If your mom is anything like mine, she is a brilliantly strong and capable woman who had to put up with a lot of crap thanks to my ability to be an absolute terror. Since she had to put up with nearly two dozen years of chasing, protecting, and disciplining someone who decided at the moment he could walk, it wasn’t gonna be easy; any gift I give her for Mother’s Day has to be out of this world. Now, while I understand there is no way to repay a mother for the lifetime of putting up with a rowdy boy (and admittedly into the man years), these best of the best gifts are a great start to narrowing the gap.
Elevate your mom’s sleep: NELL Mattresses
We all know that sleep is incredibly important. But one in three adults sleeps on the wrong mattress, or at least one that is terribly overdue to be replaced. And since you and I both likely spent the majority of our teenage years robbing our parents of hours of sleep, it is time to repay them. NELL uses Japanese technology to encourage movement in your sleep to help promote temperature regulation, pressure relief, and muscle recovery.
Elevate her jewelry box: Pandora
Of course, your mom is probably expecting something run-of-the-mill for Mother’s Day, and you may be thinking that jewelry fits the bill. However, Pandora is the top of the line when it comes to dropping her jaw. Anything on the site will do all the heavy lifting on Mother’s Day, but my pick of the bunch is this pendant with an inscription on the back. If this pendant isn’t your mom’s vibe, not to worry, there are dozens of options to choose from. Two of my other favorites are the Entwined Heart & Butterfly Pendant Necklace and the Signet Ring. Don’t skimp on the jewelry; make her forget all the times you gave her an ulcer. We’re all for a little bribery.
Simplify her life: Tumble Washable Rugs
Every time I go to my mother’s, I am hit with the shoe dilemma. They are part of my outfit. Did I wear good socks? Are they dirty? I will likely have to explain to my mother that, at 43, I am still the guy who struggles to do his laundry. A new pair of socks is cheaper than the water to run the wash anyway, right? Of course, on the other hand, I will track dirt all over her nice, clean rug. Tumble is the solution. The whole goal of Tumble is to make rugs that look better than the ones she has, but are easier to maintain. Just pick it up and toss it in the washing machine. I know what you’re thinking: Is this for her? Or for your shoes? I mean, can’t two things be true at the same time?
Kickstart her morning: Breville Coffee
When I went home over the holidays, I noticed that breakfast was on the table the moment I woke up. I was awake at 8 am, and biscuits and gravy isn’t a quick and easy fix for six people. My mom was up at, what I am assuming, was 4 am. All I know is that she was up before the sun, and therefore coffee has to be a huge part of her morning routine. Coffee is a staple, and therefore, the right coffee machine is vital to making sure your mom stays effective. Breville takes everything your coffee machine does and makes it look like a simple machine from the 60s. If the Artemis shuttle was going to take a coffee pot to the moon, it would be a Breville.
Go all out with a getaway: Sun Siyam Resorts
OK. Go ahead, buy your mom a mattress, rug, and coffee maker for her house. Buy her a pendant for her jewelry box. Or, you can stop the small steps to paying her back and even the score by whisking her off to the Maldives for a weekend in a villa over the water. Indian food, turquoise water, and no reason to wait on you hand and foot. Sun Siyam Resorts knows how to make everyone feel right at home, and with the water right outside her door, she won’t give you a second thought after giving you a pass on any future ruination of her rug.
Change her space: ScentAir Whisper Home Diffuser
Smell is the most powerful sense that we have. It can spark memories and take us back to a better time. That is why the way a room smells is so important. Your mom spent years overcoming the scent of a teenager so her space could feel welcoming to her and everyone else she liked to host. Gift her the solution with something that does the work for her. Good for spaces up to 800 feet, one large room or two medium-sized rooms, it provides light fragrances at the touch of an app. No guesswork, no overpowering scents, just cool and easy memories through fragrance.
