Christmas gifts for mom that she will actually use
Four slow, cozy evening gifts she would never buy for herself.
Moms are the hardest people to buy for because they say they need nothing.
These four are about the quiet hour at the end of the day: a candle, a long bath, a steamy shower and something green on the windowsill.
All 4, at a glance
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Christmas gift for mom no. 01
A candle warmer lamp instead of a lit wick
Melts her jar candle from the top with a dimmable bulb and a 2, 4 or 8 hour shut-off.
Good to knowTimer · dimmable
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A bath pillow for the long soak
A thick padded headrest in quick-drying air mesh, held in place by six large suction cups.
Good to know6 suction cups · machine washable
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Shower steamers that turn a shower into a spa
Lavender essential oil tablets that sit on the shower floor and release scent in the steam.
Good to know15 tablets · lavender
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Glass bulb vases on a wooden stand
Three clear glass bulbs in a wood frame for cuttings, small flowers or water-rooted plants.
Good to know3 vases · 11 in wide
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