5+ Mother's Day gift ideas for gadget geeks
Still looking for that perfect gift for mom for Mother's Day, but want to keep your tech cred in tact? Does she already have all the latest gear that are either still in box or attracting dust bunnies on her bookshelf? If you find yourself nodding in agreement, then read on for some gift ideas that will make your mom love you (and your present) on May 8.
For your cooking mama
Mypressi Handheld Espresso Machine: Few things make your mom sit down and take a moment for herself like a perfect shot of espresso, but making one is a labor of love that often requires her to be on her feet (the clean-up is even more of a drag!). Give your coffee-loving mom the gift of portability and precision with this Mypressi Handheld Espresso Machine from ThinkGeek. She will be able to sit pretty while waiting for her joe to fill her mug, with few parts to wash afterward. Available from ThinkGeek.com, $149.99.
Breville 2-Slice Radio Toaster: My partner-in-crime Ricardo has the deets on the hybrid toaster and radio from Breville that any music-loving and toast-fanatic mom would want on her kitchen counter. See Breville.co.uk for availability, $80 (£50).
For the multitasking mom
NanoWatch: You know that pink iPod Nano your mom can never find in her purse because it's filled with everything from her iPad to her gym gear? Rather than get her yet another case, why not turn the device into a watch that she can wear on her wrist? Although this NanoWatch isn't particularly technical (it's just a package of straps designed to fit the device), it does offer your mom another reason to use her Nano to keep her on-time for all her appointments (the Nano has an analogue clock interface). Bonus: the NanoWatch includes three different color straps so your mom can even coordinate them with her outfit. Available from ThinkGeek.com, $11.99.
For the bookworm mom
For the photo-obsessed mom
American Greetings Slideshow Greeting Cards: Quite frankly, moms do not need a lot of things and are most happy knowing their offsprings are happy. What better way to show your mom your latest kitchen disaster or new digs than by giving her lots of photos that she can keep? American Greetings just launched a couple of greeting cards featuring an embedded, LCD keychain-like screen on the cover. Each one is equipped with a USB plug so you can load up to 50 photos from your devices to the card. Visit an American Greetings store for price and availability.
American Greetings Pics & Wishes eCard: If, like you, your mom is a connoisseur of quality photos, music and videos, and you should take the time to send her a multimedia e-card, also from American Greetings. Although there are only two designs to choose from, each card gives you space to not only write a heart-felt note, but also allows you to upload photos to create a slideshow, upload videos and even record a voice or musical message in a just couple of clicks. Available on AmericanGreetings.com, free.
Happy Mother's Day!