Travel gifts for Mom
Twelve South AirFly Pro Deluxe
For a better in-flight entertainment experience, get your mom the AirFly Pro. All she has to do is connect it to the 3.5mm headphone jack and then she can listen to the show or movie of her choice via her Bluetooth headphones. (And if you want to get her those too, we have our top picks for the best wireless headphones.) Meanwhile, she won’t have to deal with all the ambient noise around her when she uses the AirFly Pro versus the airline-given headphones.
This AirFly Pro also comes with an international headphone adapter, as well as a nice suede travel case. CNET’s Nelson Aguilar says that aside from his Anker MagSafe battery pack, the AirFly Pro has become his most treasured travel accessory when he flies -- and Mom is sure to say the same thing.
Apple's AirTags are the perfect gift for the mom who appreciates tech that will help her keep track of things, from luggage to handbags or even bikes. If you order them through Apple, you can even add Mom's initials (at no additional cost) to make it a more personalized gift.
If Mom likes to travel, chances are she'll need top-notch noise-canceling earbuds. Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 are the recipient of a CNET Editors' Choice Award and top our list for the best wireless earbuds of 2025. CNET audio expert David Carnoy says they're "about as close as earbuds get to being complete: excellent noise cancellation, strong voice-calling performance and sound quality that rivals the very best."
- Baseus 5K Picogo Power Bank with Kickstand: $50 (Read more)
 - JBL Go 4 portable Bluetooth speaker: $40 (Read more)
 - Travelrest’s Nest Ultimate Memory Foam Travel Pillow: $40 (Read more)
 - Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones: $170 (Read our review)
 
Home gifts for Mom
Help make cleaning a whole lot easier with this robovac, which is also CNET's choice for the best budget robot vacuum of 2025. Despite its cut-rate price, the Eufy RoboVac 25C performed surprisingly well in our tests on hardwood and carpet. Mom can set it to run on a schedule so her floors are always sparkling, especially during the holidays.
If your mom loves taking long, luxurious baths or showers, every evening will feel like a five-star spa experience with the help of this towel warmer. It will get her towel toasty while she's bathing and she can even throw her pajamas and robe into the warmer too.
Luna Luxe cotton weighted blanket (15-pound)
This blanket is so relaxing, it's a must-have for cozying up on the couch. The queen-sized one comes in two weights -- 15 and 20 pounds -- or you can choose the 25-pound king size blanket. It's CNET's top recommendation for the best overall weighted blanket of 2025.
Asakuki Smart Wi-Fi Essential Oil Diffuser
An essential oil diffuser not only keeps your home smelling nice but it can also boost your energy or help you feel more relaxed, depending on which fragrance you choose. This smart model from Asakuki made our list of the best essential oil diffusers of 2025. You can use the app to set a schedule or a timer, and if you have an Amazon smart speaker, you can control the diffuser using your voice via Alexa. Plus, it has an impressive 500-milliliter water reservoir so you can run it for hours on end.
- Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air portable projector: $467 (Read our review)
 - Bose Soundlink Plus portable speaker: $269 (Read our review)
 - Emporia smart plug: $12 (Read more)
 
Fitness and wellness gifts for Mom
Yes, it's pricey but this little wearable is one of the most accurate health trackers we've tested. Unlike a bulky smartwatch, the Oura Ring 4 is light and sleek, with a "barely there" feel. CNET fitness guru Nasha Addarich Martínez tested the Oura Ring 4 for more than six months and was impressed with how it transformed her sleep quality and overall well-being. "I now realize how much better I feel when prioritizing rest and having a good nighttime routine."
Mom’s probably on her feet a lot so she’ll love this Renpho Shiatsu foot massager, which focuses on the arches and heels. It has three heating levels and a remote, so all she has to do is sit back, relax and select what kind of foot massage she’d like -- she can choose the knead and air intensities, as well as the length of time. Before she knows it, she’ll be more relaxed and probably sleep better as a result.
We tested the Theragun Mini 2.0 and rated it our favorite mini massage gun, thanks to its compact size and surprisingly powerful performance. This third-generation version is slightly smaller but delivers the same powerful 1,750 to 2,400 percussions per minute. Although we also love the Theragun Elite -- it's our top-rated massage gun -- the Theragun Mini is more budget-friendly and perfect for taking on the go.
Stanley IceFlow Tumbler (30-ounce)
While the Stanley Quencher has been popular for a while now, we prefer the IceFlow because it doesn't leak as much, so it's more portable. The handle on top is nice too, as opposed to on the side. No doubt, if "drink more water" is on Mom’s to-do list, she'll love this on-the-go cup, which fits perfectly into a car's cup holder and does its job extremely well, keeping beverages cold or hot for hours. It also comes in more than 25 colors, including rose quartz, jade and black, so you’ll definitely be able to find one in her favorite color.
- Apple Watch SE 3: $249 (Read our review)
 - Shokz OpenFit 2 earhook earbuds: $180 (Read our review)
 - Shakesphere stainless steel protein shaker: $65 (Read more)
 
