What does mom want for the holidays? Well, she wants all that stress that she has amassed through the year to just melt away. She wants to be pampered. She wants to settle back. She wants to, well, sort of recuperate. She does not, I repeat, does NOT want a new iron, and you will not buy her one for the holidays unless you want to wear it. For what mom does want, Consumer Guide has some gift suggestions that will help her ease back and chill out.


Perfume Gift Sets

It's been said that of the five senses, smell is the one most closely tied to emotion. One of the best ways to start sloughing off the cares of the everyday world and getting into a better place is by using your sense of smell. That's why the top suggestions on our list are perfume gift sets. These sets contain perfume sprays, lotions, gels and other items sure to start mom down the path of tranquility.

Ralph Lauren Romance Gift Set

Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu+ Massaging Seat Cushion SBM 300

If you have a little more money to spend, you can give the best gift in the history of Momdom. The Homedics Therapist Select Shiatsu+ Massaging Seat Cushion will have mom relaxed-- if not asleep -- within minutes of sitting down. With three different massage settings, mom will forget she was ever stressed.


Running Shoes

You probably will have a hard time buying mom pumps, but what she really needs is a pair of tough but incredibly comfortable shoes. For a woman who is on the run all day, nothing makes more sense than shoes designed specifically for that purpose. If she is still making due with those worn-out sneakers, she will adore top-flight, well-constructed running shoes.


Uniflame Outdoor Fireplace WAF513C

One of the newest trends in outdoor living is the outdoor fireplace. These beauties can be used year-round in many locales, and little else beats stress than having good friends to chat with while sitting around the fire. The Uniflame Outdoor Fireplace is a nice model. If you have the space and the place outside, this one will go over big.


Chocolates Gift Sets

Sometimes, you can over think these things. Maybe mom wants to just enjoy a great chocolate alone, privately, with no distractions or noise. A little indulgence can certainly go a long way to getting back on track. These gift sets are a cut above what you can normally get, taste-wise, and mom will appreciate the extra effort. Talk about brownie points.


Bath Gels and Lotions

Maybe mom wants to enjoy her chocolate while taking a nice, soothing bath. You can give her bath oils, gels and lotions that will really wash the stress right out of the day. These items help make the bath a revitalizing, luxurious affair. And a clean mom is a happy mom.

Pink Ugg Fluff Scruff Slippers

Ugg Fluff Scruff Slipper for Women

And after the bath is over, when all is said and done, mom just wants to put on a pair of cozy fuzzy slippers. Nothing is cozier or fuzzier than the Ugg Fluff Scruff Slipper for Women. These sheepskin slippers pull moisture away from skin, allowing feet to stay warm and dry. And if mom isn't a pink person, there are four other colors she can snuggle up to including blue, yellow, lilac, white, and black.