The best Mother's Day gifts we would love to give and receive

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching.

If you are looking for ideas for your mom, or the mother-figure in your life, we have you covered.

Here are our top picks for gifts she might love!

Everlasting Candles

The candles that will last forever. These highly rated and luxurious candles will never melt and provide so much ambience in your space. Get them from Everlasting Candle Co. for $85.

Keen Trail Running Shoe

For those who love getting outside, these runners from Keen are ridiculously comfortable, with a generous toe box, and are meant to make it even easier to go from gravel to dirt to pavement. They’re made with QuantumFoam to provide ideal cushioning for any terrain. They retail for $190 and come in a bunch of different colours.

Weber Spirit Smart Gas Grill

There’s no better time to upgrade your grill game. The Spirit Series grills from Weber will help elevate your meals. You can get them for propane or natural gas, and they come with a Wi-Fi-enabled digital thermometer, so your meat is never overcooked. They sell for $899.

Ninja BlendBoss

The Ninja BlendBoss is a total game-changer for the smoothie lover, blending hard and soft fruit and veg homogenously in a jiffy.

Its powerful motor takes only a few seconds to fully crush ice cubes, also making it a great pick for anyone who enjoys frappés and piña coladas. This space-saving appliance comes with its own tumbler and straw to take on the go, and the whole setup looks incredibly cute on the kitchen counter. It’s available in four colours and retails for $179.99 on Shark Ninja’s website.

Watier makeup or perfume

Whether it’s skincare, makeup, or fragrances that the special mom in your life likes to collect, Watier has something she’ll appreciate.

Their new Coquette Collection is travel-friendly and has a tiny-but-handy eyeshadow kit, a balmy blush stick, and a variety of lip products that are full-on colour, tinted, and transparent.

As for fragrances, we enjoyed the Vent du Sud Azur set, which has fresh, aquatic and stone-fruity notes that’ll prepare anyone for spring and summer. It retails for $117 on the Watier website, where you can find more fragrance sets for those tickled by other notes.

Light therapy mask from Conair

In just six minutes, you get targeted light therapy to help give you smoother and more radiant skin. The at-home treatment will help with fine lines and wrinkles and is made with medical-grade silicone. You can get the True Glow Wireless LED Light Therapy Face Mask from Canadian Tire for $179.

Self-care set from Wildflower Mercantile

The perfect reset for your skin and senses. Wildflower Mercantile is a Canadian-made brand and offers a ton of different products from self-care to cleaning to jewellery. This set features a hydration-boosting skin cream and aromatic bath soak. Get it for $56.

Hanyul Brightening Sleeping Mask

Let this mask do the work while you sleep. The Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask will have your skin glowing when you wake up. The Korean beauty brand blends tradition and science, and this product is made with Yuja C Vegan Vitamin. It sells for $41 at Sephora.

Aestura Atobarrier Lotion

As summer approaches, you start to feel the need for a more lightweight moisturizer, but one that does not compromise on good hydration. If you’re a fan of simple things that work, the Atobarrier Lotion from Korean brand Aestura does exactly that.

This non-greasy formula soaks into the skin quickly and keeps moisture locked in for hours. We used this on skin that was a bit irritated from prescription retinoid usage. It kept flaking at bay and repaired the moisture barrier within a few applications.

Pick it up at Sephora for $44 or look for it at your local Asian skincare shop.

Segway Max G3 Electric Scooter

The best way to get around this spring or summer. Segway’s Max G3 Electric Scooter is the latest version of its flagship scooter and is perfect for commuting or an adventure ride. It has a range of up to 80 kilometres and can hit 72 km/h. It sells for $1,599, but will be on sale for $1299 from May 1 to May 14 for Mother’s Day.

Prada Light Glowing Lip Oil Stick

The most hydrating lip product we have tried in AGES. The Prada Light Glowing Lip Oil Stick comes in two sheer shades and is an oil-in-stick hybrid that melts onto your lips for up to 24 hours of care & hydration. It sells for $65 at Sephora.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

A mix of science and magic! This hydrating cream is made with a new super-charged formula that can revive the look of your skin in under 30 seconds. It can help with 10 visible signs of aging while improving hydration and glow. Get it from Sephora for $93.

Matching set from Roots

Spring has been spring-ing and this matching set from the iconic Canadian brand, Roots, is perfect for those sunny days. The Isla Cotton line features shirts, shorts, pants, dresses and more and comes in a range of colours. The organic cotton shirt sells for $88, while you can grab the shorts for $58.

