Inside:  Stuck on what to get the stay at home mom in your life? I've got ya covered! Find the perfect idea in this list of  gifts for stay at home moms. Both fun and practical, these ideas are sure to bring a smile to her face.

Whether you are looking for a gift for your wife, friend, sister, or fellow mama, I'm confident you'll find just the right thing within these 65 gift ideas for the stay at home mom in your life.

Unearthing the perfect present can be a challenge, especially when you are working hard to strike a chord with someone important in your life. You want her to feel your appreciation and love.

I confess, I'm not a great gift giver myself. Finding something that will actually be meaningful to the recipient feels like a lot of pressure. When buying gifts, the last thing I want is to give an item that'll sit unused for years - just another "thing" to clutter up a house. 

Gift shopping always brings up questions like:

• will they really like it and use it? 
• will it be meaningful and appreciated? 
• will it reflect what they mean to me and how grateful I am for them?

So a gift guide like this is exactly what I turn to when I'm not sure where to start. 

Maybe in this list you'll find the absolute best stay at home mom gift for the women in your life. Or it'll spark a creative idea. Either way, this guide will walk you through some great stay at home mom must-haves, wish-I-hads, and downright fun gift ideas. 

How to find the perfect stay at home mom gift

First things first: where do you start when looking for the perfect gift? Whether you're on the hunt for the best Christmas gift for your stay at home mom, there is an upcoming birthday, or you just want to show them how grateful you are, it can be hard to know where to begin.

You're probably asking yourself this: 

What do stay at home moms actually want?

By the end of this article you'll know the answer to that question. But first, to get started, use these three questions to guide your search:

1. What is your budget? 

You want to show your appreciation. You want her to know you see her and all the work she puts into running a nurturing a home. But let's face it, we all have a budget (if you don't, you should!). So start there.

Remember: the price of the gift does not directly correspond to the perceived value. Don't worry if the amount you have to spend seems small. 

2. What is the goal? 

What is it you want this stay at home mom gift to mean to the recipient? Are you trying to:

• lighten her load? 
• show her your appreciation?
• surprise her?
• give her a smile?
• remind her of who she is as a child of God?

Take a little bit of time to think through what you want this gift to say. 

3. What do you appreciate about the person?

Once you know your goal, the next step is thinking about what it is you appreciate most about the stay at home mom in your life. 

• love how she encourages and lifts up others? Get a gift that encourages her. 
• appreciate all she does behind the scenes (without praise or recognition?) A gift of relaxation and/or recognition would be perfect. 
• grateful for her pursuit of Christ and how she points you to Him? She might love a gift that deepens her faith and relationship with Jesus. 

Gifts for stay at home moms that highlight what you appreciate most in them makes sure the gift is all about them, and honors how they serve their families and communities. 

65 Fantastic Gifts for Stay At Home Moms

Now, let's get started. I've broken these ideas into some basic categories, so if you have an idea of what you want to look for, feel free to head straight to the appropriate category. Otherwise, start at the top, and enjoy the ride down. Happy shopping!

Fitness and health gifts for stay at home moms

1. Set of dumb-bells or kettle bells

2. Collagen Protein

3. Subscription to vitamins

5. Online workout plan (like this one from GlowBody PT)

6. Indoor trampoline

6. Energy bars for on the go

7. Blender

8. Water bottle (a big one!)

9. Fitness deck (to do with kids)

10. Yoga Mat

Gifts for stay at home moms who need relaxation

11. At-home facial set (going out for a facial might not be feasible!)

12. A new, relaxing novel

13. Set of adult coloring books

14. Neck massager

15. Essential oils (and diffuser)

16. Homemade gift cards for a week of laundry/house cleaning/dishes

17. Bath soak

18. Pretty journal (with prompts or without)

19. Face roller

20. Body pillow

21. Kindle PaperWhite

Practical gifts for stay at home moms

22. A meal planning aid

23. Daily planner

24. Cute calendar

25. A great lunch container (for them and their kids!)

26. Healthy snack subscription

27. House slippers

28. Tea organizer

29. Large family planning calendar

30. Packing cubes

31. Organizing containers

Faith-related gifts for stay at home moms

32. Prayer journal

33. Bible cover (with organizing pockets!)

34. No-bleed highlighter pens

35. Never Alone (a study on the Holy Spirit)

36. Truth for Today Cards

37. John McAuthor Study Bible

38. This book

39. Every Moment Holy

40. The Power of a Praying Parent

41. Subscription box

Fun and interesting gifts for stay at home moms

42. Thai cooking class

43. Embroidery/crochet set

44. Online watercolor class

45. Cute, handmade recipe cards

46. An interesting cookbook

47. Temperature control mug

48. A cute and comfy PJ set

49. Custom family portrait

50. A monthly book subscription

51. Cute T-shirt

Gifts for the plant-loving stay at home moms

52. Fun and cute pots

53. Hanging plant terrarium

54. An interesting new indoor plant

55. This book on plants

56. Indoor, tiered plant stand

57. Pretty plant labels

58. Repotting mat

59. Herb plants from the farmers market

Gifts under $20

60. A great smelling chapstick

61. Chocolates

62. A handwritten note!

63. An Amazon gift card (or a gift card from your fav local shop)

64. A good facial moisturizer from T.J. Maxx (Skin is a great Korean brand!)

65. A pretty journal

Are practical, fun, or sentimental gifts better?

You might not like this answer (even though my guess is you could totally smell it coming) but here it is: it depends. Remember those questions we talked about earlier?

1. what is your budget? 
2. what is the goal?
3. what do you appreciate about this person?

Those questions will guide you when trying to decide between something fun or something more meaningful.

We all have been on the receiving end of a fun, interesting gift when that was exactly what we needed. Likewise, there are instances when something practical has made the biggest impact. 

Go back to your goal, and the things you appreciate most about the stay at home mom in your life. 

If your budget is low, something simple like a letter and bar of chocolate might do the trick to show your gratitude. It doesn't always need to be complicated!

A few words of encouragement go a long way for a mom at home with her kids.

Why gift giving matters

I told you earlier I'm not a great gift giver. And to be honest, I'm probably not the best receiver, either. I've just never been that into gifts.

Over the past couple of years, I've begun to see how the gifts we give each other mirror The Gospel, and the character of God.

Throughout the Bible, God gave gifts to His children. Gold and jewels. Manna. Children. Land. Jesus. The Holy Spirit. 

These gifts encouraged, sustained, pointed to truth and beauty, helped, and saved (literally). 

God gives us good things, the Ultimate being His Son.

When we give gifts out of generosity and a humble spirit, we are mirroring the heart and character of God.

In Conclusion...

Remember, once you know what you want the gift to say, you're aware of the budget you want to stick to, and you've thought about what you appreciate about the mom in your life, you are ready to go.

I hope these gifts for stay at home moms has given you some inspiration - inspiration that will bring a smile and some much needed encouragement to the stay at home mom in your life.

Most importantly, I hope your gift points her to her value and worth in the Father.  

I'm rooting for you, and her!