In our household, Mom is the one who organizes the trips. She’s the one who keeps the mental and physical checklists of what to pack, what bags to bring, where to stay, what to do, etc. Kids and dad help, but mom is the organizer. With that in mind, I put together this list of gifts that moms who loves to travel will love. It has gear to keep her organized and everyone packed, fashion that will look good at the airport or on the road, and fun ways to keep memories of the trip for years and years. In all different price ranges, this guide will help you find the prefect gift to thank the traveling mom for all she does.
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Moms are carrying all the documents and keeping track of all the paperwork. I bought this Family Travel Wallet and love it to carry all the passports and tickets in one easy to access place.
There is too much plastic in the world today. Save some, but let mom keep all the toiletries she needs every day with these cute refillable bottles that are TSA friendly. there is even a funnel to fill them and a brush to wash them.
Does Mom find that the suitcase is always overweight? This little scale can weigh luggage and let you avoid the shuffle at the airport.
This stylish infinity scarf comes in a variety of patterns and colors. But the best part is the pocket to hold a phone, or passport, or Chapstick. It’s great when mom’s wearing an outfit with no pockets.
Can you seem a theme? Women love pockets. A cute cardigan is always nice on the cold plane flight, and pockets is always a plus.
For the crafty mom who wants to make memories out of the family trip, a cute scrapbook will let her save photos, ticket stubs, and other memories of the latest family adventure.
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Cross body bags and convertible backpacks work great as day bags while traveling. Mom will love a cute bag with lots of anti-theft features such as locking clips, slash-resistant straps, and RFID blocking. I love this convertible backpack and I’ve used it while traveling and everyday, but there are lots of great brands and options available.
Once you start using packing cubes, it changes your life! In our house we now each have a set in our own colors, and we use it to keep the luggage organized and make it easy to find things when packing. I find this 3 piece set perfect, but there are lots of color and size combination options.
A powerful portable charger is something that mom will want. Phones die and you DON’T want that happening on a long flight or road trip. I like having one that has two UBS ports so I can charge two devices at once.
Yes, I’m back on my pockets kick. Leggings are a favorite plane outfit for mom (who am I kidding, it’s a favorite mom outfit in general). Add pockets and it’s perfect for mom’s next flight.
There are a few brands I swear by and Skechers is one of them. I’m on my 3rd pair of Go Walk Flats. They have the look of flats that can go with jeans or dresses, but the bottoms of a sneaker, so you can walk all day or run after a toddler taking off down a cobblestone street.
These cute maps allow you to track where you have been. You can buy ones that are for the world or the US, and you can scratch off places so your kids can see how much of the world or the US they have traveled.
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A new piece of nice, stylish luggage is always something that mom appreciates. A nice hard shell suitcase lets mom makes sure everything fits and nothing will break on the way. The Amazon Basics brand has a number of fun colors and is generally reliable brand.
A good quality rain coat is a necessity for travel in any place that experiences rain. After buying a number of “rain-resistant” jackets, I invested in this quality Colombia jacket and love it. Has a hood, covers the bum, pockets inside and out, and is size inclusive. A great jacket for any mom.
If mom has a nice rain coat, a packable down jacket is always something that is nice to add to the mix. A down jacket will keep you warm when traveling somewhere cold, but can be squished into a little ball to fit in your suitcase. I love and own this 32 degree jacket that is long and covers the bum, but kept me warm in the NJ winter
Mixtiles came out a few years ago, and after trying it I would say it has created an easy, amazing product. Using your phone or computer, you can upload photos to the app. For $12 a picture, it will print out a 8″ x 8″ print on an easy to mount and movable frame. You can use these prints to create a wall of memories of your recent family trip, or a walk down memory lane. Mom loves having these memories and would love a whole collection of these prints she can easily move around.
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I’ve been a Samsonite fan for years. I’ve had a number of suitcases and the ones that always held up the best are my Samsonite Luggage. While I always advocate carry-on luggage, sometimes it’s just easier to have one big suitcase you check in. This gorgeous, stylish set comes in some great colors, and has the perfect set of a carry on and matching checked in size suitcase.
Bose Noise Canceling Headphones
Let Mom know you’ll watch the kids on the flight and she can relax with this awesome noise canceling headphones. There are a lot of brands, but the best I’ve ever experienced is Bose. These are a necessity for red-eye flights, or just working from home and taking a meeting when there is a meltdown behind her.
When I went into an office every day (you know, pre-COVID), I worked in an office that turned me onto Rothy’s shoes and I became obsessed. I own 3 pairs of point flats and these camo sneakers. They are machine washable, and comfortable but also stylish. I posted a picture of the sneakers because that’s what I find myself wearing most days. but these sneakers have passed the walk all day in New York or San Francisco test.
If Mom is the one always taking photos, why not upgrade her camera? My husband, the photographer in the family, loves Nikon and that has always the brand of camera we use. The Nikon D3500 is a great entry level DSLR that is light weight, but has all the features you want in a professional quality camera.
