Top Ten Gifts for the Busy Mom

Whether you are married and are looking for the right gift for your wife, or you want to give your best friend a gift that will be appreciated, here are top ten gifts for the busy mom. These gifts will earn you points this holiday season and won't leave you in the doghouse, like when you gave your wife a blender. In addition, whatever amount you have to spend, there is a gift for you.

Laptop computer: All moms are busy these days, so how about a new and fast laptop computer that will help her stay organized and relax? Whether she wants to organize household expenses, or she works at home, or if she just wants to chat with her friends on the Internet, get her a new top of the line laptop. Make sure you get one with WiFi capabilities so she can check her email anywhere in the house.

Digital camera: Earn some brownie points this holiday season by giving the busy mom a new digital camera. She will never have to miss another milestone or smile again when you buy her a digital camera. Look for one that can hold a lot of pictures and has good resolution.

Housekeeper: Every busy mom could use a hand around the house. You can be sure that she would love the gift of a housekeeper. Plus, you can find a housekeeper that can meet your budget and needs. You can hire a one-time housekeeper, one that comes once a month for the dirty jobs or one that comes as often as once a week.

MP3 Player or iPod: Give the gift of music this Christmas by giving the busy mom on your list a new MP3 player or an iPod. Fill it with her favorite music beforehand or give her a gift card for downloading tunes to go along with it. She can use it while she is working out, or just waiting in the carpool line at school.

Meals for a week: Let the busy mom on your holiday list relax by giving her pre-cooked dinners for a week. If you are on a budget, then do the cooking yourself and deliver them at meal time each day of the week. Or, if you are just as busy, then take her to a place where she can prepare meals to freeze. One place is the Dinner Station. It precooks and has all the ingredients ready to go. All you have to do it assemble the meals and put it in the freezer. No cooking, no clean up. What a great gift!

Trip to a spa: How about giving the busy mom on your list a trip to a spa or a salon for a massage or makeover? She will love to feel pampered and you will not have a difficult time finding a spa in your area.

Heated Car Mug: Don't have the money to spend on a new laptop? No problem. How about getting her a heated car mug. These nifty little gadgets look like insulated car cups with a lid, but they plug into the car's cigarette lighter to keep her coffee, hot chocolate or tea hot while she is on the go.

Photo albums: It's true-all moms love pictures and most of them take a lot of photos. Give her some high-quality photo albums and you can be sure that she will put them to good use. Look for ones that are archival safe for long picture storage. Or, if she prefers scrapbooking, give her scrapbooking supplies to last her for a few months.

Large family calendar or planner: Moms have a lot of dates and events to keep up with. Most calendars have teeny boxes to write in. Find the busy mom on your list a large family calendar that will help her stay on top of the family activities. You can also give her a nice leather planner that she can take with her wherever she goes.

Photo collage: Still not sure what to get, or maybe she has all of these things? How about a photo collage that you can make yourself? Start by selecting a decorative poster frame (16 x 20 works well). Then collect a handful of photos of the kids, travels or family that you know she will love. Lay them out and arrange to your liking. Attach them with photo safe tape and then frame. This makes a one of a kind gift that your busy mom will love forever.