The holidays are fast approaching, and you want to wow your mom. She sacrificed a lot for you, and now you’re in a place where you can show her how grateful you are. Part of our larger series dedicated to the Best Gifts for Everyone, this list of gifts for mom attempts to dismantle the played-out tropes that have plagued moms at major holidays for decades.

When gifting to your mom (or any mom, for that matter), consider hyper-specific things that speak to her unique hobbies or interests. The best Christmas gifts for mom will make her feel smart, sophisticated, gorgeous, and valued. Consider what she does when she has no one putting demands on her time — then shop for those moments. And if you get stuck, visit our guide to the best gifts under $50 for even more winning ideas.

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As Director of Special Projects, Nicole Cammorata helps guide Mashable’s editorial innovations, licensing programs, and specialty series. Previously, she was the site’s Executive Editor and its very first Shopping Editor before that. Nicole is also Mashable’s resident gifting expert and gets a thrill out of helping readers find the perfect present. She received a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. She lives in Maine with her husband, their two young children, and a backyard full of flowers.

Han Schneider is a journalist who wants to talk about feeling better and what can help us get there. Whether that’s product reviews and gift guides for the ADHD brain, deep dives into wellness trends that are actually worth their salt, or perseverating on the state of queer swimwear. Schneider has covered products and gift guides for Elite Daily, Refinery29, Allure, Best Products, Well + Good, and more. Currently, she serves as a lifestyle and wellbeing writer for hire, focusing on topics related to health, fitness, and overall wellbeing.