Vitamin C and Rose Face Oil

This lightweight face oil from Biossance is made with squalane and Vitamin C rose oil to help firm, hydrate and brighten the skin. You can pick it up at Sephora for $100.

Cashmere throw from Quince

Quince is now available in Canada, and we are SO excited. They have clothing, bags, shoes, accessories, and home decor, among other things. One of our fave items for Mother’s Day is a super soft Cashmere throw. It sells for $240 and comes in a bunch of great colours.

Stretchy bath towels from Typical

Most of us could use a bath towel upgrade, and these are the perfect choice. Typical is a brand that designs with intention. Their stretch bath towels are meant to last and be comfortable. They come in a ton of designs and colours and sell for $59.

Hand care products from Paume

Treat your hands to a little luxury. Paume is known for its extremely moisturizing products, and the best-selling trio is the perfect way to experience an introduction to the brand. It comes with the Moisturizing Antibacterial Hand Gel, the Renewing Hand Serum, and the Probiotic Hand Balm. Get it for $83 or try the newly released NRF Edit set, containing three products and two travel-friendly pouches for $99 from Paume.

Olaplex N°.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment

With so many skincare options already tackled, it’s time to talk hair. Olaplex hair products are among the most well-reputed in the market because of their patented bond repair technology. The new N°.3PLUS treatment offers an added boost, repairing all three types of bond in each hair strand. It only takes three minutes to use in the shower, and a little goes a long way.

We tried this product on processed and virgin hair, and found a noticeable difference in hair softness and shine after the first use alone in both cases. It is also very convenient for those who don’t have the time or energy to do more involved hair masks and treatments.

You can pick up the N°.3PLUS for $49 on Olaplex’s website.

Tasty shakes from Good Protein

Protein is the name of the game right now, and if you’re looking to up your intake, the delicious flavours from GoodProtein can definitely help. One of our favourites is the Bananas and Cream, which has 21g of protein, 7g of fibre, and 20 fruits and veggies per serving. You can also pick up the high-protein shake mixes, which have 32g in every serving. Plus, you can get 20 per cent off on your first order.

Portable speaker from Marshall

For the mom who loves her music. The Willen II portable speaker is small but mighty. It comes in two colours — black and cream — and is dust and waterproof. It has 17+ hours of playback time and sells for $97.

The perfect spring trench coat from Aritzia

Spring in Canada means layering, and this is the perfect top layer for those unpredictable days. The Splendor Mid Trench Coat in Crepette has a removable self-tie belt, raglan sleeves and falls mid-thigh. And a big plus in our books — the gorgeous Crepette fabric basically never wrinkles. Get it from Artizia for $265.

Spa in a box from Lavoh

This curated Treat Box from Lavoh is the perfect gift for the mom who deserves a little self-care. The box comes with two Lavoh Classic Facecloths that remove makeup with water alone, a water-resistant cosmetic travel bag, and a hand-poured candle, made in Canada. It sells for $75.

Sunglasses from Vuarnet

For the mom who loves getting outdoors. Vuarnet has been around for decades and offers mineral lenses to provide the best possible eye protection and vision. The Belvedere 08 Large is made with acetate and is perfect for walks, hikes, or everyday use. They sell for $310 and come in a few different colours.

Puzzle Pendant Necklace from Mejuri

You can’t go wrong with jewelry, and this Puzzle Pendant Necklace from Mejuri lets you pick your birthstone. It sells for $356 and features an 18k Gold Vermeil chain and sliding pendant.

Airstrait from Dyson

Save your mom some time when she’s doing her hair with the Dyson Airstrait. This special edition version comes in a ceramic apricot/topaz colourway and delivers salon-quality blow dries in one easy step as it dries and straightens at the same time. It sells for $699. And don’t forget to pick up the Omega hydrating hair oil that smooths frizz and provides a protective shine-boosting seal. You can grab it for $69.

Built-in bra top from Embrace

Embrace may have started as a maternity brand, but it’s expanded to include super comfortable built-in bra tops for every woman. One of our faves is the high-neck bra top. It’s made with a raised neckline and elevated back, and of course, a built-in bra, with sizing for A to DD cups. It sells for $85 and comes in black or white.

Age-defying collagen from Nature’s Sunshine

The Marine Glo Collagen from Nature’s Sunshine is made to improve skin and eye health while protecting against blue light. Not only does it reduce wrinkles and prevent dark spots, among other benefits, but it will also reduce eye strain. You can pick it up in handy individual packets to mix up with some water in the morning. A pack of 30 sells for about $70.

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