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In the US, Mother’s Day is fast approaching (May 13) and what better gift to get Mom than tech? Even if you don’t live in the US, there’s never a bad time to surprise Mom with a tech gift! No matter what your budget, you can get a tech gift your mother will love even if she’s not a techie!
Free
1. Pinterest
Create a Pinterest board of your mom’s favorite places, fashions, books, flowers, movies, recipes and/or colors. Let her imagine a trip to a far away destination or relive fond memories of fun family vacations.
2. Spotify
Create a Spotify playlist for your mom to let her know through music how much you love her. Be sure to include her favorite artists, as well as some traditional mom songs. Include some of your favorites too! She can share her music with others by linking Spotify to her Facebook account.
3. Foursquare
Create a scavenger hunt around town for Mom, complete with clues leading to places special to both of you: a favorite restaurant, store, park or museum. Make sure she checks in on Foursquare to get the next clue!
Under $30
4. iRewardChart
Surprise your favorite mom with a gift she and her kids will appreciate, iRewardChart. This app is a star chart for the 21st century, rewarding kids with stars for a job well done. Best for toddlers to tweens, iRewardChart lets mom and kids customize rewards as well as the number of stars needed to earn them. Kids become motivated, moms no longer need to nag, and everyone is happy.
This app isn’t a game changer, it’s a life changer which is why I named it The Best App Ever! iRewardChart is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch for $3.99 in the iTunes App Store, for Android devices at Google Play and for Windows Phones at the Marketplace.
See How to Give an App to learn how to give an app as a gift.
5. 8-Bit Flower Bouquet
Want to give your mom flowers but your budget is tight? Bring back memories of her youth with the 8-Bit Flower Bouquet. These flowers will remind Mom of the days of yesteryear when video games were old school. These beautiful blooms never need watering and will definitely bring a smile to her face!
The 8-Bit Flower Bouquet is $14.99 from ThinkGeek.
6. Belkin Chef Stand + Stylus
If your mom likes using her iPad or Kindle Fire in the kitchen but wants to keep her screen clean when her hands get messy, get her the Belkin Chef Stand. This device props up her tablet in either landscape or portrait positions and has a wand so she can control the apps while keeping the screen clean. Her hands may be sticky but the screen doesn’t have to be!
I’ve been using this stand since my family got it for me at Christmas and find it to be a very handy kitchen tool. This stand is available from Buy.com for $20.99.
7. Aviiq Ready Clips
Does your mom hate tangled power cords? Would she like a compact charge cord for her phone? Check out the Aviiq Ready Clips that are the size of a pen and connect her device to a USB port. The clips are available with iPod/iPhone/iPad, Micro USB and Mini USB connectors. You have to buy two but you can buy two of one kind or mix and match.
I’ve been testing these for a few weeks and really enjoy the convenience and portability of Ready Clips. They are 5.5″ long, which is good for connecting to a computer, though not ideal when using them with a wall charger.
Ready Clips are $29.99 for a set of two at the Aviiq website.
8. Marware Kindle Fire Cover
If your mom has a Kindle Fire, get her a cover that will look stylish, protect her device and function as a stand. The Marware cover is made of polycarbonate so it’s lightweight (3 oz.) but sturdy. The cover folds back to prop up the Kindle for comfortable reading or watching videos.
The Marware cover is no longer available.
Under $100
9. Etch-A-Sketch iPad Case
Does your mom love retro games? Get her an Etch-A-Sketch case for her iPad. This case will not only bring back fond memories of her childhood, it will also protect her device. Thieves will be fooled into thinking her iPad is a child’s toy! The case is available from Target.com for $39.99.
Combine this device with a gift of the Etch-A-Sketch HD app for $2.99 in the iTunes App Store for the perfect pairing!
9. Lustro iPhone Case
If your mom likes bling but wants to keep it subtle, check out Lustro iPhone cases. These stylish cases are accented with Swarovski crystals in different styles, available in white or black. Prices range from $85-$95 on Amazon.
Over $100
10. Sharx Security Monitor
If you want to splurge on a new mom, check out the Sharx Security Video Monitor that will stream video to her PC, Mac or smartphone. The camera has night vision so she can check on her sleeping baby, and a DVR to record the video stream.
The Sharx Security Monitor is available for $299.95 at Amazon.com
Any Price
11. Giftly
If you want to give your mom a gift certificate to her favorite local store, spa or restaurant, send her a Giftly gift card.
12. Karma
Karma is a great option for not only inspiration for delightful gifts but also for convenience. You can send a gift to your mom at the last-minute and she’ll get the notice instantly. Or schedule a Karma gift today and have it arrive on Mother’s Day in her mail inbox, as a text message or on her Facebook Timeline!
13. Living Social
Find a great deal for two on Living Social for an activity mom has always wanted to do but hasn’t had a chance to try. Be with her for an experience of a lifetime.
