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Mother’s Day is around the corner and you may be thinking of the usual gifts of flowers or dinner at her favorite restaurant. But she has a secret that she hasn’t shared with you yet – there’s nothing your mom wants more than a unique tech gift. Trust me on this, I’m a mom.
Your mom doesn’t need to be a techie to enjoy these fun and fabulous gifts that are sure to please. Whether your budget is tiny or ginormous, you’re sure to find something here to tickle her fancy.
Mom You Are the Best iPhone 4/4S Case
Declare your admiration for your mom while protecting her iPhone with this case. Not only does this case say that your mom is the best, the case can be customized with a photo of her. 
Mom You Are the Best iPhone case is available for the iPhone 4 and 4S from Etsy for $14.00
iDuo Stylus
If your mom wants to be styling with her stylus, give her the iDuo Stylus that’s both fashionable and useful. This stylus is a ball point pen on one end and a stylus on the other, making this accessory a handy tool for mom to use for writing on paper and on her mobile device. 
The iDuo Stylus comes in pink, black, silver or blue and is available from Mobile Fun for $12.99.
Nike PhotoID Custom Sneakers
Like most moms, your mom probably has been secretly wishing that her sneakers matched her favorite photo on Instagram. Great news! Nike will custom design sneakers based on Instagram photos. When you subtly ask your mother which Instagram photo is her favorite, she’ll have no idea what you’re actually doing is designing custom sneakers for her!
If your mom doesn’t have an Instagram account, no worries, just take a picture of her favorite piece of jewelry, her favorite room in the house or her favorite vacation spot and put it on your Instagram account to use for her Nike sneakers. 
Nike PhotoID Sneakers are available at the Nike website in three different styles: Nike Air Max I iD ($135), Nike Air Max 90 iD ($135), or Nike Air Max 95 iD ($220).
Gear4 Angry Birds Stand
Is your mom frustrated about her high score on Angry Birds? Get her an Angry Birds phone stand. This handy accessory is more than a fun decorative accessory. This stand has a suction cup attachment to help you get a firm grip on your phone to improve your Angry Bird scores.
This stand puts the “fun” in “functional”. Yes, it’s a stand but it’s so much more than that. Think of this as not just a phone stand but also a toy and decorative item.
The Mobile Fun website lists this stand as being for the iPhone 4 and 4S, but I tried it with the BlackBerry Z10 as well as the iPhone 4S and it worked equally well on both phones. The suction cup back will adhere to the back of most phones, your laptop computer, desktop screen and the walls of your house. Pretty much any place you can stick a suction cup to would be a great place for this Angry Bird stand. 
Mobile Fun sent me one of these stands for review and it really does work well for Angry Birds. My scores improved dramatically when I attached this stand to the back of my phone.
Another bonus feature of this stand: If your mom is trying to make her phone even more desirable to her kids, then this will do the trick!
The Gear4 Angry Birds Stand is available from Mobile Fun for $10.49.
Pebble Watch
If your mom misses calls because she can’t hear her phone ring in her purse, get her a Pebble Watch. This watch connects with iPhones and Android phones to alert you when there’s a call, text message, Facebook notification, Twitter mention, new email or any other notice you set for alerts. You can also use the Pebble Watch to control your music player and other audio apps. 
My full review of the Pebble Watch is here: Pebble Watch – A Smartwatch with Potential.
The Pebble Watch comes in five different colors and is available for from Amazon.com beginning at $314.99 or for pre-order from the Pebble website for $150.00.
iCarbons Pebble Watch Skins
If your mom already has a Pebble Watch, but wishes it were a bit more stylish, treat her to some Pebble Watch skins in her favorite colors and designs. Choose from seven different colors or designs such as wood and titanium. Skins are sold in packet of three and you can choose three different colors and designs.
My Pebble Watch currently is sporting the dark wood design iCarbons Skin because nothing says “cool mom” like faux wood paneling.
A 3-pack of skins is $9.95 from iCarbons (Pebble Watch not included).
Smart FlexCard for iPhone 5
If your mom likes to travel light, get her the SmartFlex Card case for her iPhone 5. This case protects her iPhone while acting like a wallet, storing her credit cards and bills. 
The SmartFlex Card for iPhone 5 is available in five different colors from Speck for $34.95
Pandamimi ULAK Colorful PU Leather Wallet Type Magnet Design Flip Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100, with Screen Protector+ Stylus
This case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has almost as many features as words in its name. This case multi-tasks as a case, wallet and stand, and comes with a stylus, wrist strap and screen protector. 
