2025 Mother&#8217;s Day Gift Guide

Cosmic Green Candles

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? The woman-owned company, Cosmic Green Candles, offers eco-friendly, hand-poured soy candles with crackling wooden wicks that create a cozy ambiance. I love that they say their candles aren’t just about ambiance—they’re an invitation to slow down, breathe, and connect with your inner peace. It’s time to light up your space and let your energy flow. I could not agree more, which is why a candle burns daily in our home. You know I love a company that gives back- with every candle purchased, Cosmic Green Candles plants a tree, so your gift also contributes to reforestation efforts.

WHAT PRODUCT DO WE LOVE?

Twin Flame

(Scent: Vanilla Orchid)

Discover the Twin Flame Candle, a soy wax creation inspired by the deep connection of two souls intertwined. The candle is rafted with a sustainable wood wick and brings a natural crackling ambiance to your home. The crackling sound is soothing and it’s lovely to close your eyes, breathe deep, and enjoy the moment of peace. Also, the beautiful deep red glass container will be beautiful when you repurpose it after burning the candle.

WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?

Its exotic fragrance opens with sultry top notes of green leaves and orange, offering a refreshing burst for the senses. As the scent deepens, powdery heliotrope and captivating jasmine form a soft floral heart, enveloping your space in an enchanting ambiance. A creamy base of vanilla, light musk, and sandalwood adds depth and warmth, making it ideal for romantic evenings or moments of quiet reflection.

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AppyHour Box

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY

Looking for a unique and delightful Mother’s Day gift? AppyHour Box offers expertly curated selections of artisan cheeses, premium charcuterie, and perfectly paired accompaniments, all delivered straight to your mom’s doorstep. Each box ensures a gourmet experience that can go from box to board in just 10 minutes. With unique monthly themes, these boxes provide a culinary journey that will make your mom’s special day even more memorable.

WHAT MAKES THIS BOX A SUCCESS?

They create each box with 3 principles:

Unique Items

They source unique items from across the globe for a culinary experience that you can’t find at the local supermarket.

Expertly Curated

These items are curated and paired either based on a region or in an area by their cheese experts.

Complete Spread

All items are meant to be served together so that you can conveniently enjoy.

OUR BOARD

Since we were having a larger group of people over, I used the products they provided as the base of the board and added some fresh fruit and salami. If it was a smaller group, I wouldn’t have had to add anything.

WHAT WAS INCLUDED FOR OUR BOARD?

Hot Little Biscuit Everything Crackers

These crackers were perfect for the board and everyone raved about them. They were tasty, but not overpowering, which made them a great base.

Honey Clover Gouda

Made from farm-fresh, raw cow’s milk collected daily, this creamy Gouda is infused with sweet honey and delicate clover, creating a balanced, slightly nutty flavor with floral notes.

Black Pepper Cherry Prosciutto

This ham is crafted from Heritage Berkshire pork, a breed prized for its rich marbling and deep flavor. Hand rubbed with cherry puree and cracked black pepper.

Cider Brine Coppa

This family-run salumeria in Maine crafts old world meat with new world creativity, using a blend of wild fermentation, native ingredients, and koji.

Triple Crème Brie

Its delicate bloomy rind gives way to a silky, almost whipped interior with a mild, buttery flavor.

Pimento Cheese

Crafted with care at Sweet Grass Dairy, this award-winning pimento cheese blends shredded tomme-style cheese, Sir Kensington’s Mayo, smoky Spanish piquillo peppers, and pimentón.

Dried Mangos

The have a rich, sweet-tangy flavor with a hint of tropical citrus notes. Their chewy texture and natural acidity balance beautifully with creamy cheeses like brie or tangy goat cheese.

Praline Pecans

they are irresistibly nutty and sweet. Its crunchy texture and rich, sugary coating perfectly compliments the spread.

Raspberry Jam

Who doesn’t love raspberry jam? The sweetness paired well with all of the cheeses. Also, when paired with the meat it created a delicious salty/sweet combination.

French Onion Jam

This unique jam was delicious on the gouda.

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Love Goodly

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY

Looking for a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift? Love Goodly’s subscription boxes are a fantastic choice. Every other month, Mom will receive a curated selection of full-sized, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty and wellness products. Don’t feel like giving a subscription? No worries…you can also order single boxes. Not only will she enjoy premium, non-toxic items, but each box also supports charitable causes, adding a meaningful touch to your gift.

