Raleigh, North Carolina — I will give you a terrible gift. So I said. I’m neither thoughtful nor inherently creative (…a combination that doesn’t bode well for my husband on vacation, by the way). I want to give a meaningful present to the working mother staff, but I don’t know what to give…
So if you are in the same “I don’t know” position, you are mine!To help both of us, I consulted Restored community We curate several gift guides that focus exclusively on the lifestyles, needs and wants of working mothers. We’ve shared some empirical gifts below, along with a list of what working moms don’t want for the holiday season (yes, these are also crowdsourced.
On the flip side, if you’re a market mom and need to send some not-so-subtle tips to the horrible gift-givers in your life, print out the list and tell them you can’t.
For more product-based gift ideas, visit restored blog Here you’ll find beauty, home, office and on-the-go gift guides tailored for career-minded moms.
self care solution
- date night – Buy some movie tickets, make dinner reservations, and hire a babysitter (or babysit yourself).
- photo shoot – We love the idea of hiring a photographer to capture special moments or seasons.
- Pedi/Spa/Girls Night -Basically, anything that indulges or encourages friendship is always on the list.
service
- House cleaning – This cannot be overemphasized. I cut off his left arm to keep the house clean.
- laundry service – I haven’t used this personally, but Raleigh has several pick-up and drop-off laundry service options that can save a lot of time for busy moms.
- meal service – I am a fan of Satori’s Mealbut there are also some other local options along with national ones.
career development
- career coach – This is a great gift for working moms, but since the recipient will likely want to interview potential coaches to make sure they have a personal connection and can progress under their guidance, It is best given as a homemade gift certificate.
- coworking day pass – Even if your mom has a home office set up, it’s great to get out of the same four walls and mingle with others in a coworking environment. I personally love her Blush Cowork, but there are plenty of options in Raleigh and its suburbs.
Subscription/Membership
- fashion – Raleigh Startup, prep, A truly unique gift for working moms. The company’s subscription-based consulting is affordable, convenient, and trendy.
- music – Whether it’s Spotify, Apple, or Amazon, it’s nice to have a little background music.
- car wash – Our family has a Waves membership, but really any car wash will do. It saves time, prevents disagreements between husband and wife, and is fun to spend time with children.
- mental health – Moms all over the world are suffering in space and many counselor offices are full. Here’s a list of apps that help with mental health.
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