This year for Mother's Day, make a choice that will not only make your mom smile, but also support local artisans and businesses. Because let's face it, nothing makes a mom prouder than seeing her child make a thoughtful choice... and if it also encourages local shopping, it's a win-win! (Did you know that Shop moi ça created its own Manifesto on local shopping?)
Forget impersonal gifts from big chains and opt for a heartfelt gesture made with passion by Quebec businesses. In this guide, we suggest local finds and DIY ideas that will surely touch your mom's heart (and maybe even elevate you to the rank of her favorite child... at least for a few days 😉).
Ready to score some points? Let's go!
For the VEEERY busy mom
We know that for the mom who's always stressed, self-care is the first thing to be pushed aside in her busy schedule. Impose a self-care moment on her, where she only has to think about herself in the comfort of her own home. We have two great options, such as the Serenity box. Fragrances to create the perfect ambiance, bath tea and bubble bath to relax, and a discovery kit of candles.
Or the Calm gift set. Imagine the scenario: A nice hot bath with relaxing bath salts or a relaxing bath bomb, a lavender eye pillow, an incense kit for a post-bath relaxing moment, and an essential oil roll-on for calm hydration! Mom will be serene after these sweet moments.
For the indulgent grandma
Oh la la, those famous indulgent grandmas! We love them so much, with their generous cooking and their abundance of treats every visit. 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 delicious energizing cocoa drink, La Lichée caramel, a ready-to-drink non-alcoholic mimosa, and decadent jam from Miels d'Anicet! We bet grandma will even share it with you!
Small budget gift alternative to prepare with children: Prepare her a pretty Mason jar filled with the basic ingredients for a good cookie recipe. Simply write the preparation and cooking instructions on a beautifully decorated card with a photo and attach it to the lid with a ribbon. There you go, a gourmet gift in her image!
For the mom who has everything
Oh dear, the mom who has everything is certainly the hardest to spoil! The Reading Club box is a favorite. It's the ideal gift for readers who love to savor every chapter... and every sip.
Still not convinced? Offer a moment of relaxation with the popular shower-beauty discovery box. You'll have a wellness kit that's sure to impress, with that special Shop moi ça touch you love!
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: For the more skilled, here are 10 beautiful 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 bumps, always looking for the perfect baby items. Unfortunately, the mom-to-be often neglects her own wellness purchases to ensure that baby lacks nothing! But she absolutely deserves to take time for herself, to spoil herself, and especially, to rest.
Our team (full of moms) had so many ideas that we've compiled them into another article: Complete guide to Quebec products for new parents. 
For the mother-in-law
The mother-in-law is often the forgotten one on Mother's Day, even though she fully deserves to be recognized considering the important role she plays in the children's lives. She occupies them during shared custody, supports her partner in their parental role, and represents a second mother to the child.
When we surveyed our team, the result was unanimous: the Elegance at Home box. We're aiming for a touch of everyday chic, without overdoing it: a gentle candle to set the mood, a versatile Turkish towel, an olive oil soap and hand cream combo, and a wooden tray to place them on. It will also allow her to revive her living space without completely changing the decor.
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: A lovely 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 4pm, just to enjoy the beautiful advantage of retirement. With summer coming up, offer mom the 5 à 7 box or Supreme 5 à 7! This box is filled with the best gourmet products made in Quebec to elevate the home 5 à 7 experience. We're a little jealous!
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 personalized book, we really like Mixbook and Photobook, which offer superb designs that are easy to adapt and result in a professional photographer's quality.
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 (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 warmth while camping, or simply as a decoration at the cottage or at home. Big bonus: you'll be supporting a local Indigenous business!
Inexpensive / small budget gift alternative: A homemade treasure hunt! We suggest painting different colored rocks 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.
Haven't found THE perfect Mother's Day gift yet?
Offer her the latest 100% Quebec-made discoveries! She can discover the best local cocooning bath or beauty products (even with treats) tested by our team of shopaholics. With the cocooning discovery box (our best seller EVER), you can choose the budget and add special requests based on mom or grandma's tastes (like liking fruity candles, chocolate, lip balms). And we'll take care of EVERYTHING!
Not to mention the greeting card
The more than perfect greeting cards from Mimi and August also available on our online store.
