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1. The amazing Yonanas machine, which — get this — makes a treat with the consistency of real ice cream with 👏 JUST 👏 FROZEN 👏 FRUIT. 👏 Trust me, my parents have one of these and every time they serve this dessert to guests, peopled are *wowed.* It comes with 36 recipe ideas, but there's so much room to get creative turning favorite fruits into creamy deliciousness!
Promising review: "What a treat! It was not noisy at all (my electric toothbrush is louder)! The instructions were easy to follow, as was the cleanup of the unit. I also purchased PB2 and PB2 with cocoa when I ordered the Yonanas. I rolled the slightly thawed (five minutes) bananas in the PB2 and the result was a delicious peanut buttery treat! This machine truly delivers everything it promises and more! No, I'm not a paid spokesperson, just a very satisfied customer!" —Y. C. Turner
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.41.
2. A little fill-in-the-blank journal to fill with reasons why you love them — it's such an amazing, sincere, and sentimental gift that it's guaranteed to be their fave thing they receive this holiday (even if it's just tucked at the bottom of their stocking).
These cuties come in tons of different versions for different occasions or people in your life, but all of them are filled with 50 fill-in-the-blank prompts you can complete about your loved one. I have given my parents the Mom and Dad versions of these and received the Bestie one as a birthday gift from my BFF, and they have all been perfect!
Promising review: "This book turned out to be smaller than expected, but that's okay. I filled in the blanks and wrapped it for Mother's Day. This reminds me of the cartoon booklets I made for family birthdays back in the 1960s and 1970s. They were also personalized for the person to receive them and funny. My parents always enjoyed them and kept them for years. I hope this will hit the same note for my elderly mother this year. I recommend this small gift book if you are stumped. They make other books to give to other relatives. Small but personal and can be hilariously funny, if you like." —L. Corey
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.13+ (available in 12 themes).
3. A gorgeous (and reasonably priced!) pair of birthstone stud earrings your mom will treasure and wear All. The. Time. A wardrobe staple that'll also make her oooh and ahh with delight? Win-win.
Promising review: "Currently wearing them and pleased with the quality. They are lightweight yet sturdy. They look like the images, so what you see is what you get. I have very sensitive ears and I'm experiencing no irritation and I've worn them fairly consistently for about a month." —Jae C.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get them from Amazon for $22.50+ (available in 12 colors).
4. A super luxe expandable wooden bath caddy that'll hold their phone, tablet, book, beverages, candles, snacks, and whatever else they need to turn their tub into a truly heavenly place they'll never want to leave.
Promising review: "We love our bathtub tray. It gets used regularly for relaxing baths with music and books. My favorite part is the little rubber pieces on the bottom that do an amazing job of securing it in place on the tub. It is also just the right width for our large whirlpool tub." —Daniel Wyers
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available on some colors for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $25.38+ (available in six colors).
5. The stunning as-seen-all-over-social-media (and Abbott Elementary!) Lego flower bouquet featuring an array of 15 blooms with posable leaves and petals plus adjustable stems. I can totally see moms and dads geeking out over putting this together — and once they've completed the soothing activity of building it, this will become the perfect decor for their space.
Some elements are even made from plant-based plastic, so yeah, the designers really went above and beyond. Check out these beauties in a TikTok from @shaelorend.
Promising review: "I wasn’t expecting this to take as long as it did; I see why people do this with someone else. But it was even more fun to do this by myself and watch my shows. The instructions are in picture form and detail which pack is which. Some of the pieces can be similar and you have a couple of pieces left behind but I think they’re a weird form of 'extras.' But if you’re not super messy or plan on moving these around too much, you won’t have to worry about the pieces but keep them safe. I love how these will never die and look forward to another set of forever flowers to build! :)." —Bri J.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
6. A tennis bracelet that could pass for real crystal — *swoon*. If you'd love to splurge and buy your mom the real deal but just can't swing it right now, this is a great option, and it'll look so stunning on its own or stacked with other bracelets!
Promising reviews: "Soooo pretty. It’s 100% a Swarovski [alternative] for so cheap. Looks exactly like the photo and I wear it every day." —Trysten Walters
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in two styles, four colors, and three sizes).
7. A simple but surprisingly challenging ring toss game that's perfect for setting up on their porch and that the whole family may get very intense about, very quickly.
