Top 10 Christmas Gifts Ideas For Moms 2011

Even though every year you probably ask your mom, “What would you like for Christmas?”, every year she probably says something like, “ Oh, keep your money, I don't need a thing.” You know she never means it and you don't know why you even ask her. At least, that is the ritual that my mom and I go through almost every year. The thing about some moms that are older is that they already seem to have everything! You have to think of gifts to give them usually 3 times a year, Christmas, Mother's Day, and on their birthday. That is 3 times in 12 months that you are at a loss as to what to get for her! Below are 10 ideas you can choose from to buy your mom for Christmas 2011. Some are new ideas and some are old standbys that you might can put a twist to.

Now, unless your mom just never wears jewelry, you usually can't go wrong with it. Of course, you also have to know what her particular taste is. Moms have a tendency to love things that are personal, in any gift. One jewelry website I really love that has unique personalized gifts is Posh Mommy Jewelry. Whether it is a younger mom or older mom, they have pendants that any age mom will love. They are similar to the Mother's rings with birthstones that have always been popular, but you can bypass knowing what ring size she needs. Their jewelry pieces are great for grandmothers too! Their pieces are available in silver and gold and they have birthstones, even diamonds, that can be added. Keep in mind that these pendants must be custom designed so it usually take 2-3 weeks for delivery unless you have it rushed in 7-10 days. There is still plenty of time to get your personalized gift at Posh Mommy for your mom before Christmas if you get on it right away, but I think it will be well worth it!

Don't sell your mom short even if she is older. Just because she might not be too savvy when it comes to new, more complicated electronics doesn't mean she doesn't want them! If she doesn't have a flat screen TV for her bedroom, then it might be time she had one. If she still has an old film using camera, a digital camera or digital camcorder might be perfect. Even a laptop that she can use in the kitchen while she bakes all of those cookies could be what she has been wanting! If you think your mom might be too stuffy to enjoy a video game console, then maybe you should let her play yours and just see how quickly you get it back! My kids bought me a Nintendo DS for my birthday last year and I love playing it, when I can keep my grand kids off of it. Kindle book readers are perfect for moms that read a lot. Digital picture frames are also a very hot gift items right now. If you do give your mom a new electronic item she is not familiar with, keep in mind that you might have to include a free crash course in how to use it as part of the gift!

This is an area that you do have to be careful with because most older moms usually already have an assortment of small kitchen appliances. You either want to buy her something new that you know she does not yet have or buy her a newer model replacement for something she needs. Since many older moms live in an empty nest either with your dad or alone, a Keurig one cup coffee and tea maker might be a great idea. If you really want to go big, you might consider a new pair of front load washer and dryer. This might be a gift you could go in with your brothers and sisters to buy for her! Another great item your mom might not yet have is a bagless vacuum cleaner.

Not every mom likes to garden outside, but if your mom does, gardening supplies could be great idea. Birdhouses, tools, planter pots, even an outdoor fountain can be a perfect gift. Gardening supplies might not sound like a very personal gift for Christmas, but moms also tend to have a very practical side and usually always love things that are useful. She might need a weed eater small enough for her to handle. She could use a bulb hand drill for her flowers or vegetable planting. Gloves and sun hats are always cute and useful too. Outdoor furniture patio sets or benches are great outdoor items that can also enhance her garden or outdoor space.

There is probably not too many moms that do not collect one thing or another. One mom might collect tea pots while another mom collects dolls. Instead of buying her an item for her collectible, which you can always do if you you like, you might try buying something that she can use for her collectibles like a curio cabinet or some nice shelving. If she is a craft person, you might choose containers that she can store her work items in. A lot of ladies are really into scrap booking and the newer Embosser and Die Cutting machines are ideal if your mom does that. It takes scrap booking or personalizing a number of different things to a whole new level!

You might wonder who in the world would give their mom tools for Christmas, but actually women like me that enjoy doing things themselves really appreciate having their own tools. A rechargeable drill is sometimes my best friend when a cabinet door is loose or I want to make something simple. A nice screw driver set, hammer, pliers, even a set of wrenches can come in handy. Of course, not every mom will be the type that wants to do those kinds of home repair jobs themselves, so you really have to know your mom before you buy her tools!

Perfumes are always a good idea, but you never know if what you think smells good is something someone else will like unless it is something they use a lot. There are a lot of other beauty items that are interesting choices like some of the more expensive creams and lotions, although your mom might not be too thrilled if she gets wrinkle cream for Christmas. Think more along the lines of a new Sonic Care rechargeable toothbrush or a lighted make up mirror that could be helpful if she doesn't have one. Even a fancy new massaging shower head could be a great gift, provided you install it for! However, if you buy her some of those new tools we mentioned, she might install it herself!

Almost everyone loves music of some kind and most of us has a favorite genre. A collection of your mom's favorite music, if you know what it is, could be an idea. Buying her an I Pod and having many of her favorite songs, if you know them, installed on it for her is a great thought. Another good idea to to buy a collection of her favorite movies or some that you think she might enjoy like the full set of her favorite TV series or some old classic movies you have heard her mention over the years. Music and media are usually good gifts that anyone enjoys.

Don't over look gift possibilities dealing with automotive just because you are buying for your mom. Most women drive and some more than others. Having the necessary supplies in the vehicle like a car jack or battery charger and cables if not a far fetched idea. Of course, if your dad is till at home, chances are he takes care of those things, but if not, your mom might be plenty capable of making sure she has those things already. Other automotive ideas that are electronics could be getting her a GPS navigator or installing a new CD player for her if her vehicle doesn't have one. Seat covers or floor mats might be a thought as well. These gifts might not sound too romantic, but they are useful and moms enjoy useful things. Remember, the reason you are reading this list is evidently because you need some fresh ideas!

You might laugh at this gift idea because you could wonder who in their right mind would want to give their mom storage containers for Christmas? Well, actually if you think about it, if you have been giving your mom crappy gifts that she has to hide away year after year, what is she going to do with them? All kidding aside, storage can be an issue for almost anyone and for a lady like your mom that has been collecting things of all kinds for years, it can easily turn to clutter. Just think how happy she will be when you come back over to help take down her Christmas decorations and she has all of those new containers you got her as a gift to store them in! Never underestimate a mom's practical side because sometimes they think practical gifts are the best ones of all!