The Ultimate 2020 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

The holiday we know as Mother’s Day in its essence, is a celebration of the nurturers, the givers, the comforters in our lives that we appreciate so much.

With social isolation very much in effect, not everyone gets to be with their loved ones, especially if they have compromised health, are very far away or are no longer in our lives. If you can’t be with your mom, Mother’s Day is still an excellent opportunity to celebrate the mother figures in your life, from coaches, aunts, to whoever has been there to lift you up. Life really is a wild ride, so it’s important to express your gratitude for the special people in your life. 

Call them, love on them, or buy them something from our gift guide below. 

If She’s Eco-Conscious and Has an Influencer-Worthy Skincare Regime 

The WOSH Mineral Bar


Give her the gift of rejuvenation with WOSH, a Canadian made, all-natural mineral bar. The WOSH mineral bar features 40+ minerals and a key ingredient call Kisameet Glacial Clay, which is known as “The Healing Clay”. WOSH nurtures your skin and keeps your microbiome balanced.  WOSH products are free of chemicals and no preservatives are added. Additionally, WOSH is Pediatrician and Dermatologist tested at an FDA approved lab. 

If She Loves Flowers

Crown Flora Studio

Nothing says ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ quite like a fresh bouquet of blooms. Located downtown Toronto in the West End of Queen West, floral shop Crown Flora is using local Ontario flowers at this time, so you will receive a stunning, classic Crown Flora bouquet. Their bouquets will reflect their aesthetic and price point you purchase, they’re arranged by hand and will all look different – just like our momma’s.  

If She’s More of a Plant Mom

Purism Style Plant Mister 

Practical and pretty! Vintage Appeal. This is a useful gift with chic decor appeal if your mom has delicate plants like orchids or ferns that need a little extra bit of care. Pump with your thumb to delicately mist for planting. This Brass Mist Sprayer from Purism Style is the ideal tool for your indoor gardening and a thoughtful gift for the houseplant enthusiastic mother.

If She Likes to Go Around In Style

Everyday Tote Bag

Designed for your daily runaround, this is the perfect tote for daily carry, stylish commuting, and everything in between. Handcrafted in Toronto using sustainable wool and chemical-free vegetable-tanned leather, mom won’t be disappointed to get this locally made piece as a gift. 

If She’s Into Useful Tech

Soundsport Wireless Headphones

Wires are so passe, and to keep your mom up to date with the latest tech, why not up her game with a new set of headphones. Perfect for listening to a podcast, going for a run, or walking the dog, or having a solo dance party in the kitchen. Just my mom? Okay.

If You Want to Take Her on a Virtual Vacation

Insure My Trip 

It may be a while until we’re in the clear to hop on a plane again, however, with a little creativity and the help of technology, you can travel almost anywhere in the world in the blink of an eye. Travel isn’t always physical, and virtually exploring the wonders of our world is a great way to spend some quality time at home with your mom.

If You Want to Take Her on a Virtual Vacation… Through Her Sense of Smell

Elysian Fragrances

Feel like going to Budapest? How about The Amazon Rainforest? Let Elysian Fragrances lift you away from everyday tensions. With captivating scents, premium natural ingredients and a sophisticated design, you will have your very own sweet escape through your senses. Handcrafted in Canada with the highest quality natural soy, captivating paraben free and phthalate free natural fragrance oils and non-toxic 100% cotton wicks, these fragrances transport you away the second your candle is lit. All 12 Scents to transport you all over the world are available on their website. 

If You Want to Help Her Around The House

Roomba

Easily the most innovative and ingenious pieces of home tech out there, the Wi-Fi® Connected Roomba® 675 robot vacuum uses a 3-Stage Cleaning System with Dual Multi-Surface Brushes to help thoroughly clean your floors, as if a real-life person were doing it themselves. What a way to say “Happy Mother’s Day” by making mom’s life easier! As an added bonus, you can give the Roomba your name so it feels like you’re doing the chores, for her. 

If She Likes Keeping Cozy

Aritzia

Comfort is key lately, and why not upgrade your mom’s at home style with a matching tracksuit set? In a variety of colours, sizes and combinations, you’ll find something to fit her exact style. 

If She Loves to Read

Mom & Me & Mom

In the seventh and final book by the late Maya Angelou, this book is a series of autobiographies that were published shortly before Mother’s Day and Angelou’s 85th birthday. It focuses, for the first time in her books, on Angelou’s relationship with her mother, Vivian Baxter. A great read for the complexities and intricacies that exist between mother and daughter, and a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

If You Want to Give a Gift That ‘Has Legs’

Peloton

Whether you use the Bike or App, a Peloton Membership is your pass to classes that range in length and intensity level, and keeps giving as it’s not your one-and-done type of deal. Mom will get to ride, run, flex and tone, and keep coming back for more, all while right at home. 

If she’s sentimental 

Jane Pope Jewelry

This is the perfect keepsake to show mom how much you care, because it’s written in gold. Add some extra shine to her ring stack by adding a customized ring with the name of her children, to her particular sizing and style preference.