Gift Ideas For Mom

Uncommon Goods has all sorts of amazing gift ideas and they've branched out to offer in-home classes on a ton of interesting topics. Check out this mixology mastery class experience, where the lucky recipient will learn how to make delicious cocktails right in their own home. They'll learn how to make whiskey, gin and vodka based cocktails like the classic Old Fashioned, a stunning Cosmopolitan, or a sophisticated Fitty Fitty Martini. Most people have a preference to which spirit based cocktails they drink, so they specifically offer a Whiskey & Bourbon, Gin and Vodka class separately from each other (on different dates) so the…

With cooking classes ranging from handmade pasta to Jambalaya, there are tons of top-notch chefs that will teach them how to make all sorts of delights, virtually right in their own home. This isn't a pre-recorded video, it's a live cooking class that's an affordable treat. Choose a cooking class by country - with familiar ones like Italian or Mexican...or maybe go off the beaten path a bit and try Hungarian or Peruvian cuisine? The chefs that teach the classes are vetted by The Chef & The Dish certified testing process and every recipe that is taught is pre-tested (sometimes…

Giving her the experience of a lifetime is easy when you check out all the different activities available at Xperience Days. She can find out how to expertly taste wine in a dedicated class, take in a breathtaking sunset while kayaking or make a clay masterpiece in a pottery class. Looking for something a bit more wild? How about a baby goat snuggle session, hang gliding over gorgeous scenery, dolphin watching, or a ghost tour! There are too many unique experiences to list here, but you should definitely consider this if you want to give her a gift she's…

How about helping them start a family recipe book? They could write down their favorite recipes and make it a tradition to add one and pick one out each week to make for the whole family. The recipe book is engraved with 2 lines of text above the graphic and one below the graphic and made from natural alderwood with spiral binding. You can also purchase recipe cards that will fit beautifully inside the personalized recipe book - 4 for page for a total of 72 recipes. Promising review: Very well made and makes for an Original gift for…

I didn't know people could get so fired up about cheese, but this stuff from Murray's Cheese has got quite a following. Murray's Cheese have put together a best sellers box that contains an iconic-like collection of snacks that are always welcome no matter what time of year. There are four fan-favorite cheeses. - Gruyère, Manchego, Brie, and Cheddar - plus crackers to eat them with and a sweet spiced jam called "Murray's Spiced Cherry Preserves". All together it contains 1.5 pounds of cheese and will satisfy 6-10 hungry people. Reviewers love the combination of cheese and preserves, with…

If they're a budding chef, Cozymeal has online cooking classes that will upgrade their culinary skills and learn something new. There are a ton of class options, like Cantonese pan-fried noodles, authentic cubanos and mojitos, world famous Spanish tapas, traditional pasta carbonara, home made hummus and falafel and iconic New Orleans recipes to name just a few. And don't worry, you won't have to try and guess the perfect cooking class, you can buy them a gift card and they can pick and choose exactly what they want. The chef instructors have high ratings with most of them scoring…

With this journal and the science of positive psychology, they'll be able to change their attitude - complain less and appreciate more. In just 5 minutes each day with a simple, quick and effective technique they'll have a better life and see the good everyday. Promising review: This journal is for self development and reflection and I’ve enjoyed every second of it. There are weekly challenges to complete and you have to write in it every single day and night. A commitment to yourself. I’d recommend to friends who want to take their life a step forward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFr5WBakDow  

With this DIY pottery kit, they'll have everything they need to sculpt, carve, paint and seal their own succulent plant pots, trinket dishes, vases, candle holders, sculptures and more. Top rated by over 570+ people, it's a fun way to relax, be creative and make something useful. These kits are kind to our planet too. Each one makes use of recyclable materials including sugarcane biopolymers, aluminum and 100% recyclable plastics. Promising review: My wife bought the Sculptd pottery kit for us as an activity to do together for Valentine’s Day and we had a blast making our little pots…

A real tea plant that they can harvest and make their own black, white, green or oolong tea? You bet! The difference in teas come from how the leaves are processed - it's the same plant. No matter which tea the lucky recipient prefers, they can choose as they please. Here's all they have to do: Harvest and dry the tea leaves Place a teaspoon or two of the dried leaves into their teapot Slowly pour boiling water into the teapot and let steep for 5 minutes. Pour and enjoy! This would be a fun an educational gift for…

Give them the experience of traveling the world and sampling some of the best teas on the planet with this top rated tea set from Uncommon Goods. Each one of the 10 single estate loose leaf teas has it's own unique flavor profile from the familiar to the unexpected. Each one of the sampler tubes is enough to brew a 6-8 cup pot, so they'll have enough left over to share....or go in for another personal cup. Included with the set is a helpful guidbook that's full of background information and brewing tips. Made in Paris believe it or…

Deliver a delicious top rated California wine mixer tasting flight to your lucky recipient. They'll get 8 bottles of mixed wines, covering all the favorites like rosé, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay and some surprises. The bottles are sample size (187ml), but each one will get full tasting notes and access to InGoodTaste's digital tasting room with even more resources on the wines they receive. Promising review: I love the sampler style of the California Wine Mixer! The packaging is cute and the wine is delicious. It is the perfect amount for when you just want a glass and don't…

