If you are searching for the perfect gift for mom this holiday season, these are some of my favorite gift ideas. These are Christmas gifts for homeschool moms who love cozying up with a good book, enjoy spending time in nature, cooking amazing family meals, and doing a bit of pampering and self-care. (Or maybe the homeschool mom in your life likes all of those things.) 

See all of our favorite gifts for mom below.

In this blog post:

• Reading gifts for homeschool moms
• Cooking gifts for homeschool moms
• Nature, outdoors, and fitness gifts for homeschool moms
• Beauty and style gifts for homeschool moms
• Other gift ideas for homeschool moms

Reading gifts for homeschool moms

It may be stereotypical, but what homeschool mom doesn’t love settling down with a good book? See our favorite gifts for readers below.

1. Classic books that look beautiful on your shelf.
2. A Kindle Paperwhite for instantly getting new books from the library.
3. An illustrated Scripture journal of the Psalms
4. A way to read in bed without straining your neck. (Or this book light.)
5. Solutions for reading at night without affecting your REM cycle.
6. The softest blanket, or a heated throw.
7. A subscription to Audible, for the best editions of audiobooks. 

Cooking gifts for homeschool moms

Cooking can be such a fun and life-giving activity for moms. Here are some of our most-loved appliances and things we love for the kitchen.

1. Handmade mugs from Her Hearts Co. are beautiful and special.
2. KitchenAid mixers are workhorses and make baking projects so much easier.
3. An Instant Pot is a versatile multi-cooker that can cut the cooking time down on so many recipes.
4. We love the Ninja Crispi that is one of the only non-toxic air fryers on the market.
5. The Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, which we have used and loved for years. We also love the Chemex and the Aeropress for camping.
6. Ninja Creami, for making healthy, frozen treats.
7. A flour-mill (or Kitchen Aid attachment) for making your own flour.
8. A French dutch oven for delicious family dinners.
9. A new cookbook, like Daily Sourdough or Oh She Glows.
10. SodaStream sparkling water maker with glass bottles.

Nature, outdoors, and fitness gifts for homeschool moms

These are some of our favorite things for being out in nature and getting in exercise throughout the week.

1. Darn Tough hiking socks made of Merino Wool.
2. A Garmin health watch for keeping track of your daily step count.
3. Did You Stretch Tho, a book of stretching and mobility exercises to improve flexibility.
4. Beyond Yoga leggings are the absolute best, or cozy joggers.
5. The most comfortable walking shoe, or new hiking boots.
6. Open ear bluetooth headphones to keep you safe while walking or running outdoors.
7. A weighted vest to level up your daily walks.

Beauty and style gifts for homeschool moms

Treat mom to a new dress, the softest pajamas, or a beauty gift for extra pampering.

1. Soma Cool Nights pajamas are our all-time favorite.
2. New Birkenstock clogs.
3. Dresses from Natural Life are comfortable and come in the prettiest patterns.
4. Ouai haircare set, to make hair feel silky and weightless.
5. A skincare set like The Ordinary or Byoma for radiant and glowing skin.
6. Beautiful and hydrating cream blush from Summer Fridays.
7. Dazzle Dry Nail Kit for festive, holiday nails.
8. 2-in-1 Curler and Straightener.
9. Loops Face Masks for repairing and rejuvenating winter skin.
10. Patagonia Parka Coat for staying warm on walks in nature.

Other gift ideas for homeschool moms

If you are searching for other simple gift ideas for mom, here are some other things we love:

• Plan a date night and arrange a babysitter for mom – (Mom will love nothing more than having a date night without the mental load of arranging childcare.)
• Family photos – Let mom pick the time and place, but go ahead and book a session with her favorite family photographer. 
• Schedule solo time for mom – Gift mom time to attend a group fitness class, go antique shopping, or get a manicure, uninterrupted.
• Massage gift card – For extra pampering.
• Cooking class – Book a cooking class at Sur La Table to learn a new skill or for a fun night out.

View the entire list on Amazon here. 

Let us know your holiday wish list in the comments below. Happy holidays!