10 Gifts for Mom by Rachel Shatto The holiday season may be a magical time of year, but navigating the potential minefield of finding the perfect gift for your family and loved ones can be a stressful and frustrating endeavor. Fortunately, when it comes to the #1 gal in your life — Mom — Tecca's got you covered. Whether she's a tech nut or a Luddite lady, here are 10 gadgety gifts sure to get her into the holiday spirit.
1. Swarovski USB necklace
Price: $75
Show your mom you heart her with a swanky Swarovski crystal-embellished necklace that serves double duty as a 4GB USB flash drive. Be sure to personalize it by saving a few photos or a special message for her to discover. Also available in blue, pink, red, and violet.
2. Kodak EasyShare Digital Frame
Price: $129.99
With the Kodak EasyShare 10" digital frame, you can give Mom what she really wants: seeing your precious smile every day. But unlike passé analog photo albums, the digital frame allows you be as as creative or sentimental as you like by creating a slide show for her to enjoy. Best part? Mom can update the frame with new pictures without too much hassle!
3. WeWood Jupiter Watch
Price: $139
Unique, light, and hypoallergenic, this 100% wood watch will thrill chic and earthy moms alike. Featuring two state-of-the-art Miyota movements (the same internal mechanisms that are found in Citizen and Invicta watches), the WeWood watches are both avant garde and quality timepieces. For the eco-minded, there is the added bonus of knowing that for every watch purchased, WeWood plants a tree. Not only does Mom get an awesome gift, but you're giving back to the planet in her stead.
4. Cricut Expression 2
Price: $299.99
For crafty and scrapbooking-inclined moms, few tools are more drool-worthy than the Cricut Expression 2. This home die-cutting machine features a full-color LCD screen and comes packed with fonts and designs to make her wildest scrapbooking dreams come true.
5. Roomba
Price: $599.99
This autonomous vacuuming wonder will take the work out of housework for your mom. In addition to making a pretty nifty ride for kittens, the Roomba 780's Dirt Detect employs technology that lets it find and focus on the funkiest areas. The next best thing to giving your mom a droid of her very own, the Roomba can be set to clean on a daily schedule and will even make its own way back to its dock when it's done putting other vacuums to shame. Besides, after all those long hours of labor, doesn't Mom deserve a break?
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6. Carepeutic Heat and Cold Therapy Massager
Price: $99.95
Being the matriarch of the family is hard work, and nothing soothes a long day like a massage. So hook Mom up with the Carepeutic Heat and Cold Therapy Massager. The heat setting (113º Fahrenheit, courtesy of its dual thermal system) helps to relax tired muscles, while cold (35º Fahrenheit) helps reduce swelling. Tun on the vibrate function to relieve tightness and knots.
7. Nuvo Ritmo Pregnancy Sound System
Price: $179
For mommies-to-be, the Nuvo Ritmo Pregnancy Sound System is the only MP3 player created for both mother and kiddo — speakers placed throughout the device transmit the sound waves through to baby while Mom can listen. Stimulate their precious little brains without headphones slipping off every five minutes. As an added bonus, the sound system features an audio controller that continuously adjusts the volume to the optimal level for the baby.
8. Kindle Fire
Price: $199
Step aside, iPad — the Kindle Fire is fierce, colorful, and affordable. Thrill your mom with with the Kindle Fire's 7" multi-touch screen and wifi capability. She'll be able to browse the web, watch movies and TV on Netflix and Hulu, and read all her favorite books and magazines. Preload some of her literary favorites ahead of time to kickstart her tablet experience.
9. Ten-in-One Counter Top Cooker
Price: $119.95
Why settle for one gadgety gift when you can get her 10 ... in one! The Ten-in-One Counter Top Cooker does it all, from slow cooking, to steaming veggies, making rice, or even baking bread. No matter how Mom likes to get her Iron Chef on, this compact number can make it happen at the press of a button.
10. JBL On Air Wireless
Price: $239.99
Glossy, stylish, and modern, the JBL On Air Wireless dock is sure to rock your mom's world. This multifunctional device works like a traditional speaker dock — playing music on your iPhone or iPod while charging it — but it also allows her to listen to music anywhere in the house wirelessly via Apple's Air Play technology. With it, she can stream any audio on her iOS devices or computer with just the tap of an icon.
This article was written by Rachel Shatto and originally appeared on Tecca
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