It’s your mom’s big 60, and that’s something to celebrate! Now that she’s been around for six full decades, she’s probably gotten just about every gift you can think of. Finding a gift that she’ll actually use and enjoy while also showcasing your love for her can be tricky. In this list, we’ve included gifts that appeal to every type of mom’s interest. Below are our favorite 60th birthday gifts for mom to open and enjoy!
1. The 60th Birthday Game
What better way to celebrate mom’s 60th birthday than playing the 60th birthday game? To play, you’ll get 70 trivia cards with over 140 questions and range from being funny, strange, and intriguing things about being sixty years old.
This gift makes a great addition to a birthday gift for your mom’s birthday or something to bring along to the party to celebrate her sixth decade. It comes with a complimentary sheet of gift wrapping paper covered in “60s”, so no need to purchase separate gift wrap.
The only downside to choosing this gift is that since it is a product from London, England, it may take up to 3 weeks to reach you. So, if you decide you want this as apart of her birthday surprise, make sure to order early!
Key Features
- Includes over 140 questions
- Fun game to enjoy at a 60th birthday party
- Comes with a complimentary sheet of gift wrapping paper
2. Sterling Silver 6 Rings six Decades Necklace
This gorgeous 6 rings decade necklace is one of the 60th birthday gifts your mom will cherish for years to come. Made from 925 Sterling Silver, each ring represents every decade that your mom has been alive. The rings themselves also represents infinity. Every time your mom looks at this necklace, she’ll get a reminder that your love for her is infinite.
It comes with everything you need, including a gift bag, tissue paper, and a notecard. Although it only takes a few minutes to put together, you do need to put the necklace box inside of the gift bag and fill out the notecard yourself.
Not only is the dainty necklace a gorgeous gift, but the packaging is well put together with attention to detail. Reviewers boasted of the careful packaging, with the necklace neatly placed and bubble wrap to keep everything safe.
Key Features
- Meaningful and looks nice with most outfits
- Comes with a gift bag, tissue paper, and a notecard
- Nice packaging
3. Chanasya Warm Hugs Positive Energy Healing Thoughts Caring Gift Throw Blanket
Every time your mom grabs her plush throw blanket, she’ll instantly remember how much she is loved. Not only is this blanket incredibly soft and warm, but it has warm words written all over it.
It’s a great blanket to curl up on the couch with or sit on top of a made bed to read a book without having to undo the bed’s covers.
No matter what your mother’s favorite color or decor tastes are, there’s likely a color that she’ll love. Choose from 10 colors, some of which have different lettering designs.
Key Features
- Soft and plush
- Comes in a variety of colors
4. Shiatsu Neck Back Massager Pillow with Heat
A neck and back massager pillow is a gift that your mom can enjoy over and over again. This one of the best 60th birthday gifts for mom to get daily use of. This won’t be a back of the closet type of present.
This shiatsu deep-kneading massage pillow has an ergonomic design that fits your body. It comes with four massage nodes and even has a heating function that soothes tense and tired muscles as well as promoting blood circulation.
Nothing soothes stress like a good massage, and this pillow can be used on the full body. Your mom can get a back, neck, shoulder, belly, leg, or foot massage with this.
It comes with straps, so you can easily fix it in place anywhere you want. As the massager does its thing, you can move it as needed to get the best position or point of impact. This massager is easy to use with its corded hand control that allows your mom to customize her experience.
Key Features
- Comes with four massage nodes
- Has a heating function
- Features straps that are easily adjustable
5. Zen Breeze Essential Oil Diffuser
Similarly to the option above, getting your mom an essential oil diffuser is a great option to help relieve some stress. Your mom can enjoy daily use of this, filling her home with her favorite scents.
One thing that’s great about this diffuser is the adjustable mist timer. Simply turn it on and then determine if you want it to run for 1, 3, or 6 hours. If you don’t select a time duration, not to worry – it also has an automatic shut off. This safety feature is built in to turn it off as soon as the water levels are low.
