No more generic gifts from big box stores to show appreciation for your mom (or maternal figure). Be original this year!
Get ready to discover the best gifts Quebec has to offer for Mother's Day, which will make you your mom's favorite son or daughter, at least for a few days. Ready? Let's go!
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For the verrrry busy mom
We know that for the mom who's always stressed, self-care is the first thing to get cut from her busy schedule. Force her to take some self-care time to think only of herself in the comfort of her own home. We have two great options, like the Cozy box. Fragrances to create the perfect ambiance, an Amma thérapie eye pillow for relaxation, and a versatile journal perfect for her to-do list.
Or the Staycation gift set. Imagine the scenario: a good novel in hand, hands warmed by her Earl Grey tea, and minor aches soothed by the therapeutic compress, all under the scents of a candle and a meditation soap from La Marcotterie! Mom will be utterly serene after these sweet moments.
For the sweet grandma
Oh la la, those famous sweet grandmas! We love them so much, with their generous cooking and endless treats every visit. Now it's our turn to spoil them! The Supreme Brunch box, mentioned in Elle Québec's gift guide, is a superb gift idea that will allow her to discover Zoe Ford's delicious crispy pancake mix, a specialty coffee, a trio of La Lichée caramels, sea salt maple butter, and a decadent jam from Miels d'Anicet! We bet grandma will even share it with you!
Low-budget gift alternative to prepare with kids: Prepare a nice Mason jar filled with the basic ingredients for a good cookie recipe. Simply write the preparation and baking instructions on a beautifully decorated card with a photo and attach it to the lid with a ribbon. Voila, a gourmet gift just for her!
For the mom who has everything
Oh dear, the mom who already has everything is certainly the hardest to spoil! We polled our team for their suggestions. The brand new Sweet Moment box was almost unanimous. It's the perfect gift for an extraordinary person who deserves a sweet moment. We love the calm of a rich bubble bath, but especially the selection of Caméllia Sinensis teas and herbal teas that invite new favorites.
Still not convinced? The A Thought for You box is a huge favorite. We appreciate the A Thought for You box for its high-quality chocolate, offering a moment of sweet pleasure; the Mateina mate drink for its stimulating and soothing properties; and the granola bites are a nourishing snack, ideal for re-energizing during the day.
Inexpensive / low-budget gift alternative: For the more crafty, here are 10 great DIY project ideas suggested by MURAMUR.
For the new mom or mom-to-be
We know them, these expectant mothers already in love with their baby bump, always looking for the perfect baby items. Unfortunately, the mom-to-be often neglects her own well-being purchases to ensure the baby lacks nothing! But she absolutely deserves to take time for herself, pamper herself, and most importantly, rest.
The MAMA gift box is great to give to all superwomen: moms, new moms, pregnant women, moms-to-be! The glass with the most beautiful illustration will accompany her first coffee in the morning. The large tote bag will be an essential because we all know we have to carry a multitude of things; it might even be her small hospital bag, who knows!
And if the mom-to-be wants to use Mother's Day as an opportunity to make the big announcement, the Baby on the Way gift box will create a memorable keepsake for the pregnancy announcement. Roxanne's great idea: if this box is given in person, you can attach the ultrasound to the end of the balloon string for a guaranteed WOW effect.
For the mother-in-law
The mother-in-law is often forgotten on Mother's Day, yet she fully deserves to be recognized, considering the very important role she plays in the children's lives. She occupies them during shared custody, supports her partner in their parenting role, and represents a second mother to the child.
One of our suggestions is to let her enjoy the sweetness of maple without visiting a sugar shack with the Maple box. We love it for its versatility but especially its everyday utility and perfect size for sharing... or not. Fred rightly says that François Lambert chocolate is simply decadent!
Inexpensive / low-budget gift alternative: A beautiful collection of drawings and crafts made just for her! All you need to do is staple them together and prepare a superb cardboard cover to say THANK YOU to the super mother-in-law!
For the retired mom (or grandma)
Around here, retirees celebrate the end of the day with a little cocktail around 4 PM, just to enjoy the nice perk of retirement. With summer coming, offer mom the Happy Hour box or the Terrace Passion box! The mixes will help create delicious cocktails or mocktails with ease. We're a little jealous!
Inexpensive / low-budget gift alternative: Prepare beautiful printed photos and present them in a nice album. Big box stores offer very pretty options. For a customizable prepared book, we really like Mixbook and Photobook, which offer superb, easy-to-adapt designs and results worthy of photographers.
For the active grandma
Do you have an active grandma who needs nothing and is always on the go? We know the type (hello Gail!)! An eco-friendly wool blanket from MINI TIPI can be a wonderful and versatile gift idea. It can be used as a picnic blanket, a campfire blanket, for camping, or simply as decoration at the cottage or home. Big plus: you'll be supporting a local Indigenous business!
Inexpensive / low-budget gift alternative: A homemade treasure hunt! We suggest painting rocks in different colors and hiding them all over her yard. The children will have to make her guess the hiding spots with simple clues they can phrase in their own way! A great activity that will keep everyone busy.
Still haven't found THE perfect Mother's Day gift?
Offer her the latest discoveries 100% made in Quebec! She can discover the best local cocooning bath or beauty products (even with treats) tested by our team of shopaholics. With the cocooning surprise box (our best seller EVER), you choose the budget and can include special requests based on mom or grandma's tastes (like "likes fruity candles," "chocolate," "lip balms"). And we take care of EVERYTHING!
Don't forget the greeting card
The more-than-perfect greeting cards from Mimi and August are also available in our online store.
