No. 82: The Ultimate Niche Mother's Day Gift Guide for Every Mother Figure in Your Life

Mama could use something special--this is the only gift guide you'll need to make it happen

lip jelly. dream cooker. mug.

Gift guides are my bread and butter. They always have been. I love when you send me super specific requests and when I get to pull together items that might make someone feel special and seen—especially when that someone is a mother or mother figure—few things make me happier. I don’t want to tell you how long I scour the internet to make each of these guides but I hope one of them is the perfect thing for mothers in your life.

I’ve shared before that I prefer to gift a few items that follow a theme. For the new mom on her first Mother’s Day, a pretty pitcher or vase with Trader Joes flowers, eye patches, bubble bath or bath soaks and some of her favorite snacks is a perfect grouping. For the Mom who loves nothing more than a great book, maybe an Audible or Barnes and Noble gift card, a book stamp from Etsy and some great coffee or tea might be a sweet surprise. I always try to take the person and season into consideration because my own mom prefers just telling us what she wants, straight up. No muss no fuss. All of this to say, you really can’t go wrong with a thoughtful gift, even if that gift is something that cost you zero dollars but a whole lot more. My old Instagram post still rings true.

And it goes without saying that these all serve as “treat yourself” moodboards as well. This post is, of course, too long for email so click ‘View More’ at the end or view the whole thing as intended right here.

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sneakers. wrist and ankle weights. favorite daughter hat. pink pickleballs. striped pink pickleball paddle. target yellow checker pickleball paddle. vitamin container for all her new supplements. striped cooler bag since she’s on her pack-your-own-lunch-and-snacks game. pink jump rope. lacoste tennis dress (amazing target alternative here). chic leakproof water bottle.

softcover photo book to corral her favorite family photos as a gift. non-toxic perfume. the perfect red lipstick winning awards left and right with highly photogenic packaging. the perfect two-tone earrings. journal for all her cool girl thoughts. mama bracelet. coral sambas. the necklace they can’t keep in stock. brown nail polish. pink stemware. brass easel photo frame with custom photo.

digital detox bath soak. lavender sculpting ice roller. custom watercolor name mug. coziest pajamas ever of all time that i’m a firm believer every woman must own. sweet comb. silk eye mask. rose sea soak. spill-proof tumbler. custom notebook. deep sleep pillow spray. my favorite blanket in the history of blankets.

luxury olive oil. chili oil. pink serving platter. cowboy boot matchstick holder. stunning bunch of peonies that will make everyone’s day. digital photo frame. custom note shortbread (genuinely my favorite gift.) nespresso maker. honey molasses peanut brittle. hardcover linen photo album.

‘scrumble’ refrigerator scrabble game to keep a game going at all times. collectable clue, monopoly and scrabble. cooler meets speaker—a real fun mom essential. luxury scrabble board. rifle paper playing cards. custom supermom book that will use mom’s name and likeness. 100 things to do with mom scratch-off bucket list book (spoiler, this is in my cart currently.)

And if you’re still left scratching your head, you can see endless other past gift guides right here.

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This Solid Joy episode on fear blessed me so much this week. The wisdom and clarity John Piper can impart in a four minute span never ceases to amaze me.

This waterproof tote seems like the perfect pool, park or beach bag for the summer—the kind that lives in the car with empty spare water bottles and towels along with one of the canvas bags I’ve been obsessed with lately for the dry days. The speaker cooler above is the true *chefs kiss* finishing touch.

My sisters and I had an adult hotel sleepover last weekend and I’m packing up my kids tonight for another sleepover which has this article front and center in my mind.

Laura and Emily, the dream team, have done it again!! Their newest book, Gospel Mom, helps mothers make Biblical decisions for both themselves and their families in their tender, wise and right here with you voice. It’s available for pre-order now and I can’t wait for my copy.

I’ve heard so many great things about this book that released this week and I can’t wait to get my May Audible credit to scoop it up. Everyone from strangers on the internet, literary snobs and my own family members have been giddy with excitement over the very Nick and Jess-esque relationship. I’m still knee deep in Anxious Generation and Atomic Habits because I have both as hard copies and fall asleep reading them every night, but I look forward to this read.

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Our kids only have two (TWO!!) weeks left of school, my life is fully consumed with house things and it feels like new projects are all aligning at once. One day, I’ll write about this time and share it all with you. One day when I can zoom out and see more of the story. For now, I’ll share the surface with you and thank you for being here to read it. For my fellow podcast lovers, will you share any favorite episodes in the comments? I’m listening to the same shows—mostly design and faith based—and I’m craving something fresh.

Until then, have a beautiful weekend, friends.