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SPECIAL FEATURE Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Finding the Perfect Gift
A MOTHER’S DAY GUIDE
BY KELLI MATTHEWS
he pandemic has been especially difficult on moms. This Mother’s Day, take a minute to find T a thank you gift that makes her feel extra special. And while you’re at it, do the dishes without being asked and clean your room. This year’s gift guide features off-the-beaten-path ideas for moms who love a beautiful necklace, delicious cocktails and wine, pampering beauty products, yummy sweets or something cozy.
Warm and Cozy Wins
WEEKEND MADE PAJAMAS
If you could create a perfect relaxing evening for Mom, it would for sure include Weekend Made pajamas. They’re the most comfortable pajamas I’ve ever tried. The eco-friendly fabric is incredibly soft and regulates temperature and the seamless design is really very flattering. Soft, comfortable and not frumpy? It’s a pajama miracle! And if the Mom on your gift list is a new mom who is still breastfeeding, the Weekend Made set is perfect.
https://weekendmade.shop/
WITHINSPIRED T-SHIRTS
Support a Mom with a gift for Mom. The withINSPIRED tees were created by a single mom who wanted to build a force for good. The tees have words or phrases like “Be Present” or “Focus Foward” or “Faith Above Fear” printed on the inside in a patent-pending process. Each shirt has a special message not to be broadcast to the world but meant to inspire the wearer. You can pick a pre-made design or make your own. https://withinspired.com/
QUORUM CANDLE
Wear the withINSPIRED shirt and burn a Quorum Candle, another company built by a woman for women. Quorum is a woman-owned small business centered on amplifying women’s voices through the beautiful medium of a hand-poured candle. The Belong candle includes stories of what it means to be true to yourself and discover one’s own sense of belonging. Ten percent is donated to a nonprofit. And it smells amazing. https://www.burnquorum.com/
ALLAY LAMP
If you’re looking for a creative, wellness-focused gift, the Allay Lamp uses light to help create a calmer brain. The lamp emits a narrow band of green wavelength light that generates smaller electrical signals in the brain and this has direct implications for reducing stress, relieving headache pain and improving sleep quality. The science is quite fascinating.
https://allaylamp.com/
A Toast to Mom
WHISKEYSMITH FLAVORED WHISKEY
Whiskey has really enjoyed a rise in popularity and the pop of flavor Whiskeysmith Co Flavored Whiskey is just wow. The Blood Orange flavor blends effortlessly with the warm vanilla and spice undertones found in American whiskey. Whether mixing with a simple tonic or creating a new spin on a margarita or Pina colada, the blood orange flavor pops. And if blood orange isn’t Mom’s favorite, maybe try banana, pineapple or salted caramel.
https://www.whiskeysmithco.com/ CRATER LAKE SPIRITS
Crater Lake Spirits are handcrafted in Bend with locally-sourced ingredients. Farm to bottle, each is handmarked with its own unique batch number to guarantee its authenticity and craftsmanship. We tried the Vodka, Prohibition Gin and Sweet Ginger Vodka. I won’t claim to be any kind of bartender or mixologist, but special skills aren’t required to enjoy these spirits.
https://craterlakespirits.com/
DREAMSCAPES JEWELRY
Dreamscapes Jewelry’s Inspired by Nature Collection features this “Celebrate Our Forests” design has oxidized sterling silver and silver, providing some detail and dimension. It’s perfect for a mom who loves hikes on the Ridgeline Trail or a just a walk in the woods.
https://dreamscapejewelry.com/
Something Sparkly
Sweets for the Sweet
ISABELLE GRACE MOM OPEN CIRCLE NECKLACE
Personalized jewelry doesn’t have to be cliche or cheesy. We love the Isabelle Grace Mom Open Circle Necklace. The hand cast open circle is personalized with MOM (with a heart for the O) and makes a super sweet gift. A genuine pink topaz stone or freshwater pearl provide a delicate accent. https://www.isabellegracejewelry.com/
TASSELRUE GREEN ONYX NECKLACE
Designer Shannon Mitchell believes that beautiful gemstones are essential. All the pieces from Tasselrue feel handcrafted and special. Shannon picked out this green onyx specifically for the Oregon Duck mom. Each piece will definitely say “Go Ducks!”
https://www.tasselrue.com/
CANDYSWAG
CandySwag creates a totally custom experience for mom. A new gifting service, this one is focused on letting mom pick her favorite sweets in the perfect unique-to-her combo (and it’s not just chocolate). You pick the size of the box and provide all the details. Mom gets an email inviting her to select her favorite candies. A few days later, they’re delivered to her door in a really gorgeous pink and black box. I had a blast picking out my favorite candies and even tries several new ones (rosé bonbons? Yes please!). https://www.candyswag.com/
SUGAR PLUM CHOCOLATES
Chocolate-covered anything is my Kryptonite and Sugar Plum Chocolates chocolate-covered sandwich cookies are the pinnacle of chocolatecovered things! We’re big fans of Sugar Plus around here and, I promise, this sampler will blow Mom away. The Signature ChocolateCovered Sandwich Cookie Sampler includes nine total chocolate-covered sandwich cookies, including one each of their renowned milk, dark, and white chocolate-covered sandwich cookies (plus six more gourmet options). https://www.sugar-plum.com/
Beauty is More Than Skin Deep
A Bouquet of Rosé for Mom
LOTUS MOON
As we emerge from an Oregon winter, caring for our dry and less-than-soft skin has to be a priority. And few things will help Mom’s skin feel spring-ready than a body polish and body cream. The Lotus Moon products - Pure Refine Body Polish and Pure Silk Body Cream - feel so good and gently smooth out those rough spots and soften the edges with a perfectly light scent. https://lotusmoonskincare.com/
DR. BOTANICALS
The Apothecary Essentials Box from Dr. Botanicals includes a watermelon cleanser, strawberry day moisturizer, pomegranate eye serum and a turmeric mask. It’s like a farmer’s market for your face! Purchase one-time or set up a monthly delivery box for Mom with bright and brilliant skin products. https://us.drbotanicals.com/
LOLI BEAUTY
LOLI Beauty has a range of clean beauty products that are natural, sustainable and mostly vegan. I love multitasking products and I tried two from LOLI. The Plum Elixer is perfect as a serum and moisturizer, but also on hair, as a preshampoo treatment or as a treatment for dry and chapped lips. The Date Nute Brulee serves as a luxurious cleanser, moisturizer and body balm.
https://lolibeauty.com/
STOLLER FAMILY OF WINES
When the world seems heavy and the to-do list is long, say “I love you, Mom!” with a bouquet of Rosé. All four of these delightful options from the Stoller Wine Group family of wines will push away the clouds, bring out the sun and just make Mom feel… bubbly! As a bonus, you can feel good, knowing the company is B-Corp Certified.
