The 8 Best 50th Birthday Gifts for Mom

Your mom has given you the very best years of her life. Now that she is turning 50, you probably want to get her something that really expresses how grateful you are for all that she has done for you. The options for 50th birthday gifts for mom may truly seem like they are endless though when you begin to research possible gifts for you mom.

In order to help you narrow down your options, we have compiled a list of 8 gift ideas for your mom’s 50^th birthday. From the traveling mom to the sentimental mom to the funky mom, we have something on our list for the special and unique woman who raised you.

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Choosing a gift for your mom is a difficult task. After all, your mom has done so much more for you than you could ever know, so you want to get her something that she will really enjoy. Her 50^th birthday is a day where she should feel treasured and loved. This is why we have compiled a list of the Eight best birthday gifts for your mom’s 50^th birthday.

1. Sterling Silver Five Circle Necklace

If you want to show your mom just how much you admire her, then this five-circle necklace is a great choice. Each circle is meant to represent one of the five decades in her life. This gift is perfect for the mom who likes a sentimental and thoughtful gift.

The necklace and chain are constructed entirely of sterling silver. Sterling silver is generally considered safe in terms of skin reactions, so even if your mom has sensitive skin, this necklace is safe for her to wear.

This one also comes in a box that has a heartfelt message right there on the insert. For even more convenience, it ships with a gift bag and tissue paper to make your gift wrapping easier than ever before. You really cannot go wrong with this super sweet gift.

What We Like:

• Sterling Silver
• Sentimental

What We Don’t Like:

• Less Durable

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2. Tile Essentials: Echo Dot, 4 Tiles

For the mom who needs a little bit of technology in her life, this is a great gift that is also extremely practical. Using her smartphone, your mom can find all of the things she accidently loses. Her keys, the remote, her purse. No matter what it is, the tile can find it.

The tiles attach to the item that you frequently lose. Using an app on your smartphone, you label the tile. When you lose the item, simply open the app on your smartphone and select the correct tile to make it ring out. Never again let your mom spend an hour looking for her keys.

This bundle also comes with the 3^rd generation Echo Dot, an Amazon smart speaker. Your mom can ask Alexa to play her a song, tell her the weather, or even turn on and off the lights without ever having to get up.

As an added bonus, if you want to turn this gift into a bit of a funny joke you can easily do so. Simply include a card explaining to your mom that you had to buy her some technology since her mind will start going soon. If she likes a good joke, maybe she will get a kick out of it.

What We Like:

• Practical Gift
• High Quality

What We Don’t Like:

• Less Meaningful

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3. Vintage Candy Company 50th Birthday Box

If you know that your mom has a sweet tooth, then this is one of the perfect gifts for her 50^th birthday. Vintage Candy Company creates custom birthday boxes full of vintage candy that will instantly send her back to her childhood. These boxes make a great gift for this milestone birthday.

This candy box from Vintage Candy Company is a great gift to give at a milestone birthday party. Your mom can share some of her birthday goodies by letting all of her friends reminisce about the good old days as they explore all the vintage candy.

Over three pounds of vintage candy that cannot be found in today’s stores can be delivered to you for your mom’s birthday. For the mom who likes a mix of nostalgia and whimsy, this really is a gift where you cannot go wrong.

What We Like:

• Personalized
• Great for Sharing

What We Don’t Like:

• Consumable

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4. Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Slow Cooker

Mothers have a tendency to give and give to their children while forgetting to make sure they take care of their own needs. For the mom who loves to cook, buying her an updated slow cooker is a great idea for a practical yet thoughtful gift. She will never have to show up to the church potluck with an outdated slow cooker again.

This Hamilton Beach slow cooker holds up to seven quarts at a time. It is fully programmable with a variety of heat and time settings that are easy to select with the push of a button. The Hamilton Beach brand has made a name for itself in the kitchen and this slow cooker is no exception to that rule.

With a locking lid, the contents of this slow cooker are protected when you are transporting your dish. For an added bonus, this slow cooker is built with a modern stainless steel for the ultimate look in your mom’s kitchen. For a mom who loves to cook, this is a gift that will keep on giving for many more birthday dinners.

What We Like:

• Practical Gift
• Modern and Sleek

What We Don’t Like:

• Only 7 quart

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5. Scratch Off Traveling Map

Now that your mom more than likely has an empty nest, she may find herself with a lot of free time on her hands. With retirement likely nearing, your mom might begin to feel a desire to travel and see all the things she has never been able to see before.

If you think that this describes your mom, then you might want to consider getting her this world map to mark off all of her travels. Encourage your mom to see all the places she has wanted to see by giving her this this scratch off map for her travels.

