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Custom Photo Notepad
Turn your photos into a beautiful and useful gift.
$12.99, Pinhole Press
Use code COOLMOMS for 15% off all products
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Stranger Things Soundtrack on Cassette
Cassettes are back! Thanks, Stranger Things!
$14.98, Urban Outfitters
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Mini 3D-Printed Geometric Vase
Add a succulent for the complete hipster 2017 gift.
$8, Meow 3D Store
Dollar Shave Club Daily Essentials Set
When just any old razor will not do.
$5 + $9 each month, Dollar Shave Club
Baby It’s Cold Outside: Holiday Coloring Book for Adults
Add some colored pencils…maybe some headphones.
$6.99, Amazon
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Anna Sui Pouch
Perhaps with a Sephora gift card or a special goodie or two inside?
$9.99 on sale, Pottery Barn Teen
Why I March book
100% of sales donated to National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, the Transgender Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
$14.99, Urban Outfitters
Hero Copper Keychain
The perfect descriptor for so many women on our list, from one of our favorite women-owned shops
(and the current sponsor of our Mother-In-Law Gift Guide).
This purchase supports and empowers communities across Central America
$14, To the Market
Vintage Hot Rod Ceramic Coasters
A little vroom to go with your eggnog?
$13.50, Eliza Jane’s Creations on Etsy
World’s Smallest Garden Basil Kit
Pesto for one!
$8, Urban Leaf
Use code COOLMOMSGROWSTUFF for 15% off (all prices include free US shipping)
Ivory Beaded Stacking Bracelet
Proceeds help support communities in Central Africa and provide a living wage to artisans.
(Via To The Market, a current sponsor of our gift guide)
$9 To The Market
Use code COOL10 for $10 off To the Market Exclusive items $30+
Empowering Slogan Mugs
Add a packet of hot chocolate — that should get them through the morning!
$10-12 West Elm
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SuperFight, Adult Expansion Pack
The best game ever. Though probably not to play with the grandparents.
$15, Target (original set not necessary)
Teachers Care Gourmet Gift Box
A little extra love to those who give so much back.
$9.95, Penzey’s Spices
Sterling Double Ear Cuff
Easier than giving a piercing.
$15, Peggy Li
Use code COOLMOM for free shipping
Love is Love Trinket Dish
Your purchase supports the important work of the Human Rights Campaign. And love.
$14 on sale, West Elm
Sleigh All Day Christmas Mug
Oh come on…we had to get in one good holiday pun!
$10, Urban Outfitters
Be sure to visit our 2020 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
which helps support dozens of indie shops, makers and artists with the best gifts for everyone on your list.
See our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide here
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