Chic Christmas Gifts for Mom and Dad They Can Share
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Mom and Dad are always the hardest names on the list. They say they don’t need anything, they already bought what they wanted, and somehow you end up in the mug aisle again holding another “Best Mom” and “Best Dad” set. All though not bad, I think we can do better.
Here’s how I see it, the best gifts for Mom and Dad aren’t two separate gifts. They’re one gift they can share. Something that makes their mornings slower, their game nights longer, and their dinners at home feel a little more special. Whether you’re shopping for your own parents, your in-laws, or a couple with a house full of kids, the idea is the same.
Picture it: Saturday morning pancakes and really good coffee in mugs they’d want to leave out on the counter. A game table that folds out after dinner. Cold drinks over pebble ice, poured into glasses made in France. These are the gifts that get used all year, not tucked in the back of a cabinet.
So let’s retire the novelty mugs this year. Pick one gift from this list or bundle a few together, and give them something they’ll both reach for.
Gifts for Mom and Dad at a Glance
1. A Folding Game Table for Game Night
A game table is one of those things most couples love having but rarely buy for themselves. This one folds up, so it comes out for game night and tucks away in a closet when they’re done.
It’s perfect for cards with friends, a puzzle that takes over a weekend, or a family game after dinner.
Gifting tip: Pair it with the board games and card set below for an instant game night.
2. A Board Game Set That Looks Good on a Shelf
Board games don’t have to live in the hall closet. WS Game Company’s bookshelf games, like the new Scrabble Studio Edition, take the classics and package them in book-style boxes that look right at home on a shelf.
Line a few up next to their favorite books and they double as decor until the next game night.
Gifting tip: Choose the games they already love playing together, or start their collection with two or three.
3. A Chic Playing Card Set
A good deck of cards might be the most-used gift on this list. Rummy after dinner, a quick game on vacation, cards around the kitchen island with the kids. A pretty boxed set looks good sitting out on the coffee table, too.
Gifting tip: Tuck the card set inside the game table gift with a note for their first game night.
4. Ralph’s Coffee with Mugs They Can Share
Really good coffee from Ralph’s Coffee, the coffee shop from Ralph Lauren, is such a treat. Pair a bag of Ralph’s Roast with the Ralph’s Coffee mugs. No more “Best Mom” and “Best Dad” mugs. These are chic, and they can share.
I also included the Ralph’s Coffee glasses. These double-wall glass cups are perfect for espresso and look so pretty on a coffee bar.
Gifting tip: Box the coffee, mugs, and glasses together with a big bow, and it’s a full coffee bar gift in one.
5. A Pebble Ice Maker for the Couple Who Loves a Cold Drink
This one is practical for any couple who loves their drinks nice and cold. A countertop ice maker makes soft, chewable pebble ice (also called nugget ice) right in their kitchen, so they get the luxury of at-home pebble ice without a drive-thru run.
It’s great for iced coffee, sparkling water, mocktails, and sweet tea on a hot afternoon.
Gifting tip: This one lives on the counter, so make sure they have a spot near an outlet before you order.
6. A Personalized Family Tote from L.L.Bean
The large L.L.Bean Boat and Tote is great for long weekends with the kids out and about. It’s a catchall, so you can put anything in there, from beach towels in the summer to extra jackets during the winter.
Get it personalized with their last name, and it becomes the family bag.
Gifting tip: Order early. Personalized items take extra time to ship.
7. La Rochère Glassware Made in France
I love La Rochère glassware, and I found them for a great price. They’re made in France and drip with luxe.
La Rochère is one of France’s oldest glassmakers, dating back to 1475, so every glass brings a little history to the table.
Gifting tip: Pair a set of tumblers with the pebble ice maker, and they’re ready for their first cold drink.
8. A STAUB Dutch Oven
If they don’t already have one, a STAUB Dutch oven is a gift they’ll use for years. It’s enameled cast iron made in France, and it goes from the stovetop to the oven to the table.
It’s the pot for soups, stews, braises, and Sunday dinners. I have quite a few STAUB pieces in my own kitchen.
Gifting tip: Pick a color that suits their kitchen. STAUB’s rich colors look beautiful left out on the stove.
9. The Bloomhouse 6-Quart Everyday Pan
I love the idea of an everyday pan, and this one from Bloomhouse is a 6-quart that can be used for everything. It’s oven safe up to 500 degrees, so dinner can start on the stovetop and finish in the oven.
Pasta, stir-fry, one-pan chicken, a big Saturday breakfast: this is the pan they’ll reach for most nights.
10. Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Breakfast Gift
The Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Breakfast Gift comes with pancake mix, maple syrup, and jam. I love this for a couple who loves to cook.
It’s an easy way to give them a slow Saturday morning: pancakes, a pot of coffee, and nowhere to be.
Gifting tip: Pair it with the everyday pan and Ralph’s Coffee for a full breakfast bundle.
11. An Aura Digital Frame
A digital frame from Aura is a great gift for a couple. It may be something they don’t get for themselves, but it’s one they’ll appreciate in the long run.
The whole family can add photos from their phones through the Aura app, so the frame keeps filling up with new memories all year.
Gifting tip: Load it with family photos before you wrap it, so it’s ready the moment they plug it in.
12. A Linen Sheet Set (Monogrammed!)
A nice sheet set in linen will be such a classic gift. Linen gets softer with every wash and makes the bed feel like a hotel stay.
Take it a step further and monogram the shams or pillowcases.
Gifting tip: Check their bed size before you order, and leave extra time for monogramming.
13. Matching Monogrammed Robes
A plush robe is one of those everyday luxuries most of us never buy for ourselves. Get one for each of them, monogrammed with their initials, and slow mornings at home feel a little more like a getaway.
It’s a gift they can enjoy side by side, coffee in hand, on a lazy weekend.
Gifting tip: Pair the robes with the linen sheet set for the coziest bedroom bundle.
Make It a Bundle
Bundling is my favorite way to give a gift. I love filling a canvas tote with tissue paper or wrapping a basket in gift basket wrap. It’s my signature move!
- For game night: the folding game table + Scrabble Studio Edition + the playing card set
- For slow mornings: Ralph’s Roast coffee and the coffee glasses + the Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Breakfast Gift + the Bloomhouse everyday pan
- For date night in: the STAUB Dutch oven + La Rochère glassware
- For a cozy bedroom: the linen sheet set + matching monogrammed robes
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I think the best gifts for Mom and Dad are the ones they’ll enjoy together. Pick your favorites, and save this post to your Christmas board on Pinterest so it’s ready when you are.
Love,
Destiny