This diffuser lights up with 14 different colors in total. You can choose to set it on one color or have it cycle through all of the colors. It makes a great night lamp to fill the room with a peaceful dim light.
Key Features
- Has an adjustable timer
- Automatically shuts off when water levels are low
- Features 14 different colors
6. Cozy Fleece Wrap Shawl with Large Front Pockets
We’ve added a few 60th birthday gifts specifically to give your mom a little extra comfort and coziness, such as this one. When you’re lounging around on a chilly day, nothing sounds better than wrapping yourself up in something cozy. The only thing better than wrapping up in a blanket is to put on this cozy fleece wrap shawl.
If you sit on the couch with a blanket draped over your torso and legs, this will leave your shoulders uncovered. This shawl will keep your shoulders and upper body warm and comfortable.
It has two large front pockets for added convenience. Your mom can put her hands inside them for added warmth or hold items as she works around the house.
Key Features
- Wraps over shoulders
- Has two large pockets
7. ZonLi Adults Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are growing in popularity and for good reason. The pressure of the blanket wrapping around you provides a calming effect, which provides a variety of benefits. Many people have experienced an improvement in sleep and even reduced stress.
This blanket can be used in a variety of ways. Lay on the couch and lay it over your chest when feeling stressed, cozy up with a book, or sleep with it at night.
Because the blanket itself is too heavy for a washing machine, it must be hand washed. We recommend purchasing a duvet cover of the same size in order to keep it clean more easily.
Key Features
- May help reduce stress and improve sleep
- Can be used in a variety of ways
- Comes in a variety of sizes and weights
8. Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering
If your mom has a passion for entertaining guests, then the Magnolia Table book is a must! Not only does it provide a giant collection of recipes, but it looks great sitting out on the coffee table or on a shelf.
Reviewers who have made recipes with this recipe book say that the meals are easy to cook and taste delicious. There a variety of dishes to choose from between comfort food to Korean dishes.
Key Features
- Stylish cover that looks good as decor
- A variety of recipes for everyone’s tastes
9. Picnic at Ascot CB40 Patented Bamboo Cheese/Charcuterie Board with Knife Set
This bamboo charcuterie board is also another one of our favorite 60th birthday gifts for a mom who loves to entertain guests. Whether she hosts regular parties or is the one who organizes Thanksgiving, she’s going to love this board.
The tiered sections not only look attractive but can hold quite a bit of food. Its clever design gives you a sturdy surface to slice up any cheese, meats, fruits, or veggies without any instability.
It also has a small drawer that stores a three-piece set of cheese tools. Once finished, it can be easily compacted into a small wedge.
Key Features
- High-quality bamboo material
- Sturdy enough to cut up food without instability
- Comes with a three-piece set of cheese tools
- Compacts into a small wedge for easy storing
10. 60th Birthday Retro Candy Gift Box
It’s your mom’s 60th birthday, and what’s a more appropriate dessert than enjoying some retro candies from her childhood? This is one of the 60th birthday gifts for mom that will really nail the theme of her big day.
As she looks through this gift basket, she’ll reminisce on times when she first tried this nostalgic candy. Wax Lips, Turkish Taffy, Sugar Daddy, Fireballs, Violet Mints, and Pixy Stix, are some of what’s included in this retro gift box.
Your mom is sure to laugh a bit when she first catches a glimpse of all that’s included. It’s sure to bring back a lot of childhood memories for her to share with you (and anyone who’s at the party!)
Key Features
- Comes with almost 3 pounds of candy
- Thoughtfully packaged
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11. Long Distance Gift for Mom Love Knows No Distance Scented Candle
If you aren’t currently living nearby your mom, then the candle will make the perfect thoughtful gift. Each time she lights it, she’ll be reminded of your love for her for years to come.
On the label, it says “love knows no distance” and has a dotted line connecting the state where you live and where she lives. It is completely customizable so that you can choose the correct states, and you even get to put a personalized message on the lid.
