Great 50th Birthday Gifts for Mom That Will Surprise and Delight

50th Birthday Gifts for Mom

“Mothers give up so much so that their children can have so much” – Catherine Pulsifer

After everything she’s ever done for you, it’s time to give back to your fabulous mother on her milestone 50th birthday. Show her a little love and appreciation with an extra special gift to celebrate this big day. No matter what type of mother you have or what her interests are, our list is guaranteed to help you find the perfect gift for her.

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“Mom a title just above queen” Wine Glass

Everyone’s mother is royalty in their eyes. You may not be able to afford to buy her a crown and a palace, but you can certainly remind her how much she means to you. Now, every time she takes a well-deserved wine break, with this fabulous and fun 19oz wine glass, she will be reminded just how must she means to you. Include her favorite bottle of wine (or2!), and this 50th birthday gift is guaranteed to be a winner.

iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum

Let’s be honest, everyone’s mother has done her fair share of cleaning up after them in her life. Help make her own cleaning easy with this super effortless Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner. Made to work on carpets and hard surfaces, this gift is definitely made with every mother in mind.

It includes a 3-stage cleaning system, picks up small and large dirt particles (including pet hair), carefully maneuvers under and around furniture, and even knows where to focus more attention, by focusing more on high-traffic areas in the home.

The more tech-savvy moms can also use WiFi connectivity to control the device using Alexa and the iRobot home app. This one is guaranteed to make mom’s life a breeze.

You can also shop for an affordable vacuum cleaner.

50 Things to do When you Turn 50 Book

Many people start to feel their life is ending when they turn 50. Turn mom’s 50th birthday frown upside down with this wonderful book, which includes inspiring and humorous essays by some of the world’s favorite 50-year-olds. What’s even better is that all royalties from the sale of this book go towards cancer research, so you will not only be helping mom with some thought-provoking literature but will also be helping thousands of others.

This gift will become her new favorite coffee table book, as well as provide her with a whole world of inspiration.

Shiatsu Massage Pillow with Vibration and Heat

Every woman loves to be pampered and no woman deserves it more than your fabulous mom on her 50th birthday. Allow her to receive a spa-quality massage whenever and wherever she wants with this extremely lightweight and discreet portable massage pillow.

It provides a circular kneading massage with the option of added vibration and heat, to increase blood circulation and relax sore and tired muscles. She can take this pillow along with her anywhere she goes and simply plugs it in to charge when the battery runs low so that she never has to worry about an achy upper back, lower back, neck, or shoulders ever again.

Kindle Paperwhite

If your mom loves to read, this is the perfect gift for her. This amazing device is super light, waterproof, has audio compatibility so you can listen to your story, and has a glare-free screen so it feels like you are reading a real book. It is available in 8GB or 32GB and even has a built-in light so that you can read anywhere, anytime. Mom will be able to enjoy weeks’ worth of reading pleasure at a time, with its long-lasting battery power. Make the gift even better by pre-loading some of her favorite books for her.

Family tree picture frame

A picture speaks a thousand words and with this gift, Mom will be able to see her favorite pictures of her favorite people all the time. This beautifully designed dark metal tree includes 10 hanging picture frames. Add-on picture frames are available so mom will be able to add new pictures as her family tree grows. This gift is truly unique and special and is something that can remain in the family for many years.

Beautiful Kitchen Linen Set

Help make Mom’s time in the kitchen more enjoyable, with this beautiful and practical set of kitchen linens. The set contains a bib apron, oven mitt, potholder, kitchen towel, and even a beautifully worded greeting card. They are all made from 100% cotton with a stunning printed floral design. Mom will want to start spending more time in the kitchen, just to be able to enjoy this beautiful 50th birthday gift.

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Royal Craft Bamboo Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray

Can your mom do with some well-deserved pampering? Well, with this premium quality, luxury bathtub caddy tray, she can take the time to relax in the bathtub with her favorite book, show, or with a glass of wine.

This bath caddy is made of all-natural bamboo and is designed for two, so your mother can enjoy a romantic date in the bath with her partner too.

The caddy has compartments where she can place her book, tablet, scented candle, glass, and bathing cosmetics.

The caddy is lacquered, so it will not get damaged by the water, and your mother will be able to have her relaxation time whenever she feels like it for years with it.

