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20 Lovely Gifts for Mom
Why do moms need a Mother's Day gift guide? Well, as the ultimate multitaskers, Mother's Day is not just about us. We've got our own moms to celebrate, and it's our duty to help make our mother-in-law's day great too. To give your own family some inspiration on what to get you, we suggest forwarding this to Superdad himself. Or better yet, send it to that BFF he consults before making gift purchases.
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In the Bag
We love TOMS shoes—and now that they've launched a new line of bags, we're even more smitten. With every bag purchased, TOMS will help provide a safe birth for a mother and baby in need. How perfect for Mother's Day.
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iPretty
If these cases look like works of art, that's because they are. Each starts out as an original painting before being digitally screened onto an iPad or smartphone cover. One of a kind and totally gorgeous—just like mom.
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Mug Shot
We've got a thing for pretty mugs to hold our life-sustaining coffee, and this one has the cheeky message ‘Go Ask Your Father' emblazoned on it.
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Buzz the Bod
Harlow Skin Care's products are made in small batches and with high quality ingredients, and this lime-infused scrub makes shower time more like spa time.
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Raise the Bar
As much as we love our traditional jewellery, we can't help but be taken with the geometric patterns in this on-trend necklace. Perfect for our cute new spring and summer outfits.
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Elation
We're loving the cruelty-free vegan goodness that is Canadian-made Elate cosmetics. This cheek, lip and eye set comes packaged in a chic clutch from the always-cool purveyors of vegan and eco-friendly 'leather' goods, Matt & Nat.
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Head for the Hoodie
Hands-down the best-fitting and softest hoodie we have ever worn—and we've worn a lot in our time. The TNA Baltic hoodie is perfect for Sunday morning lounging or supervising sports lessons.
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Stop and Smell the Flowers
Handmade in Toronto from 100% natural soy (meaning a longer and cleaner burn) these ladylike flower candles come in the prettiest of pastel colours and beautiful grown-up scents like French Lavender and Ruby Grapefruit. Soy pretty.
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Can't Go Wrong
For a no-fail gift, go for the glitz. We're crushing on this yellow gold and sterling silver necklace (which can be worn long or wrapped twice round the neck) from mompreneur Sue Henderson of Suetables Designs. Go in on it with a sib for the perfect 'we love you mom' sibling group gift.
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A Few of My Favourite Things
This pillow is perfect for, well, just about every woman we know. Featuring ‘favourite things' like peonies, little blue boxes, coffee, and chocolate, we couldn't be more in sync.
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Our Heart’s Desire
When the littles pool their allowance money and bestow this wee (affordable) heart ring upon mom, there will be tears—and we'll never, ever take it off.
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Boxed Beauty
Who loves beauty samples? Everybody! And when they arrive monthly to your home, delivery day is the happiest day of all.
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Twinning!
It's totally okay to be twins with these cool monochromatic designs, and the ‘je t'aime' sentiment captures our feelings about our mini me perfectly.
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Pretty en Provence
Moms everywhere will be all glowy and dewy after indulging in the sumptuous L'Occitane products in this lovely Mother's Day gift set. Featuring almond- and Shea-infused oils and creams, this pretty bag is a deal that's as awesome as it is thoughtful.
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Do DEAR
Drop Everything and Read should really extend to adults, too. Make sure mom carves out some time to cocoon and read with this page-turner of a novel, the latest from the author who brought us Water for Elephants.
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Colour Me Happy
Finally, a colouring book for adults. We always knew this should be a thing, and this beautiful Enchanted Forest-themed book allows us to relax and unwind while colouring inside—or outside—the lines.
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Good Throw
Who doesn't love a warm, cozy, stylish throw? They just seem to make both lounging and couches more chic and comfortable. We love the textures and warmth of this classic from Restoration Hardware.
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Instant Present
Ooops—so you left things a little last minute. No worries with these instant download art prints. We love the hummingbird, but there are loads that will strike Mom's fancy. With a quick visit to a local store for a frame your bacon is saved.
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Make Your Hair Curl
Curling wands are the latest darling of the beauty scene. With no clips or complicated rolling, you just wrap your hair around the wand and voila—awesome waves with zero damage. Because moms get to get glammed up now and then.
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Snap to It
Who loves photos more than moms? Nooooobody! And sometimes we want instant prints from our smartphone pics, no fiddling involved. That's why we love this tiny wireless printer that allows us to print mini prints when and where we want them.