Gift Guide For What To Get Your Overly Critical Mother
Some mothers are just too difficult to shop for and what could have been an hour of your time perusing through gift guides turned out to be a four hour project. And you still haven’t a clue what to get her for the holidays. We are with you on this gift buying journey, because we know very well the person you are shopping for. From time to time she likes to casually ask “why did you do that to your hair?” and not wait for an answer. And the second you complain about how tired you are, she goes in on the career front, “well I don’t know why you’re even working a job like that”. It would take too much energy to explain that as tiring as it is, it’s something you love.
Let’s not even go into your dating life.
Hopefully, there is something perfect if not close to it for that sweet, over-indulging, overly critical, because she loves you, mother (or mother figure).
MIRROR WATER / COMFORT SET / £85
A calm bodycare routine makes for a calmer conversation with your mom. Maybe don’t use those words exactly, but she’ll appreciate this 3-piece bodycare set that will have her feeling refreshed and moisturized on a daily.
LOEWE / TOMATO LEAVES SCENTED CANDLE / $130
Without a doubt she will comment on how a candle shouldn’t be this expensive, but will forget all about it once the scent ruminates the room.
AGNELLE * KATE CRINKLED LEATHER GLOVES * $130
Nothing says “I gave you something really nice to keep you warm” than a gift that is handcrafted in France, which she’ll 100% appreciate.
LEXON DESIGN * OBLIO WIRELESS CHARGING STATION WITH BUILT-IN UV SANITIZER * $59.90 (CHECK FOR SALE PRICE)
Although it’s tricky to gift a parent anything tech related, but a charging station that automatically sanitizes feels like something she could really understand and appreciate.
AESOP / ARMS OUTSTRETCHED HAND BALMS TRIO / $50
Without a doubt every mom needs to put herself first and so hopefully this little box of self care will pamper her hands during the cold winters.
BROOKLINEN * SUPER-PLUSH ROBE *$111.20 (SALE PRICE)
Well she can’t have a proper home spa day without a luxurious super soft robe to lounge in. Wearing this will make her feel extra pampered.
JENNY BIRD / MINI SUNDRA EARRINGS 14k GOLD BRASS / $108
Most likely you’ve inherited some of your good taste and style from her, so a pair of chic everyday earrings is a no-brainer.
HEAVEN MAYHEM / CROC EMBOSSED VEGAN LEATHER COIN PURSE / $65
Because you’ve been there when she has spent so many minutes in search of spare change, even though at first you insisted on paying with your phone. But who does that, she says. Never mind.. Hopefully a fancy coin purse will remedy some of that situation.
OHOM * UI ARTIST COLLECTION - SELF HEATING CERAMIC HEATING & PHONE CHARGING PAD * $125 12oz
She’ll wonder why no one in her generation ever thought of inventing this and then be super thankful for modern technology. A two in one functionalities of warming a morning cup of coffee followed by recharging her phone.
DORSEY * MAXWELL EARRINGS IN MOISSANTE STERLING SILVER $280
For special occasions when she is without a tote or shoulder bag and instead a dinner clutch, this leather cardholder is suitable for those kind of evenings.
