My mom is not a complete technophobe. She loves to get on the Internet and browse on eBay.com; but browsing is about all she can do, as anything that requires a login is beyond her level of computer knowledge. That’s why technology-based gifts are always a hit with her. She’s savvy enough to appreciate and use them, but not technically competent enough to want to make these purchases herself.
Here are a few ideas for gifts that are perfect for the tech-interested—but not tech-savvy—moms, out there.
iTunes/iPod
I got my mom an iPod two years ago for Christmas and she loves it. The only problem is she waits until I visit to change out any of her music. On my last trip, I decided to add a special treat to her iPod: a personalized playlist. I purchased individual songs on iTunes so I could make her a special “Mom’s” playlist. I chose songs I remember her loving when I was growing up and a few newer songs to keep her hip:
“Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond
“Suspicious Minds,” Elvis
“Blackbird,” Beatles
“Allison,” Elvis Costello (a “my name” song)
“What a Wonderful World,” Louie Armstrong
“I Hope You Dance,” Deanna Carter
“We Are Family,” Pointer Sisters
“Shelter,” Ray Lamontagne
“Thinking About You,” Norah Jones
Home Movie Depot
Another great idea, and one that’s sure to please, is to transfer old family slides, eight millimeter video reels, or VHS memories onto DVD. Gift it in a basket with popcorn or movie treats and promise to spend a night in front of the TV reliving the good ole days.
Kodak EasyShare Camera
If your mom finds comfort in her trusty thirty-five millimeter, yet always yanks your hand to get the instant satisfaction displayed on the LCD of your digital camera, then she’s likely ready for her own. There are so many affordable and easy-to-use options out there now. I recommend buying the printing docking station with it—that way she can hold the instant satisfaction in her hand.
Ceiva Digital Photo Frames
The coolest Mother’s Day gift out this year is a group gift from all her children and one that I know will be her all-time favorite. A company called Ceiva just came out with a digital photo frame that allows you to use a phone line to send digital images to a digital photo frame from wherever you are in the world.
