40 Unique, Useful, and Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas for Mom

If you’re looking for a gift that is sure to become a treasured family heirloom, this is it. Minted makes it easy to commission a completely custom family portrait. Simply browse our collection of commissionable art to find a style that you like, and then work with the artist to bring your vision to life.

Similarly, a high-quality framed print of some of her favorite family photos is a great Christmas gift idea for mom.

Add an extra-special ornament to mom’s Christmas decoration collection by commissioning one customized with a miniature family portrait, her initial, or a hand-painted design filled with meaningful illustrations.

This fun gift idea is the ultimate retro-inspired little luxury, and is perfect for the mom in your life who is always looking for ways to elevate her everyday. (And it will make her home feel like a high-end hotel…even when it is full of sniffly kids.)

If you’re looking for a way to get younger kids in on the Christmas gift-giving action, turning their drawings into a fine art print is a great idea. Minted makes it super easy to elevate her kids’ works of art into museum-quality pieces—simply find a style you like, upload the drawing, and customize it with text that helps memorialize the piece even more.

Help mom unwind after busy weeks or host her friends in style with some fun bar accessories. Elevate homemade martinis with playful golden picks, tequila shots with hand-blown Mexican glassware, and everything in between with a stylish set of brass bar tools.

Give mom a constant reminder of how much you love her by gifting her a beautiful hand-made vase and monthly flower subscription this Christmas.

A stylish catch-all dish is a great Christmas gift idea for the mom-on-the-go who could use a bit of help staying organized.

Help mom make family birthdays feel even more special by giving her a beautiful wooden cake cutter and server engraved with her family’s last name.

A stunning piece of art that matches her favorite style or her home’s decor is a Christmas gift idea that is sure to impress the mom in your life. Minted’s wide selection of art in styles ranging from traditional to modern makes it easy to find a high-quality art print that she’ll love—and you can choose frame options and sizes to fit your budget.

Whether she already has a well-established journaling habit or loves to put her family’s to-do list down on paper, a personalized notebook is a great Christmas gift idea for the busy mom.

Similarly, help mom keep track of birthday parties, play dates, girls’ nights, and everything in between with a beautiful custom calendar full of her favorite photos.

Make her morning coffee and bedtime tea feel just a little bit more special by giving mom a gorgeous handmade mug (bonus points if it is personalized with her name!).

Chances are the mom in your life is lugging around everything but the kitchen sink as she gets kids to school and herself to work. Help make the schlep feel a little bit easier by giving her a versatile tote this Christmas.

Help mom wind down after busy days or stay cozy on slow weekend mornings by giving her a robe that is every bit as chic as it is comfy this Christmas.

A special set of serving spoons, handmade platter, and chic serving bowl are always great useful gift ideas for mom—even if she only ever uses them to make weeknight dinners feel just a little bit more special.

Tea towels are a failsafe Christmas gift idea for a reason: moms could always use more of them. So this Christmas, get her a set that will stand out in her collection thanks to handmade details or a stunning, fine art-inspired pattern.

Help mom keep her wooden surfaces protected from sippy cups and wine glasses alike with a set of coasters that matches (or elevates!) her existing decor.

Elevating mom’s evening glass of wine is a great Christmas gift idea. Think sculptural wine toppers, cool bottle coasters, or even a chic and special set of glassware.

Help mom enjoy her candle habit safely by giving her a chic and practical brass match safe—which features a lid that screws on tight to keep matches way from little fingers—this Christmas.

Help the new mom in your life memorialize this extra special Christmas by giving her a custom “Baby’s First Christmas” ornament.

A quilt is always a beautiful Christmas gift idea for a new mom, and this one, which can be embroidered with her baby’s monogram, is sure to become a family heirloom.

Help mom remember just how teeny tiny her baby’s hands and feet were this Christmas by giving her a print that turns them into art.

A family memory book—whether organized by year like this one, or organized by baby’s milestones—is a beautiful gift for the new mom to help her remember to cherish every moment.

You know that the new mom in your life could use a bit of TLC. So this Christmas, give her everything she needs to turn early mornings into a self-care moment with a kit that comes complete with calming tea, a journal, and a soothing scented candle.

Christmas is the perfect time to help the new mom in your life fill any gaps in her nursery decor by giving her a beautiful piece of art that fits her nursery’s vibe. Minted has a huge selection of prints that are perfect for every style of nursery—from those that are storybook-inspired, lean more vintage, or are full-on playful.

When brainstorming Christmas gift ideas for new moms, you can’t go wrong with anything that is practical and pretty. Case in point? Chic handwoven baskets big enough to fit baby blankets, diapers, or toys.

Help make late-night feeds feel just a little bit more cozy by giving the new mom in your life a cute accent lamp that will cast a warm glow over her nursery.

A tablecloth that is as durable as it is chic is the perfect Christmas gift idea for the hostess-turned-mom in your life.

Elevate nights at home with baby by giving the new mom in your life a set of fun evening “essentials” — think personalized playing cards, beautiful wine glasses, or decor accents that make her space feel just a little bit more special.

A house portrait is a super thoughtful gift idea for the mother-in-law who has spent a lifetime turning her home into the heart of family gatherings.

If your mother-in-law doesn’t have any grandchildren or loves her fur babies just as much as her actual babies, gift her a custom pet portrait this Christmas. Minted’s commission program makes it super easy to commission a painting or silhouette of her four-legged friend—all you need is a high-quality photo of the pet you want to memorialize and a sense of what style of art your mother-in-law will like best.

Have a mother-in-law who's made it her life’s mission perfect her sourdough recipe? Help her elevate her craft this Christmas by giving her a handmade bread warmer and wicker basket.

Whether your mother-in-law loves to host or is extra-protective of her coffee table, a set of fun, customized cocktail Napkins is a gift that will definitely bring a smile to her face.

Make breakfast feel like a scene straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie by giving your mother-in-law a sweet handcrafted ceramic berry bowl this Christmas.

You can never go wrong with giving your mother-in-law a scented candle for Christmas, especially if it comes in a stylish vessel.

Satisfy your mother-in-law’s sweet tooth with a gift set that contains cookies, gummies, and even some luxe skincare in her favorite flavors.

If your mother-in-law loves to send hand-written thank you notes, or could just use a chic way to organize her thoughts, a set of stationery customized with her name and a few of the things she loves most is the perfect Christmas gift idea.

Upgrade your mother-in-law’s bedside table or at-home workspace with an artful hand blown water carafe and glass set made in Mexico.

Give your mother-in-law’s living room a little refresh by giving her a high-quality handcrafted throw blanket in colors and textures that remind you of her unique sense of style.