If you are wanting to purchase a bigger gift than this, consider sneaking in some airline tickets or a hotel confirmation as an accompanying gift for this cute map. This is a great choice for your mom if she no longer has children to devote her daily energy to.

What We Like:

• Personal Gift
• Encouraging

What We Don’t Like:

• Easily Torn

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6. Mud Pie Fabulous at 50 Wine Glass

For the mom who is a little funky and enjoys drinking wine, this gift is a great choice for her 50^th birthday. The novelty wine glass is certainly not your first choice for every gift, but your mom’s 50^th birthday it might just be the touch of glamour and silly that she needs.

Made by Mudpie, this long stem wine glass is fully outfitted and ready to party. It comes decked out in a pink tutu and has a raised glitter detail on the glass. If your mom likes to feel special, then this gift will certainly do the trick.

This novelty glass is a great option for your mom to use during her birthday party, but it is also a really cute glass that she can use anytime she is having a drink with her friends. Best of all, each time she picks up this glamorous wine glass, she will be thinking of you and the thoughtful gift you gave her on her 50^th birthday.

What We Like:

• Modern and Girly
• Comical

What We Don’t Like:

• Less Durable

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7. Bonsai Tree Starter Kit

The Bonsai tree starter kit is an excellent gift for the mom who has always been a nurturer. The nurturing mom who suddenly finds herself without the hustle and bustle of children in the home will undoubtedly start to feel a little bit lonely. While a plant can never replace the rewarding feeling of raising children, it can give your mom a little project to nurture and care for.

This Bonsai tree starter kit comes with everything your mom needs to grow four Bonsai trees from seedlings all the way to grown trees. Four reusable pots, four separate seeds, soil discs (add water to watch them expand in the pot), and bamboo markers to note which tree is which.

If your mom has ever wanted to try her hand at growing plants, this Bonsai Tree Starter kit is a great option to help her achieve that goal. Not only does it come with everything she needs, but it also comes with foolproof instructions to ensure success in growing the Bonsai tree.

What We Like:

• Thoughtful Gift
• Keeps Giving

What We Don’t Like:

• Complicated Instructions

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8. Essential Oil Defuser and Starter Kit

If your mom has ever shown an interest in the natural wonder that has recently blown up around the country known as essential oils, then this is the ultimate gift for her. The nation has recently become extremely interested in the healing power that can be found in the tiny drops of essential oils. So this gift is both practical and trendy.

This set comes with everything your mom will need to start her newest obsession. The Urpower second generation oil defuser is finished with a sleek and modern wooden look. It has an optional small light that can be turned on or off with the push of a button. The second-generation Urpower oil defuser produces more mist than ever before and can be used to add moisture to dry air.

This essential oil kit also comes with an array of pure essential oils to jumpstart mom’s collection. Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Lemon Grass, and Peppermint are all included in this beginner’s collection.

What We Like:

• Practical Gift
• Ready to Use

What We Don’t Like:

• Weak Lights

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Buyer’s Guide

Choosing a gift for your mom is a far more complicated task than it sounds like it should be. Especially for a monumental birthday such as her 50^th, you really want to make sure that your gift represents your relationship. Most importantly, you want your mom to know that you really thought about her and what she would like to have. Further, your mom probably wants a gift that defines the relationship between the two of you.

To help you narrow down the vast amount of choices that you have, we have compiled a list of questions that you might ask yourself in order to determine which gift is best for you to give to your mom. Ask yourself these questions and check out our list of the top 8 50^th birthday gifts for your mom.

What Does Your Mom Like?

Each and every one of us has a unique set of interests and hobbies. Those are a great place to start when looking for ideas for your mom. Think for a moment about the types of things that your mom spends her time doing.

For example, if your mom spends her spare time painting, then you might consider buying her fancy paintbrushes. However, if your mom is much more of an athletic person, then paintbrushes probably are not the right choice for her 50^th birthday present.

Whatever you choose, you want the gift to show that you have thought about who your mom is as a person. Whether she enjoys drinking, outdoors, travelling, or even cooking, the perfect gift for your mom is out there somewhere! You just may have to do a little searching to decide what it is that your mom would like.

What is Your Budget?

This is a question that you should probably already know the answer to before you start browsing for your mom’s next present. Set a budget and stick to it.

For your mom, her gift is more than likely not about the money. There is no expensive gift in the world that could adequately repay her for everything she has given to you in her lifetime. So, instead of focusing on giving your mom an expensive gift, focus on giving her a meaningful gift.

