These unique ethical gifts for Mother’s Day are guaranteed to make your Maker smile!
By Jessica Dickson
You might think Mother’s Day is a ‘Hallmark holiday.’ You know, something invented by the greeting card industry to rake in some cash. But – that’s not the case!
This is actually a holiday that even the ancient Greeks and Romans celebrated. Well, kind of. They actually paid homage to Rhea and Cybele, respectfully, as the Mothers of the Gods. Eventually, these concepts of commemorating of motherhood passed on to later generations and eras.
For example? In Medieval times, Mothering Sunday was a day that servants were given off just so that they could visit their moms, which would have been difficult then. Now it’s a permanent fixture of the calendar, celebrated in over 100 countries.
Personally, I love this day! It’s a good time to truly say ‘thanks’ to the woman who helped raise you into the fantastic human you are today. She’s endured every tantrum and wiped every tear. It’s time to give back to that special woman who gave consistently and unconditionally, right?
There are plenty of ways to say, ‘hey mom, I love you!’ Namely with your words. Of course, you could also make her breakfast in bed, or bake a cake. Or just gift her with something she’ll love!
Whether it’s clothing, chocolates, flowers or something else that’s special, make sure it’s ethical and sustainable.
Not sure where to begin looking? I’ve found some gorgeous ethical gifts for Mother’s Day that are guaranteed to make her smile.
Sustainable Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day
1. Meaningful Ethical Jewelry
Mothers are precious. So, treat your mom to something that’s every bit as special as she is!
Do you have a favourite memory? Freeze it in time with a beautiful, wearable keepsake piece of jewelry. Dune Jewelry is a female-founded brand that takes your cherished memories and transforms them into stunning jewelry.
Whether it’s sand from a favourite vacation or petals from a special bouquet, each item is handcrafted locally in Massachusetts and supports local American artisans. Designed to be an heirloom piece that will last a lifetime, each item is unique and tells a beautiful story your mom can carry with her every day. Visit dunejewelry.com to start creating your order.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Giving a gift that she can have close to her heart, literally.
Price: From around $160
2. Warm, Handmade Vegan Slippers
Does your mom often complain about being cold? We found one of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day, then!
These handmade slippers are cozy, comforting and something she’ll probably use a lot.
The removable insoles contain aromatic lavender buds and thermally conductive flax seeds. When she’s cold, just heat the insoles up in the microwave. Her slippers will be snuggly warm, and they’ll smell of lavender. If she’s too hot in summer, cool the shoes down in the fridge for some sweet heat relief.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Moms who might have arthritis, diabetes or other issues that make their feet ache when they’re cold.
Price: Around $49
3. A Print (that’s all about family)
Remind your mom about all the love that surrounds her with a print that’s about just that.
Artist Veronica Ballart’s personalised watercolor prints are one of those ethical Mother’s Day gifts with a seriously sentimental touch. Inspired by botanical illustrations and herbarium sheets, your illustration will is hand painted on paper. It expresses the hobbies, qualities, and achievements of family members that you share with Veronica.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: The mamma who’s really proud of her kids
Price: From around $85
4. A Natural Anti-Ageing Cream
Forget Botox! Science4Beauty is a modern cosmetics brand that uses natural neurotoxins from sea snails to create super effective products with real results that simulate what Botox does. No longer do women need to inject toxic substances to look and feel good! Inspired by nature, each Science4Beauty product has been crafted using scientific research with proven results. All ingredients have been carefully selected for their potency and are safe to use.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Moms who need and love natural beauty routines.
Price: From around $150
5. An Eco Friendly Candle
Whatever the occasion, an organic scented candle makes for one of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day. Not only do they make us feel cosy, but they make baths more luxurious all year round. Plus, they smell good, too!
NEST New York makes some of the best ethical candles in the world. Combining sustainability, luxury and health, their candles are vegan, cruelty-free and free from formaldehyde, parabens and phthalates. The 100% lead-free and cotton wicks also provide a clean burn every time you light your candle, evenly infusing your room with an exceptional scent.
