Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is on the horizon! And somehow timeliness and a knack for gift-giving just didn’t make the cut on the otherwise long list of favorable traits passed down by mom. Luckily we’re here to enlighten you on the best gifts to get those happy tears rolling and solidify the coveted spot of favorite child.
Pamper her
Selflessness is scientifically proven to be an inherent quality in all moms. Ok, not really, but it may as well be. Thinking back to all the changed diapers, packed lunches, and overall schlepping around from school, to sports games, friends houses, etc., it’s only right that the roles are reversed on this most holy of maternal holidays. Seize this opportunity to pamper your mom for all the years she spent taking care of you! Don’t fret if a full-on spa day would break the bank–you can achieve the same effect with some at-home splurges. Here are a few of our mom-approved favorites…
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Essential oils
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They’re multi-purpose! They can make a room smell amazing, help induce sleep, and cleanse the skin.
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Salon-worthy hair products
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Facial masks and skin care
Our friends at artnaturals have some of the best products for your mom to treat herself. Bonus points for the pre-arranged gift bundles!
Hand-made FTW
You’re never too old to go with the handmade option when it comes to your mom. If anything, a teary reaction is basically guaranteed. This kind of gift shows a lot of thought, time and effort went into the making of something special just for her.
If you’re not known for your artistic talents, you can always turn to sites that do the work for you while keeping the personalized touch! Photo calendars, personalized wine glasses, or canvas prints of a favorite family picture will definitely tug at the heartstrings.
Bling
Necklaces are classic, but watches, sunglasses, and bracelet cuffs are the underdogs of the gift-giving world. They’re just as timeless, but the practicality they offer gives them the advantage. After all, the best kind of gift is one that can be used often and serve a purpose (watches and sunglasses, we’re looking at you). Want to know our pick for the perfect accessories? Check out MVMT.
Get made-up and hit the town
Nothing beats the simple pleasure of spending time with your mom. Especially if you’ve fled the nest, every effort made to call or spend time with your mom means the absolute world. What better way to celebrate than by treating her to a night out just the two of you? We recommend filling a makeup bag with the essentials to refresh her cosmetic collection. Let her get dolled up, or get ready together, and head out to a place of her choosing. A nice dinner, movie, or even a night of mini-golf are all you need to bond and let her know just how much she’s appreciated! And in the spirit of celebrating amazing women, grab those makeup essentials from Sweat Cosmetics–a company with products developed and tested by professional and Olympic female athletes!
You can never go wrong with flowers
You had to know this one was coming. We stand by the fact (yes, fact) that it’s a classic for a reason. Flowers are beautiful, smell lovely, and just add life to a room. This is the perfect gift for the mom who insists she doesn’t want or need anything. It’s ok mom, we read through the lines 😉 BloomNation sources flowers directly from local florists. You can shop online and support local businesses at the same time!
Whichever gift you choose, make sure your mom knows just how much you love her this Mother’s Day! Let us know how you’re celebrating and, more importantly, if you get that happy tear reaction after all. BTW, if you sign up for our newsletter below, you just might get some special discounts in your inbox later today…
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