Top 10 Mother's Day gift ideas for busy moms

Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, so now is the time to start thinking about that perfect gift for the busy mom on your list. Below are ten perfect gifts for busy moms who are constantly on the go and need to find ways to save precious time. In addition, several of the suggestions will help mom make the most of her precious down time. All are guaranteed to put a smile on any busy mom’s face.

1. Portable Jewelry Cases by Keli’s Kreations: When traveling, it’s incredibly time-consuming and frustrating to untangle necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The Diva Deluxe, Diva Lite and Diva Petite ensure that her jewelry arrives just as she packed it: organized and untangled. This is a great accessory for moms who travel frequently, or jewelry divas who can’t leave home without their accessories.
   
2. Homedics Sound Spa Relaxation Sound Machine: The Sound machine with six nature sounds is the perfect solution to help your busy mom unwind after a hectic day. Includes six nature sounds: ocean, summer night, rain, rain forest, waterfall and heartbeat. 15, 30 and 60-minute auto off timer. Battery or adaptor operated (included). This natural sleep aid is also great for a baby’s room. $19.99.
3. 2010 Mom’s Calendar and Desk Planner Combo from Busy Family Helpers. Mom’s 2010 Family Calendar lets busy moms track five separate schedules in one place. Its companion is Mom’s Family Desk Planner that has two columns to record activities, room for coupons and papers and so much more. This combo gift will definitely help busy moms stay organized and informed. Get both for just $25.00 and free shipping.
4. Cannon Digital Elf Camera: Moms are always looking to record those Kodak moments, and the Cannon Digital Elf camera is ultra sleek and small, so she can easily slip it into her pocket or purse. State-of-the-art features include a 7.1 megapixel CCD for capturing photo quality detail, 2.5” LCD display, 3x optical zoom, and 16 shooting modes. The bonus is that the Canon Digital Elf will also shoot high quality movies at up to 60 frames per second. $299.99.
5. Kindle Wireless Book Reader: Moms who love to read will absolutely love the Kindle. The super slim and lightweight book reader downloads books in just 60 seconds, and no PC connection is required. At 10.2 ounces, the Kindle is lighter than most paperbacks, meaning it can be carried in a purse, and pulled out while waiting in the doctor’s office, at the airport or during carpools. No annual contracts, no monthly fees and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. The Kindle can hold up to 1,500 books and can stay charged for up to one week. $259.00.
6. The Flip Ultra High Def Camcorder: Like the Digital Elf camera, the Flip camcorder is ultra compact and super easy to use. The Flip UltraHD camcorder combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. With 120 minutes of record time, busy moms will never miss another Kodak minute again. Plus, because of its pocket-sized portability, mom will be able to capture high definition video anytime, anywhere. $199.99.
7. Conair Footvibes Massaging Slippers for Women: Busy moms are constantly on their feet. After an especially hard day, Conair’s Footvibes massaging slippers may be just the break she needs to reenergize. Features heated faux shearling lining, suede covering and a massaging motor that runs on two AAA batteries. “If your feet feel good, so do you.” $17.89.
8. On-line Gift Cards: Busy moms don’t always have the time to head to the mall for some good old-fashioned retail therapy. Why not give her a gift card that she can use by shopping from the comfort of her own home? An Amazon gift card will let her choose from a huge selection of books, movies, clothes, electronics, shoes and beauty items. If she loves the thrill of the shop and getting a great bargain, an Ebay gift card would make a good choice. She can choose from millions of new and used items, all competitively priced.
9. Gift Certificate to a Meal Assembly Kitchen: Busy moms often have the daunting task of planning and cooking meals. A meal assembly kitchen takes away shopping and clean-up time, and is a great way to quickly prepare a month’s worth of meals. Atlanta offers a good variety of meal Assembly Kitchens, including Let’s Eat in Alpharetta, The Dinner AFare in Midtown and Northlake, Dream Dinners in Cumming and A La Carte Market in Marietta. A meal assembly gift certificate will help mom answer the age-old question of “What’s for dinner?
10. iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaner: Busy moms will fall in love with the Roomba because it vacuums the whole house while mom is busy with other things, like luxuriating in a hot bath! In fact, the Roomba cleans automatically, so she doesn't have to. Features 3 cleaning modes (spot, max and clean) and includes two virtual walls that tell Roomba where to clean by restricting off-limit areas. Cleans for 120 minutes with a single charge. Perfect for cleaning multiple surfaces. $199.00.