Mother’s Day is coming up. Instead of the usual bouquet of flowers, why not surprise her with a a gift that will keep on giving? Here are some of my favorite Mother’s Day sets.
For the Tea-Lovers:
Teavana
For the tea-lover, Teavana has created a wide array of gifts to suit several tastes. Pictured below are the Radiant Flower Collection ($49.95) and In Bloom Collection ($69.95) gifts, on the left and right, respectively. The Radiant Flower Collection contains: One 14oz infuser mug, two tea tins, and 2oz each of Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls & Strawberry Blush Rose Oolong teas. The In Bloom Collection contains: A 32oz teapot, two tea tins, and 3oz each of Flowering Pineapple & Lemon Marigold Blossom teas.
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You can also create your own gift. Grab a tea maker or teapot, some rock sugar or honey; a teacup, teapot/infuser or mug, and tea tin. Fill the tin with tea you know she will love, and arrange the items in a gift basket. Wrap the basket in some cellophane and tie it all together with a ribbon. You will have a customized gift your recipient is sure to love. Don’t forget to pay using your registered Starbucks or Teavana card–you’ll get a star.
Tea Forte
Another one of my favorite tea companies, Tea Forte. They have several gift options available. If you are in the market for the tea gift, I suggest The Ultimate Tea Forte Experience.
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It is definitely pricey ($174.95), but includes the following:
- One Tea Chest: Two infusers each of: African Solstice, Black Currant, Blueberry Merlot, Bombay Chai, Chamomile Citron, Citrus Mint, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Estate Darjeeling, Formosa Oolong, Ginger Lemongrass, Green Mango Peach, Hazelnut Truffle, Jasmine Green, Lemon Sorbetti, Orchid Vanilla, Raspberry Nectar, Sencha, White Ambrosia, White Ginger Pear.
- Two wooden Oval Trays
- Two porcelain Café Cups
- One box of two orchid white Tea Trays
- Two Creamer & Sugar Sets
- One 20oz flute of Tupelo Honey
If you are just looking for a beautifully wrapped tea-only gift, the Teas for the Heart Box is a way to “I love you”, subtly. The boxes come in two sizes, and host a variety of tea flavors.
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Adagio Teas
Adagio Teas has a few Mother’s Day gift sets out. This one (photo below) is titled Celebrating Mom ($34.00), and it is one of my favorites. It comes with an ingenuitea teapot and two tins of loose-leaf tea (Bushel & a Peck and Pocketful of Posies blends)
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You can also create a custom gift by purchasing either of the tea sets below. The only difference is that one is loose-leaf and one is bagged tea. The Sunlit Blooms sets are both $24.00/set, and come with the following teas: Bushel & a Peck, Pocketful of Posies, and a-Tisket-a-Tasket.
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For the Beauty Queens:
Sephora
Everyone knows how much I L-O-V-E Clarisonic. In my opinion, everyone needs one in his/her life, period. They have come out with a couple of Mother’s Day sets, and my favorite is the Sunwashed Peach Mia 2 ($149.00). The color will brighten even the gloomiest of mornings, and the face wash is (as it states) quite refreshing.
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Origins also has a gift set that will help in giving the best complexion your recipient has ever had. The Rest & Recharge Mother’s Day Set ($51.00) contains the following products:
– 1 oz VitaZing™ SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer with Mangosteen
– 1.7 oz High Potency Night-A-Mins™ Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream
– 0.5 oz GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream
– 1.7 oz Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Mask
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For the one who loves variety, there is the Sephora Favorites Beauty Closet ($99.00). It contains several of Sephora’s best-sellers and most coveted products. Whoever receives this gift will be pampered for sure! This set is filled with lip, nail, and skincare, as well as makeup, fragrance, and the cutest little BeautyBlender ever!
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The closet contains:
– 0.23 oz Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm
– 0.085 oz Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Clear Brow Gel
– 0.04 oz Full-size Ardency Inn MODSTER Smooth Ride Supercharged eyeliner in Gold
– 0.15 oz bareMinerals Mini READY™ Touch Up Veil Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Translucent
– Full-size Beautyblender® micro.mini sponge applicator
– 0.34 oz Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector™ in Opal
– 0.04 oz Bite Beauty BB for Lips in Flush
– 0.24 oz Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black eau de parfum rollerball
– 0.4 oz Full-size Formula X Nail Color in Fahrenheit
– 0.33 oz Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
– 0.16 oz Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
– 0.12 oz Julep Freedom™ Polymer Top Coat
– 0.10 oz Lancôme Paris Lip Lover in 355 Framboise Etoile
– 1 oz Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 in Nude
– 1 oz Living Proof Prime Style Extender
– 0.5 oz Ole Henriksen® truth serum® collagen booster
– 0.07 oz SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Mono eye shadow in #32 Pop Idol
– 0.25 oz Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35 in Light/Medium
– 0.07 oz Stila Convertible Color in Peony
– 0.11 oz Tarte Amazonian clay waterproof bronzer in Park Ave Princess™
– 0.17 oz Too Faced Better Than Sex masca
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For the Cook/Chef:
Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma is one of my favorite stores. They have so much to choose from, and have put together sets that will please everyone. For the baker, there is the Citrus baking Gift Set ($69.95). It contains a Meyer lemon & poppy seed loaf mix, citrus-themed tin, spatula and towel. All items are packaged in a wooden crate and topped with a ribbon.
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The VitaMix personal blender ($449.95) is another great gift, especially for those who love to blend. Want a smoothie? Sure! Soup? Yep, it will make that, too. Your recipient will be able to take all of their creations on-the-go.
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For the Fashionista
Scarves are functional and can bring together any look. These Vincent Camuto scarves are on HSN ($38.00/each), and come in three colors. They are lightweight, and the colors are beautiful. The scarves will go with any ensemble regardless of the season.
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The Tarah Tote from Danielle Nicole ($88.00) comes in white and navy. The sides can be zipped up (see photo on the right) if the whole width of the bag is not needed. The handbag is a great addition to one’s handbag collection. It is perfect for travel because it can fit just about everything!
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This orb necklace ($23.00) from zusnA on Etsy is beautiful and fun. It is definitely different that the typical diamond or pearl necklace, and is perfect for everyone.
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Gifting on a Budget
Is it just me or is gifting become more and more expensive? For those who are on a budget, here are a few ideas for creating the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Starting a scrapbook can be a great way to show how much you care. Start with what you have, photos that capture memories, and leave remaining pages blank. You can add to them as new experiences arise, and make a continuous project out of it. It is creative and interactive. You could also get a shadow box, and fill it with items that will bring back all of the good times you have shared.
I had a classmate years ago who said that she never bought gifts. Instead she and whoever would go out to eat. It didn’t have to be an expensive place. She said that people remember experiences over gifts, and for the most part, she is right. Making memories and food! What could be better than your undivided attention?
Whatever you end up doing, remember that it’s not the price, but the thought behind the gift you choose.
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