by Heather Parrish
April showers bring May flowers and moms love flowers! Moms also love spending quality time with their families and making memories that will last a lifetime. Moms are so often the center of the family, the glue that holds all the pieces together. This Mother’s Day, we are offering some unique gift ideas for the Waldorf homeschooling mom. Click the photos below for a direct link to that product.
Lotus & Ivy does not benefit in any way from the sale of these products. Most of the products are sustainable and ethical products, and all are from women-owned businesses.
For clothing and jewelry, we suggest organic and/or sustainable materials. Here are a few to choose from (the pictures are linked):
ffc.eco- Original Cotton ”Elephantasia” Crewneck, was $100, now $50, made from organic cotton
shopwearwell.com- A gift that keeps on giving to Mom as a subscription for sustainable clothing. The monthly membership fee of $8.50 goes toward the monthly purchase, allowing Mom to keep the items she loves and return the ones that aren’t her style.
vivaiacollection.com- These shoes are made from plastic bottles and other recycled materials, are incredibly stylish, and are comfortable to wear.
thecuraco.com- The Cura Collective focuses on artful, ethical, and mindful products. The collection of beautiful jewelry and other items have been sustainably sourced. One we love: Aiko Gold Vermeil Hoop Earring by Boma, $20
For gifts for the home, Mom may enjoy making her own beeswax candles (meadowsweetnaturals.com, Beeswax Candle Making Set, $47.95) or pampering herself with some skin care products from MyChelle. “MyChelle products transformed the natural beauty industry by being the first to use anti-aging peptides, plant stem cells, and clinically proven dermatological ingredients.” (pharmica.com) You can save 10% by using code WELLNESS10 and there’s free shipping for orders over $45. We recommend MyChelle Sun Shield Liquid Tint SPF 50 Sunscreen. It comes in different tints so you you can find one that’s perfect for Mom. This sunscreen doubles as a non-greasy foundation for all day sun protection.
Perhaps you are heading to the lake or beach soon and Mom could use a new fashionable tote. We love this one from Orange Blossom Threads, Hello Sunshine Tote, $24. Orange Blossom Threads is an online clothing/fashion store owned and run by a homeschooling Mama of 4, breast cancer survivor, and friend. OBT takes styling appointments and will host a virtual trunk party for Mom and her Momfriends. Contact her at orangeblossomthreads.com/pages/contact-us.
Maybe Mom loves crystals - shopaquariansoul.com has ethically sourced crystals and stones. One we love: Jade Facial Massage Tool. Not only is this jade a calming stone, it is also heart-shaped, representing the love Mom shares everyday.
Some people love their digital calendar. For others, a daily planner helps them stay organized. If Mom prefers to use paper & pen, rather than a device, this Around the Day Waldorf-Inspired Planner, will keep her errands, chores, and children in order. The 2021-2022 Academic Year Calendar is on Pre-Order Status only so go to aroundthedayplanner.com to be on the list to be notified when it becomes available.
At Lotus & Ivy, we understand and appreciate all Moms (step-moms, aunts, girlfriends, and grandmothers) for being strong role models for your children, for being pillars of unconditional love, and for being there when you are needed most. Lotus & Ivy is a women-run business. Both Sarah Barrett and Heather Parrish are homeschool moms and entrepreneurs who strive to make the world their children live in a little better each day. We hope this list leads you to a new product that improves the life of the woman you call Mom.
Happy Mother’s Day!
