There's nothing quite like a professional blowout to make a woman feel instantly prettier. And for a new mom who routinely finds crusty old kiddie snacks in her rarely-washed hair, this is especially true. That's why a gift certificate for a blowout at The Dry Bar (or her local hair salon) will be especially loved and appreciated.
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A box of lip balms
New motherhood is like a crash course in becoming practical: Sunday morning brunches and window-shopping sprees are replaced with diaper runs and Clorox-ing the house. And that makeup bag that used to be jam-packed with lip glosses? It's been replaced with a lone tube of Chapstick. This box of eight pretty lip balms -- which range from clear to deep plum -- will feel like a blast from her indulgent past. Does she need this? Nope. Will she love this? Yep.
You've almost finished all your holiday shopping, but there's just one person left on your list and you have absolutely no idea what to get her: the new mom. And she can be a tricky giftee. Get her that cute pair of baby booties and she'll be bummed you didn't get something for her. Buy her a box of really nice bath salts and it'll just remind her of how she never has time to take baths these days.
And yes, we know it's tempting to phone it in and just get her a Starbucks gift card, but it's so much more fun to give your favorite new mom something that'll really wow her. Luckily, we've come up with five picks that are perfect for a new mom.
