Your mother looked after you for 365 days a time; the bare minimum you can do is give her a little something to make her laugh on Mother’s Day. ( And yes, dads, this applies to the mother of your children, too. )
We all need to know that mothers go through cycles just like everyone else does. If you will, there are periods, though this one predates Taylor Swift’s emergence as a popular artist. For instance, I currently have nearly as many photos of my newborn in my cameras roll as of my homemade period. Please do n’t ask me how many jars of sourdough starter trash I have in my refrigerator. How much will it be after I’m in my homemade time? Nothing knows.
But, to inspire you, here are a few gift suggestions for mothers. She changed your babies, after all!
If She’s in Her Homemaker Era…
Homemaker, farmer, whatever you want to visit it — if your baby is all about growing her own meal and/or making it from damage, then she’s gonna need an apron so she can significantly sweep the flour off her hands when she’s done in the kitchen. I love this , blue decorative cook apron, but if shades are more her issue, then this , cloth apron from Etsy , is a great choice.
And you ca n’t forget the apron’s outdoorsy cousin, overalls. I know many ladies who love their gardening bib pants, and Duluth Trading Co. has a lot of , tones and patterns , available ( and not one but TWO of those styles feature vegetables! ).
Had these Dare &, Co. apron get any cuter?
If She’s in Her Wellness Era…
Does your mother frequently inform you on Instagram that the ingredients in your favorite beauty products are utterly rotten for you? Therefore there’s no question — she’s certainly in her well girly era.
If she likes cutting out toxins, she will enjoy the company Clara &, Fritz and their line of , fat- based products! Clara &, Fritz founder Nicole tells me that the , unscented whipped tallow balm,  , clear complexion whipped tallow facial moisturizer, and , summer balm with zinc oxide , are especially popular right now.
Clara &, Fritz specializes in tallow- based products.
If She’s in Her Maximalist Era…
If there’s one thing a mother loves to do, it’s arrange the furniture before making the decision to hate all of their decor on a haphazard Tuesday night. I think maximalism is really gaining popularity as a style as people lean toward what they love, whether that be bold colors, kitschy details, or enormous gallery walls. I would n’t exactly describe my design style as maximalist, but I do love a whimsical detail like this , bathtub- shaped soap dish. It would make a cute gift for the mother who enjoys unusual decor, along with some fancy-schmancy hand soap.
If your mom’s style is more rustic, check out , this option.
This vintage bathtub-shaped soap dish is not a need, but rather a desire.
If She’s in Her Crafty Era…
There are many mothers who have amazing abilities, but they do n’t always have the time to use them. Get your mother a Mother’s Day gift is almost too simple if she is in her arts and crafts era ( knitting you hats despite it’s almost May, doing adult coloring books, or even removing her Cricut machine from the closet ). Just go with the hyperfixation flow, folks.
For example, my mom has loved to cross- stitch since she was a girl, and now that her kids are grown, she finally has time to stitch again! She has been loving designs by , Stitching Book Club , and just finished the , Anne of Green Gables , book cover to frame for my toddler’s room. SBC’s Etsy shop offers a rotating selection of kits including , Sense &, Sensibility , and , The Three Musketeers.
Last but Not Least, Write Her a Letter
Mother’s Day is n’t about material things. There are so many other ways to show your mom you’re thinking of her, but a present can also be. There’s more than one love language, right?
Writing a heartfelt letter to your mother is a nearly free way to show her love. Tell her about lessons you’ve learned from her, memories you love to look back on, and, most of all, why you’re thankful for her. I would like to point you to some motivational letters from accomplished authors to help you along, but all I have is a list of awkward and occasionally rude letters to Mom from accomplished authors. Hey, they did n’t know these words would one day be published!
So there you have it: the ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide! You’ve got two weeks left, people!
This article was originally published in the author’s Substack, The Girl’s Guide.
