The SOWM Gift Guide
Every item on the list was recommended by a member of the Society of Working Moms. The gifts are primarily from small, sustainable, minority owned businesses, so you can feel doubly good about your gifting! 🫶
Memberships & Subscriptions
We Love
01 | The Week Junior Magazine (25 issues for $49)
Great for: middle kids
What members say: It's a lovely way for kids to gain exposure to culture, world events, and consider opinions/critical thinking. It's also positive and often heart warming!
- Sarah S.
🔗 Shop The Week Junior!
02 | Highlights Magazines ($34/yr)
Great for: infants, little kids, middle kids
What members say: We started our kids young on these, which are a favorite for long car rides! Bonus: the infant magazine is chew- and rip-proof!
- Kate T.
🔗 Shop Highlights!
03 | Crickets Magazines ($36/yr)
Great for: little kids, middle kids
Note: Like Highlights, the magazines are very easy to graduate to each next level. Levels range from 0-14+ years
🔗 Shop Cricket!
04 | Folk school membership (starting at $5/mo)
Great for: anyone interested in handicrafts, lifelong learning and cultivating intergenerational community & friendships
Note: bonus — memberships often come with perks like early registration on classes!
🔗 Find a folk school near you!
05 | Global Snacks Box (starting at $17/mo)
Great for: corporate gifting and anyone who’s an adventurous snack hound
What members say: A fun subscription for teens or adventurous younger kids.
- Jennifer W.
🔗 Shop Universal Yums!
06 | KiwiCo Crates (starting at $50/crate)
Great for: kids of all ages
What members say: Kiwi Co is a great subscription for kids who like to do projects/crafts.
- Tashia S.
Note: crates are shipped bi-monthly
🔗 Shop Kiwi Co!
07 | Society of Working Moms Membership (starting at $29/mo)
Great for: working moms of all ages and stages who value authentic community
Note: check out the store for merch and books, too!
🔗 Join Us!
🔗 Send a Gift Membership!
08 | STEM food kits (starting at $31/kit)
Great for: middle kids who love STEM/STEAM
Note: The longer the subscription, the cheaper each kit.
🔗 Shop I’m The Chef Too!
09 | Mat Clothing Rentals (starting at $98/mo)
Great for: fashion-forward moms-to-be
What members say: [This] gave me a temporary new wardrobe when I felt blah in my growing belly and is a fun way to try out new brands if you're into fashion.
- Tashia S.
🔗 Shop Nuuly!
$5 - $25 Range
10 | Organic Hard Candy ($4)
Great for: candy fans with sophisticated palates
What members say: It's organic, dye free, and all the things... and the flavors are bangin'!
- Tashia S.
🔗 Shop Torie & Howard!
11 | Metal Scalp Massager ($7)
Great for: everyone who likes a scalp massage!
What members say: The most-utilized gift I've ever received! Got it from a roommate in college and now both of my kids love it, too!
- Kate T.
🔗 Shop World Market!
12 | Mini Squishmallows (starting at $10)
Great for: little kids, middle kids (heck, even big kids/adults!)
Note: Opt for the 5” because everything is cuter in miniature (and because the big ones can get out of hand quickly — IYKYK!)
🔗 Shop JazWares!
13 | Charity Scratch Tickets (starting at $10)
Great for: people who insist they don’t want anything, corporate gifting, grandparents
Note: available in both digital and physical formats!
🔗 Shop LottoLove!
14 | Hot Sauce Duo ($11)
Great for: fans of heat AND flavor, host/hostess gifts
What members say: They only make two flavors but both are SO GOOD and they do them SO WELL! My go-to sauces!
- Kate T.
🔗 Shop Boulder Hot Sauce Co.!
15 | Mini Candles ($11 each)
Great for: host/hostess gifts, teachers
What members say: Small batch candles that are intended to scent your favorite memories and your favorite spaces.
- Ashlee S.
Note: build your own trio for $29!
🔗 Shop Glow Candles!
16 | Peanut Butter Crush Zzang Bars (2 for $12)
Great for: fans of throwback candy, host/hostess gifts, coworkers
What members say: I always put these in our stockings. Peanut Butter Crush and Wowza are my faves.
- Tashia S.
🔗 Shop Zingerman’s Deli!
17 | Mystery Cash Bath Bombs ($12)
Great for: middle kids, young adults
Note: Choose from 3 scents; cash prizes inside range from $1, $2, $5, $10, or even $20!
🔗 Shop Uncommon Goods!
18 | Everyday Wins Checklist ($12)
Great for: the person who needs a reminder that they are doing a great job!
What members say: Her drawings and stickers speak to my heart!
- Julie S.
Note: This shop also has greeting cards, stickers, washi tape, and so much more!
🔗 Shop Kwohtations!
