Can I give myself a Mother's Day gift?
YES, YES, YES. I've got something special for you.
Happy Mother’s Day! I’m so grateful for all of the moms I’ve connected with here over the last year when I started writing
. I’ve found other moms who are encouraging me and helping me navigate the complexity of motherhood.Normally, I write to you on Fridays, but it felt right to show up here on a day of joy and affirmation — which also comes with a lot of societal expectations.
Google searches for “the perfect Mother’s Day gift”…
This year, I’m thinking about Mother’s Day like I would New Year’s. I’m setting resolutions that will carry me into my next year of mothering. I want to keep fighting to show up as my best self. I want to keep growing and evolving to be the strongest mother I can through all the ups and downs of this messy life.
I hope that you’ll join me in taking care of yourself this Mother’s Day, treating yourself to some self-care tools that will encourage you in your next year of motherhood.
Give these a try…
Sparkly Pens: How pretty are these sparkly pens?! Every mom deserves a lovely new set of pens for all those lists and dreams floating around in her heart.
Journals (3 pack!): Any book-loving and journaling mom will LOVE this pack of three journals. I’m obsessed with the colors of these journals, and the best news ever is that they LAY FLAT!
Kindle/Tablet Holder and Remote Control: Please tell me you’ve seen the amazing Instagram reels of book lovers hiding in bed under the covers while they click their remote controls to flip the page on their Kindle! Here are the exact tools that you need to recreate this environment for yourself or any mom in your life who would kill for this modern luxury.
Writing Prompts Journal: Fuel your mom’s creativity with an instant digital download workbook that’s filled with 30 writing prompts designed to inspire her. Whether she’s a seasoned writer or curious about how to use journaling, this workbook will guide her through writing for self-discovery and reflection. I’m probably biased because I wrote this workbook, but I’m super proud of this work and I would have to say it’s the best gift on this list :) Support a small-business owning mom (it’s me!) with the purchase of this journaling workbook that I poured my heart into creating.
Bookish Mom Cup: This cup is the perfect gift for any bookworm this Mother’s Day! I love the vibrant design and we all know, there’s truly NO SUCH THING as too many books. The stainless steel straw seals the deal for me on this purchase. Plus, it comes with a straw brush to keep it clean.
Happy Mother’s Day! I’d love to hear how you’re reflecting today on your motherhood journey.