Best Gifts For Mom This Christmas for Under $50

Getting a Christmas present for Mom can be a challenge; finding a unique gift for such an important person in your life definitely takes a lot of time and thought. However, with Christmas only 13 days away, time to find that perfect gift is running out. Thankfully, Rebecka Schumann from International Business Times has crafted a list of 10 unique and special gifts for Mom this holiday season, all of which are under $50. Another feature that sets this list apart from others is that the gift ideas are broken down into categories depending on her hobbies and personality. Scroll below to see Rebecka Schumann’s original list of 10 Christmas gift ideas for Mom:

1. For the Homebody: Victoria’s Secret Sleepover Knit Pajama Set- $39.50

What homebody wouldn't love a comfy new pair of pajamas?

2. For the Makeup Lover: Lori Greiner Spinning Cosmetic Organizer- $39.99

Makeup can be so hard to keep track of, so help Mom keep her collection together with this new spinning organizer. 

3. For the Writer: The Q&A A Day 5-Year Journal from Barnes and Noble: $16.99

Give the writer in your family this new writing challenge as a gift this holiday season. The journal asks a different question for each day of the year, repeating the same questions over the course of the next 5 years. It is a unique and creative way to in writing how things change (or don't) over time!

4. For the Gardener: Butterfly Puddler, Uncommongoods.com- $40.00

Made from recycled glass and homemade stoneware, this unique product the natural minerals from dried up water to attract wild butterflies to Mom's garden. 

5. For the Athlete: The WeGo Elite Activity Tracker- $39.99

This product is similar to the popular FitBit but without spending all the money. The WeGo includes a 30-day memory and the ability to track calories, fat burn, distance, and steps.

6. For the New Mom: the Wet Brush Detangling comb- $8.99

As anyone who is or has been a new Mom knows that they are constantly on the go, leaving very little extra time for anything, especially styling their hair. Make their busy life move a little faster with the new detangling comb from Wet Brush.

7. For the Person Who Has Everything: Visit BlindSurprise.com- $25.00

These people can be the most difficult to buy for of all. When asked about a gift they would want they can't come up with any ideas and when you brainstorm, you can't really either. So leave it up to BlindSurprise.com. Just fill out information about your Mom and her hobbies and this site will send an awesome gift handpicked just for her. 

8. For the World Traveler: Scratch Map from Uncommongoods.com- $20.00

This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to travel or has traveled a lot already. The map comes with coins that allow you to scratch off all the countries you have visited.

9. For the Reader: membership to Audible.com- $45.00

Busy moms know that it is hard to find time to curl up with your favorite book, so help her keep reading with a subscription to audible.com, a site that provides hundreds of audiobooks that can be downloaded to iTunes for listening on the go.

10. For the DIY Queen: Lorran Oils Lip Balm Making Kit, WilliamsSonoma.com- $34.95

If your mom is glued to Pinterest or loves making everything from scratch, this is definitely the perfect gift for her. 

ONCEKids Publishing is run by literacy advocate and Mompreneur Eileen Wacker.  Click here to find her acclaimed books

Zulily Helps New Moms By Generating a List of Your Baby Must-Haves

Anyone who has been a new parent or expecting knows how everywhere you turn there are dozens of people trying to give you their two cents on what you need for your baby- which can be very helpful but sometimes get confusing. The list can feel endless and easy to forget- but luckily one of our favorite retailers, Zulily generated a narrowed down, straight to the point list of all your “baby-must-haves”. Every item on the list serves to be both functional and practical without costing you a ton of money. It’s perfect for moms on a budget, so you can have some fun shopping for your little one without breaking the bank.  

Zulily’s Baby Must-Haves Include:

1. Motion Bassinet

One of the best ways to get your baby to calm down or go to sleep is by rocking them, but for the times you just have too much to get done to continuously keep them calm, resort to your motion bassinet. The gentle rocking motions will keep your little one calm and happy while you put that load of laundry in the dryer or have a quick shower. 

ONCEKids Publishing is run by literacy advocate and Mompreneur Eileen Wacker.  Click here to find her acclaimed books

2. Baby Sling

Baby slings are becoming increasingly popular for new moms. In addition to being trendy, they are also very functional- allowing you to have your baby close to you at all times while being hands-free. Zulily recommends this baby product for every mom-on-the-go. 

3. Nightgowns and beanies

Have a stylish baby during the day and through the night with Zulily’s adorable and comfy bedtime sets. At amazing prices they will ensure your infant has plenty of outfits to stay warm and comfortable night after night. 

4. Bibs

When you have a child it can be difficult to keep all their adorable and stylish clothes staying adorable and stylish, this is where bibs come in. Like pacifiers or shoes, there is no such thing as having too many! Have a bib for every day with Zulily’s “Days of the Week” bib. 

5. Swaddle Blankets

Zulily has awesome bargains on their swaddle blankets, so moms-to-be can stock up in preparation for their baby’s arrival. The muslin blankets are so soft that you’ll want as many as you can get- no to mention the cute patterns and prints they come in. 

6. Eric Carle’s Very Little Library Boxed Board Book Set

Complete your nursery library and relive your childhood with this timeless box set, with popular stories including The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

Zulily is a company whose passion and goal is bringing the trendiest mom, child, and baby products to all moms at the best prices. The store and site features the most popular brands at prices you really can’t get anywhere else, sometimes on sale for up to 70% off! The available products are constantly changing and new things are always coming in, so even the regular customers never run out of a fresh selection to choose from. 

10 Breakthrough Gadgets for This Year's Christmas Present (Part 1 of 3)

With the passing of Thanksgiving, most people have one thing on their mind: Christmas shopping. The start of December welcomes the holiday season and with it comes lights, Christmas trees, holiday music, baking, and some serious shopping. And for those Moms doing Christmas shopping for techn-savvy teenagers and husbands- this is your lucky year. 

The last decade has seen some incredible technological advancements, but 2013 introduced some jaw-droppingly cool gadgets that you're definitely going to want to put on your list. 

1. Samsung Galaxy S4

Everyone's always buzzing about Apple's Iphones, but you may be surprised to know that in 2012's global smartphone market share Samsung's Galaxy S3 actually beat out the iPhone 5! Experts predict the updated version, the Galaxy S4 is going to give Apple a run for its money when it hits stores in April. Reading this as a die-hard Apple user myself, I wasn't entirely convinced but when I read about the new features it offers- I have no problem believing this will be the next big phone. Not even taking the 5-inch 1080 display and 13.0 megapixel camera into account, the phone offers touch-screen features including "Smart pause" which pauses video by the user simply turning their head away from the screen, as well as "Smart scroll", where users can browse through their emails by simply tilting the phone. How is this possible? All through facial recognition. 

2. 3Doodler

Reading about this recent invention truly blew me away. The 3Doodler has been dubbed "the world's first 3D printing pen". So how does it work? Well, the pen releases hot plastic which cools and then quickly solidifies. The creators believe that this pen will be responsible for huge advances in limited edition art as well as templates. They add that it is not only for projects and designing, but can be used for smaller, fun things too like decorating iPhone cases or jewelry. This makes for the perfect gift for any artists or architects-to-be!

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3. Pebble

This next invention combines a smartphone with a watch, in the coolest way possible. Nicknamed the "First Watch of the 21st Century", the Pebble connects to iPhone or Android smartphones and enables you to receive text messages, emails, or incoming calls at the touch of a button. But the reason why it truly stands out as the watch of the 21st century is because now in addition to viewing your texts, you can load it up with apps, with an increasing number available each day!