Gift Ideas For Soccer Moms
12 Gift Ideas For the Sideline Mom
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Chances are you know a few moms who spend more time pacing the sidelines of their little ones' games than they do anywhere else. While they probably enjoy the thrills of victory and watching their kids reach new goals, there's no denying that they spend endless hours chauffeuring the kids to and from practices, pacing the field, and filling water bottles. So when shopping for this mom over the holidays, consider some items that will make her more comfortable and make the whole experience a bit more exciting! Read on for some gift ideas for the sideline mom.
Sport-Brella Umbrella Chair
All sidelines don't come with bleacher seats. The Sport-Brella Umbrella Chair ($50) is not only compact and comfortable, but it also has two perfectly angled umbrellas for full sun protection.
NX Mini Camera
According to Oprah, "This sleek, pocket-size camera ($480) is not only extra slim, but it also features a flip-up LCD screen that makes taking the perfect selfie easier than ever. Bonus for social-media junkies: You can send pics to a phone or a tablet (not to mention Flickr and Dropbox)." From a soccer-mom perspective, being able to fit a real camera (not your phone) in your back pocket and take great shots of your kid on the field is ideal!
Westward Leaning Voyager Sunglasses
Hours on the field means hours in the sun. A new pair of sunglasses, like Westward Leaning's Voyager Sunglasses ($195), will keep Mom looking cool and will give back — $10 from the sale of each pair is donated to educational programs.
7 AM Enfant Warmmuffs
It can get very cold on the sidelines, and if you're pushing a stroller around, you can't stick your hands in your pockets. 7 AM Enfant's Warmmuffs ($39) attach directly to your stroller's handlebar(s) to provide a soft, toasty place to rest your hands. And if you're beyond the stroller stage, they can be used with the pushchair, as no gloves I've ever tried have kept my hands quite this warm.
Kindle Voyage
Amazon's latest ereader offering, the Kindle Voyage ($199 with ads, no 3G; $289 with no ads, 3G data connection), has a high-resolution e-ink screen, is the thinnest Kindle yet, and will wow anyone with its ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the screen's brightness based on the environment. Unlike your iPad, you can read this one in the sun, which is perfect for all of those long afternoons waiting for practice to end.
Citrus Zinger
Mom always remembers to pack the kids their water bottles, but what about a good one for her? The Citrus Zinger ($16) will hydrate her with a fresh, fruity taste because the bottle offers an easy way to extract juice from citrus and infuse it right there in the bottle.
GoPro Hero
Another Oprah favorite, the grande dame of the holiday season says, "This camera ($130) may be tiny (it fits in the palm of your hand) and light (less than four ounces), but it can withstand water, sand, snow and dirt and be mounted practically anywhere for POV action shots and high-quality videos."
Shutterfly Portable Charger
If Mom's phone is anything like mine, it has a battery that's always dying way too soon. Shutterfly's new portable chargers ($60 each) work with any mobile phone and supply approximately two-and-a-half full charges. Best of all, for just $15 a pop, you can swap out the covers with new ones so they can change as your kids switch between soccer, hockey, baseball, and more.
Lululemon Scuba Hoodie II
Mom deserves to be comfortable, and Lululemon's new Scuba Hoodie II ($158) will not only keep her warm, but it will also keep her safer as the sun sets.
Tory Burch Fitbit Bracelet
Just because your tot is on the field doesn't mean you have to sit idly by watching. A few laps around the park are the perfect way to pass the time before the game starts. Fitness trackers aren't usually the prettiest wearable tech out there, but the Tory Burch for Fitbit Bracelet ($195) achieves both fashion and function goals. The Fitbit Flex tracker the bracelet pairs with is sold separately.
TOMS For Target Women's Ruana/Poncho Gray
The TOMS for Target Women's Ruana/Poncho Gray ($28) is the perfect thing for Mom to throw in her car and pull out as the temperature drops.
7 AM Enfant Triangle Blanket
It's designed for your little one's stroller, but the fleece-backed 7 AM Enfant Triangle Blanket ($48) is water resistant and incredibly warm. Until the company branches into bleacher blankets, it's a wonderful alternative for combating cold bleacher seats.
