My mother’s day collab pic for Mapiful from Insta
I’m getting this gift guide out a tad early, but hopefully early enough to take into account coronavirus shipping delays (Mother’s Day is May 10th). Since this is a unique Mother’s Day where unfortunately some of us older daughters won’t be able to spend it with our mothers, ordering a thoughtful gift might be the best we can do (along with a lengthy FaceTime/call of course). Anyway here are some ideas (some of these are affiliate links, most are not—but thanks again for your support of this blog if you purchase through my links!):
Jewelry from Etsy: Last year for my first Mother’s Day I asked my husband for a piece of sentimental jewelry so I’ll forever remember the day. He got me this pink sapphire eternity band from Etsy seller NanaBijou and I love it. Everytime I wear it, I think of my first Mother’s Day and the feeling of being a new mom. I also wrote a guide on purchasing vintage/used jewelry from Etsy. Getting jewelry used is not only great for the environment but I also love that feeling of wearing a unique and well-loved piece.
Zero waste gifts from The Good Fill: I reviewed The Good Fill here. If you’re looking to help change your mom’s way to a more zero-waste lifestyle, this is a great way to subtly nudge her in the right direction.
Vinebox subscription or one time box: For the mother who doesn’t need any physical item, something that can be consumed might be best. And for the mother that drinks alcohol, a Vinebox subscription is a pretty fun gift! Each box comes with 9 glass pours bottled in individual vials. It’s a great way to taste wines from all over the world, without committing to a whole bottle. I’ll be doing a full review of this soon, but let’s just say I’ve been really enjoying my box. I purchased a subscription as a mother’s day gift for myself lol.
Cookie or bread starter box from Mr. Holmes Bakehouse: For the mother that doesn’t drink, maybe a baking kit like a bread starter box from the famous Mr. Holmes Bakehouse in LA is right up her alley. I’m tempted to get one of these for myself as well, but I’m holding off since I’m eating more than enough baked goods as it is >.<
CSA/Fresh Fruit and Veggie delivery subscription: If your mom is a practical one, then maybe getting some fresh fruits and veggies delivered to her door would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Fresh food is a real blessing these days (I love cooking the days right after a grocery run). And it would also mean she wouldn’t have to go out as often for grocery runs. And if you’re even more sustainability-minded, a subscription to Imperfect Produce or Misfit Market might be an even better option.
For the mom that might be a little bored at home, maybe a Netflix/Hulu/HBONow/Acorn subscription might be a fun present. Or pay for an Apple News subscription—my husband just signed up and shared it to me this past week and I love it! There are a plethora of news and magazine publications offered and I think it’s definitely worth the $10 a month.
And if all else fails, there’s always flowers! Though I think a potted plant from either Bloomscape (<— a referral link to get you $15 off your first purchase of $50+; I just purchased from them and will review soon) or The Sill (super nice but also super expensive) would make for a more sustainable option. Plus it’s the gift that’ll keep on giving (especially when sheltering in place)!