Whether you’re looking for something to help relieve their stress and allow them to take some time out or just rekindle a little holiday joy in their lives – these thoughtful gifts for widowed mom will do the trick!
We hope you find something on this list that suits your budget and gift-giving needs since her husband died.
1. Rubbermaid Food Instant Read Thermomete
Many widowed women find themselves eating all sorts of things they shouldn’t. This is particularly true for older retired women who have no family nearby or have lost touch with old friends.
And even though eating a little extra may be a way of coping with the loss of your partner, they must keep their health in mind and remember to eat healthily.
This particular food thermometer allows you to monitor the temperature of your food while it’s cooking. So you make sure it isn’t getting too hot or too cold. It even has a setting that tells you if you can use fresh or frozen meat products easily without checking them manually. A great little tool to have in any kitchen!
2. Bath Bombs - Self Care Spa Kit with Essential Oils
Nothing puts a little joy back into a widow’s life like taking a nice hot bath. It’s the perfect way to relax after a long workday or keep the house running smoothly. This is why we’ve collected this little gift idea that any widow would love to receive. It’s a bath bomb, like a more refined version of bath fizzies. They’re all the rage at the moment – simply run the water and drop in your favorite essential oil for a bit of aromatherapy to help get rid of those bad memories haunting you since your loved one passed away.
3. Nixplay Smart Digital Photo Frame with WiFi
While these photo frames aren’t that expensive, they are worth their weight in gold to give moms back some of the holiday spirits they’ve lost. It’s so hard on older women to lose someone they love, particularly when they don’t have anyone else in their life to help them through it. The holidays are a tough time of year for grieving people, and nothing can make that better than having pictures of a loved one around.
This photo frameset is perfect for older women who want to remember the past while living in the present. They’re a smart option but still give you all the suitable options you need during the holidays to show off some of your favorite photos with pride!
4. Glass Photo Coasters with Wood Storage Rack
Sometimes, when people lose their loved ones, they feel lost themselves. They don’t know who they are anymore, so keeping yourself busy with the everyday goings-on in life can be extremely hard. This is why a gift like this is perfect for any widow who wants to feel more like themselves again – because all you need to do is sit at the table and remember how good your loved one was to you!
So if you want to give a gift that will help an older woman keep herself busy and remember the good times she had with her loved one, this could be the perfect present!
5. Cooluli Mini Fridge
A mini-fridge is a great gift if you know someone living alone or who just lost the love of their life. They’ll definitely appreciate having all the cold drinks they need to help them cope with a hard day without their loved one – and it makes a thoughtful gift too!
Plus, if you’re not planning on giving them much else, it will really help cut down the cost of your shopping budget too! If you feel like your living space is a little tight for this season, this mini fridge is definitely a gift idea that should be at the top of your list!
6. Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser
This Essential Oil Diffuser is a perfect gift for a mom who has gone through the loss of her spouse. It helps to calm emotions and to relax the whole body. It can be used in any house room to help with ailments such as allergies, depression, stress, anxiety, etc.
All you need is water and some essential oils of your choice, and it starts working immediately. The device runs quietly to enjoy the soft light display as it works its magic on your body, making you feel more relaxed than you have since your loved one has passed away.
7. Pioneer Jumbo Scrapbook Storage Box
This box of blessing memory cards is a gift that your mom will cherish and enjoy for a long time. Whether they are cards or art pieces created by family friends or even just handwritten letters, she will appreciate having them preserved in this particular box that she can keep out wherever she likes for everyone to see as well as read through whenever she would like to reminisce about the good times that you had together as a family.
8. Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash with Oat
When your mom is grieving the loss of a loved one, showering is a much-deserved favorite activity. Since she cannot have a relaxing soak in the garden tub, this soothing body wash from Aveeno is an indulgence that she can enjoy regularly. It’s made with natural and organic ingredients that are beneficial for gently exfoliating the skin, moisturizing it, and making it feel silky soft like baby skin after a bath. The smell is also wonderful.
9. Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle
Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite is a safe bet for a grieving mom. It’s light and easy to use, so she doesn’t have to worry about holding it and accidentally dropping it. It can also be used in the dark, and you don’t have to turn on the light to read.