Tilevo Cute Tea Infusers

Few things help you to relax better after a long day, than a nice cup of tea. Help make tea time more fun, with these super cute animal tea infusers. Simply pack your desired loose-leaf tea into your choice of animal, clip it to the rim of your teacup and allow it to steep for your desired amount of time. They are made from the highest quality, non-toxic silicone, so they won’t affect the flavor of your tea or get damaged by heat over time. They come in a pack of 5 so everyone can enjoy tea time at mom’s house.

Box Wine Dispenser

Although box wine isn’t ideal, it is necessary (even for the biggest wine snobs) when the budget gets tight. Buying box wine no longer has to be something to hide, but rather something to show off, with this gorgeous box wine dispenser. Simply insert the wine bag and enjoy! It can hold a 3L bag, comes with an ice pack to keep your wine cool and even includes a fillable bag, which you can use to serve any beverage of your choice. Give your mom a reason to entertain, or simply another reason to enjoy a glass of wine, with this beautiful piece, which is sure to become a favorite in her home.

“Celebrating the 29th anniversary of my 21st Birthday” Funny Shopping Bag

Most women struggle with coming to terms with this new milestone in their lives. Reaching the big 50 can be a stressful time for a mother, but with this funny shopping bag, you can help her to find some lightness and humor in the situation. This highly durable canvas tote is available in different sizes, is machine washable, and is so multi-functional, that it will definitely become mom’s favorite new bag.

Wireless Key and Item Finder

Most moms live really busy lives (partially due to us kids), so it is very easy for them to misplace small, but crucial everyday items. Simply attach a colored disk to any item (cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) and when the item is misplaced, all you have to do is push the corresponding colored button on the remote and the item will beep to indicate its whereabouts.

This device can find items up to 100ft away and has a 6-12 month battery life. Help mom never is late or miss an appointment again, by being able to find everything she needs at the push of a button.

Ceramic wall mounted indoor plant pots

Gone are the days of plant pots being made to occupy tables and walls being reserved for paintings. Help your mom to turn her walls into stylish works of art with this 6 pack of ceramic wall planters.

Each set contains 6 different colored and shaped ceramic pots, which can easily be mounted to any wall, so Mom can get creative with the layout of the pots. They are best suited to hold air plants, succulents, or cooking herbs and faux plants can also be used for those moms whose green thumb isn’t quite up to scratch. Turn a regular wall into a beautiful living wall with this gorgeous gift.

Hand Painted Silk Kimono Style Robe

Glamour should have no limitations. Help mom feels glamorous while simply lazing around at home, with this exquisitely designed hand-painted, 100% silk kimono-style robe.

Each design is inspired by a Chinese art collection and then meticulously hand-painted onto the robe with watercolors. This ankle-length robe includes a removable waist tie belt, belt loops, and inside ties and is made to fit women of most sizes.

Embellish your mom with this stunning piece of wearable art, which is available in many different colors and designs.

Woman’s World Magazine Subscription

A magazine subscription- a gift that truly keeps on giving. This magazine focuses on various women-related issues and articles: Relationships, health, cooking, home, fashion, exercise, travel and so much more. It is suitable for women of all ages and truly contains a library of information about every single issue. Mom will receive 50 issues in a year or 26 issues in 6 months, depending on which option you choose and you can even renew her subscription at the expiration of the previous one. She will be reminded of her fabulous 50th birthday each time a new issue arrives at her doorstep.

Bucket List Bucket

Though 50 is hardly the age to start worrying about your final words on your deathbed, it probably will be the start of the decline of your physical health and therefore, a great time to start doing everything you’ve always dreamed of, if you haven’t started already.

Help Mom to achieve her wildest dreams with this super cute metal bucket list bucket, which is extremely easy on the eye, so it will make a great home accent too. Included is a pack of cards, on which to write your bucket list activities and mark off their completion as you go along. (102)

Knock Knock What I Love About You Fill in the Love Book Journal

This fill-in-the-blanks book is a cute gift by itself, but once you take the time to fill in all of the blanks with your love, affection, and appreciation all in your own words, this is when the Knock Knock What I Love About You will become one of the greatest gifts you can give to your mother on her 50^th birthday or any other day.

You can be sure that your personalized notes and messages will very likely make her laugh, cry, and be proud of you, so get ready to be creative and get this “fill in the love” book for your mother now!

Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Necklace with Blue Swarovski Crystals

This luxurious piece of jewelry is an excellent gift idea for your mother’s birthday.

It is a very delicate and elegant pendant made of a bright blue Swarovski heart-shaped crystal and a 925 sterling silver band with the words “I love you forever” engraved in it, and an added stylized silver heart decorated with cubic zirconia.

