Ahhh, moms... those we take for granted when we're young, those we hate as teenagers, and those we admire once we're adults ourselves! Our moms and the maternal figures in our lives are among the most precious things we have. In this post, we offer ideas to celebrate the dedication of all these mothers, stepmothers, new mothers, expectant mothers, grandmothers, and honorary mothers with whom we are lucky enough to share our daily lives.
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For the mom who has everything
Oh my, the mom who already has everything is certainly the hardest to spoil! We've put together the superb Bouquet box to spoil busy moms. The floral bamboo tumbler with insulated sleeve is a huge favorite and will allow her to try the Amaretto pearl tea (yes, you read that right!) with a super cute spring look. 
Still not convinced? The WOMAN box is a huge favorite. It's the ultimate all-inclusive kit for a relaxing and gourmet evening.
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: For the more skilled, here are 10 beautiful DIY project ideas proposed by MURAMUR.
For the expectant mother
They are often called "little mothers," these expectant mothers already in love with their baby bump, always looking for the perfect items for baby. Soon, the expectant mother neglects her well-being purchases to ensure that baby lacks nothing! But she also deserves to take time for herself, to spoil herself, and especially, to rest.
The "La P’tite mère" gift box will allow her to add a pretty wooden rattle to her collection while encouraging her to take a moment for herself: bath milk from Dot & Lil, solid bubble bath, and a scrunchie!
The Origin Mom gift box is another great gift option that includes the more-than-perfect immersive ORIGINE kit for expectant mothers from SELV Rituel. Combined with the pretty muslin from Leeka and the headband from Konfo and Tralala, it's a guaranteed favorite.
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: DIY coupons for future babysitting, homemade meals, help with spring cleaning, and accompaniment for a shopping session will certainly make her happy!
For the new mom
The new mom survival kit is the ultimate gift to equip mom to survive the first few weeks with baby... a period when showers are rare and dark circles are deep. The twisted headband and dry shampoo will allow her to extend washes by a few days without avoiding the mirror every time, in addition to allowing her to enjoy a good bath when her recovering body permits it. The antibacterial gel with sure candies will allow her to disinfect surfaces and her hands without the overpowering smell of alcohol, and the Morphée arm roll-on applicator will certainly become her best friend to enjoy naps when dad comes to the rescue or when baby allows.
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: A delivery of hot homemade meals is also a wonderful way to help her with her new routine!
For the stepmother
The stepmother is often the forgotten one on Mother's Day, even though she amply deserves to be recognized considering the incredibly 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.
The girls' night box is a wonderful gift idea for a girls' night out to organize between stepmom and daughter. Candies to share, a scrunchie to try out hairstyles, a bag of effervescent salts for a foot bath (why not), and a face and hair mask worthy of the perfect girls' night!
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: A beautiful collection of drawings and crafts made just for her! All you need to do is staple everything together and prepare a superb cardboard cover to say THANK YOU to the super stepmom!
For the retired mom (or grandma)
It's not an easy year for anyone, and I have a special thought for newly retired moms who have to adjust their dream of an active retirement and abundant travel due to the pandemic. Why not bring the South to her home with our Caribbean box? A playlist of musical discoveries even accompanies the box to complete the experience.
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: Prepare beautiful printed photos for her and present them in a nice album. Large department stores offer very pretty options. For a customizable book, we really like Mixbook and Photobook, which offer superb, easy-to-adapt designs and a result worthy of professional photographers.
For the active grandma
Do you have an active grandma who doesn't need anything and is constantly on the go? We know the type! 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 covering up while camping, or simply as decoration at the cabin or at home. Available in different colors right here.
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: A homemade treasure hunt! We suggest painting rocks of 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 formulate in their own way! A fun activity that will keep everyone busy.
For the doting grandma
We love those famous doting grandmas so much!!! These grandmas who are constantly cooking and preparing our favorite treats in industrial quantities every visit... Now it's our turn to spoil them! The brunch box, mentioned in the Elle Québec gift guide, is a superb gift idea that will allow her to discover Mlle Catherine's delicious pancake mix, a delightful local maple syrup, a trio of caramels, maple butter, and a hazelnut chocolate spread! I bet she'll even let you enjoy it!
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: Prepare a pretty 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. There you have it, a gourmet gift that reflects her!
Haven't found THE perfect Mother's Day gift?
Remember that every mom deserves to take time to relax! Why not encourage her to do so with our surprise pampering box for bath or beauty, which is the essential gift box for Mother's Day! It brings together a ton of varied products, made in Quebec, and carefully selected to offer the ultimate unboxing experience (#shopmoica). You can even specify your special requests: include a candle, avoid lavender, etc. A guaranteed favorite!
For personalized gift ideas, check out our blog post Guide to the most beautiful personalized items made in Quebec.
Cover photo: The more-than-perfect greeting cards from Mimi et August, also available on our online store.
