MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

According to Britannica, “The official Mother’s Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother’s 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother’s Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children.” Some 124 years later, Mother’s Day is one of the most welcome “holidays” on the calendar. Primarily because it revolves around celebrating the woman who gave birth to you; exactly what Anna Jarvis had wanted.

Mother’s Day has long been known as the “Black Friday” of the restaurant world. Historically, it is the busiest day of the year for the hospitality industry as everyone wants to celebrate their Mom. This year, however, primarily due to inflation, projections show that people will be spending less money at restaurants in favor of showering her with gifts alongside a home cooked feast.  

Gifting occasions can be extremely special, especially for a coveted day like Mother’s Day. And, as usual, we have some fun and unusual ideas for those gifts for you. 

If you are looking for an incredible skin care product to help Mom’s skin feel smooth, silky and nourished, Purdori should be your go-to. Not only does Purdori use the most advanced technology and science to create their products, but they also carefully select and extract the purest essences of potent natural ingredients to craft simple, clean formulations that get results. $48 - $289 at purdori.com

Of course, on Mother’s Day, a sweet, delicious treat that literally melts in her mouth might be the perfect gift! Last month’s feature cover, Maryellen’s Cake Pops, fills this need in ways we could never describe. Just don’t forget the milk! 10-piece Mother’s Day Collection. Info: $49.95
at maryellencakepops.com

As this year alleges to be wrought with mosquitos and cicadas, we felt a unique gift with practical application would be in order. So, whether having a backyard gathering or hanging by the pool with the kids, mosquitoes ruin these outdoor moments. Thermacell’s best-selling and portable E55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller keeps mosquitoes away by creating a 20-foot zone of protection. No need for chemical sprays or lotions as its heat-activated technology actually repels mosquitoes in the air, not on your skin. Get mom the E55 for only $29.99, up to 25% off, at Amazon and other major retailers until July 31, 2024.
Info: thermacell.com

Sometimes we all need a little help in the style department, regardless of our age and/or size. For that beautiful, yet curvy Mom in your life, we would suggest an amazing new book that has come out by style expert Linda Peavy. She believes that looking your best at 50 and beyond can be just as easy as looking your best at 20, yes, even if you are a curvy woman. Linda has answered a few prayers with her new book, The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women, Volume 1. The book provides a roadmap to developing an effortless style for mature women, including tips and suggestions on fashion, make-up, and skincare, and even leads on where to shop! Info: $29.88 at amazon.com

With Cinco de Mayo on the horizon, we wanted to honor Mom this year by suggesting a spirited gift that is not only incredible from a flavor POV, but also comes from a special, Father-Daughter owned family distillery. According to the Noel family at NOËL Family Distillery, “Tequila is a labor of love—cooking the agave for up to 30 hours! But oh how we love it!” Whether you are making Mom a margarita or a paloma, either NOËL’s Blanco or Reposado is the perfect Tequila to use! Both small batch tequilas are smooth and easy to drink.
Info: Visit noeldistillery.com to find your local store and more.

What's a Mother’s Day celebration without flowers? Shower your mom with the fragrance of her favorite Hawai‘i flowers with this special gift set! This set includes these Hawaiian products that Mom can relax and unwind with:

• NOHO HOME - Puakenikeni Soap
• Aloha de Mele Lei Ers greeting card
• Ao Organics Hawaii - Mango Lip Balm
• Manoa Chocolate - Hawaii Island Milk Bar 50%
• NOHO HOME Soy Candle – Gardenia

You can get this robust and beautiful gift, as well as many others, starting $53. It’s important to note that ManaUp is an organization that helps to grow businesses based in Hawai’i, including those in Maui where the devasting fires hit last year.
Info: houseofmanaup.com