Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Will Inspire Self-Care

This Mother’s Day, celebrate your favorite moms with gifts by Black-owned brands that let her put herself first

As a mom of two, I’m constantly asked to multitask. Keeping track of my kids’ doctor’s appointments, field trips and and homework assignments feels like a job in itself and can leave me running on empty by the end of the week. But Mother’s Day is the one day of the year that I don’t feel guilty about making a little extra time for myself – even if it is to just binge watch my favorite Netflix series. If you know a mom who could use a little R&R this Mother’s Day, check out these gift ideas that will encourage them to put themselves first – at least for the day.

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Pear Nova – Luxe Nail Care Set ($90)

Pear Nova’s Luxe Nail Care Set is everything a mom needs to prep for a DIY mani-pedi. Let her scrub, soak and smooth her way to the perfect canvas for her favorite polish.

YGN – Imagination Silk Sleep Bundle ($115) 

Go to sleep in style with YGN’s Silk Sleep Bundle. The set comes with a Pleated Sleep Turban, pillow case, eye mask and three hair scrunchies that will protect your tresses while you’re in dreamland.

KNC Beauty – Mask & Chill Bundle ($63)

Let mom show her skin a little love with the Mask & Chill Bundle from KNC Beauty. The kit comes complete with 5 lip masks, 5 eye masks and 3 face sheet masks that will create the perfect canvas for her makeup application. No parabens, no sulfates, no artificial dyes or fragrances, & no animal testing.

Spoken Flames – Straight Facts Trio Set ($98)

Named one of the “Best Candle Gifts to Give” by Architectural Digest, the Spoken Flames Straight Facts Trio Set will help mom set the mood for self-care. The set comes with three scented candles, a luxe gift box, and their signature matchbox.

Brown Girl Jane – Aromatic Body Oil ($82) 

Brown Girl Jane’s Aromatic Body Oil is just the thing mom didn’t know she needed to help unwind at the end of a long day. It’s formulated with 1000 mg of healing broad-spectrum hemp extract and made with plant-based ingredients that help relieve muscle aches and calm the senses.

Grounded – Gratitude Set ($70)

Grounded Gratitude Set Photo: feelgrounded.com

Plants are a great way to show Mom just how much you care. And this Gratitude Set from Grounded The set comes with a Red Maranta plant in a planter with drainage pan and a self-watering crystal.

Shani Darden – New Mom Must Haves Set ($155)

New Mom Must Haves Set from Shani Darden Photo: Shanidarden.com

You don’t have to be a new mom to love the New Mom MustHaves Set from Shani Darden. But the four-piece set is a great way to keep skin looking healthy and hydrated while reducing the signs of aging – all of the things you need when you’re caring for a new little one.

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