An overall disdain for shopping and my poor taste in gifts lead me to dread shopping for Mom. My two older sisters present Mom with stunning gift baskets full of products they know she enjoys and will put to good use. When shopping for Mom, I stumble into the mall and gravitate toward the store with the most feminine display and trust the salesperson to assist me in buying a gift for someone she doesn’t even know.

This year, I found the perfect Mother’s Day gift in the most unusual way. A friend of mine who has been in Long Island real estate for years casually mentioned the use of Scentsy candle warmers at his open house events. These decorative devices are electric and warm scented wax with a small bulb. There is never any soot since there is no flame.

The low-watt bulb inside a Scentsy warmer melts specially formulated wax. The warmers are decorative and come in a vast selection of styles. These can be safely used in any room. They are much safer than burning a traditional candle.

Scentsy warmers make the perfect gift for any mom because they can be bundled with a wonderful selection of scents. Unlike pricey candles that are eventually tossed when fully burned, Scentsy warmers are used indefinitely. On certain special occasions, I plan to replenish Mom’s stock of wax. This solves the gift-giving dilemma that has plagued me for years.

In addition to not creating soot, the scented bars of wax do not produce smoke or lead. Because the wax does not use a wick, it can hold more fragrance oil than a regular candle. This equates to a pleasant scent capable of covering up cooking or pet odors.

When my sisters and I were young, I doubt my busy, young parents did much in the way of baby-proofing the house. There was less emphasis on safety when we grew up. Since becoming grandparents, my parents are but a few steps away from encasing furniture in bubble wrap when the grandchildren visit. I know Mom misses burning candles when her house is filled with grandchildren running around on the weekends. This gift of Scentsy warmers and wax enables her to enjoy delightful scents in a safe way.

I am more excited for this Mother’s Day than any other. I shall present Mom with what she needs to begin using Scentsy with exuberance equal to that of my 5-year-old self-presenting her with pasted paper creations. I know she is going to love this gift and put it to use immediately.

Sam Marquit is a entrepreneur, home improvement specialist, and part time blogger. Fee free to visit Sam’s blog: http://fmarquitv.tumblr.com/, and don’t forget to connect with him @fmarquitv