The Best Gifts for Single Moms

Take it from me, a single mom of an infant… Single moms need a boost. We need help so we can feel like we’re doing better than just treading water. We need to feel like we’re worth some effort, because we’re thisclose to giving up on ourselves. We need something that reminds us our reality isn’t all there is—life keeps going, and so can we. Here are the best gifts for the single mom in your life that will help her feel like more than “just” a single mom.

Candle Warmer Lamp

I love this. It is now my bedside lamp, and I keep a calming-scented candle in it at all times. My sister-in-law actually has one, and I saw it at her house the last time we visited. It’s genius. The widow fog is so real, and I’ve been afraid to actually light the candles I love, some of which my husband gave me for our last Christmas. What if my daughter accidentally knocks it over? What if I forget to blow it out? The single mom you love won’t have to worry about any of that because it’s a warmer—not a flame! There are some very pretty ones out there, too.

Shower Steamers

This is such a small thing that makes a shower feel a little like a spa treatment. I don’t have time for a luxurious bath, but my non-negotiable is a shower every day, no matter how busy I am. I love to put an essential oil-scented shower steamer in my shower and take a moment to breathe it in. Little luxuries can make such a difference in a person’s outlook. Your favorite single mom will be delighted to receive a box of these.

Massage or Spa Treatment

There is nothing my body loves more than a massage. Between the breastfeeding, toting luggage, baby wearing, running with a stroller, and trying to get enough weight training in to keep myself strong enough to keep going, my body needs some relieving pressure once in a while. I’m willing to bet a single mom you know also needs a day at the spa, even if that day is only a couple of hours. A gift certificate to a nearby day spa, hotel spa, or med spa will be the most welcome gift in her Christmas stocking this year. Want to give her “something to open” as well? Take a look at the package below:

Free Babysitting

If you really want to help and allow your favorite single mom the time to actually go get that massage, please offer to babysit. Or, if you’re not comfortable with that for any reason, ask another mutual friend to do so. Even just a couple of hours will give her time to go for a coffee, take a walk without a stroller or a baby carrier, or even just sit outside and read a book for once. If you take the baby for a walk, mom could even take a nap herself! This is what moms really need in order to do anything else for themselves.

Her Favorite Coffee or Tea

Is there anything cozier than a warm beverage in the morning? Before bed? Any time of day? She may not be able to savor it like before, but it’s still essential for her well being and a sense of normalcy. If you know her favorite, perfect. If not, just know that it will be appreciated, no matter what. Not sure where to start? Here are a couple of suggestions:

New Earbuds

I use mine all the time since becoming a widow. I’ll put one in for music on my runs, to listen to an audiobook while I nurse my baby, and to listen in on Zoom meetings or podcasts when I need to be with my daughter, but she doesn’t need to listen in. A good pair is kind of pricey, so it’s probably not at the top of her “must buy soon” list. That’s what makes it such a special gift from someone else. Want to go the extra mile? Add in a subscription to Audible or Spotify while you’re at it.

A Little Something Pretty and Meaningful

No one’s there to buy her jewelry for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or anniversaries anymore. All the beautiful, special pieces she has from her late husband now have bittersweet memories attached. The pieces below are suggestions to let her know she’s prayed for, but also allowed to wear a little something pretty. It often seems frivolous, or like too much effort to wear makeup or jewelry while grieving, especially while also caring for a baby or multiple children. Every woman wants to have a little confidence boost, and she never needed one more.

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