It’s just a couple of days to go before Mother’s Day, and I know it’s not gonna stop us moms from getting busy. Heck, even Mother’s Day is still a busy day for moms! So if you were too busy to think about gifts to give your mom, mom-in-law, grannies, mom friends, and even yourself (of course!), I’m pleased to share with you some awesome last-minute gift ideas that I got from the IPR Gift Lounge I attended last April. Yes, I was so busy too that I posted this a little late. But better late than never, right?
If you’re looking for unique gifts, shops on Etsy are your best finds. Here are some of my favorites from them:
Wilderness Soap Co
These unique soaps are handcrafted, 100% natural, and eco-friendly. It’s a complete line of flavorful scented soap bars, scrubs, body butter, bath salts, and everything that will want you to stay in the bath tub! If you can’t decide which product to get for your mom friend, get the complete gift set! Oh, and they’re vegan and cruelty-free.
Beurre d’Amon
These yummy-looking bath and body products are such a delight in my eyes and nose. I mean yummy, because I felt my skin drooling for them! They’re handmade and made from only the natural ingredients like fruits, coffee, charcoal, essential oils, and other real stuff that are known to have healthy benefits. They also have natural scented candles, and natural body products for men, babies and kids. Just looking at them already makes me feel so good inside.
LouLou Lollipop Finery
New moms will love these stylishly adorable food-grade silicone accessories for babies in their teething stage and beyond! Their silicone is non-toxic, anti-microbial, FDA-approved, and free from BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, latex, and other harmful materials. Such safe darling eye candies indeed.
Cherie Coquette
How about something unique and personalized for mom? A made-to-order handcrafted herb garden marker for each of her plants brings the thought that you recognize and admire her love for gardening. The white polymer clay material adds style to her garden too! Cherie Coquette also make personalized wedding ornaments and home decor.
Elk & Elm Home
There’s got to be a woman whom you got an awesome recipe from, like your own mom or a mommy chef friend you admire. Let her know how much you love the recipe she shared with you, and have it beautifully written on a personalized wooden cutting board! Of course it would melt her heart, but for sure she wouldn’t use it for chopping food. She’d rather hang it on her kitchen wall.
Sweet Peony Press
If you want to put your love for mom into words, and make her remember it forever, have it in print! The white frames and beautiful typography of your thoughts in words are worth hanging on her wall. Sweet Peony Press knows all the words to say in every holiday and special occasion, including weddings.
And here are more Canadian favorites of mine that I would love to give myself and the coolest moms I know for Mother’s Day.
TaLii Towels
Don’t let these thin and lightweight towels fool you. They’re microfiber! Fast and powerful moisture absorption at its best while quick-drying, plus the lovely colours to represent mom’s lively personality, these towels are the go-to for everything: bath, workouts, runs, outdoor activities, and anything that makes us sweat.
Biotime Footwear
The last thing a busy mom wants is foot discomfort. But that doesn’t mean style should be compromised. Whatever type of footwear, whether boots, slippers, casual shoes, sandals, or even those with therapeutic soles, Biotime has it for mom’s deserving feet.
Tillie Shop
Give a supermom friend a versatile headband that she can use as a bandana, scarf, wristband, beanie, scrunchie, tube top, or anything you haven’t thought of yet. And did I mention the designs, including those with empowering words, are just fabulous? I don’t want one because I want more than one!
Schwinn Bikes
If you want to give a mom or yourself the time of her life, let her ride a bike! I love the classic look of these Cruiser Schwinn bikes. Driving this gives you a laid-back feel, and if I had it I would add a basket and adorn it with flowers just like in the old movies where dressed women are all smiles driving their bikes. Love this gift idea the most!
Jamieson Vitamins
The Vitamin B12 Spray in natural raspberry flavour, and Vitamin D Spray in natural orange flavor are a fantastic idea! Vitamin B12 helps boost energy, and so does Vitamin D which helps strengthen bones and teeth, especially for moms who rarely get enough sunshine in their areas. And what’s even better is the yummy flavors! And for moms who need to distress and get a lot of beauty sleep, the Healthy SLEEP natural caplets are heaven-sent!
Shomi
Who says you can’t give mom a me-time-at-home kind of gift? Or maybe a TV-time-while-doing-chores-anytime gift? She would definitely appreciate a Shomi subscription. But I can’t guarantee that she won’t complain about too many TV shows she could watch anytime. Or about getting addicted to it. She’ll let you understand her dilemma by having you come over at her place for a marathon.
AspenClean
Who wouldn’t say no for a complete house cleaning service? And the great thing is, AspenClean is all-natural and safe. Surprise a mom with a cleaning service package, or get her natural and eco-friendly AspenClean products to use in her home.
L’Oreal
Help mom successfully sport sexy nude lips for a no-makeup look with L’Oreal Colour Riche Collection lippies, and much-needed instant hair touch-ups with L’Oreal Root Cover Up which is available in many colors. Instant glam under pressure, for the win!
Survival gifts from Unicef
If you feel like wanting to make a difference to a fellow mom, especially to moms and babies in dire need, these survival gifts will definitely go a long way. Choose your donation in kind: healthcare necessities like maternal packs and HIV testing kits, birth registration, or even transportation for reuniting separated families. These are made more special with your personal dedication note to your loved one like mom, letting her know of the charitable deed you made in her honour.
Hope this list inspired you to go get yourself and the other moms you admire, some great gifts to honor them. Happy Mother’s Day!