My parents played this on vacation and immediately bought one for their back porch when they got home. The goal is simply to swing the ring on a string around so it lands on the hook, but it's wayyyy harder than you think. I have cursed and cheered over this thing many a time — it is so satisfying once you finally get it and really brings out competitive spirits!
Promising review: "We all love this game. Everyone who comes over cannot stop playing Tiki Toss. So simple and so fun. Quality and design of product is fantastic. Also makes a great gift." —jzek
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).
8. Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop by music historian Marc Myers, a book that'll give any music-loving mom or dad an inside look at the making of some of their favorite tunes.
It includes testimony from several of the artists themselves and behind-the-scenes looks at classics like "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart and "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper. There's also a follow-up book available here!
Shipping info: For Amazon, free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
For Bookshop, several shipping options offered at additional cost; the fastest is Priority at 2–5 days.
Get it from Amazon for $14.55+ or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $16.74.
9. A HyperChiller, which your iced-coffee-obsessed parental units just need to fill with water and freeze — then it'll be ready to fully chill just-brewed hot coffee in (get this) only 60 seconds. Think of all the $$$ you'll be saving 'em on Starbucks! And psst...they can use it for wine, too!
Promising review: "AMAZING AND LIFE CHANGING! THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING PRODUCT I'VE BOUGHT FROM AMAZON! I love iced coffee but only kinda like hot coffee. So I've suffered through years of trying to make iced coffee. Pour hot coffee over ice? Diluted trash. Put coffee in freezer? Takes hours! Half the time I'd forget it and have to then microwave my frozen brick of coffee. I ended up buying iced coffee way too much, basically throwing away money. Since I've bought this, I've used it one to three times a day, and over the six-ish months I've had it, have bought coffee maybe three times. If you love iced coffee, you need this! I'm not getting paid to promote this, I promise, it really is life changing for the iced coffee addict. There is an issue with the threading of the top screwing into the bottom. It does unattach and cause issues. But! A small price to pay for the incredible invention. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! So amazing, yet so simple. Buy two in case something happens to your first. I'm not being dramatic. At the price, it really is magical." —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.41+ (available in five colors).
10. A gorgeous and affordable cheese board that comes with four stainless-steel cheese knives that they'll think cost you a heck of a lot more cheddar than it did.
Promising review: "Bought this board as a gift for a friend's housewarming, loved it so much I bought one immediately for our home! It is a great piece, perfect for get-togethers with friends or simply for date nights at home. 😉 Would definitely recommend!!" —Niki.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes.
11. Or a ~stellar~ Millennium Falcon cutting and serving board (with a handy handle for display) for the fam who likes their charcuterie with a side of geekiness. May the cheese be with them!!!
It's handmade in Lithuania by a small business!
Promising review: "Perfect! Got it for myself and it’s wall decor when I’m not using it!" —Jackie
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Promi Design on Amazon Handmade for $59.99.
12. A supportive Tushbaby hip carrier to take some of the strain out of toting their beloved little ones. Because if it were up to them, they'd never put their kids or grandkids down — but their back has a different view. This lightweight wonder even has pockets so it can double as a diaper bag!
It's recommended for children between 8 and 44 pounds.
Tushbaby is a small biz run by three moms in California.
Promising review: "I love this product! I was having issues with holding my 25-pound grandbaby because it would cause lower back pain after keeping him for a day. The Tushbaby straps on quickly and totally supports my back now so that I am not getting twisted at the hip. My daughter-in-law loves it too! She is pregnant, and picking up the baby and carrying him around was also causing her lower back to hurt. She says that it has helped her a lot with that problem." —missy wortman
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in four colors and prints).
13. A luxe at-home bartender kit that's sure to please parents who love cocktails and Mad Men vibes in equal measure. Their future guests will be relieved when they simply start making drinks without breaking out into "Zou Bisou Bisou."
It comes with a stand, tongs, spoon, jigger, corkscrew, muddler, strainer, shaker, and two pourers, plus access to an online recipe catalog.
Promising review: "This bar kit is perfect for the budding mixologist in your life! My husband loves the pour spouts and says they make him feel like a real bartender, while I love muddling and building my drinks in a glass! This set gleams and has attracted a few compliments already, and it's so fun showing off with friends to make drinks. Highly recommend!!" —Jessica Armes
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in four colors and with a mahogany or bamboo stand).