Gift ideas for moms who want to spend more time offline
Whether we have a mom (or two), have a mom-figure, we are a mom, or we know some moms, we can typically agree on one universal truth: they deserve a break.
Moms are exhausted, and the cruel irony is that the few spare minutes they carve out for themselves often ends up making things worse. A quick scroll turns into a comparison spiral. A moment of downtime becomes a dopamine loop that leaves them more depleted than before. Scrolling increases anxiety and will leave her more fried than before she picked up her phone.
Give her a true break. I rounded up 8 easy Mother’s Day gifts that will help the moms in your life to spend more time offline, so the next time she needs to decompress, she’s less tempted to pick up her phone.
Whether she wants to get her hands dirty in the garden, enjoy a nice walk, or just relax on the back porch with a glass of wine, keep her face protected, shaded, and fashionable.
Nothing beats listening to a full LP on vinyl. Dust off that record player and find her favorite album — maybe one that brings back memories of your childhood.
You can bring this watercolor kit anywhere and it has the most gorgeous flowers to paint. Best part? You don’t have to have any artistic experience to unwind with this set.
Getting recipes online can be more stress than it’s worth. Trying to find that Instagram video you saved, rewatching the same clip over and over again, tapping your screen with dirty fingers, avoiding an onslaught of pop-up ads — it’s brutal. Cookbooks are worth their weight in gold. Go for a classic she might not have or a new popular book. Both of these have me drooling.
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Needlepoint has been my favorite offline hobby. It’s simple to learn and you can create the most gorgeous works of art. Unwind Studios is my go-to with their easy kits and beautiful collections. This kit is a double gift — hobby and bookmark in one.
I was never a puzzle girly until my kids got into them, and now I have been bit by the bug. My mom has always loved them, and now we do them together. 🥹 This is the one I picked out for her gift this year!
A book is always the best gift for really anyone in your life. The best escape, a trip into another world, a way to really take a break that will fill your cup. These are three mom-approved books, but it can be as simple as sharing your latest favorite or get two of the same book at the bookstore and read a book together! Could be a fun tradition to start.
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And what about for the mom who wants to spend more time offline but can’t seem to break the habit? Gift a course to help her rewire her habits, discover offline activities, and restore her energy. This is a gift that can truly give her time back.
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