Written by: Elicia R. Strazzeri
In the past year it’s become incredibly important to us to support fellow small businesses whenever and however we can. And in looking for Mother’s Day gifts for the amazing mother’s in my life, I found some truly unique gift ideas sure to make a lasting memory for your loved ones.
Here they are:
1. Personalized Cutting Board from The Potted Geranium, located in Waterloo, NY. $143
(Image from ThePottedGeranium shop on Etsy)
This is the perfect way to have the kids pitch in on a gift that is not only adorable and heartfelt but also very functional. Simply trace your children’s hands on an 8” x 10” piece of paper and include a message, for example “We love you Grandma”, send it to the shop’s owner, Johanna Schmitter and she will craft you a high quality cutting board made of oak, maple, ash, or cherry wood and finished with a food grade bee’s wax oil. Voila. Sure to touch the heart of any mother in your life and a way to capture a moment in time with her favorite kiddos in a way that lasts and can be seen and used everyday. You can find her on her Etsy shop.
2. Hand crafted bowls from Nicola Moore Studio, located in Pasadena, CA. Starting at $24
(Image from Nicola Moore Studio’s Instagram page)
These bowls are all one of a kind and crafted in Nicola’s backyard studio. They are great for pasta, salad, or noodles. With an “Earth Opal” finish they are not only functional but beautiful. The fact that no two are exactly the same, is something truly special for the mother in your life.
(Image from Nicola Moore Studio’s Instagram page)
3. Asheville Tea + Cloister Honey gift bundle from Simply Heartland, located in Rutherfordton, NC. $29.95
(Image provided by Simply Heartland)
Every time the mother in your life makes herself a cup of tea she’ll surely be thinking of you as she savors each sip. A perfect marriage of locally crafted tea and artisan honey! This pairing brings two of their favorite flavor partners together into one great package. Orange Blossom and Sourwood honey pair well with these Asheville Tea offerings, delivering numerous health benefits with amazing flavor profiles. A great way for her to start her morning or to just relax at the end of a long day. Doug and Mike of Simply Heartland help small American farms expand their businesses by bringing their artisan products to a wider audience with their online shop.
4. Perfect Spa-Like Experience to enjoy at home from Voss Botanicals, located in Clearwater, FL. $44.50
(Image from Alisha Ing’s Instagram Page)
These at home spa bundles are not only beautiful but create a luxury experience without ever needing to book an appointment. This beautifully packaged gift includes: Luxurious Rose Petals Artisan Soap, Hydrating Rose Balm with Shea Butter, Detoxifying Moroccan Red Clay Mask, Mango Butter Coconut Lip Balm, Foot or Bath Salt Soak of your choice, Exfoliating microfiber wash cloth, Sprig of Pink Larkspur or Heather, and the Rose Sugar Bathbomb. If you are looking to gift a memorable experience to the mother in your life - this is it!
5. Macrame Plant Hanger from Alisha Ing of I Would Rather Knot, located in Orange County, CA. $35
(Image from Alisha Ing’s Instagram Page)
These hand-crafted plant hangers will give the mother in your life a feeling of joy every time she sees them. They add a touch of style and warmth to her space and give a plant a beautiful home. Alisha not only creates these but also wall plant hangers, wall hangings and guitar hangers as well. The mother in your life is sure to appreciate the beauty, passion, and fine craftsmanship that goes into each piece.
We hope all the mothers in our life and in yours have a beautiful day and that they are reminded each day just how much they mean to the people in their lives. Personally, I look forward to seeing the mothers in my own life react to these fine crafted gifts from small businesses that will be given with the same level of love from which they were crafted. Happy Mother’s Day!!