The Mother Lode
Mother’s Day is just one week and a bit away – have you figured out what little token of affection to gift your mom? If not, you’re in luck – I’ve rounded up some superb gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2016!
Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace – $110 at Banana Republic
I’m all for quirky jewelry, and this vintage-inspired piece definitely caught my eye as a nouveau classic piece for mom. Designed to look like a collection of retro brooches, this gold (imitation) gold and silver necklace is a cool statement piece that feels just the right amount of hip for mom. Note – when I wrote this post, this piece was on sale. Zip on over to BR to see if it still is!
Bodycology Products – $6.97 each @ Walmart
Mom can always use a little R&R in the form of a nice hot shower, and this trio of sweet-smelling products is just the way to help her unwind. Start by lathering up with a body wash loaded with moisturizing ingredients like honey and aloe vera, then smooth out your skin with luxe jojoba and cocoa butters. Bodycology comes in a range of gorgeous scents, so if you particularly love it – like the Petal Away blend pictured above, which pairs mixed berries and fresh floral petals – you can keep the aroma close all day with a spritz or two of their fragrance mist. Gorgeous!
Colourful Journals $12.99 each and Set of 2 Kitchen Towels – $7.99 @ WINNERS and HomeSense
I mean, let’s get the obvious out of the way – these whimsical, colourful pieces are an affordable, cheery way to bring a little light into mom’s life this Mother’s Day. But it’s why you’re buying them that really counts. These amazing gifts are part of a new Shop for GEN1 initiative between WINNERS, HomeSense and the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Proceeds go toward emergency shelters and programs to help women rebuild their lives after abusive situations, while also teaching the next generation the importance of a self, equal world for women. A gift with heart – what’s not to love?
Wishing Ball – $42 @ Uncommon Goods
Moms are generally amongst the most thoughtful people in the world – after all, they’ve learned to put someone else’s needs before their own. This year, encourage mom to take a moment each week for herself with this unique art piece. It comes with 52 slips of paper that she can write down a message of gratitude or perhaps a wish or hope she’s holding close. Insert them into the hand-blown glass ball, and you’ve got a living work of art that’s also a friendly reminder for all that’s near and dear to her heart.
Mother’s Day Set – $49.50 @ La Vie En Rose
Give mom the gift of shut eye with this blissful trio of sleepwear items. Made from comfy cotton, this cute collection includes an inspirational tank, chilled out capri PJ pants, and an eye mask to get some extra shut eye while you make breakfast in bed. This is actually one of three styles that are perfectly suited for Mother’s Day – snap up another set for your wife or mother-in-law too!
Letters to My Mom – $16.20 @ Amazon.ca
Now this is a gift idea I can totally vouch for – because I’ve given a variation of it to a family member! The idea is simple. The book is designed to look like a collection of vintage air mail-style letters. 10 of the letters include prompts, while 2 are blank. Your job? Fill out each letter, seal it up, write an address when mom can open it, and presto, she’ll have a little gift to enjoy all year long as she unravels your memories, gratitude and more.
Blouse – $29 @ Joe Fresh
There are plenty of fresh, springy styles at Joe Fresh that mom would love to have in her wardrobe, many of which feature an on point seasonal print like florals or birds. This pretty magnolia-esque printed top is perfect whether mom’s rocking it for a day at the office or brunch with the family. Honestly though, there are tons of tops, dresses, accessories and more to choose from!
Geratherm Non Contact Thermometer – $74.99
ay. Becoming a mom is one of the scariest yet most rewarding and interesting parts of life – so this Mother’s Day, why not give the new mom in your life some peace of mind? This amazing device makes it a cinch for mom to care for a sick little one. It quickly and accurately captures baby’s temperature without having to initiate skin contact – in other words, no shrieking! Not only can you use it on your baby, it can also be used to measure the temperature on objects and liquids, making it a must-have for heating up formula to the optimal temperature. Psst – Geratherm also carries products for those trying to become a mom too!
I am very excited to announce I have a little prize package for one lucky mom, daughter, or other loved one that’s looking forward to Mother’s Day! If you win, you’ll receive a copy of Letters to Mom, a Bodycology trio of products, and a Geratherm Non Contact Thermometer. Want to win? Here’s how to enter!
