Mother’s Day is right around the corner and honestly no one deserves recognition and a lot of love and pampering more than a mama does! Am I right? Endless days and nights of giving our all to our families which more often than not means no sleep, no time, no sanity, no self-care….and always always always a multiple-time-reheated cup of coffee that we still end up drinking cold!
So…with all that said, I thought I’d create a Mother’s Day self-care gift guide so that you can replace the typical dozen roses with a dozen (actually a baker’s dozen because I just HAD to add that extra item in!!) wonderful and super thoughtful gifts to make the mama in your life feel special…and spoiled!
These gifts will no doubt inspire her to take a moment to practice a little self-love, and if you really want to go that extra mile then by all means give her the dozen roses AND some (or all) of these beautiful gifts!
I also want to add that along with the self-care theme there’s bit of an adventure/travel theme that goes with these gift ideas. Blame it on my nomadic heart and the years I spent on the road, first with college, and later as a young-model-girl….but travel is entrenched in my soul. So, I believe gifts that allow you to, even if for just a second, be transported somewhere magical and wonderful are worth their weight in gold! Also….every mom on the planet has, at least once, fantasized about her escape plan to a land far far away inspired by anything from tempter tantrums, teen attitudes, and the fact that not even going to the toilet is sacred in the motherhood.
So, if you love your mama….or any mama in your life…..here are some perfect gifts for Mother’s Day!
PRATO BOTANICO: This has to be one of my favorite skin care companies with their pure, organic, botanical products inspired by and made in bella Italia! If you know me, you know I’ve left a piece of my heart in Italy where I spent a few years living and working. You also know how strongly I feel about all natural products….so, of course it was instant love between me and Prato Botanico! Their Hyaluronic Calming Cleanser and Purifying Face Mask make for a perfect Mother’s Day gift. These products will inspire moms to take a moment for truly effective, safe, and luxurious skin care to help detox, balance, and rejuvenate herself with visions of running through a Tuscan olive grove….I mean, this is dreamy!! Every mama deserves to look and feel her best and these items will help her do just that! Find these products at: PRATO BOTANICO
RARE LUMIERE: Candles are one of my favorite things to give and receive and Rare Lumiere makes some exceptionally lovely candles. Every mama needs one (or a few) of these for those rare yet special occasions that she actually gets to take a long, hot, uninterrupted bath or just wants a little ambience while drinking tea or reading yet another parenting book. What makes these candles so special is that they are inspired by some of the most beautiful locations on earth allowing moms to feel like jet setters even if just for an evening. I mean, who doesn’t want to be instantly transported to Florence, Tahiti or Nothing Hill?! They also each come with a special hand written note and offer a completely luxuriant sense-experience. As if beautiful candles weren’t enough, Rare Lumiere also makes scents hangers in matching scents so that mom can have her car, bag, office, and closet smell amazing! Trust me, mama wants these! Find them at: RARE LUMIERE
TAKE CARE WELLNESS: One of the things moms do that usually goes unnoticed is the changing of bed linens. This is not a chore any of us actually enjoy doing, but we do it! We want our loved ones to have fresh clean beds to sleep in….but often we’re too tired to fluff our own pillows! That’s why I adore the collection of pillow sprays by Take Care Wellness. These essential oil based sprays are carefully curated in small batches with gorgeous scents like Lavender and Vanilla, Chamomile and Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang and Frankincense to name a few. They are so soothing and relaxing that I find myself spraying them onto the collar of my shirts when I’m stressed! Just a couple of sprays onto the pillow and you’ll be giving mom such a crisp, clean, and restful experience when she heads to bed after a long day of motherhood….so well deserved and soooo needed! Another thing to love? This is a woman owned company! Find them at: TAKE CARE WELLNESS
CHARITEAS: Have I mentioned how important it is for moms to have a moment to relax, unwind, and dream of a get-away? I have….but I’ll mention it again because every mother needs a good, solid, excuse to take a little time to herself. How better to do so than with a cup of delicious tea by Chariteas?! Their motto reads “teas from the road less traveled” and I absolutely adore that….when we become moms we often lose the ability (abilitea?…sorry, had to!) to feel or be adventurous. With a cup of Chariteas teas, she gets to recapture a moment of that…savor it…with flavors like Evening in the Garden (a sweet strawberry rooibos), Flowery Oolong (a robust Vietnamese oolong), and Berry Fields Forever (fruity and herbal). Yes, please! May I also add that every mom will appreciate that with every sale made this company will replant trees around the world. A gift for mom and a gift for future generations. Love. Find them at: CHARITEAS
VERVE CULTURE ARGAN OIL: Every mom deserves to be given a beauty secret or two, right? Especially if it is all natural and can multitask like Verve Culture’s Argan Oil does. Motherhood means multitasking round the clock, so when we have a minute to spare we need products that can deliver as much as we do….and this Argan Oil certainly does. Made with pure argan oil sourced in Morocco and infused with rose essence this little beauty secret works wonder on your hair, nails, and skin…from head to toe. All it takes is a few seconds to apply and then just let it work its magic for healthier and more supple everything! The bottle it comes in is also stunning and a gift in and of itself! Find it at: VERVE CULTURE ARGAN OIL
RED CHOCOLATES: Yes, that’s right….chocolates! What mother doesn’t need a little sweetness in her life, right? We also don’t want any of the guilt associated with that sweetness, which is why Red Chocolates are the perfect gift for mom. Formulated by Master Chocolatiers in Europe, these chocolates have 50% less calories and up to 40% less fat than traditional chocolates…and their decadently filled truffles have no added sugar….yet you would never know it! These taste completely decadent and please, let mom eat them all by herself. If you want some, then get your own! Find these scrumptious treats at: RED CHOCOLATES
