14 Christmas gift ideas for your mom who loves food

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For a mom who loves food, the best Christmas gifts are enjoyed together: a cooking class, good coffee or a tea set, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that turns the meals you have shared into playable memories.

14 Christmas gift ideas for your mom who loves food

  1. A pixel game of playable memories Our product

    oin turns your bond with your mom into a small 2D pixel game with your mom as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the family meals you remember rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. A coffee subscription

    Three months of specialty beans. Around $30-55.

  3. A box of chocolates

    Single-origin bars or truffles. Around $15-45.

  4. A tea set

    A small teapot with loose-leaf teas. Around $25-60.

  5. A cooking class

    An evening of fresh pasta for two. Around $50-120.

  6. Pajamas

    A cozy set for slow brunches. Around $25-70.

  7. A board game

    Codenames or Ticket to Ride. Around $25-50.

  8. An instant camera

    To capture the table at family dinners. Around $70-100.

  9. A recipe book

    From the cuisine she loves most. Around $20-40.

  10. A tasting dinner

    A table for two at a restaurant she likes. Around $70-180.

  11. A hot chocolate kit

    Good cocoa, marshmallows and mugs. Around $18-40.

  12. A family recipe book

    Collect your relatives’ recipes in a printed book. Around $25-60.

  13. A farmers’ market trip

    A morning wandering the stalls together. Costs very little.

  14. A handwritten note

    Name the best meal she ever made you. Costs nothing.

How to buy for a mom who loves food

Check dietary needs before gifting food. Shared experiences, such as a class or a dinner, tend to beat a box of sweets.

Order dates

Seasonal food should be ordered in early December. Reservations, subscriptions and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.

What should I get my mom who loves food for Christmas?

A tea set, a cooking class or a tasting dinner. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.

What is a unique Christmas gift for my mom that is not just another object?

A pixel game built from your family meals, or a printed book of your relatives’ recipes.

Can I send my mom a gift online at the last minute?

Yes. Restaurant vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.

What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my mom?

oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a mom who loves good food.

Make a game for your mom

Email order support: oingift@gmail.com