It’s amazing that both of my boxes contained four full-sized products with a total value over $100!

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

We were lucky to receive 2 boxes to enjoy. Our first box contained:

Emani Perfect 10 Primer & Serum

A plant-based, silicone-free moisturizer that helps firm, moisturize, and soothe your skin and helps protect your skin from harmful environmental stressors. This serum feels incredible on my skin and has already joined my skincare routine.

Emani Double Lash Mascara

Elevate your lash game with this 2-in-1 mascara that dramatically lifts your lashes delivering intense volume and curve, while the built-in lash serum helps promote fuller lashes over time. This mascara makes your eyes POP!

Fluency Multistick

I Am Brave is a semi-matte red hue with blue undertones. Infused with nourishing plant oils to protect and heal your lips, while beets and radishes give its beautiful buildable color. Can also be used as a cheek tint or eyeshadow. I love traveling with makeup that performs more than one task.

Aromafume Chakra Balancing Natural Mist

Scent profile features pineapple, ylang ylang, vanilla, and cedar. Mist inside the room of your choice, and let its sweet, fruity, ad floral scent to release any hatred and self-doubt and help yourself receive love and acceptance. This is a great mist to keep in your yoga bag.

Box 2 included:

Earth Harbor Milk Moisturizer

Moisturize dehydrated and dull skin! Created for all skin types, this lightweight moisturizer is also friendly for those with combination, oily, or blemish-prone skin. I love how this moisturizer feels on my skin. It absorbs quickly, is soothing and not oily.

Flyte.70 Chiseled Lip in Fame

Define and contour your lips with this beautiful neutral rose color while nourishing it with essential fatty acids and vitamin E. I gave this color to my daughter because she looks so good in red and rose colors.

Upcircle Floral Blend Face Scrub

Gently buff away dry dead skin cells, leaving you with soft, smooth, and glowing skin. this scrub will be added to my Sunday Self-Care routine.

Vitamasques Watermelon Face Pads

Gently exfoliate, brighten, tone, and hydrate your skin, with these watermelon face pads. These were so refreshing and they smell incredible.

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Saltery

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY

This Mother’s Day, treat the special mom in your life to the unique flavors of Saltery’s handcrafted sea salt blends. Each blend is consciously crafted with sustainability, beauty, flavor, and purity in mind. From the luxurious 24K Gold Flake Finishing Salt to the rich and earthy Wild Truffle salt, Saltery offers a variety of impressive flavors that can elevate any dish. These thoughtfully curated salts not only enhance culinary creations but also add a touch of elegance to the kitchen.

WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?

Turmeric Ginger

If you’re on the hunt for a unique, flavor-packed gift for the foodie or wellness lover in your life, look no further than Saltery’s Turmeric Ginger Salt. This small-but-mighty jar is bursting with bold, earthy turmeric and zesty ginger—two powerhouse ingredients known for their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting benefits. It’s perfect for jazzing up everything from roasted veggies to popcorn. Plus, it adds a little gourmet flair without any fuss, making it an awesome gift for anyone who loves to cook—or just loves to eat.

Some suggested uses: savory meats, rich in flavor veggies, rice dishes + bean stews.

Two ways we enjoyed it were when we sprinkled it on to our asparagus and tomato side dish.

We also loved it in this root vegetable soup.

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Native Maps

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY

Looking for a heartfelt Mother’s Day gift? Native Maps offers beautifully crafted city and national park prints that can remind Mom of her favorite places or inspire future adventures. Each map is thoughtfully designed with input from locals, ensuring an authentic representation of the neighborhoods and landmarks. Whether it’s her hometown, a cherished vacation spot, or a dream destination, these minimalist map artworks make for a unique and personal gift. You can even have it framed, so there’s no work for mom to do except enjoy it.

Photo Credit: Native Maps

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE RECEIVE?

Manhattan Neighborhood Map

If you’re shopping for someone who’s obsessed with the Big Apple—or maybe just left a piece of their heart in the city that never sleeps—Native Maps’ Manhattan print is the perfect gift. This isn’t your average touristy map, it’s a work of art. there are several color choices you can make, so you get something that suits their style.

