The holidays are upon us - we are in full swing of the busy season, and while moms across the country are shopping away, keeping lists of present ideas, and sneaking in Amazon orders from the porch before the kids get home to see, they may be too busy to make their own gift wish list. So, if you're one of those mommas, share this post with the gift buyers in your life. Maybe this year, you'll get what you really want for Christmas.
We asked local moms what was on their Christmas list - these are their responses, all from real Memphis moms.
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- cooking and baking supplies (pastry kit, new baking sheet with rack, new utensils)
- gift cards to favorite restaurants (Hog & Hominy and Southern Social are great bets)
- books (Barnes & Noble even made a list, so easy)
- pajamas (save // splurge)
- essential oils & diffuser (here's a great starter guide to buying)
- fancy pens (my personal favorite are so good for color coding your planner)
- bath bombs (Lush are the best)
- coffee (here's a guide to where to find local roasters - get a bag or a gift certificate!)
- new tupperware/acrylic canisters (matching food storage makes her heart happy)
- eye patches & face masks (shop at Ulta or Sephora)
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- facial, massage, micro-blading gift certificates (here, here, or here)
- new sheets (save // splurge)
- workout/running shoes (this, this, or this)
- portable hard drive for storing family photos (here's one for Apple users)
- luggage (save // splurge)
- waterproof bluetooth speaker (here)
- housekeeping session for a deep clean (try Molly Maid or So Fresh and So Green)
- air fryer (save // splurge)
- Nespresso machine
- streaming workout service (here's a great guide to them)
- warm jacket (like this or this)
- rain boots (Hunter boots or Teva boots)
- a stylish carry-all mom bag (save // splurge)
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- robot vacuum (save // splurge)
- power washer (here or here)
- Blue Pencil Home (let the professionals come organize your home so she doesn't have to!)
- Apple watch
- weekend getaway (how about Greenwood, MS or Hot Springs, AR?)
- professional teeth whitening (our moms recommended this one)
- concert or show tickets (check Ticketmaster and the Orpheum to see what's coming in the next year)
Priceless:
- time to herself
- homemade coupons from the kids (coupon for a hug, room cleaning, breakfast in bed...)
- letter with an interview from each kid about their mom
- finally print a family photo from that photo shoot on a canvas
- frame homemade art
And for more Christmas gift ideas, check out our 2017 edition of the same post!
