Written by the kids. Santa only helped with the spelling.
Dear Mom,
This Christmas we're giving you , because you're always up first.
Love, the kids
Changes the gift to another idea.
The best gifts for mom are cozy, personal, or give her time back. The ones that cost least often mean most.
Recipe card
A soft robe. For every morning and every evening.
A plush throw. Reading, naps and family movie nights.
Warm slippers. Cozy feet all winter long.
A lovely mug and her favorite tea or coffee. A small daily treat, made for her.
A candle in a scent she loves. A calm moment at the end of a long day.
Scrapbook
A photo book of the year
All the moments she was behind the camera for.
A necklace with the kids' initials
The family, carried with her every day.
Letters from the kids
In their own words, about why she's the best.
A framed drawing by the kids
Art for her wall, signed by the artists.
A family recipe book
Her best recipes, written down for everyone.
A jar of 25 love notes
One for each day of December, or to open whenever.
A spa night at home
Bath soak, a face mask and an hour of quiet. Promised.
A silk or satin pillowcase
A soft luxury for every night.
A beautiful everyday bag
Something nice to carry, picked for her style.
A flower subscription
Fresh flowers long after the tree comes down.
A cookbook for a cuisine she loves
New dishes to try, with the kids as helpers.
Good for
A morning to sleep in
We handle breakfast and the dog walk.
Good for
A class she's been meaning to try
Pottery, painting or dance. Just for her.
Good for
Dinner out
Somewhere she loves. No dishes after.
Good for
Tickets to a show or concert
A night out to look forward to.
Good for
A planned day out with the kids
Her favorite places, phones away.
Good for
Chores, done without asking
Dishes, laundry and tidying. Really.
What families ask Santa about gifts for mom.
Give her time and memories: a morning to sleep in, a photo book of the year, or a planned day out together. A letter from the kids is a gift that never gets old.
A drawing in a frame, a letter, handprint art, a homemade ornament, a coupon book of chores, or cookies baked with a grown-up's help.
A gift card for a class or a favorite restaurant, a printed photo in a nice frame, or a handwritten coupon for a morning off. Add a card and it's ready.
Write her a letter, make a playlist of songs she loves, cook her favorite meal, or print a few family photos and frame one. Thoughtful rarely needs to be expensive.
Thank her for one specific thing from this year, and tell her one thing you love about her. Short and true is perfect.
Tell Santa what Mom loves and what you'd like to spend. He'll suggest gifts made for her.
Writing her card? Find the right words. The kids can write to Santa too.
