Mother’s day gift guide
5/2/2024
blog, guides
As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to celebrate all the incredible women in our lives who have nurtured, supported, and loved us endlessly. While finding the perfect gift can sometimes feel like a challenge, I have curated a diverse selection of items to help you express your gratitude and affection.
All my favorite things for the most special women in my life! I love giving gifts on Mother’s Day!
"Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch: Reading this book is like embarking on an emotional rollercoaster ride, except instead of loops and twists, you’re navigating a sea of tears and laughter, all while questioning if your mom will ever sneak into your house to rock you to sleep.
"Tell Your Life Story: My Adventures" Journal: Encourage your mom to document her memories, dreams, and experiences with this beautifully designed journal. Remember what happens in the journal, stays in the journal… unless it’s too good not to share at the next family gathering!
Kate Spade New York Kitchen Accessories: If your mother is like mine, she needs new oven mittens. BAD!! Elevate her kitchen with these stylish and practical items from Kate Spade New York. A stylish way to keep your hands from getting ‘well-dressed’ in burns and spills.
Package of Wildflower Seeds: Give the gift of a ‘wild’ garden adventure. Because nothing says ‘I love you’ like watching your loved one’s wrestle with the dilemma of if they’ve planted flowers or a jungle in their backyard. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a splash of color to their outdoor space.
Echo Dot 5th Gen Smart Speaker with Clock: Keep her connected and entertained with this smart speaker. With voice control keep her entertained arguing with Alexa about the weather, and the deepest questions in life like, “Alexa, why is there no ‘W’ in ‘one’, but there is in ‘two’ and ‘three’?”
Bonsenkitchen Milk Frother Handheld: A must-have gadget for indulging in cafe-quality beverages at home. It’s like giving your morning coffee a little spa treatment.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle: I love my insulated OWALA. Featuring a built-in straw and sleek design, it’s perfect for workouts, travel, or everyday use. Stay hydrated in style.
FOYUEE Raised Planter Box: A comfortable gardening experience. My mom purchased it for herself before I could get it for her. Tell me you would love it without telling me…
Travel Jewelry Box: Keep her jewelry organized and protected while traveling with this compact jewelry box. Its double-layer design provides ample storage space for earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Organized chaos is what I like to call it.
Aura Carver 10.1" WiFi Digital Picture Frame: Help her display precious memories with this digital picture frame. With the ability to send photos from a phone and free storage, it’s a modern way to showcase family moments. Seamlessly transitions into Uncle Bob’s awkward vacation selfies, leaving everyone wondering if they accidentally stumbled into a family reunion or an art exhibit!
Bedsure White Fleece Throw Blanket for Couch: Treat her to cozy evenings with this super soft fleece throw blanket. Perfect for snuggling up on the couch with a good book or movie.
Hatch Restore 2 | Sunrise Alarm Clock: Help her wake up refreshed and rejuvenated with this smart alarm clock. Featuring customizable sleep routines, soothing sounds, and a gentle wake-up alarm, it promotes better sleep habits.
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L: For the mom on the move, this stylish belt bag offers hands-free convenience. Perfect for storing essentials during workouts, errands, or travel.
Clear Belt Bag: This clear fanny pack is stadium-approved and ideal for concerts, sports events, or travel. Stylish and functional, it keeps her essentials secure while complying with venue regulations.
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask: Treat her to a spa-like experience at home with this hydrating sleeping mask. Formulated with squalane and probiotic-derived complex, it nourishes and revitalizes skin while she sleeps.
LIONSCOOL Neoprene Coated Dumbbell Set: Help her stay fit and healthy with this dumbbell set. Perfect for home workouts, it offers a range of weight options to suit her fitness level.
Vlando Leather Jewelry Organizer: Keep her jewelry collection neat and organized with this stylish organizer. Featuring multiple compartments and a compact design, it’s perfect for home or travel use.
6 Pairs 14K Gold Hoop Earrings: Add a touch of elegance to her jewelry collection with these versatile hoop earrings. Crafted from 14K gold and hypoallergenic, they’re suitable for everyday wear or special occasions.
