.
A personalized video message from her favorite celebrityCameo
Personalized video message, starting at $1, available at Cameo
When trying to think of a unique gift for Mom, one that might not immediately come to mind is Cameo. The online service has tons of famous people she might want a personalized video message from. Whether it's for her birthday, Mother's Day, or a different milestone, there's something for everyone on Cameo, with prices as low as $1. You can get Jay Jackson from "Parks and Recreation" or James Cosmo from "Game of Thrones," each for $50 or less.
Read more about Cameo and how to use Cameo.
A meal from mom's favorite restaurantGoldbelly
Goldbelly Restaurant Meal Kits, available at Goldbelly, from $25
Though dining out at restaurants is harder right now due to COVID-19, you can still treat mom to her favorite restaurant foods delivered right to her door. From lobster rolls to bagels, Goldbelly ships food gifts from famous eateries nationwide.
A dainty jewelry holderCatbird
Catbird Swan Ring Holder, $32, available at Catbird
This dainty piece of decor is as pretty as it is practical. It can hold rings, necklaces, and any other small trinkets.
A cool, minimalist puzzleFood52
Areaware Gradient Puzzle, $35, available at Food52
This 1,000-piece puzzle has an aesthetically pleasing gradient pattern that's nice to look at, but hard to put together. If mom loves a challenge, she'll enjoy trying to get this one right.
A luxe body lotionNécessaire
Nécessaire The Body Lotion, $25, available at Nordstrom
We love this super hydrating, skin-smoothing body lotion. It's filled with nourishing, clean ingredients that will keep dry skin at bay. The sleek packaging and skin-soothing formula are sure to upgrade her post-shower routine.
A streaming stick to up mom's binge-watching experienceAmazon
Roku Streaming Stick +, available at Amazon, $39
Upgrade mom's next Netflix marathon without needing to splurge on a new TV. The Roku Streaming Stick + features 4K, HD, and HDR streaming in a small but mighty package.
A cute set of washcloths that'll hide stainsWeezie
Makeup Towels (Pair), $40, available at Weezie
These gentle and fluffy towels were made to help her wash off the day's makeup with ease, and the dark navy color hides stains. Choose from three different embroidery options, all of which are adorable.
A box filled with Japanese treatsBokksu
Bokksu Classic Gift Box, from $39.95, available at Bokksu
She may not be able to travel the world, but a Bokksu Box can give Mom a fun cultural experience from the comfort of her own kitchen. The classic gift box is filled with a selection of 20-25 unique Japanese snacks, sourced directly from family-run businesses in Japan, so she can get a little more adventurous at snack time.
A high-end manicure mom can give herselfAmazon
The Starter Set, $28, available at Olive & June
For many of us, achieving a salon-quality manicure at home feels impossible. Olive & June is trying to change that. The Poppy is an innovative bottle handle that makes it easy to apply your polish smoothly and evenly. This set has everything Mom needs for an easy, at-home mani: The Poppy, a top coat, and a bottle of Olive & June polish in a sheer shade.
An organic facial steamAmazon
Belier Handmade Organic Facial Steam, $12, available at Etsy
When there's no time for a trip to the spa, this facial steam will upgrade her typical skincare routine. All she has to do is boil some water, steep the dried leaves, and hold her face over the steaming herbs — it'll enhance blood flow and open her pores, so her skin will easily absorb whatever product she puts on next.
A book subscription service for an exciting new read every monthBook of the Month Instagram
Book of the Month Membership, starting at $49.99 for 3 months
If she's always asking you for new book recommendations, she's going to love this service that curates great books and sends them to subscribers once a month. Each monthly delivery will be an exciting surprise as she discovers a new read she might not have found otherwise. Our editor tried the service herself and loved it.
Refreshing and decadent bubble bathL'Occitane
L'Occitane Lavender Foaming Bath, $39, available at Sephora
A little luxury goes a long way. Aid your mom in getting some true relaxation with this rich bubble bath made with fresh, calming lavender.
A fancy bottle of olive oilBrightland
Alive Olive Oil, available at Brightland, $37
A bottle of high-quality olive oil is the perfect gift for any mom who enjoys cooking, or just eating great food. Alive from Brightland adds a vibrant, zesty flavor to any dish, and she'll appreciate the beautiful bottle.
A Disney+ subscriptionAlyssa Powell/Business Insider
Subscribe to Disney+, $6.99/month or $69.99/year, available at Disney+
Give Mom unlimited access to movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox. She'll have more than enough great content for movie marathons at home.
Learn everything there is to know about Disney+ over here. And if you need some binge-spiration, here are all the new movies available to stream.
Flavor-infused cubes for mom's next brunchUncommon Goods
Minute Mimosa Sugar Cube Trio, $30, available at Uncommon Goods
Mom will love these flavor-infused cubes that turn any glass of champagne into an elevated mimosa or bellini. To take it to the next level, add a bottle of bubbly to your gift.
