The best thing about Mother’s Day is that it creates space for us to step outside of our daily routine to honor the mamas in our lives for the incredible, multi-faceted women they are.
Speaking plainly, at times motherhood can feel like a thankless job. It’s easy to get lost in playing the support role and forget how to tend to yourself, a struggle that no mom is able to escape entirely. As uniting as this collective sentiment and experience can be, it’s important to remember: that moms are not a monolith!
This Mother’s Day, we want you to take *full* advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the mom(s) in your circle, starting with identifying who she is and what her current needs are. We’ve gathered a list of thoughtful gift ideas for different types of moms: The Mindful Mama, The Working Mama, The Active Mama, and The Social Mama, which include options for every budget (including FREE).
For the Mindful Mama:
Annual Subscription to the Calm app ($69.99/year)
This app is great for daily meditations, sleep stories, and daily doses of wisdom/inspiration. It offers options for guided sessions, non-guided sessions, and everything in between, organized by intention (stress management, self-care, work, emotions, sleep, etc.). It even features sessions and series’ voiced by some of your favorite celebs such as Lebron James and Matthew McConaughey.
The Untethered Soul: A Journey Beyond Yourself ($18.99)
If you’re looking to spend a little less, you can never go wrong with a good, self-care book. Of course, you know her better than we do, so be mindful in picking one out you think she’ll really enjoy. If you need a recommendation, we’re currently loving The Untethered Soul: A Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer.
Ladykind's Wind Down Nightly Mind Relaxing Tincture ($75)
Hard for mom to unwind in the evenings? When work, home, and kids have all been tended to, do you notice she’s still up and at ‘em? Or unable to rest in general due to unrelenting PMS or hot flashes? Introduce her to her newest best friend: Ladykind's Wind Down Nightly Mind Relaxing Tincture. Give the gift that will keep giving! With just 1/4 of a dropper placed under the tongue for 60 seconds, this powerful blend of broad-spectrum CBD, CBN cannabinoids, valerian root, and melatonin will transport her to a whole new realm of relaxation.
For the Working Mama:
Passion Planner ($30)
The best thing since sliced bread for working moms who organize, calendar, and plan every aspect of their lives. This notebook features weekly planners (Jan-Dec 2022), monthly calendars, goal-setting worksheets, blank pages for note-taking or doodling, and even a storage pocket on the backside.
Ladykind's Rise Up Daily Mind Clearing Tincture ($69)
Working moms are actual superheroes. Regardless of occupation, there are already 5,837 things they have to tend to before clocking in on the job. Unfortunately, this heroism doesn’t excuse them from experiencing hormone imbalance due to menstruation or menopause which can put a real damper on a busy day before it even starts. Ladykind's Rise Up Daily Mind Clearing Tincture was named Editor's Choice for the 2022 Beauty Shortlist Wellbeing Awards for a *reason*. CBD is already known to work wonders for relieving PMS symptoms such as aches, pains, and hormone imbalance. This tincture combines CBD, CBG cannabinoids, vitamin B5, and maca root to regulate mom’s mood and set her up to successfully tackle her day.
Ergonomic Office Chair ($289.50)
If she's working from home, an ergonomic chair is a great gift idea. It’s on the pricier side, but will pay off in time by keeping her posture aligned and reducing abnormal strain on the body that can cause a number of health issues later down
Make her a playlist (FREE)
All moms LOVE a thoughtful gift. Whether she has to physically travel to work each day or mentally commute from bed to her work-from-home setup, use her listening app of choice to create a playlist of all her favorite songs to help her get there in a good mood.
For the Active Mama:
Gym Shark Workout Gear (approx. $90 for a matching set)
If she loves to exercise or do outdoor activities, Gymshark gear is all the rage right now. These one-of-a-kind matching sets are made with a comfortable, supportive innovative design that will allow mom to get the most out of her workout and reach optimum performance.
Hydracy Water Bottle ($24.97)
We’re not going to lecture you about the importance of staying hydrated because, well, we’re sure you get enough of that already. Drinking water is *essential* to maintaining our health, especially when we’re working out. But how many of us have filled up a bottle of water and dragged it around with us all day, only to get home and realize we haven’t touched it? The best thing about this sleek, sexy travel water bottle is that it comes with time markers printed on it to help mom stay on top of her water intake throughout the day.
Ladykind's A Better Period Set ($199)
Even for someone who enjoys a challenge, dealing with PMS while working out is never a pleasurable combo. Equip mom with all the tools she needs to combat aches, pains, and hormone imbalance with Ladykind's A Better Period Set, which features our best-selling Rise Up Daily Mind Clearing Tincture complimented by our Wind Down Nightly Mind Relaxing Tincture, and our Tough Love Period Pain Relief topical cream. This daily regimen will regulate mom’s PMS so well, that she won’t even see it coming. Nor will it affect her workouts any longer!
For the Social Mama:
Outdoor Dining Set ($57.89)
Spring is here, and summer is upon us! This outdoor dining basket, complete with cutlery, flatware, corkscrew, bottle opener, and even wine glasses is perfect for a picnic under the sun. If she drinks, we highly recommend including a bottle of her favorite wine!
Tickets to a show or concert
Visit any ticketing site (Seat Geek, TicketMaster, StubHub, etc.) to browse events happening near you that mom might enjoy.
Ladykind Gift Cards ($25-$200)
Last but not least - the gift of CHOICE! Ladykind gift cards are available for purchase from $25-$200 increments, so mom can pick out her favorite CBD self-care items for herself.
Enjoy, and Happy Mother's Day from the Ladykind family!
Nani Dominguez
Nani is a writer, co-host of TFAW Project and Tsismis with Jen & Nani podcast shows, and communications consultant residing in Oakland, California. Visit notesbynani.com to learn more.