The Pandamimi case is available in three color combinations from Amazon, currently on sale for $9.99.
Update: This case is no longer being sold at Amazon.
KleverCase for Kindle Paperwhite
No matter what book your mom is reading on her Kindle Paperwhite, she’ll look extra clever with the KleverCase. This case, made with actual bookbinding techniques, protects her ereader and doubles as a stand. This model case resembles Burns’ Poetical Works. 
KleverCase is available from Mobile Fun in several different styles and titles for $31.99.
Kate Spade Case for Kindle Fire HD
Dress up your mom’s Kindle Fire HD with this Kate Spade case. Protect her tablet with a cover she’ll want to show off in style.
This Kate Spade cover is available in four different patterns for the 7″ Kindle Fire HD from Amazon for $69.00.
Update: Amazon just informed me that the Kindle Fire HD 7″ tablet is on sale through May 12. Use Promo Code FIRE4MOM at check out for $20 off the purchase price.
MacBook Keyboard Decals
Regular keyboards can be boring, but you can spice up Mom’s Mac keyboard with stylish decals. These decals not only bring uniqueness to her computer, they can also help with typing as she can better orient her fingers on the keyboard with the color of the decals. 
Want to be especially nice to mom? Put the decals on the keyboard for her. My girls gave me these decals for my birthday and were kind enough to place the decals on the keys for me.
These decals are available from Etsy for $11.99.
Uncover
If your mom wants her MacBook to look unique, you can give her a MacBook cover like no other. A company called Uncover in The Netherlands sees more than a glowing apple on the lid of a MacBook, Uncover sees a canvas for its art.
Uncover uses a laser cutter to cut a custom design into the cover of a MacBook, turning your laptop into art. The design glows when the Mac is on, as the light shines through the design. Here’s a video showing you what can be done with a Mac cover.
THIS IS UNCOVER from Greenshot Films on Vimeo.
The Mac must be shipped to Amsterdam for the work to be done, but they promise a 4 day turn-around time. Designs range from €199 to €899, depending on the complexity of the design. You can either choose one of Uncover’s designs or create one of your own.
The newly crowned King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands was so impressed that he purchased his own custom-designed Mac from Uncover a few days before his coronation. 
You can find out more about this custom design service at the Uncover website.
Hot Tub Boat
If your mom needs to relax to the max, nothing will help her unwind more than a Hot Tub Boat. Combining the serenity of being out on the water with the tranquility of being in the water, the Hot Tub Boat gives mom the best of both worlds in one vessel. 
The boat can travel up to 5 mph in calm waters and is controlled by a joystick. Four ice chests are built into the boat so Mom’s drinks can chill as she chills out.
The only mom who wouldn’t delight in getting this boat on Mother’s Day is a mom who already has one.
The Hot Tub Boat is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for a mere $42,000.
Bottom Line
Surprise your mom this year with a unique gift she’s not expecting. Delight her with a tech gift that will make this Mother’s Day one to remember well into the future.
Do you have a special tech gift in mind for your mom? Which of these gifts is your favorite for your mom? Do you see any tech gifts here you’d like for yourself (whether or not you’re a mom)? Let us know in the Comments section below!
Hi Carolyn,
I was in a way waiting for your this years post on these fabulous tech gifts for Mothers day, as a remember the lovely ones you came out with last year too 🙂
Awesome list is all that I can say, and I would surely have to go through each one them all over again and then will be quietly emailing them to my daughters *hint-hint*.
But going through the list, I would LOVE to be in the Hot Tub Boat – what luxury to be with your loved ones in such a place – seeing it itself is relaxing 🙂
Other than that, I think even the MacBook Keyboard Decals looks pretty interesting and something different too. I know how kids get and they just go out and buy anything just to express their love for us mothers. I wish however that they spend it instead wisely. I never look for gifts but just pray and ask them to always be good children, but they think differently and have to get me something – looking forward to their little thoughtful gift.
Thanks for sharing this. Happy Mother’s Day – well in advance too 🙂
Hi Harleena, I know you are very sweet with your daughters and would love nothing better for Mother’s Day than for them to be good children, but somehow that never satisfies kids, right? They want to give you something but don’t know quite what to get you. Now they know — a Hot Tub Boat! you are very kind to solve this dilemma for them, Harleena. I hope they are grateful that you have helped them out this way. 😉
I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day, Harleena!
