Mother's Day Gift Guide: Mindfulness Essentials To Pamper Our Mind, Body, & Soul
PavelIvanov/iStockThere's probably never been a time in history when being a mother has been an easy gig, but there's no denying that the last few years have been rough on moms. Dealing with a unprecedented global health crisis, navigating the waters of distance learning, and figuring out the ever-changing rules on masking all got added on to the usual challenges of mothering and we are tired. Given that, it makes sense that Mother's Day falls in the same month as mental health awareness month!
Times have been so hard and it's taken a toll on all of us. Many of us are still trying to process what it means to be a great mom right now and how to balance taking care of everyone else and taking care of ourselves. So for Mother's Day this year, we're all about the gifts that promote mindfulness, wellness, and self-care. Flowers and brunch are nice, but Mother's Day 2022 is all about gifts that encourage moms to take care of themselves: body, mind, and soul.
And because we want to make life easier for everyone, including the people who are going to be shopping for Mother's Day gifts, all of the items on our list this year are easy to buy online and ship to the best moms around!
One of the best tools to process feelings and to practice mindfulness is through journaling. And there is nothing more essential to journaling than having a really great journal. We love the PAPERAGE brand because its notebooks are eco-friendly and have the best paper.
For moms who like tech, a fitness tracker like the Fitbit Inspire 2 can actually be a great tool to promote mindfulness. This bit of wearable tech can track steps (to encourage taking some walks for fresh air) and track sleep (rest is so crucial), too!
Crystal singing bowls, which we spotted Kendall Jenner using on the new season of The Kardashians, are a way to practice meditation or to simply relax by producing calming noise through running a mallet around and inside the edges of a bowl.
This cute card set is perfect for the mom who isn't great at sitting still in silence trying to meditate. This deck, which fits easily in a purse, has 50 prompts or exercises designed to help take a moment to be aware, creative, and reflective.
Having a great, firm pillow for yoga and meditation is a great way for a mom who loves mindful movement to level up! This pillow from Avocado is a way to support the spine and to make seated yoga postures and meditation more comfortable, which makes it easy to stay in the zone longer.
Peloton-loving moms will appreciate these cozy drawstring joggers that are perfect for a recovery day, an easy yoga class on the app, or for wearing while meditating. And for moms who love the Peloton sleep meditations, this will also be perfect for enjoying a Mother's Day nap.
Coloring is something that on its own can be super relaxing and soothing, but this self-care themed coloring book also includes poetry and prompts for self-reflection. We suggest getting some high quality pens, markers, or colored pencils to go with this coloring book for a perfect Mother's Day gift.
We all know that spending time outside is good for the soul and our mental health, but we don't always want to be on some hardcore hike or epic camping trip. Sometimes all we want is to rest outside and feel the sun on our face and the breeze on our skin. On days like that, we need a great hammock. The ENO DoubleNest Hammock is easy to set up, easy to use, and size friendly for all mom bodies.
How can a mom have a mindful moment when she can't hear herself think? Yes, sometimes mindfulness starts with quiet, sweet blessed quiet. These Beats Studio3 noise cancelling headphones are a great way to shut out the noise and get a little bit of peace.
A candle by itself isn't the key to living a mindful life. But a candle can be a great accessory to go with another mindfulness habit, like meditating, journaling, or taking a nice quiet bubble bath. This candle from Sephora has notes of vanilla and sandalwood for a warm and spicy scent.
Yoga is a great way to get centered, to show love to the body, and to focus on breathing. For moms who are new to yoga, this Gaiam Yoga Kit has all the basics they'll need, including a yoga block and strap to make tougher poses more accessible.
Knitting can be a great tool to promote calm and to soothe anxiety. Not only does it keep our hands busy (so we're not doom scrolling on social media on our phones), but the repetitive motion can be soothing. This knitting kit will result in both relaxation and one-of-a-kind pair of socks!
Crystals are having a moment right now! Moms who are curious about crystals or open to some unconventional kinds of mindfulness might really love this beginner's crystal intention set, which includes several crystals and sage as well. It also helpfully includes some instructions for how to use crystals to help support intention setting.
