24 Relaxing Gifts for Moms in Need of Some Serious Pampering
You know those moms you wish would just slow down? The ones in need of some super intense pampering? Of course you do. (Heck, maybe you’re one of them!) Everyone — super moms included — need a little rest and relaxation in their lives from time to time, and what better way to drop a hint that a little “me” time might be in order than by gifting them with some instant bliss? From calming essential oils and soothing herbal teas to aah-inducing foot massagers and spa-grade facial steamers, these are the best relaxing gifts mom not only needs, but deserves.
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HemingWeigh Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set
Where to buy: $29.99, Amazon
Used to help treat many body ailments associated with stress, such as aches, pains, and muscle tension, this acupressure mat and pillow set mimics the ancient art of acupuncture by gently touching your pressure points to release endorphins. It’s a particularly great gift for moms that may be wary of needles, but are still interested in their health and wellness benefits.
AHAVA Lavender Dead Sea Mineral Bath Salts
Where to buy: $22, Amazon
Did you know that lavender can help ease muscle pain? Let mom put it to the test with Ahava’s lavender-scented dead sea bath salts. Combining the plant’s healing power with 100 percent pure Dead Sea salt, this luxurious soak will ease both body and mind in a hurry.
Amazon Bamboo Bathtub Caddy Tray
Where to buy: $35, Amazon
You know what would pair well with that soothing lavender bath? A good book and the perfect glass of wine. Let mom keep both at an arm’s length with this stylish wooden bath caddy. Expandable and made from 100 percent eco-friendly bamboo, this bathtub tool means enjoying a luxurious soak has never been easier.
RD Alchemy 100% Natural & Organic Relaxing Mist
Where to buy: $20, Amazon
With key calming ingredients including lavender and lemon, this all-natural anti-stress mist helps alleviate stress from the moment it’s absorbed into your skin. To use, spray it onto your temples and underneath your nose. Then, enjoy the calming effect!
Belmint Shiatsu Heated Foot Massager
Where to buy: $59.99 (Originally $89.99), Amazon
Nothing screams relaxation like a good foot massage, especially when the massage is this good. With 18 deep-kneading nodes that target the acupuncture points of the foot, Belmint’s shiatsu heated foot massager is a busy mom’s dream.
Natrogix Essential Oil Set
Where to buy: $19.99, Amazon
Essential oils have many benefits, from heartburn relief to rejuvenating your skin, making this the ultimate wellness gift. While there are plenty of essential oils out there to choose from, this set of nine oils, including 100 percent pure tea tree, lemongrass, lavender, frankincense, peppermint, sweet orange, eucalyptus, rosemary, and lemon oils, mean your hard-working gifttee will be able to concoct her own special combinations.
Hathaspace Marble Essential Oil Diffuser
Where to buy: $34.99 (Originally $50), Amazon
Looking for another way to help your favorite mother use those essential oils? Try this diffuser from Hathaspace. With the ability to turn any room into a zen oasis, this device’s chic marble design and ambient mood lighting make it the perfect addition to any décor.
L’Occitane Lavender Hand Cream
Where to buy: $24, Amazon
Lavender is well-known for its calming benefits, so help mom to unwind with a bottle of L’Occitane lavender hand cream. Enriched with shea butter and potent essential oil that’s sourced directly from France, this über-rich lotion has a luxurious feel she’s sure to love.
BalanceFrom Yoga Mat
Where to buy: $15.99, Amazon
More and more people are turning to yoga to unwind and improve their health. Jumpstart your mother’s journey into the practice with this high-density yoga mat, ideal for those looking for just the right cush for spine, hip, knee, and elbow support on hard floors.
Jo Malone Wild Fig and Cassis Candle
Where to buy: $67, Nordstrom
Every woman should indulge in a lavish candle at least once in her lifetime. This luxe Jo Malone version emits the relaxing scent of sun-warmed figs and delicate cassis entwined with notes of hyacinth and cedarwood. Invoking visions of sunny days on the Mediterranean, this candle will transport mom to paradise with the light of a wick.
Too Cool for School Egg Cream Mask
Where to buy: $24, Revolve
Nothing says relaxation like a good face mask. This hydrating Egg Cream mask set from Too Cool for School has a cult following for a reason. It’s formulated with coconut water, camu camu, niacinamide, and egg extract to leave your favorite mother — and anyone else who gets their hands on it — feeling positively radiant.