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then leave me a comment below by May 7, 2016 telling me what your favourite gift idea is in this post.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around May 8, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry #1: Follow Raincoast Books on Instagram and either Regram one of their photos or share a photo from their site onto your own Instagram. Be sure to tag them in your photo! Leave a link back to your image in a separate comment below.
5) Bonus Entry #2: Like Geratherm on Facebook and leave a post on their wall about why you need their no contact thermometer in your life. You have no obligation to mention the CGG.
6) Bonus Entry #3: Follow Bodycology on Twitter and send out a Tweet about this giveaway that links back to this post and tags them + me (@cdngiftguide).
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I love the blouse from Joe Fresh
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I really love and need the Geratherm Non Contact Thermometer
I love the Journals and the towels with the elephants.
I love the Mother’s Day set from La Vie En Rose. I would love to wear those pyjamas!
The quirky necklace is so me
I love the faux brooch necklace and the airmail letters.
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I likwe the Joe Fresh blouse.
I love the brooch necklace and the wishing ball.
My favourite gift is the wishing ball
My favourite gift idea is Letter to my Mom.
I think my mom would like the tea towels from Winners and Homesense because her tea towels are in need of replacing, and the ones pictures above are so cute!
I really liked the mom pjs very cute. I am a subscriber
The necklace is beautiful and just perfect for spring.
My mom would love the bodycology products so I’d have to pick that
My favorite gift idea is the Letters to My Mom recommendation! Even though my Momma texts and e-mails I think she would really love getting hand written letters to read/review/refer to over the year! Great idea!
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I love the idea of the Wishing Ball. I know my Mum would love it as well!
I like the necklace
Followed all instructions. I love bling & the necklace could be my favourite & also Joe Fresh styles – nice.
Love the La Vie en Rose capri pj set!
My favorite item is the non touch thermometer
My favourite item is Letters to Mom
I think my mom would like the Letters to Mom book.
I love the Letter to my Mom. Such a sweet idea!
The Joe Fresh blouse is beautiful, the non touch thermometer is a great idea!
I love the Letters to Mom because it is something that would be treasured always!
I like the Joe Fresh blouse.
I think the Geratherm Non Contact Thermometer is a fabulous idea.
I like the jammies!!
I love everything! Love the bodycology set!
My favourite is the Bodycology products-I would love to win and try them!
Love all the ideas but especially the Geratherm non contact thermometer.What a fabulous idea.
I am a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber and I love the look of the La Vie En Rose Mother’s Day set- so cosy and cheerful!
I like the Letters to my mom set.
The Bodycology Products are my favourite.
I love the necklace from Banana Republic!
My favorite item is the non touch thermometer.
I just love the brooch necklace, I think my Mom would love it so much 🙂
Im already a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. I Love the bodycology set
I really like the sleepwear, I would love to have this set.
I love the wishing ball. Neat idea!
I LOVE the Faded Grandeur Broach necklace
I like the La Vie en Rose sleep set.
Mother’s Day Set – $49.50 @ La Vie En Rose
Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace is my favourite gift idea.
The Faded Grandeur Necklace is gorgeous and I would love to win it!
Happy Mothers Day to every Mom!
I love the idea of the Wish Ball!
My favourite gift idea in your post is the Bodycology products as I love to get things to pamper myself with.
I would love the Mother’s Day Set
PJ set
The blouse looks the best like a gift my mom would appreciate.
I love the Wishing Ball from Uncommon Goods & the Letters to My Mom set!
I believe my wife would love the Joe Fresh blouse
I love Mother’s Day Set at La Vie En Rose
the necklace and jammies I would love for my daughter in law soon to be mom
The gorgeous necklace from Banana Republic
Hands down – the necklace for me!
I love the brooch necklace!
Love the Faded grandeur Brooch necklace.
My favourite item is this: Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace – so nice!
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i love the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace – $110 at Banana Republic, so beautiful
The magnolia-esque blouse from Joe Fresh is to die for.
I LOVE the wishing ball, such a cute idea
The wishing ball is cool
I love the Grandeur Brooch necklace. Love jewelry that makes a statement!