After all, what she really wants is to know that she raised someone who knows how to show appreciation for their mom.

However, if you really have your sights set on a more expensive gift, there are some ways to maneuver your budget. If you have siblings, you might consider asking everyone to throw a certain amount in. This would allow each of you to stay within your budget, while still allowing you to buy your mom the gift you really have your sights on.

Have You Done any Snooping?

Before you purchase a birthday gift for your mom’s 50^th party, you might consider doing a little snooping around her house. There are several times when you probably do not want to get caught snooping in your mom’s room. However, this advice is for a good cause, so we encourage it for this occasion.

Check out your mom’s jewelry box. Looking into your mom’s jewelry box can actually give you a little bit of insight into the type of jewelry she prefers. Before you buy her a necklace, you should definitely snoop to find out if she even wears necklaces. Chances are, she will have an abundance of the types of jewelry she prefers to wear. Further, you can likely tell if your mom prefers gold or silver by taking a quick peak into her jewelry box as well.

If your mom is one of those women who really enjoys spending her time in the kitchen, then you might be considering purchasing her a new kitchen-themed gift. Before you do so, you should definitely do a little snooping around her cabinets to make sure you do not buy her a duplicate gift. This will also give you a good idea of what she actually needs to replace within those cabinets.

You may also want to check with your mom’s friends or even with your mom’s spouse in order to get a good idea of what she might want for her birthday. Spouses and friends often have inside information that moms do not willingly give out to children.

If all else fails, snoop on her Amazon account to see if she has a wish list. If nothing else, the wish list might give you an idea of the types of things that your mom is wishing for at any given time.

What Kind of Gift do You Want to Give?

Different types of gifts can often give different types of messages. You would not buy your mom a sentimental necklace, for example, as a prank or joke gift. Think of the type of message you want to send to your mom before making your choice as to what kind of gift to purchase.

Sentimental gifts are a good option for any mother on her birthday. Even the most serious mom enjoys a sentimental gift given from the heart of the child she raised. When you are feeling at a loss, sentimental gifts are a good way to make a connection with your mom on her birthday and show her how much you love her.

A practical gift might be a good option for your mom. Some people love receiving a practical gift that they know they will use and love. Others would rather purchase a practical gift with their own money. You really have to stop and think about your mom before deciding if a practical gift is the best way to go for her birthday.

The inspiring gift. If you know that your mom is interested in a certain topic, hobby, or goal but has not quite taken the steps needed to begin working toward that then the inspiring gift may be a good option for her. An inspiring gift could be a starter kit for a hobby she wants to try, or it could be a gift card to a place she has been wanting to visit. The sky is the limit.

The funny gift is reserved for moms who have a really good sense of humor. If you and your mom are constantly engaging in jokes or pranks, then your mom might just appreciate a funny gift for her 50^th birthday. The best thing about a funny gift is that it can easily be paired with any other more serious gift to lighten the joke up a little.

What Does Your Mom Need?

There are a lot of moms who put their own needs behind the needs of others time and time again in order to make sure the rest of the family is cared for. Her 50^th birthday is a great time to splurge on an item that your mom needs, but would never buy for herself. Is your mom’s wallet falling apart? Splurge a little on a brand new wallet for her. Ever noticed that your mom never gets her hair done? Buy her a gift card to a local salon.

Buying your mom a gift that she needs really shows her that you care enough to pay attention to the things that she has been putting off in order to take care of everyone else.

FAQs

Q: How much money should I spend on my mom for her 50^th birthday?

A: Your budget is entirely up to you in regards to your spending on a present. However, your mom will likely agree that it is the thought that means the most to her, not the amount of money you have spent on her present.

Q: Is there a traditional 50^th birthday gift?

A: No, unlike anniversary gifts, there is no traditional birthday gift. Simply pick something that you think your mom will enjoy and surprise her with it.

Q: Can I throw a party instead of buying a gift?

A: Theoretically, you can celebrate your mom’s birthday however you like. If you choose to throw her a party, you might consider getting her a fun gift like the wine glass featured above to celebrate her day with.

Final Thoughts

Your mom is one of the most important people in your life. After all, without her you quite literally would not be the person you are today. Her 50^th birthday is a huge milestone in her life and a great opportunity for you to show her how much you appreciate all of the things that she has done for you throughout your life.

This list and buyer’s guide have hopefully helped you to narrow down the endless list of gift options for your mom’s 50^th birthday. However, the gift is not the most important part of the day. The most important part of your mom’s 50^th birthday is more than likely that she gets to celebrate her life with the people whom she loves the most.