GIFTS A MOTHER WILL LOVE
YOUR MOM WILL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU. AND THAT CAN GET A BIT TIRING SOMETIMES. DON’T GET US WRONG; SHE LOVES YOU MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF. BUT IF THERE’S ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES SELF-CARE SUNDAY, IT’S HER. SO GO AHEAD AND SPOIL HER A LITTLE WITH THE HELP OF LINDSEY WARD’S MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE. MOM WILL BE GRATEFUL. Metal Planter $19.99
Planting season and Mother’s Day go hand in hand, so give her a fresh place to plant her blooms. Danson Decor’s dusty blue galvanized metal planter (measuring 13.7 by 18.3 inches, or 34.8 by 46.5 cm) can be used inside or out and features legs and a cute French phrase. Bonus points if you fill it with her favourite plant.
Available at: Rona stores, rona.ca
Birth flower necklace Starting at $70
Montreal Etsy seller Emery and Opal’s stunning birth flower necklace makes the most thoughtful gift for Mom. Choose her finish (gold filled, sterling silver or rose gold filled), her birth flower (based on which month she was born) and her chain size for a perfectly personal touch. Bonus: The necklace is completely waterproof so she’ll never have to take it off.
Available at: etsy.com
Printlife Wine Tumbler $19.99 and up
She has plenty of personalized mugs, so opt for a wine tumbler instead. Visit the Fujifilm Printlife website to create a 12-ounce (340 ml) cup she’ll cherish — even more so since it comes with a leak-proof lid and keeps bevvies cold for hours. Just remember, whatever she wants to fill it with is her own business. Cheers!
Available at: fujifilmprintlife.ca
En Provence Cedar & Lavender Soy Candle $35
Toronto perfume house Nose Scent Studio knows where it’s at when it comes to sustainable, handmade products. The company’s small-batch lavender and soy candles undergo a four-week process before hitting Etsy to ensure the blend of lavender, rosemary and atlas cedarwood oils are formulated just right. The result? A long-burning jar of woodsy goodness capturing the scent of a spring morning walk. A six-ounce (170 g) candle burns 30-plus hours, and a eight-ounce (226 g) one burns 40-plus hours. Mom will approve.
Available at: etsy.com
Cat & Nat x This Is J Short Set $149
Social media maven moms Cat & Nat have literally materialized their brand with adorable custom-designed pyjamas designed by Canadian brand This is J. The cosy bamboo-blend V-neck henley tee and matching tulip-style shorts are part of a limited-edition collection that also includes a jammy set for kids. The toile pink patterned set comes in sizes XS to XXL and are washing machine and dryer friendly — which Mom agrees is equally important as comfort.
Available at: thisisj.com
Bronze Bird Feeder $52.99
If Mom is in her bird-viewing era, this matte bronze-finish feeder will be a chic addition to her outdoor decor. The durable frame is squirrel resistant with a removable base for easy cleaning, and the spring-loaded push button top makes it simple to refill for her feathered friends.
Available at: Rona stores, rona.ca
Nespresso Vertuo $169
Moms who need coffee NEED IT NOW, and Nespresso doesn’t waste time delivering a quick fix. The better news is the quality is also top notch, and the latest Vertuo accommodates over 30 blends of fresh java preserved in sealed capsules. She can sip her classic Tim’s or a bougier blend from Starbucks in a matter of minutes. Throw in a milk frother and some caramel syrup, and she’ll be your BFF.
Available at: Rona stores, rona.ca
Heatable Slippers
$31.99
Stress? Arthritis? Cold feet? If Mom suffers from any of the above, she’ll embrace these heated slippers. Slip the heatable inserts into the microwave and then slide them back into the super-soft slippers — available in pink or ivory — to help promote blood circulation and solve her foot-related woes.
Available at: Magicbag.ca, retailers across the country
Heatable Eye Mask $22.99
Aromatherapy eye masks are Mom’s ticket to relaxation. This version from Magic Bag, filled with organic flax seeds and lavender essential oil, is quickly heated in the microwave and provides 30 solid minutes of tension and sinus relief while its silky satin fabric cover helps soothe puffy eyes.
Available at: Magicbag.ca, retailers across the country