As practical as it is, my mom would most want the non-contact thermometer.
I love the Letters to my Mom.
I am a subscriber. My favourite gift idea is: Colourful Journals $12.99 each and Set of 2 Kitchen Towels – $7.99 @ WINNERS and HomeSense
the necklace is lovely
brooch necklace love it
I love the “letters to my mom” gift idea
i follow and love the Wishing Ball
My favourite gift idea is the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace.
My favourite is the Mother’s Day Set from La Vie En Rose
I love the Wishing Ball,,what a great idea!!
My favorite gift idea is the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace
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I love the wishing ball!
I like the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace the most.
The Non Contact thermometer is very cool!
I love the joe fresh blouse! so pretty in pink!
I love the Faded Grandeur necklace.
Blouse – $29 @ Joe Fresh
There are plenty of fresh, springy styles at Joe Fresh that mom would love to have in her wardrobe, many of which feature an on point seasonal print like florals or birds. This pretty magnolia-esque printed top is perfect whether mom’s rocking it for a day at the office or brunch with the family. Honestly though, there are tons of tops, dresses, accessories and more to choose from!
The necklace is gorgeous – it is quite unique!
i would like Mother’s Day Set – $49.50 @ La Vie En Rose
I love the joe fresh blouse!
I luv Joe fresh blouse. . Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂
I’m already a subscriber. My favourite gift is “Letters to my Mom”. Thank you for the chance!
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. My favourite gift idea is in this post is the Wishing Ball – $42 @ Uncommon Goods
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Bonus Entry #3: Follow @mybodycology on Twitter and sent out a Tweet about this giveaway https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/726297948620001280?lang=en
… I Love everything especially the Beautiful Necklace…My mother would have a big surprise if I showed up with these gifts….Thank you…!!!
I am a subscriber and I love the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace from Banana Republic. Such a beautiful statement necklace!
I love Wishing Ball – $42 @ Uncommon Goods
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The bodycology would be my favorite but all of it is too beautiful to just choose one
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i love the no contact therometer
Mother’s Day set from La Vie en Rose
My favourite gift idea on this post is the Geratherm Non Contact Thermometer, which would be really helpful to me as a mom.
I love the wishing ball….great idea.. year round present.
love the lotions
anything i could win would make somebody happy
had to pick la vie en rose
I subscribe!
Also, I love the mothers day set
The thermometer would be great. Taking the temp of a squirming child is the worst. This would help!
Anything with elephants seem to be so popular right now.
The wishing ball seems pretty cool
love the Mother’s Day Set
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Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace – $110 at Banana Republic
I love the wishing ball!
Letters in the mail- such a cute idea!
It was a pleasant surprise that the lovely floral blouse is by Joe Fresh and so affordable, it will be part of my Mother’s Day gift to mom.
I like the Mother’s Day Set from La Vie En Rose gift idea.
I LOVE the necklace!
letters to my mom!! Yippee!! what a great idea!
I like the mothers day set fromlavieen rose gift idea
I love the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace — so unique!
My favourite is the Geratherm Non Contact Thermometer.
I Love It ALL!
I love the brooch necklace.
I really love the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace by Banana Republic!
My favourite product is the Geratherm Non Contact Thermometer
The Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace for my wife!
I love the Faded Grandeur Brooch Necklace.
The Wishing Ball is really fun and unique! My favourite!
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I love the Wishing Ball
I love the Bodycology Petal Away. The name, the packaging is so sweet.
I like the towels and Pj’s
The colourful journals are my favorite
~Jonnie
I like the Bodycology collection
My favourite gift idea is the lovely blouse from Joe Fresh.
I like the Brooch Necklace- very unique.
My favorite of the bunch is the Mother’s Day Set from La Vie En Rose.
My favourite gift idea from this post is the Mother’s Day Set from La Vie En Rose.
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i like Mother’s Day Set from La Vie En Rose. entry pls
The Joe Fresh blouse would be my favourite
I’m a subscriber and my favourite is the Letters to Mom!
Love the Letters to my Mom, too sweet!
the non contact thermometer