B. GLEN DAMASK ROSE OIL & SERUM: Yes, roses are a lovely gift for Mother’s Day (or any day) but believe me when I tell you that moms would truly love to have B. Glen’s Damask Rose Oil & Serum instead! Not only does this incredible serum last longer than a bouquet (clearly!) but it is a true powerhouse of beauty and good feelings that every mama deserves. Let me tell you why…. roses don’t simply smell amazing, their scent has been shown to have one of the highest energetic/vibrational frequencies which in turn raises your own vibrational frequency. I don’t know about you, but I love that…..elevate your mom! Now let’s get to the skin care benefits…this fantastic serum is made with squalene and hyaluronic acid making it a highly effective nutritional and moisturizing boost for the skin and giving mom a beautiful glow. Regardless of skin type, this oil and serum will give your mom the radiance she deserves! Find it at: B. GLEN
THE PATCH BRAND: There’s a running joke among moms (although it’s actually not really a joke!) that we mamas never have time to get sick. I mean, how true is that?! We are the number one caretakers of everyone including the dog so, even though it’s hard at times, we need to do everything we can to stay healthy. That’s why the vitamin patches from The Patch Brand make for a truly thoughtful gift for moms. The Patch Brand makes vitamin infused patches that adhere easily to the skin and release 100% of your needed vitamins transdermally over a 24 hour period making them one of the most effective ways to giving your body what it needs. With vitamins created specifically for Stress Relief, Energy, Immunity, Sleep, and Focus these will have mom covered from day to night and every minute in between! Healthy mom, happy mom! Find them at: THE PATCH BRAND
APICEUTICALS: We’ve already discussed how moms don’t even get time in the bathroom alone for years….I mean even my teenagers seem to find the need to text me from across the house the minute I step into the shower! So, how can we make things a little nicer for moms when it comes to their self-care and showering needs? I’ll tell you! Let her be Queen Bee by getting her some Shower Gel and Antioxidant Dry Oil from Apiceuticals! This stuff works wonders for your skin and makes for such a soothing yet rejuvenating experience while maintaining true ingredient integrity. Made with Arcadian honey and full of skin loving antioxidants, these products will surely be (bee!) a hit with mom….plus Apiceuticals, which is based in Greece, prides themselves with their sustainable practices and ethical beekeeping so you and mom can rest assured that not only are these products clean, they’re also good for Mother Earth. Find them at: APICEUTICALS
WIXOLOGY: You didn’t think a candle lover like me would only suggest one candle for Mother’s Day, did you? Never! That’s why Wixology absolutely had to make it on my gift list….another beyond wonderful candle experience that every mom in your life will adore. Trust me. Wixology candles are a gift within a gift because once you’re done burning the candle you are left with a gorgeous piece of glassware perfect for your home bar! The scents are cocktail inspired and actually mouthwatering….Bellini is one of my favorites! They actually have a Mother’s Day 2-pack which includes Bellini and Cosmopolitan…delicious! Love the concept and company, and the moms you give this to will love you for it! Find them at: WIXOLOGY
O’O HAWAII: You may not be able to send mom on a trip to Hawaii for Mother’s Day, but you can bring her a little slice of the islands with O’O Hawaii’s Golden Nectar Brightening + Firming Ferulic Serum! Lack of sleep and parenting stress in general can render us moms with lackluster and tired looking skin. That’s why this makes the perfect gift for moms! This serum is formulated with some of the finest ingredients Mother Earth can offer just for your own mother to look and feel her best. Made with ferulic acid, Vitamin C, rose quartz crystals, pineapple enzymes, an amazing blend of red algae, phytoplankton, and giant kelp plus a cornucopia of other botanicals this serum is like superfood for the skin. Mama always makes sure you have all the healthy goods you need, right? Now it’s your turn to make sure she has all the goods she needs too…and her skin will love it! Find it at O’O HAWAII
THE SERUM: Because you can’t have enough good skin care…especially in the mother-hood, I have to share yet another super favorite skincare wonder-in-a-bottle as the perfect gift for mom! This serum made by Dr. Nigma in collaboration with actress, Kate Bosworth’s, lifestyle platform Kind.Est is made with a special blend of hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed marine collagen, probiotics, as well as flower and seaweed extracts. It is has been proven to help brighten the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and protects the skin barrier function while also helping to even out skin tone. Is there anything this serum can’t do for mom’s skin? I doubt it! This serum is truly a skin-spa experience in a bottle and worth every penny…just like mom is. Find it at: THE SERUM/DR.NIGMA
CITY BONFIRES: This gift is purely fun….but still falls under the self-care category for Mother’s Day for sure! City Bonfires makes a S’Mores Night gift set which I absolutely love! It includes a personal sized little “bonfire” and everything you need to make S’mores! This is a company run by two dads so, listen up fellas….time to get your mamas in on this good stuff! With this City Bonfires gift set, the mom in your life can take a moment to herself with a nice glass of wine, sit outside, kick back, make some gooey-marshmallowy-chocolatey goodies and just indulge in herself. This will satisfy her sweet tooth and just give her a little time to unwind and spoil herself. Not to mention, this has to be one of the most unique gift ideas I’ve seen to date…and you just cannot go wrong with it! Also, if you’re extra nice, mom might let you share the experience with her! Find it at: CITY BONFIRES
There you have it! A baker’s dozen gift ideas that every mom will love! Instead of a dozen roses treat her to some of these truly wonderful gift ideas that will pretty much force her to take the time she needs and deserves for a little self-care! Believe me, that most of us need forcing! 😉
From sweet treats, to indulgent candles and luxurious skincare…we’ve got it all covered in this gift guide…so happy shopping! Mama loves you!
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