Mother’s Day is coming soon: 10 unusual ideas of what to give her from technology

Interestingly, the dates of Mother’s Day in different countries of the world are very different. For example, in the West, this holiday usually falls on the second Sunday in May. In Russia, it is customary to celebrate it on the last Sunday of November – in 2021 it is the 28th. In addition to mothers, pregnant women are also congratulated on this day. There are many options for technological gifts for this occasion. However, most of them are quite commonplace, so they did not make it into this material. For him, we managed to select only the most unusual ones, which not everyone would think about. Each of the options is worthy of attention.

Instant camera

Interestingly, not everyone today knows at all that there are plenty of instant cameras on the market. Towards the end of the last century, various Polaroid models were quite popular, which gave a picture almost immediately after pressing the shutter button. They were then an alternative to traditional film cameras, and today they are a counterweight to soulless digital photography. Instant cameras under the Instax brand are actively produced by Fujifilm today. For them, special cartridges with frames are also sold – 10 pieces each.

• Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Is one of the simpler but still very decent instant cameras with a basic set of features.
• Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 – a stylish instant camera in a classic form factor, which will especially appeal to men.
• Kodak PRINTOMATIC – classics of instant cameras, created with the help of which pictures are obtained frameless (in contrast to the models above).

Compact Photo Printer

Another great sentimental gift that definitely deserves attention is a small printer for quickly printing pictures directly from your smartphone. These are produced by many companies – from Xiaomi to HP. The models differ in cost and characteristics, but they are united by the ability to transfer a frame from a mobile device to photographic paper. Of course, usually you shouldn’t wait for some incredible quality in this case. However, in order to fill a family album – that’s the very thing. To such a gift, as an addition to a loved one, it is very appropriate to present the place itself for pasting pictures.

• Canon Zoemini PV123 – an affordable instant printer that connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and takes 7.6 × 5 cm shots and can produce 20 shots on a single battery charge.
• Fujifilm Instax Mini Link – a compact photo printer that uses paper from Fujifilm Instax Mini instant cameras for printing and is capable of producing up to 100 frames on a single battery charge.
• HP Sprocket Photo Print – the most compact device for printing pictures of 7.6 × 5 cm, which is lightweight, fast and convenient to work.

Compact capsule coffee maker

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If a loved one does not suffer, but enjoys his coffee addiction, another wonderful gift for him will be a coffee maker. However, for a large full-fledged machine, which itself grinds coffee beans and mixes all the necessary ingredients, not every kitchen apron has a place. And the cost of such devices usually leaves much to be desired. A more interesting option may be a capsule coffee machine. On the one hand, these are usually quite small. On the other hand, they are very compact and often not very expensive. The main thing is to analyze the cost of consumables for a specific option. By the way, Krups does quite good.

• Tchibo Cafissimo – a very simple and affordable capsule coffee maker with a built-in container for used capsules.
• Nespresso Inissia – a fast and convenient capsule coffee machine with a built-in automatic cleaning tool.
• KRUPS DOLCE GUSTO – an advanced capsule coffee machine, the main advantage of which is high pressure for creating perfect foam.

Dryer for vegetables and fruits

Not everyone is generally aware that dryers for vegetables and fruits are sold in consumer electronics stores. We are talking about special devices that are designed to remove moisture from any products that enter them. Usually fruits or vegetables are laid out on special baking trays by analogy with a conventional oven – however, there are usually much more such “shelves” in the dryer. After a couple of hours, you get something like chips that can be used as a dessert, an addition to main dishes, and also a banal snack. A very interesting option, the result of which I myself have repeatedly evaluated.

• GRUNHELM BY1102 – an affordable dryer for vegetables and fruits with a controller overheating of the device during intensive use.
• POLARIS PFD 0305 – the most simple, but capacious dryer, which is completed with five pallets for vegetables and fruits.
• Ardesto FDB-5385 – a convenient dryer with a built-in thermostat, which makes it possible to regulate the heating temperature within the range of 30–70˚C.