19 | Velvet Scrunchie ($12)
Great for: middle kids, young adults, moms
What members say: Made by refugee women as they connect with hope, community, and work skills along the way.
- Ashlee S.
🔗 Shop Forai!
20 | Shea Butter Hand Cream ($12)
Great for: host/hostess gifts, teachers, moms, young adults
What members say: Another mighty women-run business!!! Their stuff is lovely!
- Julie S.
🔗 Shop Soap & Paper Factory!
21 | Small Batch Candles (starting at $14)
Great for: host/hostess gifts, teachers, young adults
What members say: A go-to gift for when you don't know what else to get. This small shop’s nature inspired scents are delicious.
- Jennifer W.
🔗 Shop Girl Naturalist!
22 | Amber Light Reading Lamp ($14)
Great for: anyone who likes to read at night
What members say: We have [these] in the kids' stockings... light hygiene is critical for melatonin/good sleep!
- Sarah S.
Note: This shop has lots of red light options, too!
🔗 Shop Hooga Health!
23 | Fine Motor Set ($15)
Great for: little kids, kiddos in occupational therapy
Note: This store has TONS of great age/development-appropriate tools/toys for 18mos through 8+ years!
🔗 Shop Learning Resources!
24 | Cuddle Toys (starting at $15)
Great for: little kids, middle kids
Note: These are especially great if you have an obscure animal lover in your life! They have SO MANY varieties!
🔗 Shop Douglas Cuddle Toys!
25 | Beer + Chocolate Taster’s Box ($17)
Great for: beer & chocolate lovers, dads
Note: Comes with a tasting guide with 6 different beer pairing suggestions from Gail Ambrosius herself.
🔗 Shop Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier!
26 | Personalized Laser Cut Ornaments ($18)
Great for: teachers, hosts/hostesses, grandparents, young adults with barren trees
Note: this Etsy shop has over 47.7k sales and 8,700 4.9 star reviews!
🔗 Shop Sweenks Custom Laser!
27 | Crochet Kits (starting at $20)
Great for: middle kits, young adults, crafty folk
Note: There are many beginner-friendly options for craft-inclined folks with no crochet experience. Recommended for 12+.
🔗 Shop The Woobles!
28 | Wool Socks (various)
Great for: any adult who now realizes that a nice pair of socks is actually *the best* present you could get.
🔗 Shop Darn Tough
🔗 Shop Faribault Woolen Mills
🔗 Shop Smartwool
$26 - $50 Range
29 | Shampoo & Conditioner Bars ($29 for set)
Great for: eco-conscious moms (or teens!) looking to reduce plastic waste
Note: They also have a build-a-bundle feature where you can save on 3-5 products.
🔗 Shop HiBar!
30 | Libro.fm Credits (2 for $30)
Great for: teachers, commuters, audio book fans looking for an alternative to Audible/Amazon
Note: They have lots of kid titles, too, if you are looking to improve independent listening skills!
🔗 Shop Libro.fm!
31 | Ceramic Spoon Rest ($32)
Great for: host/hostess gifts, teachers, anyone who enjoys being in the kitchen
Note: This Etsy shop has 486 5-star reviews and more than 1,600 sales!
🔗 Shop Sarah Crowley Ceramics!
32 | The WondLa Trilogy Box Set ($33)
Great for: middle kids, young adults, fans of sci-fi fantasy
What members say: We watched WondLa on Apple TV and loved it. I got [my daughter] the book series... I was hooked as much as she was!
- Natalia G.
🔗 Shop Thriftbooks!
33 | Plateau Basket ($35)
Great for: host/hostess gifts, teachers, anyone who loves a vibrant pop of color
What members say: Gorgeous African-made homewares and accessories where exceptional craft meets economic opportunity.
- Ashlee S.
🔗 Shop Indego Africa!
34 | Black Onyx J Hoops ($36)
Great for: minimalist moms
What members say: Made by refugee women who are resettled in St. Louis as they connect with hope, income, community, and work skills along the way.
- Ashlee S.
🔗 Shop Forai!
35 | The Perpetual Planner ($40)
Great for: teachers, colleagues, moms or anyone else trying to keep a million things straight
Note: For folks who prefer digital, they offer a $15 digital planner, too!
🔗 Shop The Squared!
36 | Artful Chocolates ($50 for 16 pcs)
Great for: host/hostess gifts, teachers, colleagues, corporate gifting, chocolate lovers, color lovers
What members say: These are my FAVORITE ever and worth every penny.
- Julie S.
🔗 Shop Elbow Chocolates!
37 | Cardboard Connectors (2 for $42)
Great for: little kids (recommended for 4+, with adult assistance), middle kids
Note: This is the basic starter set (58 pcs); upgrade to the next set (148 pcs) for $26 more.
🔗 Shop Make Do!
