Working Mom Tips: Cyber Monday Holiday Gift Ideas

Thanksgiving on Mt. Washington

I know that Black Friday is a major thing. People leave their homes in the wee hours of the morning in pursuit of deals. Since it's been going on for a couple of decades now, I actually think that the thrill of the hunt motivates people as much as the deals themselves. I won't even talk about the people who go out early to buy things and jack up the prices and sell them on eBay. Ah, capitalism... 

Unlike my cousin who has been filmed being one of the first people to enter Wal-Mart on Black Friday, I've never been a big Black Friday person. First, I'm not really into crowds. Second, I often struggle to get up super early and I am not sleeping in my car to catch a deal on a Hatchimal--no judgment. Third, the likelihood that I would be organized enough to find the best Black Friday deals with all that's going on Thanksgiving week is slim to none.

Celebrating Cyber Monday

This year on Black Friday I was spending time with my family and friends who were visiting. We enjoyed music, had brunch (crab cakes, salmon, grits, and scrambled eggs), cocktails (ginger mimosas) and we laughed. For me, that was more important than catching a sale. Still, like everybody else, my Christmas list is a mile long.  So, I shall be honoring the time honored Internet tradition of shopping on Cyber Monday.  I thought that I'd share some ideas for how to bless the loved ones in your life with presensts. See below.

For Hardworking Moms

• Last Call By Neiman Marcus (Free Shipping Code: Cyber)
• Bluefly Holiday Guide (Some of the most stylish clothes around.)
• Victoria's Secret (Even moms like to feel sexy. Buy her some lingerie and make her smile.)
• Google Home (Google Home is a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own Google, always ready to help. Just start with, "Ok Google".)

For Hardworking Dads

• Security Cameras-(For dads who are tech savvy and protective.)
• Brooks Brothers-(For dads who like to look good and have classic style.)
• Home Depot-(For the handy dad.)

For Kids

• Electronic Gifts at Best Buy-(The best tech gifts for kids. Suggested by Best Buy on Twitter.)
• Toys R Us-(The classic source of toys for kids.)
• Nordstrom Gifts for Kids-(Classic gifts for fashionable kids.)

For Everybody

• InStyle Holiday Gift Guide
• InStyle Cyber Monday Sale List
• Amazon Cyber Monday Specials