The pendant comes with a sterling silver box-shaped chain and in a gorgeous blue leaf gift box.

Your mother will absolutely fall in love with this beautiful piece of jewelry, and you can be pretty sure that she will proudly wear it whenever she gets the chance.

Fitbit Versa 2 

The fact that your mom is turning 50 doesn’t mean that she is old or needs to slow down and stay at home. Quite the opposite, this is the perfect age for a woman to be active, and successful, and to live a happy life surrounded by friends and family.

With this FitBit Versa 2 smart fitness tracker watch, your mother can make sure that she is making the recommended 10,000 steps per day, and that she is staying as active as possible, which will help her look and feel better and younger than ever.

The smart fitness tracker will count her steps, keep track of the calories she has burnt, her heart rate, and how many miles she has walked or run, as well as log and analyze her sleeping patterns.

All of this will help her stay healthy and happy, and she can also use the smartwatch to take incoming calls and check her messages, as well as listen to her favorite tracks.

EFYTAL 50th Birthday Gift Sterling Silver Five Circle Necklace for Her

This beautifully made and presented necklace, with five intertwined circles – one for every decade of your mom’s life so far, is a great gift idea for her 50^th birthday.

The elegant necklace is made of 925 sterling silver and comes with a silver chain.

It comes attached to a card saying “five rings for five fabulous decades” and is ready to be presented.

It is a handcrafted item that your mother will love showing off to all of her friends.

Happy Birthday Box for Women

This remarkable gift box for your mom’s birthday includes everything she needs to feel happy and loved on such an important day as her 50^th birthday.

The gift box contains a luxurious stainless steel tumbler with a stainless steel straw and lid, and a lovely message printed on it, as well as an aromatic and relaxing bath bomb set, a rose-scented candle, a very feminine and elegant wine bottle stopper, and some sweet candy.

All of this comes packed in a chic box with a wood-like print and gentle flowers.

Fifty The Ultimate F Word – 50th Birthday Gift

If you are looking for a funnier gift for a mom with a sense of humor and a young spirit, then this sassy coffee mug is a superb gift idea for her 50^th birthday.

It has a humorous sign printed on both sides, and can be washed in a dishwasher, and safely used in a microwave.

Your mother will love flaunting this funny mug when she enjoys her cup of coffee or tea, and you can be pretty sure that this present will make her smile every time she sets eyes on it.

HOME SMILE Ceramic Ring Dish Decorative Trinket Plate

This meaningful gift for your mother’s milestone will move her and make her love you more and more every time she leaves her rings, keys, or trinkets in it.

The “I Love You Mom” trinket plate is made of premium quality, glazed ceramic, and has gold accents and a meaningful printed message for the most important woman in your life.

It is a gift that is suitable for any birthday, Mother’s day, or any other occasion, and your mom will definitely love keeping this ring dish on her nightstand or somewhere where all her guests can see this loving and touching message from you.

Jumway Not a Day Over Fabulous mug – Birthday Gifts 

If you want to get your mother a more elegant coffee or tea mug for her 50^th birthday, then this luxury mug made of ceramic with a gorgeous marble-like finish and a gold message imprinted on it is one of the best options you can find.

The 14-oz. mug comes with a matching ceramic cup lid and an elegant spoon with a golden finish.

They are all beautifully arranged in a luxury gift box lined with silk, and a greeting card in a matching color, so they are ready to be gifted.

Make your mom feel extra special on her 50^th birthday with this one-of-a-kind coffee or tea set.

50th Birthday Other 50 Year Olds Me Unicorn Coffee Mug

Is your mom the coolest mom in the world? Why not let her know how special she is with this fun and flattering ceramic mug? It depicts your mother as a fun-loving colorful unicorn as compared to other people who are the same age.

She will love drinking her favorite beverage in this colorful mug every day. This is an inexpensive gift but will bring about a lot of smiles and happiness to the woman you love so much.

So, let her know how much you appreciate her uniqueness by gifting her this special 50^th birthday present.

Foot Spa

Every mother deserves some well-deserved ‘me’ time and definitely deserves to put her feet up once in a while after everything she’s done for you. What better way to help her relax than with her own foot spa to use where ever and whenever she wants to?

This all-in-one spa includes an adjustable heat function, bubbles, removable and interchangeable massage rollers, and vibration. With all those functions, whoever needs to spend money to go to the spa!

We hope we gave you awesome 50th birthday gift ideas for your mom!

Last update on 2023-05-12 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API