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For the Expecting Mom: Small Wonders Childbirth Education DVD Series It’s a mad, mad world for moms-to-be: appointments, filled-to-the-brim schedules, information coming at them every which way—and, oh, they’re now directly responsible for another human…who’s growing inside of them, changing their body and their life permanently. Given all that, she needs a dose of knowledge is power, and the Small Wonders Childbirth Education DVD Series will give her just that, on her own timeline. She’ll learn relaxation techniques, hear birth stories, learn about the stages of labor and get the critical info she needs to help her design her own birth experience. A sense of security for Mother’s Day—that’s pretty much priceless. ($37.99, www.smallwonderschildbirth.com) Take 10 percent off with the code 1001 |
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For the Mom Who Wants to Wear Her Intention: Hope Faith Peace Love Women’s Tank As The Beatles taught us, all you need is love—but a little hope, faith and peace don’t hurt, either. Nor does a great tank top to serve as a reminder of the power of these four little words. She’ll state her case in style with this soft eco-friendly tank, crafted from 100 percent organic cotton. The true-to-size attention-getter is made in the USA and will attract positive energy wherever it wears its welcome. She’ll love that she can lounge around the house in comfort, throw a hoodie over it for a grocery store run, or pair it with a blazer when she wants to show she’s serious about her virtues. ($19.99, www.gogreenitems.com) Take 10 percent off with the code TFG |
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For the Mom with a Sweet Tooth: Raw Chocolate Truffles by UliMana from Solay Wellness Why is it that the yummiest foods are always the worst for you? Thankfully, that’s no longer true with these raw chocolate truffles, delectable and delicious sweet things that are organically sourced. With ingredients like organic cacao powder, organic vanilla beans, Celtic Sea Salt, and organic agave, these handcrafted truffles—in goji cherry, coconut, Mayan and dark cacao—prove that something that’s good for you can also be just plain good. So surprise her on her special day with the rare treat that comes with all the flavor of indulging, minus the guilt. ($16.95, www.natural-salt-lamps.com) Take 15 percent off with the code Celebration |
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For the Mom About Town: Photo Bags from SnapTotes Being a bag lady’s not such a bad thing when it means you have a fabulous collection of bags to carry around, like the ones from SnapTotes. Not only are these clutches, totes, bucket bags, and satchels stylish, but they also come complete with something you don’t see every day—a photo of your choosing. Grab the best snapshot of her and her sweet petites, upload it to the site, choose from more than 20 styles of bags, and get ready to gift her with something that will snag compliments wherever she roams. ($30 to $140, www.snaptotes.com) |
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For the Style-Savvy Mom: Front Carrier Slipcovers from My Little Roo Utilitarian front carriers certainly get the job done, but for moms who are all about fashion meets function, the style can leave something to be desired. Enter My Little Roo, a mom-owned company that creates carrier slipcovers that are made in the USA, are machine-washable, are packaged by hand in recycled gift boxes (with free shipping and no sales tax, to boot) and—perhaps most importantly—are totally cute. Whether she’d go ga-ga over classic black-and-white diamonds, pretty-as-can-be paper dolls, striking lime paisley or an Asian-inspired scene, there’s a pattern that will fit her to a tee, just as well as her little one fits attached to her front. ($29.99 to $44, www.mylittleroo.com) |
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For the Eco-Chic Mom: All-Natural Bath and Body Products from Soothing Sense Bathe her in luxury with made-from-scratch bath essentials that are great for the environment—and even better for skin. Soothing Sense uses ingredients like aloe, almond oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, olive oil, shea nut butter, soybean oil and sunflower oil to create effective products, without alcohols, parabens and other cheap fillers that are far too commonly found in beauty items. Whether you choose a lotion, body wash, salt scrub, lip balm or body spray (or all of the above!), she’ll glow inside and out. Customize the fragrance or color of your gift at no additional cost, or stick with the tried-and-true premade combos. ($1.25 to $10.25, www.soothingnaturally.com) |
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For the Mom Who Deserves to Relax: Towel Wraps by Mint from My Embroidered Gifts ($29.95, www.myembroideredgifts.com) |
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For the Reminiscent Mom: Collage Photo Blanket from The Memories Place Commemorate all those picture-perfect moments captured on film (or—hello, 21st century—a digital camera) with a gift that’s a little more memorable than just a standard framed photo. These blankets, which come in fleece or woven, win raves for their quality craftsmanship and sentimental touch. All you have to do is choose seven to 12 photos to be part of the blanket’s collage, and The Memories Place does the rest, providing you with multiple layouts along the way so that you can be sure you’ll receive exactly what you’re envisioning. That’s worth smiling about—and Mom is sure to feel the same way when she sees it. ($89, fleece; $99.95, woven; www.thememoriesplace.com) Take 10 percent off with the code tfg1001 |
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Small Wonders |
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For the Sentimental Mom: My Blessings Call Me Hand Stamped Necklace in Sterling Silver Charm the mom you love with this charm necklace, an adorable tribute to motherhood. On the outer ring is inscribed, “My blessings call me ____” (fill in the appropriate term of endearment), while the inner circle contains the hand-stamped names of her blessings, aka the kids. Choose a design symbol to have stamped in the middle to give it an even more personalized touch. She’ll feel doubly blessed to get such a thoughtful gift—one that she’ll want to wear everywhere. ($70, www.bellamerce.com) |
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