38 | Watercolor Starter Bundle ($49)
Great for: teachers, moms, middle kids, adult kids, and anyone who likes to get their creative juices flowing
Note: they also offer classes, including one for total beginners at $59! Bundle up for a gift that will really wow them!
🔗 Shop A Dream Or A Day!
39 | Woolen Floral Scarf ($50)
Great for: host/hostess gifts, mom, grandma
What members say: For gifts related to my troubled motherland, I go to RusKniga.
- Natalia G.
Note: Click on “English” when prompted to see everything translated.
🔗 Shop RusKniga!
40 | Clever Girl Finance Books ($50)
Great for: any woman wanting to take control of her finances and/or those who are entrepreneur-ious
Note: You can get all 4 books for around $50. Check out the loads of free courses/resources on this page, too!
🔗 Shop Clever Girl Finance!
$51 - $150 Range
41 | Coding Critter ($53)
Great for: rated for 4+, but best for middle kids
What members say: I really like exposing [my daughter] to STEM-related stuff… she enjoys playing with these.
- Natalia G.
🔗 Shop Learning Resources!
42 | Marble Run ($62)
Great for: middle kids who love buildling and STEM
🔗 Shop GraviTrax!
43 | Resin Earrings ($64)
Great for: moms, teachers
Note: this shop has lots of fun, colorful prints and paintings, too!
🔗 Shop History + Industry!
44 | Wooden Cars ($75 for a set of 8)
Great for: little kids
What members say: I've bought a few toys from this wooden toy company and really like them.
- Anna S.
🔗 Shop DoodleTown Toys!
45 | Bloody Mary Kit ($75)
Great for: dads, colleagues, brunch lovers
🔗 Shop Bernie’s Bloody Marys!
46 | A Funky Art Print (starting at $75)
Great for: anyone who loves color and pattern
Note: opt for a framed print for a reasonable upcharge!
🔗 Shop Leila Simon Hayes!
47 | Wool Felt Slippers ($95)
Great for: hygge lovers and anyone with chilly feet
What members say: I wear them all day working from home. I love them!
- Sarah K.
🔗 Shop Baabuk!
48 | Denim Apron (Starting at $96)
Great for: dads, or generally any folks who are spending time in the kitchen, at the grill, or in a shop
Note: For an additional $10, you can send in your own denim to be used — great way to give ol’ dad’s jeans a second life!
🔗 Shop Park + Coop!
49 | Tote/Crossbody Combo Bag ($99)
Great for: moms, commuters
Note: This shop has many more bag designs, and super adorable prints to boot!
🔗 Shop Maika!
50 | Screen-Free Audio Player ($110)
Great for: little kids, middle kids
What members say: Great for bedtime, car rides, or solo time.
- Sarah S.
Note: Try the mini player ($80) for travel!
🔗 Shop Yoto!
51 | Deerskin Slippers ($123)
Great for: dads
What members say: Incredibly soft. The only thing on my husband’s list this year and I ordered early so he could get an extra month out of them.
- Kate T.
🔗 Shop Minnetonka Moccasins!
$151 - $450 Range
52 | Smart Family Calendar (starting at $170)
Great for: households trying to get on the same page
Note: Upgrade to Plus for additional time-savers like integrated meal planning!
🔗 Shop Skylight!
53 | Life-Sized Erector Set (starting at $269)
Great for: little kids (with assistance) and middle kids
🔗 Shop TubeLox!
54 | Non-Toxic Skillet Set ($308)
Great for: home chefs looking to reduce toxins
What members say: My favorite cookware… truly non-toxic.
- Sarah S.
🔗 Shop Xtrema!
55 | 5-qt Stand Mixer ($350)
Great for: bakers
What members say: A KitchenAid mixer has been one of my favorite gifts ever.
- Katie R.
Note: shop the many attachments to make this even more of a powerhouse appliance!
🔗 Shop KitchenAid!
56 | Rotating Knife Block (starting at $390)
Great for: home (or professional!) chefs
What members say: I got this knife block last year for my husband and it's expensive but great, handmade with wood sourced in Washington.
- Anna S.
🔗 Shop 360KnifeBlock!
57 | Red Light Mask ($399)
Great for: moms, young adults, skin-conscious folks
Note: At the time of writing, there is a BOGO deal. Otherwise, one member shared that she bought hers for a fraction of the price using her Ulta Beauty Rewards.
🔗 Shop SolaWave!
58 | Hand-Held Gaming Console ($123)
Great for: dads, young adults, indie gamers
Note: can plug into a TV when at home; compatible with many Xbox games. Also great for those who love indie games, as many designers go to Steam first.
🔗 Shop Steam Deck!
59 | Bread Maker ($420)
Great for: families that go through a lot of bread and want to try their hand at making their own
Notes: can make a 2-lb loaf in under 2 1/2 hours!
🔗 Shop Zojirushi!