For further customization, you can choose from a variety of scents such as salt + sea, raspberry mimosa, or cabin in the woods. Choose a scent you already know she loves or something that will remind her of you every time she lights it.
There are two sizes to choose from, and you can choose between a few different gift wrap options.
Key Features
- Fully customizable lid
- A variety of scents to choose from
- Comes in multiple sizes
12. Thoughtfully Gifts, Mason Jar Garden
Whether your mom is already an avid gardener or loves fresh herbs on her dishes, this mason jar garden makes a great gift.
This herb garden kit includes three beautiful mason jars, a package of basil, sage, and rosemary seeds, along with six soil pods. There’s nothing like adding flavorful herbs to your meals that you took the time to grow yourself.
Not only is this gift practical, but it makes a great decoration in just about any home. The farmer’s twine ribbon tied in a bow around the lid and labeling on the mason jars have a gorgeous rustic-chic look. Use these jars to decorate your kitchen windowsill, shelves, or tables.
Key Features
- Comes with everything needed to grow herbs
- Makes a gorgeous decoration
13. Intelex Cozy Body Boots
What’s better than a comfy pair of slippers? Well, these slippers really take things up a notch with everything they have to offer.
Rather than standard slippers that just cover your feet, these also wrap around ankles for maximum, plush comfort. Quite possibly, the greatest part of these is that they are microwaveable. Yes, you read that right.
Simply pop them in the microwave for up to 90 seconds for a little added heat. Everyone’s feet can get sore from time to time, and these heated boots can help to alleviate and soothe aching feet. During cold months, these are perfect for keeping your ankles, feet, and toes nice and warm.
Additionally, these cozy boots have a relaxing lavender scent. Lavender is known to have a variety of therapeutic and curative properties, including stress reduction.
Key Features
- Covers entire foot and ankle
- Microwaveable for added heat
- Has a relaxing lavender scent
14. Feelcare 7 Inch Smart WiFi Digital Picture Frame with Touch Screen
This smart picture frame allows you to receive photos and videos from your friends and family, wherever they are in the world. It’s a thoughtful gift that your mom will enjoy anytime she watches each photo pop up on the screen.
It’s easy to use, even for those who aren’t the greatest with technology. The touch screen allows you to easily set up the frame and view your photos conveniently.
The wall mount feature allows you to put it on the wall, though you can also set it on an end table or desk as well. Adjust the brightness to whichever setting you like.
The photos auto-rotate, so no need to worry about sticking to just portrait or just landscape photos. It’ll show them all just the way they were captured.
It pairs easily with the free smartphone app that’s available for both iOS and Android phones. From there, you can directly upload and share photos. You can add short videos or photos any time, anywhere, and don’t even need to set up an account.
Key Features
- Easy to use touch screen
- Comes with a free app that allows uploads from anywhere
- Auto-rotates photos
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15. Funny Gift Basket
If your mom appreciates some good humor (and a glass of wine), then she is going to love this gift basket. She’ll receive ceramic absorbent stone coasters, a glass, bottle stoppers, two pairs of socks, and a tote bag (wine bottle not included).
You may have already seen the “if you can see this” type socks, and now your mom can have two pairs of her own! It’s her birthday, so make sure to do as the socks say when she has them on.
To add a little touch of personalization, place her favorite wine or champagne in the tote bag. This adorably hilarious tote bag reads, “the only gift worth giving” and fits a standard size bottle of wine.
Each wine topper has a funny saying that will give her a little laugh each time she goes to pour another glass of wine. She’ll even have a funny stemless wineglass to drink her glass of wine out of!
Not only does this gift offer a little humor, but all of the components also are functional and will a lot of use.
Key Features
- Hilarious but functional gift basket
- Comes with everything you need to pair with a bottle of wine
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Final Thoughts
We tried to include a variety of 60th birthday gifts that your mom – or any mom – is sure to enjoy. Whether you suspect she’ll want something deep and meaningful or something to give her a good laugh, you’re sure to find something on our list of favorite 60th birthday gifts for mom.