A practical and chic multipurpose pouchNordstrom Rack
Madewell Leather Pouch Clutch, $49.50, available at Madewell
A bag that multitasks as well as she does makes for a great gift. This pouch will keep her little things organized in her purse during the day but can pull double-duty as a clutch come nighttime.
Tea with some extra loveUncommon Goods
Heart-Shaped Tea Bags, $30, available at Uncommon Goods
This gift for mom lets her enjoy a good cuppa while also showing her some extra love. Each set contains five English Breakfast, five Earl Grey, and five White Berry teabags.
A smart speaker mom will get a kick out of talking toAmazon
Echo Dot (4th gen), $49.99, available at Best Buy
Whether she's a smart home wizard or completely inept at tech, Mom will love this smart speaker that she can control with her own voice.
A T-shirt that shows off her valuesEverlane
100% Human Tees, $25, available at Everlane
Give mom a shirt she can feel good about wearing. When you buy a tee from this collection, Everlane will make a donation to the ACLU — an organization promoting equal rights for all.
A heart-shaped succulentThe Sill
Hoya Heart Plant, $32, available at The Sill
Bring some life to their space with this adorable heart-shaped succulent. With little attention needed, it's a great gift for amateur plant parents and experienced ones alike.
A silk eye mask for when mom really needs some sleepAhalife
Silk Sleep Eye Mask, $50, available at Sephora
Mom seriously deserves some quality sleep. Make it a little easier for her to get it with this comfortable, silky smooth eye mask.
A map that reminds mom of her favorite placeGrafomap
Custom Map, starting at $49, available at Grafomap
Some things just breed nostalgia. Grafomap will make a custom map of a location of your choice — you can even add personalized labels. Choose the place she grew up, a place where you have fond memories together, or a family favorite vacation spot. It's a great piece of home decor that means something to her, too.
Textured planters that mom can fill with her favorite plantsCB2
3-Piece White Loom Planter Set, $12.99, available at CB2
After all those years taking care of you, caring for her plants is nothing. These planters, which can stay indoors or outdoors, are a pretty and practical way to hold some greenery.
A set of soaps that smell like a bouquet of fresh flowersUncommon Goods
Box of Flowers Soaps, $30, available at Uncommon Goods
There's something so wonderful about the smell of fresh flowers. That mood-lifting smell, combined with all-natural, soothing ingredients, make these soaps a unique and welcomed addition to her bathroom.
A framed photo she’ll always cherishFramebridge
The Aiden Frame, $39, available at Framebridge
Nothing can compare to a gift that she can keep hung up forever as a reminder of the great memories you've shared together — that's what makes this framed photo so special.
A candle that smells like mom's favorite placeAmazon
Homesick Candles, from $34, available at Homesick
Take her back to her favorite place with these nostalgia-inducing candles. Whether it's the scents of spring in New York City like flowers, concrete, and fine department store fragrances, or the salty seaweed, morning coffee, and ocean air of the beach cottage she frequented as a child — these Homesick candles are sure to bring back fond memories.
A cookbook from a home cook iconAmazon
"Cook Like a Pro" by Ina Garten, $17.46, available at Amazon
Ina Garten, the icon of home cooks everywhere, just released a new cookbook — and you know your mom will want to add this one to her shelf. With new recipes and techniques, you might even get to benefit from what she learns with a delicious meal.
A set of wines she’s probably never tried beforeWine.com
Italian Wine Gift Set, $39.99, available at Wine.com
If she loves to try new wines, make it easy with this trio of three Italian varietals. It's no trip to Tuscany, but it still tastes pretty darn good.
A personalized T-shirt she’ll love to show offKnown Supply
Personalized Women's Fitted Crew, $32 + $10 for customization, available at Known Supply
Mom, Mommy, Mama — whatever you call her, make it official with this personalized crew-neck T-shirt.
A vintage-looking indoor herb gardenUncommon Goods
Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden, $22, available at Uncommon Goods
These mason jar make growing fresh herbs easy. All she has to do is plant the seeds, add water, place the jars in a sunny spot, and let the herbs grow. It takes little effort on her part, but having fresh herbs will make all the difference in adding flavor to her favorite dishes.
A mortar and pestle to up mom's guac gameCrate & Barrel
Molcajete 8-Inch, $34.95, available at Crate & Barrel
Mom's guac game just got a lot stronger with this molcajete. The mortar and pestle are made of volcanic stone to grind out everything to the perfect texture — so she can claim the title of best dip on the table.
A pair of plush slippers she can wear in and out of the housePottery Barn
Minnetonka Chesney Scuff Slippers, $49.95, available at Zappos
Let her treat her feet right with these slippers. They're cozy and cute, so she'll love lounging in them all day long.
A spiralizer that’ll help her get inventive with cooking vegetablesAmazon
Mueller Multi-Blade Spiralizer, $19.97, available at Amazon
Chances are, she was the one telling you to eat your vegetables growing up — but that doesn't mean you can't share the same sentiment for her with this spiralizer, which can grate, slice, spiralize, and shred her favorite vegetables for all different kinds of uses.
