12 Christmas gift ideas for your mom

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For a mom, the best Christmas gifts show you noticed her: a photo book, a day out together or a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with her as the main character and a quiz of your family’s inside jokes.

12 Christmas gift ideas for your mom

  1. A pixel game with an inside-jokes quiz Our product

    oin turns your bond with your mom into a small 2D pixel game with your mom as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your family’s inside jokes rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. Jewelry

    A simple pendant or earrings from Pandora or Mejuri. Around $30-150.

  3. A photo book

    Family photos with captions in your own words. Around $25-70.

  4. An experience day

    A pottery class or a garden tour for the two of you. Around $50-130.

  5. A spa day

    A massage or a thermal circuit. Around $50-150.

  6. A star map

    The night sky from a date that matters to your family. Around $25-70.

  7. Pajamas

    A soft set from Eberjey or Target. Around $25-90.

  8. A board game

    Ticket to Ride or Codenames for the holidays. Around $25-50.

  9. A silk scarf

    A neutral colour she can wear daily. Around $25-80.

  10. A cozy robe

    Fleece or waffle cotton. Around $35-90.

  11. A lunch date

    A table at her favourite restaurant, just the two of you. Around $30-80.

  12. A handwritten note

    Say one thing she did that you still remember. Costs nothing.

How to buy for your mom

Skip anything that suggests she needs fixing, like gadgets for chores. Choose things that say you see her and want time with her, and add a gift receipt.

Order dates

Physical gifts should be ordered in early December. Vouchers, tickets and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.

What should I get my mom for Christmas?

A photo book, jewelry or a day out together. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.

What is a unique Christmas gift for my mom that is not just another object?

A pixel game built from your family’s inside jokes, or a lunch date with a handwritten note.

Can I send my mom a gift online at the last minute?

Yes. Gift cards and digital vouchers arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.

What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my mom?

oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a mom who is hard to shop for.

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