may is for moms: a mother's day gift guide

In honor of my very first Mother's Day as a mom, I'm delighted to bring you a mini 'best of' guide for Mother's Day shopping.  These are products I've either used or admired personally, and were not in any way influenced by sponsorship.  I hope you find it useful, not just for Mother's Day, but for all your upcoming occasions this spring...


best gift for: the mom-to-be
I'm completely smitten with this combination memory box and baby book from giggle.  So much so that I'm considering buying one for myself and transcribing my current baby book (which is sadly untended).  The bird's nest design is utterly charming, and the inside offers both the traditional book to record special moments, along with a drawer to hold mementos and glassine envelopes for special keepsakes like baby's first lock of hair. 

best gift for: the new mom

I discovered chewbeads at a boutique during my recent vacation to Atlanta, and instantly realized what an ingenious product I'd found. Any new mom knows that it's practically impossible to wear jewelry around your teething infant, for fear of it either being gouged or literally ripped from your neck.  These stylish rubber beads are the perfect solution.  They come in lots of pretty colors, are made of BPA free non-toxic silicone and have a magnetic breakaway closure- so if they get yanked off they won't choke you to death... like I said, pure genius.

 

best gift for: the stressed mom
I've been a fan of Lollia's handcremes for ages, owing to their subtle floral scent and the soft luxurious feel they give your skin.  The Relax line contains fresh infusions of Violet and Lavender, as well as other soothing, calming ingredients in their bath products and luminary... you may prefer another scent, but this one is just the thing to help you unwind after a hair pulling, screaming, food throwing kind of day {and that's not to mention the kids}.

best gift for: the working mom
I swear by my Skip Hop diaper bag for it's endless pockets and storage capacity {I'm telling you... Mary Poppins' bottomless bag has nothing on this brand}.  For a working mom, this modern studio version is a smart buy.  It can easily double as a work purse, making for a seamless transition between supermom and career dynamo.  Love those metallic leather accents and the pleating on the front pocket too...

best gift for: mom friends & grandmoms

Last but not least, these charming and affordable crystal earrings by Emma Stine are classic enough to please girlfriends and grandmothers alike.  She happens to be my new favorite jewelry designer, and while I love these particular earrings in jade green {and the fact that she offers other color options in the style}, there are a number of other beautiful pieces worth checking out as well.