Oh my Carolyn! How do you find these things!?! I want the KleverCase is so nice – I definitely want one! And I’ll take a floating hot tub too!
How do I let my daughter know!?!? 🙂
Lori
Hi Lori, Yes the KleverCase is beautiful and comes in a number of styles you may like.
Feel free to use the email button above to share this post with your daughter. 🙂
Hey, if she gets you the Hot Tub Boat, can I have a ride in it? 😉
For sure Carolyn! We’ll have a floating party!
Lori
Fun, fun, fun! <:-P
So very unique! Now, I think I need to do a companion piece for my mom, age 73! These are cool gizmos I want and I was thinking more about that battery-powered spice thingy…you know?
Hi Jayme, I’m glad you liked these presents! They are fun and functional.
Do you mean a battery powered spice grinder http://www.amazon.com/Sagaform-5015298-Black-Battery-Operated-Spice/dp/B00175YYDG/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1367856421&sr=1-5&keywords=battery+powered+spice+grinder
?
You just did my work for me, TU! And, that was indeed what I was seeking for my mom/grandma. I’m thinking I’m gonna write a companion piece for that age group and see what I come up with! Thanks, Carolyn!
Jayme, I’m so glad this article was very helpful to you! I look forward to reading your companion article. 🙂
Hi Carolyn,
Wow, I haven’t seen or heard of any of the tech gifts you are suggesting. And, the Pebble Watch looks really awesome and something my wife would love. I’ll take a closer look at it 🙂
By the way, are you on your way to Norway?
Hi Jens, I do love my Pebble watch. When I’m not wearing it, I miss it. These decals let you dress it up a bit, which is even more fun!
No, I’m not going to be in Norway until this summer. Are you on your way to the US?
I had the opportunity to visit the US (Las Vegas and Los Angeles) a few weeks ago, but I ended up staying at home. I didn’t feel that I could afford it and I couldn’t be away from my clients for that long. But, I really want to travel to the US sometime soon.
That’s great, Jens. I hope we see you Stateside soon! 🙂
Hi Carolyn
Great compilation of the best possible gifts of a great personality in our lives. I think the hub tub boat must be the best choice and it will be great fun who can spend $42000.
Thanks for this awesome list.
Hi Suhas, Yes, the Hot Tub Boat is a sure winner. The price tag is a bit steep, plus I think you would need a waterfront house to dock it. You don’t want to have to fill the hot tub every time you want to take it out for a trip, right? 😉
Hi Carolyn, I love this list you put together, it’s brilliant! Everything from easy, yet fun ideas all the way to a hot tub boat, who’d of thought 😉 Thanks for the article, Natalie
Hi Natalie, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! I’m so glad you liked this article. It sure was fun to write.
The Hot Tub Boat was a fun find. I don’t know if any Wonder of Tech reader will actually get one, but we can dream, right?
Thanks for stopping by to add your thoughts here, Natalie!
Hello Carolyn,
This is a nice collection! You just gave me a great idea on what to buy for my wife during Mother’s Day. I would like to give her Pandamimi case since she has a Samsung Note 2. Also, I would like to give my mom the iPhone case. Anyway, thanks for sharing! 😀
Hi Ronaldo, Wow, it sounds as if you’re all set for Mother’s Day now. I hope your mom and wife enjoy their wonderful presents!
The case for the iPhone is undoubtedly the best option.
Hi Renato, I’m glad you like the case for the iPhone. Are you looking at the iPhone 4/4S case with your mom is the best or the iPhone 5 Speck wallet case?
I am definitely going to be buying my Mom that iPhone case. She will get a good kick out of it. lol! Good post! Thank you! 🙂
Hey Leon, I hope your mom loves that case! 🙂
She better! lol. I ordered it last night. Thank you for this so much! Have a great week!
Thanks, you too, Leon!
That iPhone case is really cool. I also like the Angry Birds stand…got to say, great list Carolyn.
Hi Frank, I’m so glad you like this list. Hey, that Angry Birds stand isn’t just for moms. 😉
So Mom’s not much of a techie Carolyn but I’d love to get her in that hot tub boat. That’s too cool girl.