Kitchen gifts for Mom
Ninja Creami ice cream maker
Everyone loves ice cream and Mom will love whipping up the tasty stuff at home. The Ninja Creami went viral this year, thanks to its ability to easily churn out ice cream, gelato and sorbet in minutes. It also scored big points during our testing for the best ice cream maker. Read our review of this TikTok-famous ice cream maker.
VoChill stemless wine glass chiller
Whether your mom loves a glass of chilled rosé or is guilty of putting an ice cube or two into her white wine, elevate her experience with the help of this wine glass chiller. It will keep her beverage crisp throughout the evening and her wine will stay cold for up to an hour once she takes it out. Pair it with a wine club subscription for the ultimate gift.
Oxo Good Grips Cold Brew coffee maker
If the mom on your list craves quality cold brew -- but she's not a fan of trekking to a cafe each morning -- we love Oxo's Good Grips cold brew coffee maker. It churns out consistently delicious and refreshing cold brew, batch after batch.
Click and Grow Smart Garden 3
Even if Mom doesn't have a green thumb, it's not necessary with this smart indoor tabletop garden. It comes with three basil pods, though you can always buy her other fruit and vegetable ones too. This also made our pick for best indoor smart gardens.
- Meater Pro smart meat thermometer: $130 (Read more)
 - Ninja Crispi glass air fryer: $160 (Read our review)
 - Ooni Karu 12 outdoor pizza oven: $350 (Read more)
 
Personalized gifts for Mom
PersonalizationLab custom face socks
Submit one to three pictures of Mom and her loved ones to PersonalizationLab to create this one-of-a-kind pair of socks. You can choose from all types of colors and patterns; prices start at $14.
This is a good rainy day activity for Mom, and you and the family can help her piece it together. Once the puzzle is complete, you can get it framed so it's an everlasting gift. This puzzle is 10x14 inches and 252 pieces, but you can also get one with 60 pieces, 520 pieces or 1,014, depending on how ambitious your mom is.
Photo books are a great way to turn favorite memories into something tangible and meaningful, and your mom will love this one from Mixbook. There are many themes to choose from -- like travel, family, seasonal and so on -- and you can choose photos from your computer or social media accounts. When it comes to best photo books, CNET's experts found Mixbook to be the easiest to use. Prices vary, but there are often discounts if you’re making your first book.
DrawYourPortrait personalized pet pillow
If Mom has a pet, getting her a personalized pet pillow is perfect -- she'll love the constant reminder of her furry friend. Prices vary, but a 14x14-inch case with a pillow is $40.
Gift subscriptions for Mom
What coffee-drinking mom wouldn't love a coffee subscription? With this one from Atlas, she'll get to try coffees from around the world, such as Costa Rica and Peru. Each box comes with a postcard from the coffee's country of origin, as well as tasting notes and brewing advice. This brand also made our pick for best coffee subscription, so it's definitely worth considering as a gift. Plus, Atlas Coffee Club is having great sales right now: Get three months for $55, six months for $99 or a year for $189.
MasterClass is the perfect way for Mom to learn something new -- even if she didn't realize she wanted to. Whether she wants to perfect her cooking or public speaking skills, there are subject matters that suit everyone's interests. A gift subscription starts at $120 for an annual membership.
Once you gift this to your mom, she'll get to choose each month which books she'd like to read. And if she wants to talk to other Book of the Month members, she can engage with them via the app through reading challenges and more. A three-month membership is $60, six months is $100 and 12 months is $200.
Harry & David Chocolate-of-the-Month Club
Chocolate connoisseurs will love this delicious gift.Each month features different decadent gourmet chocolates for Mom to sample, from chocolate-covered cherries to truffles. Prices start at $115 for three months.
What are great gifts for the mom who doesn't wan't anything?
Whether it's your own mother or your mother-in-law, some moms just don't want anything -- or so they say. You can't go wrong with anything to do with relaxation, such as a weighted blanket or a massage gun. If she truly doesn't want "stuff," try a gift card for a spa or massage studio. Museum memberships, tickets to a show or exhibition and even cooking or art classes can also make great gifts for the moms who want experiences. You also can't go wrong with personalized, sentimental items, such as photo books or a canvas print.
What are the best retailers to shop for gifts for mom?
Pretty much every retailer you can think of has good gifts for mom. You have the big box and online department stores such as Amazon, Target and Walmart that have almost every home, tech, kitchen and personal care item you can imagine. For the decorator or chef mom, home stores including Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma are good bets. And for the crafty or renovation mom, consider tools from Home Depot or Lowes.








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