The Sweetest Mother's Day Gift!

Our holiday list is here!

You’ll find some of our favorite picks from Her View writers, best-selling shop items, and a few curated favorites from my family to yours. (Those teens are tricky to shop for—so I included their lists too!)

Pour yourself a cup of something cozy, and dive in!

Gift Ideas for Her

Once Upon a Christmas Candle Collection: The Christmas tree scent is my absolute favorite!

So God Made a Best Friend Ornament: One of our bestsellers in the Her View shop. It’s beautiful and a great gift for any friend.

Candle Warmer Lamp: I purchased one of these a few weeks ago and use it every day! It’s perfect for my office (and I don’t worry about leaving a burning candle unattended).

Merit Gift Set: I finally decided to give Merit a try this fall—and I fell in love! It’s easy, clean, and beautiful (and comes with a fun bag). I started with the Five Minute Morning kit.

Rifle Paper Company Calendar: My sister bought me the cutest calendar last Christmas—and I’ve enjoyed it every month.

Record Player: We bought this one a couple of years ago, and it’s so fun to play old records from my grandparents’ collection (and new ones, too).

Copper Corners Playing Cards: Everything she makes is adorable! If they aren’t sold out, grab some cards for your friend. We bought her puzzles last year—love them.

So God Made a Best Friend candle: Another big seller in the Her View shop!

Lindsey Letters Art: I love everything she makes and have gifted numerous pieces to loved ones.

Always Pan from Our Place: Our editor-in-chief says this is THE BEST PAN HANDS DOWN. I share it every year!

So God Made a Mother Book: I mean, it’s a national bestseller, guys. We’re so proud of this one. Make sure you write a note in it to make it extra special to receive.

Go Getter Tote from Poppy and Peonies: A favorite from a Her View writer.

Wireless Mop: Another Her View favorite.

Full Body Bath Pillow for Bathtub: A Her View writer tells us her husband bought this one for her last year and it’s her “very favorite thing in the whole world!”

Mattress Topper: “My osteoporosis hips have appreciated this” says another Her View writer.

My Favorite Lotion: A great gift for all my girlfriends.

Holiday Sweatshirt: A new favorite in the Her View shop.

Gift Ideas for Him

Collars and Co: My husband LOVES this company. He found them online this year—and keeps buying more.

Stanley Stay-Chill Beer Stein: For the games!

Foot Pocket Blanket: OK, this one looks fantastic—it’s on my list this year. It has a foot pocket!

FootJoy Apparel: My husband likes this company for golf apparel, clothes, etc.

Mug with kids’ pictures on it: I ordered one of these years ago, and my husband still uses it.

So God Made a Daddy Tee: This is a bestseller in the Her View shop!

So God Made a Dad Printable: This one would be great for his office.

Frustrated Golfer Socks: Bought my husband these for Christmas last year. Classic.

Perth Stripe Quarter Zip Performance Pullover: Bought this one for him last year, too. It fits him well and looks great!

Pocket Flashlight: A favorite from a Her View writer. “My husband loves this hat flashlight!”

Gift Ideas for Kids

Magnet Building Tiles: My son absolutely loves these—especially when he was younger. We brought them with us to his big sisters’ sporting events, and it entertained him for hours.

Mountain Bike: We like this one!

Make-up bag: My daughter loves this one—it comes in different colors.

Little House on the Prairie Book Set: I read most of these with my 8-year-old son this year. He loves them—and I loved the time spent with him.

Silent Basketball: We got this one for our son last year. Kids can dribble in the house!

Golf Net: We use this one in our basement—great for cold days!

Weighted Stuffed Animals: Any kind—even my teens love these.

Friendship Bracelet Making Kit: This one is always a favorite!

Journals and sketchbooks: I always think these make beautiful gifts.

Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: These are still all the rage.

This Holiday Stanley is so cute!

Gift Butter Slime Kit: Another Her View writer favorite. “My daughter loves these slime-making kits!”

Christmas In The Country: One of my favorite Christmas picture books!

Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever: I love this one and the images are gorgeous.

Snap Circuits “Arcade”, Electronic Exploration Kit: This one came in from a Her View reader and it’s also something my son loves!

Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course: One of our writers described this one as “high quality.”

Gift Ideas for Teens

Vanity Light Up Mirror: This one is on my daughter’s list.

Full Length Tall Mirror: I got this one for my bathroom last fall—and it’s on my daughter’s list this year.

Cozy Navy Blanket: Can’t go wrong with comfy blankets for teens. They love them!

Pearl Dangle Earrings: On my girl’s list!

4 in 2 Multi-Charging Cable: Great for any teen.

Summer Fridays Lip Balm: We just bought this set for my daughter’s friend. Anything in this brand seems to be “in” right now.

Telescopic Mascara is hip? I haven’t used it, but my girls tell me it’s all over social media.

Body Scrubber: Both of my girls want this!

Vintage Santa Mug: My girls love sipping hot chocolate out of this one.

Automatic curler: Both of my girls want this one, too! Apparently, their friends have them, and they are easy to use.

Dual Pouch Wristlet: lululemon is still hip, I’m told. My girls wants this one.

Car emergency kit: Great for any driver.

Gift Ideas for Grandparents

So God Made Grandma Book: Another bestseller. This book is beautiful, friends. Make sure to add a handwritten note inside.

So God Made a Grandma ornament, mug, sweatshirt, candle—anything from the Her View Grandma Collection is perfect. We have beautiful printables, too!

So God Made a Grandpa ornament, mug, sweatshirt, and more. See a theme here? We have grandparents covered!

Macy’s Sample Perfume Set: Last year I bought Mom a sample perfume kit, and then she choose her favorite, and I bought her that bottle.

The Women: My favorite book of the year for sure. Mom loved it. (Dad is a Vietnam Vet—he read it and approved too.)

Mike’s Hot Honey: I guess I’ve been living under a rock—because I just learned how good this is. It’s delicious. We’ve been using these in beef bowls (so good), but it’s delicious on so many things.

Custom art: An Etsy artist created a beautiful, hand-painted picture for my parents a few years back. I loved the personal touch.

Cozy slippers: This is a favorite from our Her View team. “Love these!! Soooo comfy and cozy!!”

Our Keepsake Journal: So God Made a Mother’s Story is an inspirational guided journal that invites a woman to share her heart–in her own handwriting–with generations to come.

Oil Diffuser: This one is a hit with our Her View writers!

Gift Ideas for Teachers

Gift cards! I usually buy gift cards for my kids’ teachers, to a fancy restaurant or even for groceries.

So God Made a Teacher Ornament: This is a huge hit in the Her View Shop!

Teacher Printables: They can hang these in their classrooms!

Teacher Tees and Sweatshirts: These are big sellers in the shop as well.


We hope this list makes your holiday shopping feel a little lighter and a little more joyful. Here’s to finding gifts that make your favorite people smile!

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Leslie is the founder and owner of Her View From Home.com. She is also a former news anchor, published children’s book author, weekly columnist, and has several published short stories as well. She is married to a very patient man. Together they have three fantastic kids.  When she’s not sharing too much personal information online and in the newspaper – you’ll find Leslie somewhere in Nebraska hanging out with family and friends. There’s also a 75% chance at any given time, you’ll spot her in the aisles at Target.

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