Quality kitchen scales

If a loved one loves to cook, and he already has all the necessary kitchen utensils, you can pay attention to a high-quality kitchen scale. They will be needed to accurately follow the recipes for some relatively complex and not very complicated dishes. The older generation usually neglects these devices, focusing on tablespoons and teaspoons, as well as mugs and other improvised means. However, as practice shows, with kitchen scales, everything is usually much easier – especially during baking. Here it is important to observe all the proportions as accurately as possible so that even the same dough fits normally. The options for kitchen scales on the market are over the roof.

• Sencor SKS 5305 – simple yet accurate kitchen scales that have a nice design with metal elements.
• First FA-6402 – an accurate kitchen scale with a deep container, which will make it possible to measure the weight of bulk solids.
• Gorenje KT 10 ORAB – stylish kitchen scales, which are interesting not only for their high accuracy, but also for their minimalistic design.

Body Massager

A separate category of technological gifts is those that improve not only morale, but also physical. A good option is a massager for the whole body or for some of its parts. There are a lot of such in electronics stores. There are capes and belts, but it is better to pay attention to percussion (also called drums) and other options that focus on specific parts of the body. When choosing such a device, it is best to focus on the depth of its influence inside the muscle mass. Good options usually offer up to 10 mm of tissue penetration, which is more than enough to fully stretch them.

• Booster Smart-Hit M2-B – percussion massager with a wide range of attachments for different parts of the body and individual interaction on them.
• APTONIA – a specialized massager for the lower back, which will help to relax it after a hard day at work.
• BUTTER MG 80 – a universal skin massager that relieves swelling and improves blood circulation.

Massage foot bath

A separate type of massagers is foot massage baths. These can be used both in the pedicure process and just to relax at the end of the day. Such devices do not have any special characteristics, so you can choose to your taste. A loved one will definitely say thank you.

• Clatronic FM 3389 – mechanical massage bath with an impact controller with four intensity levels.
• PROFI CARE PC-FM 3027 – massage bath with a set of rollers acting on key points of the feet.
• Royalstar 806D – an advanced heated hydromassage with an impressive number of modes of use.

Small cordless vacuum cleaner

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Recently, more and more hand-held cordless vacuum cleaners have appeared on the market. These are battery operated. On the one hand, many models make it possible to clean even an entire apartment without recharging. On the other hand, a small handheld vacuum cleaner is very convenient to use in order to quickly clean up a certain limited area. Crumbs in the kitchen after eating or preparing food, sand from shoes in the entrance area, as well as furniture – such a device is perfect for all this. There are plenty of options on the market from any manufacturer.

• Gorenje MVC148FW – a simple cordless vacuum cleaner equipped with a wide variety of different attachments for specific types of surfaces and types of cleaning.
• Moltis Y-7000 – cordless vacuum cleaner equipped with attachments for cleaning the car, which can be washed after use.
• 70mai Vacuum Cleaner – a stylish and powerful cordless vacuum cleaner that will be a great addition to a modern interior.

Home fragrance

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If the hero of the occasion loves all kinds of smells, you can also present him with a homemade flavoring. Its principle of operation is similar to that of an air humidifier – moreover, many such devices have the ability to use essential and other oils just to create a suitable aura at home.

• POLARIS PUH 8105 TF – a simple humidifier with vertical water filling and the ability to use essential oils to flavor the room.
• Xiaomi Smart Antibacterial Humidifier – a humidifier with a disinfection function and the possibility of remote control.
• Philips 3000 series – a powerful humidifier that can cope with a fairly large room.

Smart plant pot

For amateur gardeners, gardeners and just fans of home vegetation, we can also recommend another interesting gift – a smart pot with a certain plant. There are both interesting options from the point of view of the interior, as well as a complete set of greens that can be eaten. The smart one differs from the usual pot by the automatic supply of water or other nutritious liquid, as well as by the activation of lighting exactly at the moment when the plant needs it. Seed cartridges for dill, parsley and other herbs are sold separately, but an ornamental plant should grow for years and delight its owner in the bedroom, living room or other room.

• Lechuza Classic – a compact round smart pot that automatically supplies the ornamental plant with moisture.
• Cubic Owl – a large square pot that systematically takes care of the plant without the participation of the owner.
• Click and Grow Smart Garden – a smart garden that controls the water supply to plants, and also provides them with the necessary amount of daylight.