Adorable animals to hold her ringsWayfair
Umbra Origami 3-Pack Ring Holder, $20, available at Umbra
Whether she wants to show her rings off or make sure she doesn't lose them, these little animals do the trick. They look super cute as a piece of decor, but are undoubtedly practical. You could even pair these with a cute ring to start.
A bath caddy with room for everything she might needAmazon
Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray, from $49.97, available at Amazon
The only thing that could make a bath more relaxing than some luxurious bubbles is this bathtub caddy. It can hold everything she needs — a device so she can watch her favorite show, a glass full of her favorite drink, and even a candle she can light for ambiance.
A fitting diffuser for the tastemaker of your houseSnowe
Tastemaker Diffuser, $40, available at Snowe
With scents of shiso leaf, wild mint, and meyer lemon, this diffuser will look and smell great anywhere in the house.
A stylish water bottle that will become her go-toS'well
S'well Stainless Steel Bottle, $35, available at Amazon
With a variety of shapes and sizes, S'well vacuum insulated water bottles do a great job of keeping all kinds of beverages hot (for 12 hours) or cold (for 24 hours). They come in a bunch of fun colors and patterns, which makes using a reusable water bottle a lot more fun.
A bouquet of fresh flowers to liven up her spaceThe Bouqs Instagram
Floral Bouquets, starting at $39, available at The Bouqs
There's a reason flowers are a classic — bursting with color and lovely scents, they bring life to every space. The Bouqs is one of our favorite places to order flowers online for their wide variety of vibrant, fresh arrangements to choose from.
A cozy throw she’ll love to cuddle up inKohl's
Madison Park Ruched Faux Fur Throw, $44.99, available at Kohl's
This cozy throw is something she'll want to snuggle up with all winter long, and then some. It's not too heavy, so it's great for all times of year, but this super plush faux fur is just what she needs for your family movie marathons over the holidays.
Bookends that also function as flower vasesPortlandHomeGoods/Etsy
Vase Bookends, $24.97, available at Etsy
Pretty and practical — what could be better? Mom will love keeping her favorite books sandwiched between these sturdy concrete vases which she can fill with her favorite flowers.
A fun game that your whole family will crack up playingAmazon
What Do You Meme?, $29.99, available at Target and Walmart
She might not even know what a meme is, but there's no doubt she'll be laughing for hours creating funny memes with this card game. It's perfect for a family game night, but if you family members who err on the much younger side, go for something a little more PG.
A decorative way to repurpose her old wine corksUncommon Goods
Wine Cork States, $35, available at Uncommon Goods
She insists on keeping the corks from some of her favorite wines, so give her somewhere to actually show them off. This state-shaped display board turns her keepsake wine corks into a piece of art worthy of being seen.
A dainty necklace with meaningful initialsKESTJewelry/Etsy
Custom Initial Necklace, starting at $27, available at Etsy
Whether it's her own initials, you and your siblings' first names, or any other combinations of letters that matter to her — this necklace is a little but thoughtful way to keep those important to her close.
A cool tote bag she'll use everydayBaggu
Duck Bag, from $34, available at Baggu
From a grocery bag to a work bag, this canvas tote can do it all. It can fit a 15-inch laptop and has adjustable straps so she'll be comfortable carrying it around all day.
A subscription that lets her discover new beauty productsBirchbox/Instagram
Birchbox three month subscription gift, $45, available at Birchbox
Birchbox is a subscription service that sends a box full of five makeup and skincare samples for her to use each month. It's easy to buy full-size versions on the site, in case she falls in love with any one product and wants more. Plus, it'll be exciting for her to receive the beauty surprises each month.
A convenient charging port for her most-used devicesAmazon
Elago 3-in-1 Charging Hub, $26.99, available at Amazon
She has an iPad, Air Pods, and Apple Watch — it might seem like there's nothing else you could get your Apple-loving mom. This is a great gift for loyal Apple fans — it's a three-in-one charging hub that looks much nicer than an average extension cord, and it'll fit all of her devices perfectly.
A custom phone case made with a collage of family photosCasetify
Custom Phone Case, starting at $45 (prices vary depending on your device), available at Casetify
There's nothing she loves more than family, so let her show it off every day with a personalized phone case. Upload some of your favorite family photos to put on this super cute case — there are plenty of options for different layouts and cases for all kinds of smartphones.
A customizable and challenging puzzleUncommon Goods
New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle, $49.95, available at Uncommon Goods
Work Mom's brain with this sentimental and interactive gift. Pick a special date (birthday, anniversary, etc.), and it'll be turned into a puzzle made of the actual front page of The New York Times from that day.
A chic mug to brighten up her morning routineNordstrom
Anthropologie Bistro Monogram Mug, $14, available at Anthropologie
This chic mug will instantly transport Mom to her favorite cafe, sipping on a cappuccino while trying to figure out how to rotate her camera as she's FaceTiming you. Choose the first letter of her name, or better yet, choose yours.
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