A Few Friendly Finds for Mother’s Day

If you’re looking for something special to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day, we’ve got you covered. Please remember, however, celebrating mom doesn’t require buying and giving gifts. “Gifting” an experience or opting to spend some quality time with mom can be just as wonderful…or even more so, in many cases. Take a look at these ideas for celebrating mom with very little environmental impact.

Those who do want to buy something to gift mom on Mother’s Day (or any day) can brighten her mood with one of these friendly finds.

Please note, while this article contains items of our own choosing, it also contains some affiliate links from Amazon and other sites from which we may earn a commission on any qualifying purchase made.

Hand-Poured Candle

Does your mom love to have candles throughout the house, whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall? Then she needs these candles. Lne Society is a woman-owned, small business dedicated to making quality candles with clean ingredients and no harmful toxins…perfect for mom! All candles are hand poured in small batches using coconut oil and beeswax. Even better, profits from every candle sold go to organizations helping women get back on their feet.

Reusable Tumbler

Show mom a little love by getting her a reusable stainless steel tumbler. This particular one highlights what an awesome mom you’ve got. It’s a simple gift, yet one she can use day in and day out for years to come. She won’t need to buy coffee in a disposable cup or water in a plastic bottle once she has this in hand. Plus, every time she uses it, she’ll think of you.

Bamboo Cutting Board

If you have a mom who loves to cook, how about getting her this bamboo cutting board? It comes with a set of non-toxic cooking utensils, too. These pieces are made from organic materials. They are also apparently quite durable, easy to wash and non-stick. Besides, having a bamboo cutting board and utensils is a much better option than plastic, which can leech chemicals and microplastics into your food and body.

Solar Wind chime

Looking for a gift for a mom who likes to spend time outdoors? Check out this solar wind chime. Mom can put it on the front porch, in the backyard or wherever she likes to spend time outside. What’s nice about this particular wind chime is, not only does it light up using solar power, the clear sound made from the glass ball hitting against the metal tubes.

A Different Kind of Card

If you simply want to send mom a card this Mother’s Day, consider sending her a Give-A-Tree® card from Arbor Day Foundation or a Seed Bloom Mother’s Day card. The nice thing about both of these card options is you get new growth: one plants a tree on her behalf and the other she can plant in her own garden.

be mindful when shopping

The key to gift-giving, whether it’s for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a birthday, Christmas or any other holiday, is to be mindful when shopping. Don’t buy simply to buy. Consider your options when you do buy. Opt for sustainable, eco-friendly products and materials. If you can gift an experience or quality time, it’s one of the most eco-conscious choices you can make. Go on a hike. Spend a little time in the garden and then use your harvest to make a meal together. Sit and talk under the stars. The options are limitless, but the time spent together is priceless.