Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll Actually Use

Mother’s Day is near, and we all know how difficult it can be to shop for gifts. It seems no matter how well I know someone, choosing a gift is always hard. I always want to find the perfect present, and without any help, that can take a while.

That’s why this year, Game On Mom is going to help you out with this guide to gifts that mom will actually use.  Sit back, relax, and have a look at some of our favorite items for any special woman in your life this year.

Numi Tea

Numi is well known as an amazing tea company, and right now they have one of my favorite gift sets ever: Tea By Mood.  This set features eight different Fair Trade Certified teas (40 tea bags total), each specially chosen to invite a certain state of mind. Each cup is filled with 100% real ingredients, balancing richness and nuance, with the pure taste of tea shining through. The Tea By Mood set includes these delicious varieties:

• Breakfast Blend (Focus)
• Aged Earl Grey (Balance)
• Emperor’s Pu-erh (Energize)
• Jasmine Green (Reflect)
• Mate Lemon (Invigorate)
• Rooibos Chai (Inspire)
• Moroccan Mint (Refresh)
• Chamomile Lemon (Sleep)

There’s a flavor for every mood, and I couldn’t possibly pick just one favorite (but I’m especially fond of the Aged Earl Grey).

For another great gift option, take a look at Numi’s Organic Tea Flight.  It contains 45 organic, non-GMO and Fair Trade Certified tea bags, all packaged in a stylish, sustainable bamboo box.

Haute™ Brush

Haute™ Brush is a hair straightener that combines a flat iron and a brush into one tool.  Talk about a time saver! This brush uses patented technology and high quality materials.  It’s actually already a favorite with celebrities, including Martha Stewart, Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway, and the Walking Dead’s Brighton Sharbino.  Check out the details:

• It straightens: the metal iron heats up in seconds and has an adjustable temperature control.
• It styles: the anti-static detangling technology totally gets ride of frizz and gives you control over your style just by brushing your hair.
• It revitalizes: the ceramic panel promotes hair follicle health and gentle massages your scalp, giving your hair greater elasticity and shine.
• It’s safe: unlike most hair straighteners, the Haute™ Brush has a unique design that reduces risk of burns and hair damage.
• It’s versatile: you can style at home or on the go with this power, portable, patented design.

The Haute Brush makes straightening easy, but unlike my normal flat iron, it still leaves my hair with some volume–and I need volume!  I love the convenience and flexibility of this tool, and I think you will too. (Giveaway coming very soon!)

Style Rx

The Style Rx is a pill box case for busy ladies who want to combine health and style. It’s discreet and attractive, and you can leave it sitting around without the embarrassment of looking “old” that comes with standard drugstore pill boxes.  It comes in two patterns, has a magnetic closure, and is even the perfect size to store an Epi Pen if you remove it from its carrier tube. Advantages of the Style Rx include:

• Style, of course: no need to sacrifice style for function.
• It comes in two unique patterns that are printed on cotton canvas.
• It’s pretty enough to leave sitting around, ensuring you won’t forget pills.
• It’s small enough to slip into your purse, yet big enough to hold about 6 fish oil or 20 ibuprofen per day/slot.
• The magnetic closure keeps everything secure, so you don’t have to worry about the box accidentally opening and dumping your pills into the bottom of your bag.
• The box insert is washable and interchangeable for extended weekly use.
• It’s versatile: even if you don’t have a need to carry pills, you can use it as a way to organize small jewelry, ear buds, phone chargers, or any small valuable items (especially when you travel).

I love how handy this box is, and it’s perfect for my vitamins.  I’m going to have to get another to hold my earrings when I travel!

BeHairWorks

BeHairWorks is a revolutionary 3-step system created by celebrity stylist Shannon Tackett.  After noticing that her clients’ hair sometimes got dull and brassy through the years, she saw an opportunity to create a unique product to correct that problem. After much research, she learned that the culprit was mineral build-up (specifically zinc, copper, and magnesium). The three steps are:

• Step 1: Be True (this serves as a “mineral magnet” to draw them from your hair).
• Step 2: Be Kind (a luxurious moisture shampoo to cleanse your hair).
• Step 3: Be Generous (an ultimate moisture mask to keep your hair soft and shiny).

BeHairWorks products are paraben-free and never tested on animals.  Of course, they also work to remove normal buildup from hair products.  I’ve been using this once a week for the past few weeks, and my hair has been noticeably softer and bouncier since the first use.  This system is an awesome way to return health and shine to your hair, and I love that it’s completely color safe!

GourmetGiftBaskets.com

For those who might like a nice collection of items, a gift basket is the perfect choice.  No matter what your recipient likes, you’ll find a basket suited for them, curated by the experts at GourmetGiftBaskets.com.  Special Mother’s Day baskets include:

• Mother’s Day Gardening Gift Basket: Perfect for a special lady with a green thumb, it features several essential gardening tools and gourmet treats. She’ll love the sweet cookies, almond cashew clusters, pretzels, and mustard dip.
• Lady’s Tee Time Mother’s Day Golf Gift Basket: If your mom enjoys golf, this one is for her! This is no typical basket; all the goodies are actually packed inside a golf bag that doubles as a cooler. It’s filled with gourmet treats that are individually wrapped and can be easily packed for a golf course snack.
• Mother’s Day Delight: This is a combination of irresistible treats inside two separate boxes, including arrangements of both healthy and indulgent snacks like slow-melting truffles, dried fruits, and a variety of nuts. Yum!
• Tea & Cookies Premium Basket: Even the Queen would be envious of this collection of award-winning teas and cookies. There are four teas (Lemon Ginger, Earl Grey, Green Tea Garden, and Berry Essence), as well as organic honey and agave sticks for sweetening, plus delicious cookies and snacks to make afternoon tea complete.
• Mother’s Day Wine: This gorgeous basket features two bottles of wine and an array of savory and sweet accompaniments. She’ll love pairing her wine with the crisp crackers, smooth Wisconsin cheese, and wine wafers.

I highly recommend the wine basket.  You really can’t go wrong with chocolate, cheese, and wine, and I always love a gift that’s consumable.  (Who needs more stuff to clutter the house, right?)  This basket will certainly keep me smiling for a long time!  Find this and more gifts for mom at GourmetGiftBaskets.com.

No matter who you’re buying for this Mother’s Day, I think they would love some of the items in this post. I hope you’ve gotten a bit of inspiration and have seen something that you like! If you end up going with any of these ideas, I’d love to know. Keep us updated in the comments!