You always share the coolest stuff. Every Mom’s tech dream…
~Adrienne
Hi Adrienne, Yes, I think any mom would love that Hot Tub Boat, even if she weren’t a techie! I love that it’s controlled by a joystick. Someone must have had fun designing this boat.
Happy Mother’s Day to your mom, Adrienne!
Hi Carolyn,
Awesome list! What smart of you to come up with these great ideas about tech gifts.
Unfortunately, my Mom and my mother-in-law both passed away and I will not be presenting anyone with Mother Day’s presents this year. I love all the 14 gifts in the list, but for me as a mother, I loved 2 gifts the best from your list:
1. The Hot Tub Boat
2. The glowing MacBook cover!
Thanks Carolyn for sharing this. Happy Mother’s Day to you Carolyn!!
Be Blessed,
Neamat
Hi Neamat, I am sorry about the passing of your mother and mother-in-law, but I’m so glad you found some presents you like for yourself. But I don’t advise using the MacBook on the Hot Tub Boat, with or without the laser cut cover! X_X
My mom needs a new phone right now, and guess what, that iphone case ” mom you’re best” one’s have just narrowed my choice for a new phone
Hi Piyush, Wow, you must really like that case if you’re basing your decision on which phone to get on that case. The good news is that the case fits both the iPhone 4 and 4S so at least you have some choice of phones if you get her that case!
Yeah, when is Mother’s Day anyway? Even though my mother is no longer with us, I guess the mother of my children might like it if I remembered here day, huh? I do have a tee time for Sunday morning so hopefully she will be ok with that…:).
Hi Bill, Mother’s Day is Sunday and I’m fairly certain your beloved won’t complain a bit about your golf game if you surprise her with that Hot Tub Boat! :-bd
Great list!
I just ordered the last hot tub boat Hammacher Schlemmer had in stock. What a break for me and my Mom!
Hi Kyle, I’m so glad you were able to grab that last Hot Tub Boat! I know they’ve been flying off the shelves ever since this article was published. I hope you used a coupon from Rather-Be-Shopping.com for free shipping!
Hi Carolyn, all the tech gifts you mentioned are amazing. I am happy there are a variety of gifts available now to make moms happy, apart from the dull and boring dresses and accessories. Out of all the gifts you mentioned, I liked the Pebble Watch and Smart FlexCard, these are the things my mom needs the most. She won’t have to carry her entire purse everywhere.
Hi David, I’m so glad you like these gifts for your mom. Yes, sometimes it’s fun to surprise her with different gifts she’s not expecting. You’re right, these tech accessories will be very handy for her.
I agree Carolyn, with Mother’s Day round the corner everyone would be busy finding gifts for their mothers. And I am really thankful to you for showing us new gift options. I am planning to buy my mom a KleverCase for her Kindle, she is too attached to it. I am dead sure she will love the gift, thanks for sharing.
Hi Jeo, I’m so glad you found something your mother would love. Happy Mother’s Day to your mom, Geo!
Hey Carolyn
Fantastic list which you want to share om this mothers day. I want to gift my mom a ” Gear4 Angry Birds Stand “. Angry Bird is favorite of my mom.
Thanks for these awesome suggestions !!! 🙂
Regards
Chetan Gupta
Hi Chetan, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! If your mom is an Angry Birds fan, she will love this stand. I enjoy how it sticks to pretty much any flat surface. You can surprise people by putting this bird on a mirror, car window. etc.
Happy Mother’s Day to your mom!
Hey Carolyn
First of all, I would like to say thank you for giving me suggestion for gift of my choice. and really its very important post which you write on this great occasion.
Thanks and take care dear.
Regards
Chetan Gupta
You’re very welcome, Chetan!
Hi Carolyn
What a great collection you have put together here 🙂 I love the Pebble Watch, it is awesome and I know a lot of people that could need one of those. The Hot Tub Boat is very cool too, but also a bit expensive I guess 😀
Hi Thomas, I’m a big fan of the Pebble Watch too. When I’m not wearing my watch, I definitely miss it!
Yes, the hot tub boat is expensive, but may save you money over buying a hot tub and a boat separately! 😉
Wish I would have seen this last week! Oh well, [b]thanks for the list anyway[/b]. Maybe I can keep some ideas for her birthday!
Hi Bruce, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! You’re welcome for the list. You can use this list of fabulous gifts any time — birthday, anniversary, or just because. There’s never really a bad time to give a tech gift! 🙂