8 Fantastic Birthday Gifts for Mom Friends

Moms think a lot about birthday presents for their kids (and their kids' friends, and their friends' kids, and their nieces and nephews, and everyone else), but when it comes time to think of birthday gifts for friends, it can be hard to come up with something fun and meaningful. You want to make sure it's a gift your friend will actually appreciate and use, but there are only so many bottles of wine and coffee mugs you can buy. Here are some fun and unique birthday gift ideas for mom friends:

A Candle

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LOHN
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Candles are a birthday classic, and this LOHN Happiest Bday candle is the perfect adult twist on a basic birthday candle. With scents of champagne and orange zest, this candle has a festive and bright aroma. Inside the candle box, you'll find colorful confetti, a cute little birthday card, and a matchbook with matchsticks that look like cake candles.

Tea & Honey

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Bee Inspired

If you have a friend who is a tea aficionado, they'll love this Berry Delicious Tea & Honey Trio from Bee Inspired. This set comes with three honey flavors (Blueberry Blossom Honey, Blackberry Blossom Honey, and Raspberry Blossom Honey) and three tea flavors (Midnight Berry Tea, Blue Pea Tea, and Beautea).

A Bath Set

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Target
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Giving the gift of self-care is always appreciated. Beloved has some of the most delectable scents (at very reasonable prices!). From bath bombs, to hand lotions, to body scrubs, to shower gels, they have a variety of lovely products. With scents like Peach Prosecco & Mimosa Flower, Pumpkin & Tonka, Lavender & Chamomile, and Coconut & Warm Vanilla, you can't go wrong.

Matching Family Outfits

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Ivy City Co
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OK technically this is a gift for the whole family, but we know there are some moms who absolutely LIVE for a matching family outfit. Choose from dresses and shirts in this classic navy plaid, perfect for a family photo shoot, a holiday gathering, or just a day out.

Lip Masks

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Laneige

Laneige is known for its fantastic lip sleeping masks, so give the gift of luscious lips to a friend for their birthday. This gift set comes with five mini lip masks in some of the brand's most popular scents: Berry, Gummy Bear, Mango, Sweet Candy, and Mint Choco. The masks are super luxurious, made with shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C.

A Calming Device

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Sensate

Give the gift of peace and relaxation with Sensate. Sensate is a sensory device that uses vibrations and sound to lower your stress in just 10 minutes. The device works naturally with the body's nervous system to calm anxiety, improve sleep, and lower stress. When you're a busy mom, you need all the calm you can get, so this is a great gift for friends who are feeling a little overwhelmed (honestly, who isn't these days?).

A Pajama Set

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Kyte Baby

Parents know the value of a good set of pajamas, and these are about as good as it gets. Have you ever felt your baby's pajamas or sleep sacks and thought, "Wow, why aren't my pajamas this soft?" Well, these pajamas are made from that exact same buttery soft material. Kyte Baby has a variety of pajama options for adults, so these are a great gift for friends.

A Skin Care Set

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Kopari

Give your friend the gift of glow with this lovely skin care set from Kopari. This essentials kit comes with five best-selling minis: Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser, California Glow Enzyme Face Scrub, Lychee Clean Vitamin C Face Mask, Coconut Renewal AHA Toner, and Moisture Whipped Ceramide Cream.

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