5 Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Your Mom

Quick Holiday Gifts for Mothers

Britt Baker
Oftentimes, people are in a rush around the holidays with various gatherings, activities, and events and lose track of time. When this happens, many people are in a rush to get last minute gifts for their mothers and other loved ones. However, there are a number of thoughtful Christmas gift ideas that you can get at the last minute for your mom that she's sure to love, without it seeming as though you just thought of it at the last moment. Here are 5 awesome last minute Christmas gift ideas for your mom:

A DVD. Many mothers enjoy lounging around in the wintertime feeling cozy on the couch with a great film. So, this year, consider getting your mom a favorite DVD to enjoy during the cooler months. You can also get her more than one, a boxed set, or a season of one of her favorite television programs, as well.

An MP3 Player. Nearly everyone has an MP3 player nowadays, so there are numerous options available. Whether you choose one of the popular styles of Apple iPods or another brand of MP3 player, your mom will likely love this last minute Christmas gift and find a use for it every day, whether it be while driving, going for a walk, at the gym, at work, or just hanging out at home.

A Coffee Table Book. If your mom is just as busy as most others around the table, an awesome coffee table book for her living room is sure to be appreciated. She can view and read a book about places around the world, her favorite kinds of animals, or culture at her convenience to relax and unwind during the busy winter season.

Helpful Coupons. An easy to make gift that won't have you bombarded around the holiday season is a coupon - or a few - for your mom. Some ideas are a free house cleaning, dinner, lunch, breakfast, or brunch, a day trip to one of her favorite nearby towns or cities, or a local activity. This is an awesome, clever last minute Christmas gift idea for your mom that doesn't take much time to create, yet will show your thoughtfulness.

A Box of Chocolates. Nearly every woman loves chocolate in some form or another, so stop at your local candy shop this year and create a sampler box for your mom of all of her favorite varieties of chocolates. This custom idea will show your mom that you really care, without a thought in her mind that you put this together at the last minute.

Surprise your mom with one of these 5 last minute gift ideas and she'll surely be thankful this holiday!

You can read more of my gift ideas here.

Published by Britt Baker

I am a vegetarian who is dedicated to doing my part to preserving the environment. I am a member of the Green Party, and I have previously worked for the non-profit environmental organization Clean Water Act...  View profile

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  • Catherine Spencer12/31/2010

    I would love to get a book of coupons! My sons used to make them for me when they were little. It would be awesome to have someone do some of the housework around here!! Great gifts, Melissa. Happy 2011. :)

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper12/27/2010

    Terrific choices, some last minute shopping life savers in this article:)

  • Miranda12/24/2010

    Thanks for the help. (: you help alot

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