The colors are brighter, and it displays all kinds of books, from classics to bestsellers, so there is something for her tastes. She will also appreciate downloading E-books that she can take anywhere or read anywhere that has internet access.
10. Rechargeable Emergency LED Flashlight
This is an excellent gift for any time your mom is alone or in a dark room after you leave or while you are sleeping. This emergency light is bright and has various settings, so she can adjust it to what she needs the most without too much trouble.
It has a flashing setting that would be perfect for alerting emergency personnel and has an AC adapter, which allows it to be used during power outages and on rainy days when there isn’t enough light to see clearly outside.
11. Personalized Memory Book For Mom
This book is especially great for as one of the best gifts for widowed mom who love to write letters or journal entries about their life regularly. She would be able to give a copy of her own story written in her own words and have you read through it whenever you want.
The book is personalized to represent your bond as a family so that she knows that you and she are connected through it.
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12. Custom Scented Soy wax Candle Gift box
When you lose someone special in your life (friend, parent, spouse), especially someone as important to you as a mother or a wife, losing their scent is one of the most painful things. The idea behind this candle is to keep their scent fresh for the whole time after their loss . . . and this candle can do so.
The scent you choose can be placed in the candle, which will remind you of your loved one every time you light it up.
13. Tree of Life Journal - Vegan Leather Notebook
A widow woman’s life can sometimes seem like a well-traveled journey without directions. When she is alone and lost, she needs something to hold her hand and guide her through this journey that she has decided to take.
This Journal is one of the best gifts for widowed mom that will allow her to do just that by reminding her what matters most on this journey through writing down goals and dreams, lists, reminders, and quotes as she goes along the way.
14. Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker
If you know a mother who loves to cook but is secretly intimidated by the process, this is the perfect gift for her. This cheese maker is easy to use, and it allows her to create her own cheeses with just the right amounts of herbs, nuts, and fruits as she likes.
15. Out of the Blues
Out Of The Blue is a beautiful book with wonderful (and uplifting) messages and a story that will resonate with any widow. It’s about how things consistently come back to a place and time where you need them the most.
You can quickly feel the heavyweight of losing someone because the characters in this book can turn something horrible into something beautiful.
16. Travelon Anti-Theft Dbl Zip Crossbody Bag
One of the most versatile, functional bags, this crossbody bag can be dressed up or down. It features a zip pocket inside with a key fob and two open pockets on either side that is perfect for small items like cell phones or wallets. Best of all, when you are looking for her, you can get a long-distance comfort knowing you will hear her crucial jingle.
17. HAFLINGER Women's Gz Classic Grizzly Slippers
A comfortable and casual shoe is one of the perfect gifts for widowed mom in your life. These slippers are made of high-quality 100% natural wool materials with a cork sole, making them sturdy and versatile enough to wear outside the home.
They are available in sizes 4 to 15, feature an inner lining, and come in several colors.
18. Wilton Candy And Chocolate Melting Pot
A chocolate set that is perfect for holidays or just a lovely gift to add to mom’s kitchen favorites. The set comes with a 3 pong chocolate dipping fork, a cradling spoon & spear. This is one of the perfect gifts for widowed mom who loves baking and adding that extra touch to her food.
19. Patented Microwave Popcorn Popper
Sometimes watching TV is just not enough. But with this popcorn maker, mom can enjoy delicious popcorn whenever she wants it. The machine is nonstick, meaning the popcorn will slide right off and be super easy to clean up afterward!
The family size means mom can make a whole batch of popcorn in her living room, making it such a great idea for when friends or family come over.
20. Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Machine
A bread-making machine that is sure to become one of mom’s favorite kitchen appliances as one of the best gifts for widowed mom. This machine can bake up to two 2lb loaves at a time. The 12 pre-programmed settings mean mom can choose what she wants right in the comfort of her own living room and enjoy piping hot, freshly baked bread.
21. Lasko 20" High Velocity Quick Mount
A fan that is perfect for keeping mom cool on hot summer nights or days when she just needs a little help staying cool. This powerful fan is equipped with three speeds, oscillating and convenient placement on a table or stand for easy motion.
It comes in black and grey-black color and is perfect for any bedroom or living room. It’s one of the best mother’s day gift ideas for a grieving widow.