14. Causes
Show Mom you care by paying it forward. Join forces with others in support of a worthy charity with Causes. Your mom will appreciate that the charity closest to her heart is important to you too. Connect her cause to your Facebook Timeline to help spread the word.
Bottom Line
Even if your mom isn’t a techie, she can still enjoy tech gifts from the heart!
Are you looking for gift ideas for your mom? Are you considering a tech gift for your mom for Mother’s Day? Let us know in the Comments section below!
Awesome Carolyn!
Trust you to come out with something tech savvy for moms, with Mother’s Day just round the corner. 🙂
This is such a wonderful list and something to be bookmarked and shared with everyone for sure. For me, I guess I would just be closing my eyes and remembering my mom whom I lost a few years back to cancer and I know she’ll be with me too 🙂
Though had she been around she would have loved Spotify and iRewardChart I think out of the lot. And yes, she was a great giver so causes would be on her list too. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing about this wonderful resource. 🙂
Hi Harleena, My mom would have loved the Causes site as well. That is a very special way to show love.
Although these gifts are tech-savvy, moms don’t need to be to enjoy these gifts. I always have fun compiling these lists and finding fun tech in all price ranges.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with us, Harleena. Have a lovely weekend!
Great list Carolyn. The Facebook timeline idea for causes is fitting as my Mother uses Facebook to connect with all the grandkids. My favorite is the ‘Etch-A -Sketch’ iPad case. And today with all the political satire about the product, I know I wouldn’t be dating myself to speak about it..it’s hip again.
Hi Anneliz, Yes, geek is the new cool, but you don’t have to be a geek to love these gifts. The Causes site is amazing, I hope that is a popular gift for Mother’s Day. The Etch-A-Sketch case is very hip, you’re right. But I also love how it makes your iPad safer from thieves. Very cool!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with us, Anneliz!
Wow this is better than giving Mom a blender for all of her hard work! YOu have got to be kidding.
Hi Michael, Well, there are some who would consider a blender to be tech…No, these gifts are for real. I know, you’re thinking they’re too awesome to be real, but I assure you, each one is authentic. 🙂
Thank you Carolyn for the honor! And Happy Mothers Day to you and all the moms out there, in advance.
Thanks, iRewardChart and thanks for developing such a fantastic app!
Hi Carolyn,
I absolutely agree. Mothers day is a perfect day to give tech as a gift. As soon as I make enough money from my new business, I’ll buy my wife an iPad (I hope she’s not reading this). She loves the iPad, and I really want her to have one 🙂
Hi Jens, I imagine your wife will be absolutely thrilled when she receives your thoughtful gift! if she loves the iPad, she will really like having one of her own. 🙂
Carolyn – This is an extensive list and you have really taken care to list out wonderful gifts in all those price ranges….i particularly liked the etch-a-sketch ipad case.
BTW – are you experimenting a new theme?
Hi Praveen, I’m so glad you like this list. I always enjoy making these lists of fun and functional tech gifts.
This theme is temporary while The Wonder of Tech is under construction. We’re remodeling and will have a whole new look soon! Stay tuned for our complete blog makeover. 🙂
I love these ideas! I would never have thought of gifting Spotify – which I already use and love. Same with Foursquare – what a great idea of a scavenger hunt. Now which one to pick!
Hi Carol, I’m glad you like this list. These gifts are really fun for all, but I think moms would appreciate the thought of a Spotify playlist and a Foursquare scavenger hunt. Who knows? If you pick a favorite store a new mayorship could be a bonus prize!
Had to chuckle as soon as I read your headline because if you knew my Mom you would know she’s so not into anything tech.
Now she does have a cell phone but still can’t figure out how to check voice-mail. I also have her on the computer and she can check email too but sometimes gets confused how to open files. When ordering anything online she has me do it plus I also have to call most of the companies to get her accounts set up online too.
But my Mom will be 87 this month so I think she’s a real go getter Carolyn. At least she’s doing this even if sometimes she finds it confusing.
Love these tech suggestions and I might have to use some of these myself. 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day Carolyn,
~Adrienne
I’ll take #9 and #14 Carolyn! Really, for Mother’s Day, I’m hoping for some extra hugs and kisses from my incredible family. I’m feeling particularly blessed this year, so there’s nothing in particular that I’m craving. Though I’m still wanting that Kindle! Perhaps I should forward one of your posts to my hubby as a hint :-).
Hi Ruth, If your family decides to get you a Kindle (which I’m sure you’ll love) for Mother’s Day, make sure they check out this 30% discount off of cases with the purchase of a Kindle. 30% Discount on Kindle Cases for Mother’s Day.
My mom is getting more and more into the gadgets that help us have a more productive life so this is a good list thanks. Mother’s Day has past but her birthday is soon so I will be referring to this list for a few gift suggestions.