When I was thinking of ideas for a Mother’s Day gift guide, I kept coming back to one word: joy!
Motherhood is complicated and ever-evolving, yet being a mother to my three children is ultimately one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Mothers are experts at juggling a million things while making the world feel safe and loving, so I wanted to focus on bringing the mothers in our lives as much joy as possible.
Newport, R.I. Pickleball Paddle, $85.00
Pickleball Paddle:
Have you been bitten by the pickleball bug yet? These paddles are reason enough alone to start playing. Named after beloved towns and in a variety of stripes, gingham, patterns, and appealing colors, the paddles are lightweight, eye-catching, and as sweet as the brand’s name: Tangerine. P.S. They also have a Mother’s Day bundle on sale!
Simple Joys Puzzle - 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, $26.00
Puzzle:
Doing puzzles is a prime example of a simple joy. Anyone who has ever fit that last piece in to complete a puzzle knows how satisfying it feels. This particular puzzle will inspire Mom to seek the most basic pleasures with illustrations of fresh berries, flowers, crayons, and music. Moms with older kids will cherish the opportunity to do a puzzle together, but if you are gifting this to a mom with young ones, throw in an IOU for some babysitting time so that she can puzzle in peace.
Bouquets: With How-To Tutorials by Laura Dowling, $35.00
Design Book:
Flowers, a perennial Mother’s Day favorite, last for only a moment, but Bouquets: With How To Tutorials will give Mom the inspiration and skills to create floral showpieces for any desired occasion. This beautiful book by Laura Dowling, former White House Chief of Floral Design, breaks down bouquets into simple, manageable steps and is organized by emotions and feelings. Dowling also has a book devoted to wreaths for every season!
Portable Kneading Massager, $39.99