The Planet and Your Mum Will Thank You for These Gifts
Mother’s Day. It should be a time for embracing one of the most important women in our lives. For gratitude and stillness, to celebrate all that they have done for us and the bond that we share.
However, that’s usually far from reality.
Oftentimes, it looks more like a rushed trip to the supermarket to pick up some flowers or a hastily booked restaurant lunch. With the modern world buzzing around us, it’s easy to get so caught up in daily to-dos, that we forget about the importance of these special moments. And in the process we forget about Mother Earth too, picking up gifts with hefty carbon footprints that come wrapped in reams of plastic.
Hardly the considered celebration that our Mum deserves!
This year, let’s get intentional with our gifts. These recommendations aren’t only totally decadent but they’re gloriously eco conscious. The planet and your mama will thank you…
Apple skin toiletry bag: Luxtra London
Whether she’s an avid weekend tripper or simply a cosmetics lover, this is the perfect choice for her. Coming in three colours (our favourite has to be Ivy Green), this toiletry bag is practical and made from 100% vegan leather. Crafted from waste apple skins – yes, you read that right – you’d never guess that it boasts such eco credentials.
Aromachology Candles: Halcyon Naturals
Here at Halcyon Naturals, we don’t just create beautiful home fragrances. We craft scent blends that allow you to tap into the power of aromachology to truly change how you feel.
So, if your Mum is in need of some serious self-care, we’ve got her covered.
Our Subscription Boxes are the gift that keeps on giving, with a candle and wellness item delivered to their door either monthly, quarterly or yearly. Choose from our classic Halcyon Naturals Box (created to evoke states including calm, love and friendship) or our Illustrious Elements Box (crafted inline with the earth’s natural elements and the power of the planets).
Our Gift Sets are another brilliant option for Mother’s Day. There’s bound to be something she’ll love, whether it’s our Mood Pack which brings together the foundational scents from our Halcyon Naturals collection, our Big Three Box, containing personalised candles chosen based on the receiver’s core astrological signs, or one of our Element Boxes, available in Air, Fire and Signature.
The best part? Every single one of our luxury candles is hand poured, totally vegan and comes in thoughtfully designed packaging. We even offer a recycling scheme.
Recycled Navy Stripe Blanket: Atlantic Blankets
A snuggly decor statement that anybody would be lucky to have in their home! This blanket is beautifully chic and minimalist, hosting a classic design that will never go out of style. It’s also made in England using 75% recycled cotton and 25% other fibres, including those from recycled t-shirts.
Tactile, thoughtfully designed and created to stand the test of time, this mug will make morning cuppas all the more mindful. Made exclusively in Britain and by hand, every item from Habulous is completely unique and crafted to discourage the throwaway culture that permeates the interiors industry.
Plus, they’re bloomin’ beautiful!
Ethical Tea Gift Box: Bird and Blend
The perfect cup of tea to go with her new mug. Why not?
This pick & mix box allows you to choose a selection of taster pouches that you think your Mum will love. Making a total of 40 cups, not only is this loose leaf tea lower on plastic, but Bird & Blend always put the planet first.
From Bucks Fizz to Brighton Rock, the flavour options are endless.
Oat Milk Chocolate Selection Letterbox tasting pack: H!P
Salted honeycomb. White berry crunch. Cookies NO Cream.
We don’t know about you but this sounds like a pressie we can get behind. This totally vegan box of goodness is full of oat milk-based chocolate bars for your Mum to indulge in. They offer 50% lower emissions than a standard bar of choc and this pack is letter-box friendly. So, even if you’re not able to see that special lady in person, you can still show her just how much you care.
Flowers are a classic for a reason: They’re the perfect way to spread happiness, since they can completely change the way a room feels.
However, fresh options are usually not organic and only last a matter of days. They contribute to water and soil pollution, have a hefty carbon footprint due to transportation and, unless disposed of properly, generate greenhouse gases as they decompose.
A dried bouquet offers you the best of both worlds, with a gift that won’t end up in the bin and the chance to give beautiful flowers. This stunning bouquet from Bloompost in neutral tones will match any interior.
Turn shower time into a self-care ritual with Dook. Each and every one of their bars is made up of 50% Himalayan Pink Salt, which is full to the brim with skin-loving trace minerals. And this gift set brings together their whole collection: 6 soaps to exfoliate and rejuvenate.
With scents including Mint, Rosemary and Juniper and Cedar and Bitter Orange, we don’t know what’s not to love.
Now that beats a bunch of supermarket blooms, if you ask us…