Mother's Day Gift Guide
/I’m just going to be honest, I debated not writing this post this year. I feel like some years more than others I notice the weight of this holiday and sometimes it is just too much.
Over the years I have had to learn (and continue to learn) how to navigate both being celebrated as a Mom myself, all while missing my own Mom and two of my sweet girls. It is a fine line of grieving the ones who are no longer here, while also being grateful for my time with them. All in all, this holiday for me, is just not the easiest. I SO wish it were, but that is not my story.
If this holiday is hard for you as well, maybe you are missing your own Mom, or have lost a pregnancy/child, or are still longing to be a Mom, I am standing right there with you in the ache and pain. Know that you are in good company and that this day will pass. I promise.
That being said, I wanted to share a few gift ideas for those sweet Mamas in our lives that deserve to be celebrated! I’ll share a few of my Amazon favorites at the end, but I wanted to start with a couple companies that I personally have ordered from and love!
Laurelbox- This company will forever be near and dear to my heart. I was sent one of their beautiful boxes after losing our first daughter, Savannah. Their entire site is incredible, and you can see their heart in all that they do. Laurelbox offers curated boxes or you are able to customize your own. They have specialized boxes for those who have lost babies or are in seasons of grief as well. I’ll share a few examples below.
Abundant Life Co.- I found Kate’s shop about a year or so ago, and I LOVE her earrings! I honestly don’t know many women that wouldn’t! They are all handmade and individual, plus you are supporting a small shop, which for me is just the BEST extra bonus. You can use my code- RebeccaH15 for 15% off your order!
Rachel Allene Shop- I connected with this sweet Mama through Instagram and have loved following her, and supporting her small shop! She has experienced loss as well as the joys of welcoming a rainbow baby, and all of her designs reflect her story beautifully. I have a few of her mugs, and I have to say, they are my favorite!
If you know me well, you know that I am more about the thought than the actual gift itself. Physical “stuff” just isn’t my thing sometimes, so I tend to love experience gifts or thought-out presents from the heart. I thought I may not be alone in that, so, I figured I would leave a few of those ideas below for those of you who may be the same. :) I’m a total sap for actions!
Handwritten note or card
Gift certificate to a local photographer to have family photos taken
Certificate to have their house professionally cleaned or car detailed
Schedule a Mommy and me cooking class
Book a night or weekend away
Take Mom on a hike or out to her favorite restaurant
Last but not least are the tried and true Amazon gifts. I compiled a list of a few of my favorite things and a few things that are still on my wishlist too! In all different price ranges.
Just click the images below and it will take you straight there!
And when in doubt… flowers are always a good idea!
I hope that this post was helpful for you all and that I was able to cover all of the Moms in our lives. I know how difficult this holiday can be, and honestly, even the days leading up to it as well. Just know that if you feel those tough emotions surrounding Mother’s Day, that you are not alone, and that it is okay to not be okay. I pray that you feel comforted and loved, today more than ever!