If they're a fan of DIY, they might love this make-at-home Cabernet Sauvignon wine making kit. The kit will give them everything they need to make a gallon of robust Cabernet Sauvignon. - Glass carboy - Funnel - Racking cane - Rubber stopper - Transfer tubing - Tubing clamp - Airlock - A Guide to Making Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon juice with yeast - Oak and additives - 5 cork stoppers - Sanitizer. The wine has a full bodied taste of California red grape and the usual aroma of a good Cabernet Sauvignon. Promising Review: This was the perfect…

Amazon's Kindle is THE way to read books - it's had hundreds of people rating it 5/5 and for good measure. Your recipient will be able to store hundreds of books on a single Kindle device and pick it up and dive in whenever they want. Its long battery life means they won't have to worry about it being charged every single day and the 8GB of storage means they can download every book from their personal collection with ease. The display features glare-free technology and an additional 10% brightness over the previous model. Oh and the battery? Lasts…

For a gift she'll not forget, check out the thousands of experiences available at Virgin Experiences. From yoga with mini goats to winery jeep tours, there are experiences no matter what she's into.  Maybe it's pottery throwing, or a total body wellness float and sauna session. How about a stock car ride along or having a personal chef for an evening? The list goes on..and on. Check out the reviews of Virgin Experience Gifts on Trust Pilot, where they've earned over 4,500 ratings and an average 4.4/5 score. There's way too much awesomeness to fit into this small description…

They can have a premium cocktail experience without even leaving their own home. Shaker & Spon Cocktail Club curates a monthly box that's packed with (almost) everything you need to make original cocktail recipes. They're not able to ship alcohol, which in a way is a bonus as you can pick the alcohol brand and size you most prefer. Included in each subscription box are 3 unique recipes made by some of the top bartenders in the nation. You'll have enough supplies to make 12 drinks of each recipe such as syrups, bitters, mixers, garnishes and little extras to…

This monthly subscription can be their mini vacation as they'll get a taste of a different US State each month. Sourced from small businesses across the nation, Celebrate States curates a premium selection of useful and yummy items to try in their own home. Included are things like candles, tea towels, coasters, soaps, lotions and select treats and snacks. The people behind Celebrate States will even throw in a free kids pack so they can explore the state as a family. Just send them a message and they'll add it to all your future deliveries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx_2il1jP-o

If they love crafts or need an awesome craft project to work on to keep them busy (and out of trouble), check out this top rated subscription box from The Adults & Crafts Crate. It's a monthly subscription box that's available on subscription marketplace Cratejoy. If includes all the tools, supplies and instructions they'll need to make an exciting and rewarding project each month. Some example projects might be: Agate Resin Coasters Hot Cocoa Candle Kit Layered String Art Kit Wood Burning Kit Hanging Terrarium Kit Floral Hoop Wreath Kit They'll get a different kit each month to work…

Tinggly.com has this awesome for-her experience gift package, where she'll be able to pick between 1,900+ different experiences. There are a ton of experiences to choose from and they cover everything from a bee keeper taster experience to winery tours to jet boat and helicopter rides. Here's how it works - you buy a Tinggly experience gift and the recipient will either get it via email (if you're short on time) or it can be delivered in a beautiful gift box. The recipient can then go to Tinggly and choose whatever experience they most like, schedule it and then…

There are 100 unique and interesting facts just waiting to be discovered in this old-style ticket dispenser. It's everything they'll need to be their local pub quiz champ. The dispenser mimics the tickets found in post offices back in the 70s and 80s. The text is a bit backwards on the packaging - "Something new every day about". Not sure why!? This would be a great gift they can leave on the kitchen island or living room coffee table and pick up and learn something new every day. It's as simple as one fact per ticket. They tear it…

This is a pot-less plant that's created by having a plant's root system wrapped in a soil and live moss mixture and then bound with twine to hold it together. The plant is a philodendron and it'll ship alive and healthy so your gift receiver juts has to unbox, find a good place to hang it and water it as needed. The plants the Etsy seller uses for the Kokedama balls love the moist environment that the moss provides, making an ideal microcosm for it to thrive. Each plant comes with a care card so they'll know how to…

This is a chart that will offer multiple ways they can convey their displeasure, surprise or general snarky-ness in a more creative and entertaining way that normal. Take this line by Winston Churchill, "Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip". It's a collection of great authors and the funny ways they've phrased comments in a new way. It might not be for everyone, but if you're shopping for a bookworm or someone that appreciates good literacy, this might be the gift they've been looking…

Gift them an entire indoor garden and aquaponics kit! When you buy them this, they'll be able to enjoy the fruits of a real garden - even if they're squarely in a concrete jungle! They call it urban farming and this kit includes everything Back To The Roots offers. A water garden mini-ecosystem, self watering tomato planter, delicious kitchen herb garden and their classic mushroom grow it. For a bonus gift, they'll even get a decorative kitchen art and homegrown recipe book. Everything is 100% organic and guaranteed to grow! This is a unique and unusual gift to send to…

Send them on a world coffee tour with this 6-month gift subscription. Each month they'll receive coffee and culture from a new country, so they can sip, learn and appreciate the wonderful origins of some of the world's best coffee. The coffee is roasted and delivered fresh and they'll even get picturesque postcards from the coffee's origin country that they're enjoying each month. If they already drink coffee, this will add some excitement and open their eyes (or tastebuds) to the amazing varieties of coffee available. Ships free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0thomHbHWA