With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate the wonderful women who make a difference in our lives. Finding a meaningful gift isn’t always easy, but this year, consider something that honors both Mom and the planet. Choosing an eco-friendly gift is a thoughtful way to show you care. The gift ideas below are sure to make any mother smile, and you can feel good knowing they’re environmentally friendly, too.
(Disclosure: Normally, I don’t recommend anything until I’ve personally tried it. However, in this case, I haven’t bought these items. So, you’ll need to do your own research.)
1) These handblown glass flowers are a beautiful addition to any home’s decor. They come in a variety of colors, and each color represents a meaningful attribute (love, strength, wisdom, etc.), so you can customize the flower to the recipient.
2) If Mom enjoys cooking, this 3-piece bamboo cutting board set brings both practicality and attractiveness to everyday kitchen tasks. Crafted from sustainably sourced organic bamboo, the boards are easy to clean, resistant to stains and odors, durable, and long-lasting.
3) These beautiful carry-all bags are hand-created from repurposed textiles. Made from sari fabric and jute by artisans in India, the bags are both practical and fashionable.
4) If you enjoy cooking or baking, homemade food items make a welcome Mother’s Day gift.
5) Pamper Mom with this eco-friendly, natural beauty gift set. This set includes a variety of 8 different makeup brushes fashioned with renewable bamboo handles and natural vegan bristles, in a sustainable organic cotton bag for easy travel.
6) These natural cork coin purses are both eco-friendly and stylish. Made from sustainable cork, they are 100% vegan and come in a variety of styles and colors.
7) For a touch of spa relaxation at home, these therapeutic heat pillows are perfect for relieving tension and soothing aches and pains. Each pillow is handmade from 100% organic cotton and cherry pits sourced from Michigan.
8) When working in the kitchen, these repurposed flour sack aprons are both practical and fun while supporting a good cause. Handmade by artisans in Ghana, each unique apron is reversible, with pockets and waist ties.
9) If you are artistic or crafty, anything handmade is always appreciated. It gives your gift a personal touch that will be treasured.
10) Give Mom the gift of mindfulness, relaxation, and creativity with this Buddha Board. This water-painting board is inspired by Zen mindfulness and is a lovely gift that makes creativity easy, pleasant, and calming.
Happy Mother’s Day!
