Hey earth muffins! A very important day is around the corner – Mother’s Day! Just like with any holiday, you can 10000% have a zero waste Mother’s Day. You don’t need to compromise your eco-friendly values to treat your Mother on her special day. If you are looking for a present, keep reading this guide for the best sustainable gifts for Mother’s Day!
Top Eco-Friendly Gifts for Mother’s Day:
1. Chocolates or cupcakes from a local bakery – Food or treats is always a great option when you are looking to buy someone a present. Support your mom’s favorite local bakery and buy her a selection of her favorite desserts.
2. Felt flowers – Flowers are a common gift for Mother’s Day… But bouquets aren’t the best for the planet. Plus, the flowers usually die in only a few days. Instead of buying real flowers, opt for handmade felt flowers instead. These are great because they can be displayed around the house year round. You can buy these on Etsy – make sure to pick out your mom’s favorite flower types!
3. Trip to a local spa – Your mother deserves to be treated extra special on Mother’s Day. To give her some much needed relaxation time, take her to a local spa. Bonus points if you can find a salon/spa (like Aveda) that uses more natural products. Pay for a massage, facial, or hair treatment depending on what your mom likes best.
More Sustainable Gifts to Give:
4. Soy candle – Candles are always a great gift! Choose soy wax instead of paraffin and select scents that your mom will love regardless of the season. I’ve been loving candles with wood wicks as well, as the crackling they give off when burning is so relaxing.
5. A meal at her favorite local restaurant! While this might sound cliche, it is always a great gift. She deserves to be treated out to a delicious meal! Select a local restaurant that serves her favorite dish. Or, pick a fine dining experience she wouldn’t normally pick for herself.
Overall, there are plenty of sustainable gifts you can give for Mother’s Day! While you should treat your mother like a queen every day of the year, this is the one day to spoil her rotten. You can pick out physical gifts or opt for an experience like a meal out… Just make sure to make her feel extra special and loved! What are your Mother’s Day plans? Comment below and let me know what you will be doing to celebrate!
Love,
Jenna ♥
These are excellent ideas. I’ve never heard of felt flowers before, but I am going to look into them. That sounds so neat!