Whether you grew up belting the musical’s songs in the car with mom or have simply had many bonding moments over manis, this set will be a win. Four different bottles of nail polish are hidden in here — aka quadruple the chances for mom to think, Gosh, I love that kid!
Got a parent who prefers to pause all human interaction until they’ve had their first cup of coffee? Yep, we all know that person. This handy frother will be the accessory of their dreams. Be prepared to be popular, that’s all we can say.
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The people who clothed and fed you throughout your childhood and (yikes-worthy) teen years surely deserve a heavenly soft and cozy warm bath towel now, no? This bathroom accessory is the thing they might not have known they were missing — and they now will wonder how they ever lived without.
Yup, Walmart sells that buzzy dryer every beauty obsessive has been talking about. So if Mom would never swipe her own card on a luxury hot tool, make her entire year by wrapping up this signature bright-yellow gem. Plus...maybe you can borrow it when you’re spending the night next time?
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Here’s the thing about great gifts: It doesn’t matter if you don’t get it — as long as the person doing the unwrapping is thrilled. Seven-piece kit all about cleaning your car? Yeah, doesn’t sound like a present to us, but that’s not the point of the holiday season.
If health and fitness are a new focus for one of your parental figures, help them track everything with this super-smart watch. It monitors activity and connects to phone features, so they can keep an eye on their vitals while also chatting with their BFF.
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Mom’s already watched the entire series? Four times? If so, it’s definitely time to turn her onto the original books. This gift is another way for her to engage with her current binge fave, plus it’s so pretty, she’ll love having it out on her bookshelf.
If you’ve noticed a certain side-eye glance whenever you’re home with your own *great* accessories in tow, it’s probably a sign that somebody is more than ready for their own designer bag. This tote is the perfect size for work or weekend, and the price is so good.
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If a high-tech facial tool isn’t enough to grab you “child of the year”
honors, honestly — your parents might just be impossible to please. (J/K...but not really.) This easy-to-use tool is like bringing the spa into their bathroom, and a nice way to let Mom pamper herself all year.
It’s sad but true: The older generation hasn’t necessarily gotten the memo on how crucial a good pair of headphones is. Whether you’re shopping for a parent who travels or commutes a lot, or one who simply loves a power walk with a podcast, wrap up this gift they’ll use like crazy.
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Looking for a present you can benefit from every time you’re home visiting? Genius move. This tabletop pizza oven is the gift that will keep giving (and by “giving,” we mean turning out crispy crusted pepperoni dreams).
There are some super-great gifts that the recipient will never understand how the heck you knew it was something they’d want. Case in point? A self-leveling tool with three lasers. (Like, sorry, but what?). Wrap it up, and when you get a slightly quizzical eye, just shrug nonchalantly. Yup, you’re just that good at gifts.
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A mom who never misses tea time and appreciates organization will cherish this set. The charming floral designs and gold-tone rack make the gift feel expensive, but in fact you’ll have plenty of extra cash to throw in her favorite teas or hot chocolate blends.

Leah Melby Clinton is a writer, editor, and serious shopper who loves discovering new labels, detailing the best ways to build a wardrobe, and interviewing interesting people.
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