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Each neighborhood is carefully labeled, so whether they’re repping the Upper West Side or can’t stop talking about late nights in the East Village, this print brings all those iconic vibes to their walls. It’s a thoughtful, stylish nod to New York that fits just as perfectly in a cozy apartment as it does in a sleek home office. Each map is vetted by a team of locals and includes all neighborhoods within the city boundary in their signature minimalist style.

Photo Credit: Native Maps

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Koko & Lynn

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

Koko & Lynn offers eco-friendly, hand-drawn stationery that’s both beautiful and practical. Their collection includes planners, notebooks, and accessories, all crafted from 100% recycled paper and packaged sustainably. Each item features unique, hand-drawn designs, adding a personal touch that any mom will appreciate. Most of the products are available in two versions: in black and white for you to color in yourself, or already in color.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Weekly Planner Page

This weekly planner desk pad is incredible and will permanently live on my desk. It gives you a block for each day of the week, a To-Do List area, and a notes box. The aesthetic plant design is stunning. I love that all their products are completely hand-drawn.

Photo Credit: Koko & Lynn

Daily Planner Pad

Another great find! This planner allows you to perfectly plan out your day. It gives you a bulleted area for your To-Do-List as well as a large section for notes. I love that it gives a spot for Today’s Highlight as well as a quick reminder to focus on wellness by giving you water glasses you can color to track your progress as well as a chart where you can reflect on the day and state how it was.

Photo Credit: Koko & Lynn

Grocery List Notepad

No more torn scraps of paper where you jot down your list. This beautiful pad will help you remember what you need to buy and is also a great tool for meal planning. It’s the perfect size to toss in your purse before you head to the store. I keep it on my kitchen counter so all family members can add items we need to buy.

Photo Credit: Koko & Lynn

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Sayso Cocktails

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS COMPANY

Sayso’s craft cocktail tea bags make it easy to enjoy premium, all-natural cocktails or mocktails at home in just minutes. With flavors like Skinny Spicy Margarita, Honey Rosemary Moscow Mule, and Skinny Hibiscus Cosmopolitan, there’s something to suit every taste. Simply steep the sachet in water, add your preferred spirit or enjoy as a mocktail, and savor a bar-quality drink without the hassle. Plus, Sayso’s products are low in sugar, gluten-free, and vegan, catering to various dietary preferences. It’s a delightful way to give Mom a chance to unwind with a delicious, handcrafted beverage.

I love to enjoy a nice cocktail at the end of the day when I’m traveling and these cocktail tea bags make it so easy to do so. I simply pack a tea bag and an airplane bottle (also called nips or shooters, depending on where you’re from) of either vodka or tequila. These can even be brought in your carry-on. They all taste delicious and are so easy to make.

WHAT PRODUCTS DO WE LOVE?

Espresso Martini

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Each sachet has an expertly portioned blend of espresso coffee, demerara sugar, and roasted chicory root. Infuse in cold water and optionally add spirits (I loved using vanilla vodka) for a perfect Espresso Martini, every time. Since I am cautious about sugar, I like that it only has 5g of sugar and 25 calories per serving. Tip: for a foamy top, shake over ice using a cocktail shaker.

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I am pretty picky when it comes to espresso martinis, since it’s one of my favorite cocktails. These are delicious! I added a splash of cream to mine and it was a creamy after-dinner treat.

Skinny Spicy Margarita

Each sachet has a delicious blend of all-natural lime, orange peel, peppers, and alderwood smoked salt. For tongue-tingling, beach-worthy flavor that’s perfect every time, steep in tequila and cold water for 1 minute. What I loved about this one is it has less than 1g of sugar and only 20 calories per serving. It only has 4g of net carbs per serving. Tip: Rustle the sachet for 1 minute until the majority of the contents dissolve.

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You will not believe that there is so little sugar because it tastes so sweet! I added a slice of lime and it really could have been a drink you’d buy in a bar.

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Skinny Cardamom Paloma

This delicious cocktail has a blend of grapefruit, cardamom seeds, lime, and orange. For a tart, yet warming, flavor that makes you think you have your toes in the sand, steep in tequila and cold water for 1 minute. It has 0g of sugar and only 15 calories per serving.

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My daughter made a non-alcoholic version by adding seltzer water to it. It would be the perfect drink on a warm summer day.

Photo Credit: Sayso

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