Green Herbal Tea Kit
Where to buy: $40, Uncommon Goods
Spoil the woman you love the most with a loose-leaf herbal tea set fit for a queen. A tea lover‘s dream, this set comes with nine herbs and three varieties of green tea, allowing her to create a custom blend to fit her every taste and mood.
Love you MOM Coloring Book
Where to buy: $7.99, Amazon
No matter how old we get, there’s one childhood activity that will never go out of style: coloring! The perfect joint activity for parents kids and a scientifically-proven way to relax the brain, adult coloring books are having a serious moment. This one’s filled with beautifully-detailed black-and-white illustrations, plus gorgeous quotes that are all about motherhood, making it a sweet way to show her how much you care. (You can also pick up a great set of colored pencils ($13.44, Amazon), too!)
Nano Ionic Facial Steamer
Where to buy: $39.95, Amazon
Want to give your loved one the option of making spa day an everyday thing? Pick up a Nano facial steamer, like this one from Pure Daily Care. Safe and effective, it’s sure to help mom revive and refresh her skin from the comfort of her own home.
Tatcha Skin Brightening Secrets Set
Where to buy: $175, Amazon
When it comes to the gift of beauty, you can never go wrong with some top-notch, relaxing skincare. This luxury skin-care set from Tatcha features three of the company’s best-selling items, including a skin softener, a serum, and a radiance mask, that will provide the head of your household with the perfect way to indulge her skin.
HoMedics Sleep Solutions Portable Mini Sound Spa
Where to buy: $14.42, Amazon
Featuring an array of relaxing sounds, including white noise, gentle rain, the ocean, and the Everglades, this portable sound machine is just what the doctor ordered for a good night’s sleep on mom’s most grueling days.
Karuna Hydrating+ Hand Mask
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Where to buy: $9.50, Amazon
Who said masks were only for your face? Moms do a lot with their hands, so give them the pampering treatment they deserve with this hydrating+ hand mask from Karuna.
Linum Home Textiles Turkish Bath Towel
Where to buy: $11.99, Amazon
Whether it’s used for a day at the beach or for wrapping up on a chilly night, this 100 percent Turkish cotton towel is bound to become any mother’s newest prized possession. Handwoven, durable, and fast-drying, this pestemal towel is versatile enough to be used as a tablecloth, picnic blanket, or even a shawl, making it a gift mom can use whenever, wherever.
Kocostar Body Therapy Kit
Where to buy: $24, Anthropologie
Let mom indulge in some head-to-toe body care with this therapy kit from Kocostar. Chock-full of essential oils that provide a aromatherapeutic punch, this set comes with four masks (hair, nail, split ends, and foot) that are specially-targeted for improved health.
Vyaime Car Charger Oil Diffuser
Where to buy: $17.99, Amazon
Know a mom with a long commute? She’ll love this charging car diffuser! After all, nothing eliminates road rage quite like a fully-charged phone and the soothing smells of lavender or chamomile, are we right?
Herbivore Coco Rose Body Polish
Where to buy: $36, Sephora
Herbivore is well-known to natural skincare lovers for its Coco Rose body polish. Made from a blend of virgin coconut oil and delicate Moroccan rose, this scrub is the perfect way for mom to give her skin the love it deserves, from head-to-toe.
Voluspa Reed Diffuser French Cade Lavender
Where to buy: $30, Nordstrom
For the perfect relaxing home décor gift, give mom this lavender reed diffuser from Voluspa. Featuring a blend of refreshing French cadewood, lavender, verbena, and moss, your favorite matriarch can immerse herself in the sweet scent of relaxation.
d’aplomb Himalayan Salt Lamp
Where to buy: $39.99 (Originally $59.99), Amazon
Hand-carved from salt crystals in the Himalayan Mountains, this rose-shaped salt lamp clears the air of allergens by emitting negative ions that trap air pollutants, leaving those who comes in contact with it — aka your mom of choice — feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Winc Unwind with Chardonnay Wine Set
Where to buy: $43, QVC
At the end of the day, every mom deserves the chance to unwind with a good glass of wine. This unique set from Kathie Lee Gifford is the ultimate way to indulge in some much-deserved “me time.”