COLLECTIVE HOME Decorative Necklaces: Help her accessorize in style with these elegant necklaces. Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any outfit, they make a thoughtful and chic gift.
Essential Oils Set: Treat her senses with this set of essential oils. Perfect for aromatherapy, home care, or candle making, these oils offer a variety of fragrances to create a calming and inviting atmosphere.
"Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney: Share a heartwarming story with this beloved children's book. A perfect gift for moms to read with their little ones, celebrating the boundless love between parent and child.
Vegetable Chopper and Spiralizer: Make meal prep a breeze with this versatile kitchen tool. Perfect for creating salads, stir-fries, and more, it’s a practical gift for moms who love to cook.
Shark HD430 Multi-Styler: Help her achieve salon-worthy hair with this multi-styler. With interchangeable barrels and a concentrator attachment, it’s perfect for creating a variety of hairstyles.
Glasses with bamboo lids and Straws: Treat her to homemade ice cream with this easy-to-use ice cream maker. Whether she prefers classic flavors or adventurous combinations, she can create delicious frozen treats right at home.
Capri Blue Smart Plug Diffuser: Bring delightful scents into her home with this smart plug diffuser. With customizable settings and a variety of fragrances to choose from, it’s a stylish and convenient way to freshen up any space.
Silicone Oven Mittens: More oven mits becuase you can truly never have enough!
Personalized Cutting Board: Add a personal touch to her kitchen with this customized cutting board. Whether engraved with her name, a special message, or a meaningful date, it’s a thoughtful and practical gift she’ll cherish.
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask: Gift your mother the dream of waking up with skin so hydrated, she’ll wonder if she slept in a rainforest instead of her bed.
Essential Oil Diffuser: The gift of Zen. Nothing says ‘I care’ like turning your living room into a tropical paradise or a forest retreat, depending on whether you chose coconut or pin-scented oils.
Electric Salt and Pepper Grinders: Why settle for ordinary seasoning when you can have a sprinkle of futuristic flair? Just be prepared for the inevitable moment when someone mistakes them for mini lightsabers and tries to duel over the dinner rolls.
Personalized Necklace/ Jewlery Plate: No one needs a tangled mess of chains when you can store your jewelry on a stylish plate. Make sure your guests don’t think it’s a snack.
More Stylish Essential Oil Diffuser: The gift of Zen. Nothing says ‘I care’ like turning your living room into a tropical paradise or a forest retreat, depending on whether you chose coconut or pin-scented oils. BUT CUTER
Sequence: Gift the game of Sequence and watch as friendly competition turns into a strategic battle of wits, where alliances are forged and broken over a single misplaced card. Just remember, it's all fun and games until someone accidentally starts a family feud over a victory dance.
Five Crowns: Give the gift of chaos and laughter with Five Crowns—a card game where every round feels like you've stumbled into a royal court filled with jesters, kings, and the occasional joker (both the card and the person). Just beware of the inevitable moment when someone forgets the rules and tries to crown themselves the reigning monarch of the living room!
Qwixx: Wrap up Qwixx and gift your loved ones with hours of dice-rolling fun—where every decision feels like a high-stakes gamble, and victory is celebrated with triumphant shouts and questionable victory dances. Just be prepared for the inevitable moment when someone rolls all the wrong numbers and blames it on the cosmic alignment of the dice!
Reef Sandals: Give the gift of toe freedom with Reef sandals—because life's too short for cramped toes and uncomfortable footwear. Just be prepared for the inevitable moment when your friend declares they're never wearing anything else and starts planning their wedding attire around these trusty flip-flops!
In October of 2018 my crazy cousin convinced me to run a half marathon with no training. Fast forward to January 2023 I ran my second ever half marathon… once again with very little training.
January of 2024, I found myself pretty unhappy because I had quit running January of 2023, so I decided to start back up again from scratch.
I started running 1 cm per follower as a joke. As of day, 7 I was running over a mile and well the rest is history.
Lesson learned:
DONT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF SMALL STEPS.
— Sidney