15 Best Gifts for Work-From-Home Moms (Practical & Thoughtful Ideas)

As a work-at-home mom, I know what gifts I'd love to receive – or things I already have that would make great gifts! So I rounded up these top 15+ work-at-home mom gift ideas! If you know someone who is a work-at-home mom, these are some great gifts. And if you ARE a work-at-home mom, you may want to pass this list along.

The Top Gifts for a Work-at-Home Mom | Gift Guide

1. Task Lamp

Good lighting is so important when working, so a task lamp is essential, especially when you have to work late at night or early in the morning. I love my brass task lamp!

2. Grace, Not Perfection

As a mom in the thick of the elementary years who is also running a business, this new release has been a cool drink of water. Ahhhh. Emily Ley has such a way with words, and she gives us busy mamas permission to extend ourselves grace and make self-care a priority. So, so good!

3. Essential Oils

The work-at-home mom most likely has the hardest time finding time for self-care. That's where essential oils come in.

Fire up the diffuser with some Stress Away and Peppermint essential oils in the afternoon for a quick de-stressing pick-me-up! Or roll on some En-r-gee in the morning to get up and going.

I love to diffuse a citrus scent with mint for a refreshing aroma. Creating a spa-like atmosphere at home is one way to care for the work-at-home mom's soul!

4. Linen Pinboard

Mama's gotta have a place to pin all of her special notes. I have a great pinboard behind my desk where I keep my brand information to stay on track, my current top to-dos and other notes I need close at hand. I also love this wood-framed pinboard!

5. Floral Coffee Tumbler

If the work-at-home mom in your life is a coffee (or tea) drinker, she needs this adorable floral tumbler! It's so cute, and I don't know about you, but as much as I love an open mug, my coffee gets too cold, too fast. So a pretty tumbler is my jam.

I also love this Yeti Rambler mug when I want a handle on my coffee. It'll keep my drink warm all day long!

6. Noise-Canceling Headphones

Sometimes the mamas have to try to work while the kids are home. Maybe the hubby is watching the kids or a babysitter is there, but it's hard to concentrate when you can hear little ones crying on the other side of the door. They're fine, of course, but that mama instinct kicks in, and it takes everything inside not to rush out and check what's wrong. (Ask me how I know. )

Grab a set of these noise-canceling headphones and you'll be none the wiser.

I personally love my AirPods and have heard wonderful things about the AirPod Pros for noise canceling!

7. Laptop Bag

A cute laptop bag is a must! I'd even go as far as to say the work-at-home mom needs one that doubles as a purse, so she doesn't have to carry two bags when running out the door to a business meeting or a Starbucks break. Simplifying is essential to success!

You can always buy a large tote bag and a laptop sleeve for your laptop.

8. Emily Ley's Simplified Planner

A busy work-at-home mom is juggling a bajillion things and needs a place to dump all the brain stuff without missing anything. Right? Now that I'm juggling two kids in elementary school and all the normal things we have to do, I can not LIVE without my Simplified Planner. It's just that – simple!

I can't stand anything overcomplicated, so this is perfect, with a spot for the to-do list, a schedule, and a place to write dinner plans and notes. Not to mention, they're breathtakingly beautiful!! (I'm using the 2021 Calendar Daily in Gold Bee this coming year.) See my best tips for using the Simplified Planner HERE.

9. Pretty Pens

I'm a pen SNOB, and Poppin pens are the prettiest ballpoint pens I've found! They're pretty, write so smoothly and come in a variety of colors. The best part? They don't bleed through the pages of my planner. They come in lots of colors, but of course, my favorite is turquoise!

But in my opinion, these navy Pilot Precise v5 pens are hands down my favorite. They aren't quite as pretty, but I LOVE the way they write, and the navy ink is *chef's kiss.*

10. Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is non-negotiable for me as a work-from-home mom. In the winter, I use the slow cooker feature about 2 times a week. And the pressure cooker is a fabulous lifesaver when I realize it's 5 pm and the chicken I need for dinner is still frozen!

11. Inspiring Art

Any encouraging or inspiring art is a blessing to a working mom. And what a sweet reminder as we dodge curveballs every day from this Bless This Beautiful Life Art! See more Inspirational Wall Art HERE!

12. Macbook Pro

I can't stress enough how important it is to have up-to-date, high-functioning tools! If the work-from-home mom in your life has a tech-related job, a workhorse computer is a must! I recently upgraded my 4-year-old MacBook Pro to a new one, and it has made my workflow so much more efficient. I know it's a high-ticket item, but it's Christmas!

13. Pretty (& Comfortable) Desk Chair

Sitting in a comfortable chair is important because you spend so much time in it! But I also believe form and function don't have to be mutually exclusive.

14. Laptop Backpack

I recently bought this amazing laptop backpack for when I travel. I'm obsessed with the pockets, the compartments and the quality. They literally thought of everything. And it's 150% worth the price! I took a plane with it not too long ago, and it was a dream!

I love that my 15″ laptop fits in its own zipper compartment, and it's so easy to remove when going through security. I believe in investing in pieces that will last for years to come, and this is one of those!

15. Yeti Rambler, 30 oz.

Life is busy for a work-from-home mom, but it's super important to get enough water every day. The large Yeti Rambler keeps ice frozen twice as long as a plastic tumbler. I can attest that the ice in my cup stays frozen all day long! It keeps the water cold, and I drink so much more water now that I have my Yeti cup.

16. Restaurant Gift Card

Bless her! The very best intentions of getting dinner on the table every night aren't always going to happen. There are definitely busy weeks with huge deadlines and little to no time for cooking. You can't go wrong with a restaurant gift card to her favorite place for takeout!

What would YOU give a work-at-home mom?

Or if you are a WAHM, what would you want to receive?

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