NEST collaborates with master perfumers with access to the world’s finest ingredients to create expertly crafted candles. Each one features a proprietary wax formula and features one of the highest percentages of fragrance oils in the industry, making your home smell wonderful.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Creating a relaxing ambience after a stressful day
Price: From $48
6. Some Cozy Activewear
With apparel as fresh as your morning juice, FLOWFIT is turning food waste into trendy fashions with their unique orange peel byproducts, which are transformed into tees and tank tops. Ran by women for women, FLOWFIT Activewear combines comfort with flexibility to create its range of stylish garments.
From running tops, tank tops, sports bras, shorts, leggings and running jackets, they have everything you need, whether your mum likes to keep active at the gym or take a relaxing yoga class. The designs are manufactured in small quantities to eliminate waste from small factories that adhere to sustainable guidelines. Even the packaging is 100% compostable!
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Casual moms who like to keep active
Price: From around $45
7. A Subscription Box
If you’re wanting your mom to feel special beyond Mother’s Day, why not choose a subscription box? They last way beyond Mother’s Day and will provide moms with a special gift each month. And there are so many subscription boxes now, there’s surely one to suit all moms!
The REN Skincare Beauty Box is the perfect selection of REN’s clean skincare hero products. Everything is formulated with natural and clean ingredients and guaranteed to make mom feel beautiful and pampered.
Not into skincare? MightyNest is the perfect box for zero waste household essentials. GlobeIn is ideal if your mom loves to travel or appreciates learning about different cultures. See more possible subscription boxes here.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Gifting mom a unique treat each month
Price: From $25 a month
8. A Non Toxic Perfume
Is your mom in the market for a new perfume? Why not gift her one that’s not packed with cancer causing chemicals?
Fragrance Du Bois is a high-end perfume house that makes some gorgeous ethical gifts for Mother’s Day. The luxury brand offers rich scents like citrus, spice and fruits, which last all day long. But that’s not the best part, this is! They make all of their perfumes with 100% natural, plant based oils that are highly concentrated.
These elegant fragrances come beautifully packaged in recyclable glass and paper packaging, too.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Moms who love to feel elegant and pretty
Price: From around $280
9. A Fancy Eye Mask
Pampering is the ultimate self care, and this gorgeous rose quartz face mask helps recreate a luxurious spa experience at home. The mask is seeped in history, inspired by the crystal masks that empresses in China have been using for thousands of years, and is used to soothe and relax the eye area. The weight of the mask works much like a weighted blanket, providing deep comfort, relaxation and natural stress relief, the perfect gift for any woman.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Deep relaxation – who wouldn’t appreciate that?
Price: Around $85
10. Soft & Cosy Organic Bathrobe
When it’s cooler there’s nothing better than keeping warm and cosy in a soft robe. And this waffle robe from Coyuchi is giving serious chic spa vibes. The airy waffle weave wraps around you comfortably and has been pre-tumbled so that it’s soft from the first wear. In fact, the robe will only get softer each time it’s washed so you can always rely on it to provide the ultimate comfort.
Coyuchi uses only 100% organic cotton to make their robes, so not only are they super lightweight, but breathable and good for skin, too. Now you just need a warm tea (the perfect gift below) and a good book and you’re ready to relax in style.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Providing daily comfort.
Price: $98
11. Luxury Tea Set
Everything about tea is relaxing. Each step, from the process of steeping the tea bags, inhaling the rich aroma and then sitting and enjoying the tea is a ritual that will help you to relax and unwind. So, giving this luxury tea set is the perfect gift to ensure someone you love is given the time out to hit pause and to really chill out.
This gorgeous tea set is curated with The New York Botanical Garden and will invite the mind and senses to escape to lush gardens full of heavenly scented summer plants and fruits. The gift set includes a cup, a tea tray and a gorgeous selection of USDA Organic and Kosher-certified tea.
One of the best ethical gifts for Mother’s Day for: Someone who enjoys tea will LOVE this thoughtful gift
Price: $60
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